PLANET INDIGENUS at Toronto Public Library
Starting tomorrow, Harbourfront Centre hosts a citywide celebration-–the largest multidisciplinary, contemporary, international Indigenous arts festival in the world. There will be visual arts exhibitions, dance, theatre and an immense variety of musical performances. This remarkable festival is a chance to see and hear performers from Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries. For the full array of events–all free of charge–go to Harbourfront's website.
As in 2009, with the help of Harbourfront, Toronto Public Library is again able to host a series of events at five branches. They are free of charge, and everyone is welcome.
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Joe Harawira: Maori Storyteller Mon Aug 13, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Morningside Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Spadina Road Joe Harawira has taken his Maori storytelling and oratory to indigenous and storytelling festivals around the world. Come and experience this extraordinary storyteller from New Zealand. |
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Pacific Curls: Music in the Maori Tradition Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Malvern With their backbeat Pacific rhythms, vivacious fiddle playing and evocative Maori instrumentation and lyrics, Pacific Curls have pioneered a fusion sound that seamlessly blend their indigenous roots. |
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Polytoxic—Dance Theatre Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Parliament Street Polytoxic is a dance-theatre company based in Brisbane, Australia, whose work is inspired by the traditions of the Pacific, the guts of physical performance and the crimes of pop culture. Meet Lisa Fa’alafi and Leah Shelton from Polytoxic and learn about their work and create an origami boat to be set afloat at their performances at the Planet IndigenUs festival. |
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Rabbit & Bear Paws Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. North York Central Library Concourse This series is set in 1750s colonized North America and features the comical adventures of two brothers, Rabbit and Bear Paws. Using traditional native teachings and humour, the stories are based on the seven fire prophecies and the seven grandfathers. Drop in. Ages 3-12 yrs. |
Celebrate international indigenous cultures with events at Malvern, Morningside, North York Central, Parliament and Spadina. This program has been made possible thanks to the generosity of Planet IndigenUs (August 10-19), Harbourfront Centre and Creative New Zealand. For all Planet IndigenUs events, go to http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/planetindigenus.
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