Tawich* has been a hidden gem till now. This one-night-only occasion will join your coronary heart, soul, and thoughts to Canada’s nice inland sea and its unbelievable folks!
You will notice astonishing wildlife footage by the award-winning Water Brothers and listen to from the Omushkego leaders like Mushkegowuk Council’s Deputy Grand Chief Natasha Martin, Peawanuck’s Sam Hunter, and Juno Award winner Lawrence Martin, who’s galvanizing the safety of his peoples’ sacred lands and waters.
Becoming a member of them will likely be Wildlands’ seasoned conservation director Anna Baggio, Audubon’s boreal conservation specialist Dr. Carrie Gray, and coastal oceanographer Dr. Zou Zou Kuzyk. Indigenous artists like Betty Albert, whose vibrant acrylic colours beg us to view creation in a brand new method, and rising new younger artists like Robin Kioke and Jeronimo Kataquapit may even be showcased.
🎸Particular visitors embrace Adrian Sutherland, a roots-rocker from Attawapiskat First Nation who melds rock, roots, folks, and blues in contrast to the rest, and Tanya Talaga, an Anishinaabe journalist, speaker, and award-winning author who amplifies Indigenous voices and tales throughout Canada and world wide.
🌊Reception to observe with complimentary bannock, bear paws pastry and refreshments the place you’ll be able to mingle with audio system and different visitors!
BONUS PRE-EVENT POLAR BEAR TALK. Get the most recent on the world’s most southern year-round polar bears proper right here in Ontario beginning at 6pm with York College’s Dr. Greg Thiemann. Included with ticket buy. Tickets can be found at tawichinthecity.ca.
WHAT: Tawich within the Metropolis: Celebrating Canada’s Nice Inland Sea
WHERE: Toronto, Canada | Koerner Corridor
WHEN: September 25, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Tickets can be found at tawichinthecity.ca.
*Tawich is a Cree language phrase referring to the coastal and offshore areas of James Bay and Hudson Bay – a globally important marine space proper within the coronary heart of Canada