Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Bata Shoe Museum
Tickets: Free, Registration Required
Honouring the experiences of Residential School survivors, join us for a conversation with Ojibwe Kwe author, educator, and Residential School survivor, Karen Chaboyer, on the evening of Tuesday, September 30 to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Tea and bannock will be served provided by Candace’s Catering. All donations will be provided to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
Agenda
6:30 pm – Doors open
7:00 pm – Conversation begins
8:00 pm – Conversation ends, Open dialogue and visiting
9:00 pm – Museum closes
Seating is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis.
Please check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Ticket includes access to all exhibitions. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Karen Chaboyer is an Ojibwe kwe, a great-grandmother, a grandmother, and mother. She is also an author, a public speaker, and an educator. Karen is from Rainy River First Nation, a community in Northwestern Ontario, Treaty 3 Territory. Karen is a survivor of St. Margaret’s Indian Residential School, also known as the Fort Frances Indian Residential School where she attended for 9 years. Karen was born into a family of 11 siblings: 9 brothers and 2 sisters. She is the third youngest in her family. She is also a second generation survivor of Residential School. Karen has been presenting since 2006. Her audiences are mostly elementary/high schools, colleges, universities and organizations. Karen shares the effects Residential School had on her and how she lost her identity, her roots, her culture and language. Karen’s goal is to educate people on the impact Residential Schools had on her and Indigenous individuals, families and communities to this day.
BSM x MOCA: Art Hive
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum
Tickets: Free, Registration Required
Join us at the Bata Shoe Museum for an engaging and creative experience painting on vintage shoe lasts, in partnership with MOCA! This unique program invites participants to use these fascinating objects as canvases to express their individual identities, perspectives, and artistic styles.
This activity will be guided by art therapy students who will be on hand to inspire and facilitate creative expression. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome to participate in this vibrant and inclusive community.
As part of our commitment to accessibility, this program is free, and all materials will be provided. Please note, the focus for this workshop will be towards adults, seniors, and teens aged 16+.
Seating is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis.
SHOE FACT:
Shoe lasts are a tool used by shoemakers to make the shoes. It comes in different shapes and forms used throughout the shoemaking process.
Please check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Ticket includes access to all exhibitions. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please review our Terms & Conditions to learn more about Visitor & Accessibility Services, Ticketing, Returns & Exchanges, Privacy & Media, and more.
Immigrant Dreams: The Culture Behind the Craft
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: $15 General, $10 Senior (65+) / Student (with ID)
Join us for Immigrant Dreams, a powerful panel discussion exploring how children of immigrants are making their mark in the sneaker customization world. From turning passion into profit to navigating the challenges of the creative industry, this conversation highlights the resilience, artistry, and entrepreneurial spirit driving the next generation of sneaker artists and designers. Featuring Daniel Mossayebi, CEO of Inked Out Kicks, a leading sneaker customization brand pushing the boundaries of wearable art, Jasmin Pannu, award-winning multidisciplinary artist known for her bold, storytelling-driven designs, and Daniello Tetangco, founder of Daniello Toronto, a local clothing and lifestyle brand blending streetwear with cultural identity.
Whether you’re a sneaker enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who appreciates the power of cultural storytelling, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Agenda
6:30 pm – Doors Open
7:00 pm – Panel Begins
8:00 pm – Panel Ends – Galleries Open
9:30 pm – Museum Closes
Please check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Ticket includes access to all exhibitions. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
A self-taught artist, Daniel’s work with Inked Out Kicks includes sneaker customization, sneaker restoration, special events, activations, and workshops. With a refined attention to detail, a love for drawing, and an obsession with sneakers, Daniel has worked with clients ranging from The Government of Canada, Puma, MLSE, Adidas, Xbox, Linkedin, and Pinterest. He treats each customized shoe as his own emphasizing quality above everything.
Jasmin Pannu is an award-winning artist who has created projects ranging from murals, to canvas works and digital product design for clients such as Lancome, Fritolay, Footlocker, UPS, City of Toronto, Nike and more. Her art practice is diverse in style and tools- picking up everything from a henna cone to acrylics, spray paints and ink to develop aesthetics that intrigue, bring beauty and create connection. She loves to teach when she can. The main intent around everything in her art practice is to challenge, to create, to transform- people, spaces and moments.
Daniello is the founder of local clothing and lifestyle brand Daniello Toronto. His love for art fashion and footwear has blessed him with the opportunities to work with various NBA athletes on custom on-court and off-court foot wear. He has worked with various celebrities like NBA star DeMar DeRozan, James Johnson, and music star Chris Brown. His dream is to have the outlet to showcase his artistic talent to the World and to one day open up a retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto and to be in a position to give back to the community.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please review our Terms & Conditions to learn more about Visitor & Accessibility Services, Ticketing, Returns & Exchanges, Privacy & Media, and more.