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SUMMARY:Indigenous Belongings Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturdays\, June 27\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm\, 3:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with General Admission \nJoin us every Saturday in June during Indigenous History Month for a special 30-minute presentation created by Indigenous Collections Advisor\, Justine Woods. Led by BSM Education Guides\, discover unique design elements and materials used in the process of moccasin making\, and learn more about the Bata Shoe Museum’s repatriation initiatives and commitment to UNDRIP. \nPresentations will be at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. No registration required. \nBefore or after the presentation\, get creative at our self-guided activity stations. Then\, explore our galleries to learn more about important Indigenous belongings from our collection that highlight Indigenous culture\, creativity\, and creation in historical and modern contexts. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous\, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/indigenous-belongings-presentations-4/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Lectures & Talks,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T160000
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SUMMARY:Soccer Sundays: Ritmo Flamenco
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, June 28\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Free \nKick off your Sunday afternoons at the Bata Shoe Museum with Soccer Sundays—a special six-part series celebrating the world’s biggest soccer tournament coming to Toronto this summer. Join us for fun\, family-friendly programming that explores the global phenomenon of soccer from the laces up. Discover how the game connects cultures\, communities\, and countries through hands-on activities\, live entertainment\, and engaging presentations. \nEach Soccer Sunday will include: \n1:00 pm – Live Entertainment – Enjoy live entertainment with a unique performance each week reflecting the diversity of Toronto while celebrating countries competing on soccer’s biggest stage.\n3:00 pm – A Brief History of Soccer – dive into the story behind the sport with an engaging presentation tracing soccer’s origins\, evolution\, and worldwide influence. \nAll day: Create your own fan bag craft station and free-play Foosball tables  \nRSVP  \nSoccer Sundays Live Entertainment Schedule  \nSunday\, June 14 – German Dance\nSunday\, June 21 – Edward the Juggler / Cirque du Soleil Performer  \nSunday\, June 28 – Ritmo Flamenco \nThis week\, we’re excited to welcome Ritmo Flamenco! Celebrating the passion and artistry of traditional Spanish flamenco\, their performance features powerful footwork\, expressive movement\, and dynamic music. Join us for an electrifying showcase of rhythm\, culture\, and community spirit. \nSunday\, July 5 – Mexican Folk Ballet\nSunday\, July 12 – Brazilian Samba\nSunday\, July 19 – Indian Dance  \nWhether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the game\, Soccer Sundays offer a playful and informative way to experience soccer through style\, history\, and the footwear that powers every goal.  \nSoccer Sundays are generously supported by the City of Toronto Community Celebration Support Fund.  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/soccer-sundays-week-3/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172246
CREATED:20260302T161006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131437Z
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SUMMARY:Soccer Sundays: Mexican Folk Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, July 5\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Free \nKick off your Sunday afternoons at the Bata Shoe Museum with Soccer Sundays—a special six-part series celebrating the world’s biggest soccer tournament coming to Toronto this summer. Join us for fun\, family-friendly programming that explores the global phenomenon of soccer from the laces up. Discover how the game connects cultures\, communities\, and countries through hands-on activities\, live entertainment\, and engaging presentations. \nEach Soccer Sunday will include: \n1:00 pm – Live Entertainment – Enjoy live entertainment with a unique performance each week reflecting the diversity of Toronto while celebrating countries competing on soccer’s biggest stage.\n3:00 pm – A Brief History of Soccer – dive into the story behind the sport with an engaging presentation tracing soccer’s origins\, evolution\, and worldwide influence. \nAll day: Create your own fan bag craft station and free-play Foosball tables  \nRSVP  \nSoccer Sundays Live Entertainment Schedule  \nSunday\, June 14 – German Dance\nSunday\, June 21 – Edward the Juggler / Cirque du Soleil Performer\nSunday\, June 28 – Ritmo Flamenco \nSunday\, July 5 – Mexican Folk Ballet \nThis week\, we’re delighted to present a vibrant performance of Mexican Folk Ballet! Showcasing the rich regional traditions of Mexico through colourful costumes\, lively music\, and dynamic choreography\, this performance celebrates heritage\, storytelling\, and community pride. Join us for an energetic and joyful cultural experience. \nSunday\, July 12 – Brazilian Samba\nSunday\, July 19 – Indian Dance  \nWhether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the game\, Soccer Sundays offer a playful and informative way to experience soccer through style\, history\, and the footwear that powers every goal.  \nSoccer Sundays are generously supported by the City of Toronto Community Celebration Support Fund.  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/soccer-sundays-week-4/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer at the BSM: Little Boots
DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Monday to Friday from July 6 – August 28\nTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nInspired by our newest exhibition\, Unearthing Vindolanda: Footwear from the Edge of the Roman Empire\, the BSM is excited to host a series of presentations\, activities\, and exhibition tours throughout the summer. Included with general admission\, families and summer camp groups are invited to explore the entire museum\, while taking part in self-guided crafts\, including Roman puppet-making\, 3D shoebox model-making of Vindolanda\, iSpy games\, try-on shoes\, and take home a themed activity booklet.  \nFor Families\, this is a drop-in\, self-guided program. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Regular admission rates apply.   \nFor Summer Camp Groups\, advanced registration is required. Groups of 12 or more children receive discounted group rates. Learn more and register here . \nDaily Drop-in Schedule\n11:00 am –  Exhibition Tour\n12:00 pm – Unearthing Vindolanda Presentation\n2:00 pm – Exhibition Tour\n3:00 pm – Unearthing Vindolanda Presentation \nEach program runs for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. \nAbout Unearthing Vindolanda\nDiscover over 100 footwear-related artifacts from Vindolanda\, a Roman auxiliary fort and settlement located just south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland\, England. On view for the first time in North America\, these remarkable objects are part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire UNESCO World Heritage Site\, which is renowned for its ongoing archaeological excavations providing unprecedented accounts of ancient life at the edge of the Roman Empire. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/summer-at-the-bsm-2026/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172246
CREATED:20260302T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131500Z
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SUMMARY:Soccer Sundays: Brazilian Samba
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, July 12\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Free \nKick off your Sunday afternoons at the Bata Shoe Museum with Soccer Sundays—a special six-part series celebrating the world’s biggest soccer tournament coming to Toronto this summer. Join us for fun\, family-friendly programming that explores the global phenomenon of soccer from the laces up. Discover how the game connects cultures\, communities\, and countries through hands-on activities\, live entertainment\, and engaging presentations. \nEach Soccer Sunday will include: \n1:00 pm – Live Entertainment – Enjoy live entertainment with a unique performance each week reflecting the diversity of Toronto while celebrating countries competing on soccer’s biggest stage.\n3:00 pm – A Brief History of Soccer – dive into the story behind the sport with an engaging presentation tracing soccer’s origins\, evolution\, and worldwide influence. \nAll day: Create your own fan bag craft station and free-play Foosball tables  \nRSVP  \nSoccer Sundays Live Entertainment Schedule  \nSunday\, June 14 – German Dance\nSunday\, June 21 – Edward the Juggler / Cirque du Soleil Performer\nSunday\, June 28 – Ritmo Flamenco\nSunday\, July 5 – Mexican Folk Ballet \nSunday\, July 12 – Brazilian Samba \nThis week\, feel the rhythm of Brazilian Samba with a high-energy performance by the AfroLatino Dance Company! Blending vibrant choreography\, infectious beats\, and rich Afro-Brazilian traditions\, this electrifying showcase celebrates culture\, movement\, and community spirit. Get ready to clap along and feel the joy! \nSunday\, July 19 – Indian Dance  \nWhether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the game\, Soccer Sundays offer a playful and informative way to experience soccer through style\, history\, and the footwear that powers every goal.  \nSoccer Sundays are generously supported by the City of Toronto Community Celebration Support Fund.  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/soccer-sundays-week-5/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172246
CREATED:20260302T161015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131520Z
UID:16201-1784462400-1784476800@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Soccer Sundays: Indian Dance
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Free \nKick off your Sunday afternoons at the Bata Shoe Museum with Soccer Sundays—a special six-part series celebrating the world’s biggest soccer tournament coming to Toronto this summer. Join us for fun\, family-friendly programming that explores the global phenomenon of soccer from the laces up. Discover how the game connects cultures\, communities\, and countries through hands-on activities\, live entertainment\, and engaging presentations. \nEach Soccer Sunday will include: \n1:00 pm – Live Entertainment – Enjoy live entertainment with a unique performance each week reflecting the diversity of Toronto while celebrating countries competing on soccer’s biggest stage.\n3:00 pm – A Brief History of Soccer – dive into the story behind the sport with an engaging presentation tracing soccer’s origins\, evolution\, and worldwide influence. \nAll day: Create your own fan bag craft station and free-play Foosball tables  \nRSVP  \nSoccer Sundays Live Entertainment Schedule  \nSunday\, June 14 – German Dance\nSunday\, June 21 – Edward the Juggler / Cirque du Soleil Performer\nSunday\, June 28 – Ritmo Flamenco\nSunday\, July 5 – Mexican Folk Ballet\nSunday\, July 12 – Brazilian Samba \nSunday\, July 19 – Indian Dance \nThis week\, experience the colour and joy of Indian folk dance with a vibrant performance by Shivani Joshi and her talented dance troupe! Featuring dynamic movement\, expressive storytelling\, and traditional music\, this lively showcase celebrates the rich cultural heritage and community spirit of India. \nWhether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the game\, Soccer Sundays offer a playful and informative way to experience soccer through style\, history\, and the footwear that powers every goal.  \nSoccer Sundays are generously supported by the City of Toronto Community Celebration Support Fund.  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/soccer-sundays-week-6/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172246
CREATED:20260305T175837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T160212Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Walking as Land Acknowledgement
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, August 9\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nLocation: Tour begins at the Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Pay What You Wish \nJoin Saulteaux/Métis educator and memory activist Sam Howden and settler scholar and artist Andrew Lochhead on a guided walk\, bringing the idea of Land Acknowledgements out of the Bata Shoe Museum’s walls and onto the Land itself\, in the area currently known as The Annex. \nLand acknowledgements can be powerful. At their best\, they affirm Indigenous rights\, presence\, and claims to Land\, mobilize action toward addressing ongoing colonial injustices\, and provide space to consider the connections between people and the more-than-human world around us. But as these practices become more institutionalized\, they can risk becoming routine—words spoken without much thought given to what they mean and the relationships they propose. \nTogether\, we’ll follow the paths of buried streams\, discover native plant species and traditional medicines\, observe urban wildlife\, and explore layers of local history and architecture. Along the way\, we’ll reflect on walking as a form of witnessing—and consider the social and political complexities of moving through treaty Land\, especially when the treaties that govern it have so often been broken. \nThis is an invitation to slow down\, listen closely\, and think differently about our relationship to the Land beneath our feet. \nThe walk will take up to two hours. Please wear comfortable shoes.  \nRSVP  \nABOUT SAM HOWDEN: \n \nSam Howden\, MSW\, BSW\, RSW (they/them) is an Indigenous social worker and educator. Their scholarly work focuses on autoethnographic approaches to storytelling in the context of student memory activism at what is now called Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Specifically\, their thesis project focused on efforts to address the commemoration of Egerton Ryerson\, which would lead to the removal of the Ryerson statue on campus\, and the subsequent decision to rename the university. Sam’s practice in both academics and social work is guided by a deep connection to Land\, and principles of humility\, service\, and relational accountability informed by their experiences as a traditional helper in lodge and ceremony.  \nSam is of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry. Their relations on their father’s side are Red River Métis (Soto/Saulteaux)\, belonging to the family names Gladu and Dease. Their father also has mixed European ancestry from the British Isles (Howden) and Eastern Europe (Olynick/Bileski). Their mother was adopted and raised in a French Canadian family\, and later found that their biological parents belonged to Dutch (Borsboom)\, French\, and English (Henri) ancestry.  \nSam currently works as a contract lecturer at TMU in the Department of Social Work\, and maintains a private therapy practice. \nABOUT ANDREW LOCHHEAD: \n \nAndrew Lochhead\, is an artist and scholar who uses walking as a form of creative practice and research to bring to life stories about the city in ways that orient audiences toward imagining justice-based futures. A lifelong museum and gallery professional\, Andrew has been an outspoken advocate for understanding how monuments\, place names\, and other forms of commemoration shape people’s relationships to places and to each other. His work as part of the public history campaign around the name of Dundas Street has contributed to significant changes to Toronto’s toponymic landscape\, the development of new commemorative policy\, and ongoing conversations about who or what Canada’s largest city remembers. Andrew’s research and activism have been featured in a number of documentary films and programs\, including the BAFTA Award-winning Scotland\, Slavery\, and Statues. His PhD dissertation explores the role of walking in interpreting urban heritage landscapes. \nSam and Andrew have previously collaborated on walking projects such as Reclaiming and Renaming: Indigenous Placemaking at X University\, that investigated the relationship between the built and natural environment of TMU’s campus. They also appeared together in the 2023 CityTV program What’s In a Name? that explored contemporary debates about place names in Toronto and beyond.  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/guided-walk-land-acknowledgement/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172246
CREATED:20260305T175953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T160229Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Walking as Land Acknowledgement
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nLocation: Tour begins at the Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Pay What You Wish \nJoin Saulteaux/Métis educator and memory activist Sam Howden and settler scholar and artist Andrew Lochhead on a guided walk\, bringing the idea of Land Acknowledgements out of the Bata Shoe Museum’s walls and onto the Land itself\, in the area currently known as The Annex. \nLand acknowledgements can be powerful. At their best\, they affirm Indigenous rights\, presence\, and claims to Land\, mobilize action toward addressing ongoing colonial injustices\, and provide space to consider the connections between people and the more-than-human world around us. But as these practices become more institutionalized\, they can risk becoming routine—words spoken without much thought given to what they mean and the relationships they propose. \nTogether\, we’ll follow the paths of buried streams\, discover native plant species and traditional medicines\, observe urban wildlife\, and explore layers of local history and architecture. Along the way\, we’ll reflect on walking as a form of witnessing—and consider the social and political complexities of moving through treaty Land\, especially when the treaties that govern it have so often been broken. \nThis is an invitation to slow down\, listen closely\, and think differently about our relationship to the Land beneath our feet. \nThe walk will take up to two hours. Please wear comfortable shoes.  \nRSVP  \nABOUT SAM HOWDEN: \n \nSam Howden\, MSW\, BSW\, RSW (they/them) is an Indigenous social worker and educator. Their scholarly work focuses on autoethnographic approaches to storytelling in the context of student memory activism at what is now called Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Specifically\, their thesis project focused on efforts to address the commemoration of Egerton Ryerson\, which would lead to the removal of the Ryerson statue on campus\, and the subsequent decision to rename the university. Sam’s practice in both academics and social work is guided by a deep connection to Land\, and principles of humility\, service\, and relational accountability informed by their experiences as a traditional helper in lodge and ceremony.  \nSam is of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry. Their relations on their father’s side are Red River Métis (Soto/Saulteaux)\, belonging to the family names Gladu and Dease. Their father also has mixed European ancestry from the British Isles (Howden) and Eastern Europe (Olynick/Bileski). Their mother was adopted and raised in a French Canadian family\, and later found that their biological parents belonged to Dutch (Borsboom)\, French\, and English (Henri) ancestry.  \nSam currently works as a contract lecturer at TMU in the Department of Social Work\, and maintains a private therapy practice. \nABOUT ANDREW LOCHHEAD: \n \nAndrew Lochhead\, is an artist and scholar who uses walking as a form of creative practice and research to bring to life stories about the city in ways that orient audiences toward imagining justice-based futures. A lifelong museum and gallery professional\, Andrew has been an outspoken advocate for understanding how monuments\, place names\, and other forms of commemoration shape people’s relationships to places and to each other. His work as part of the public history campaign around the name of Dundas Street has contributed to significant changes to Toronto’s toponymic landscape\, the development of new commemorative policy\, and ongoing conversations about who or what Canada’s largest city remembers. Andrew’s research and activism have been featured in a number of documentary films and programs\, including the BAFTA Award-winning Scotland\, Slavery\, and Statues. His PhD dissertation explores the role of walking in interpreting urban heritage landscapes. \nSam and Andrew have previously collaborated on walking projects such as Reclaiming and Renaming: Indigenous Placemaking at X University\, that investigated the relationship between the built and natural environment of TMU’s campus. They also appeared together in the 2023 CityTV program What’s In a Name? that explored contemporary debates about place names in Toronto and beyond.  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/guided-walk-land-acknowledgement-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172246
CREATED:20260305T180418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T160238Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Streets and Place Names
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, August 23\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nLocation: Tour begins at the Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Pay What You Wish \nWhat’s in a street name? \nRecent conversations about street and place names — and who or what they commemorate — have highlighted how these everyday markers quietly shape our sense of identity\, belonging\, and exclusion. The names we pass by without a second thought can tell powerful stories about a neighbourhood’s past\, its values\, and whose histories are centred. \nThis guided walk\, led by artist and scholar Andrew Lochhead\, invites you to see the city differently. Thinking of street names as the most visible “texts” of a city\, we’ll explore the streets surrounding the Bata Shoe Museum and uncover the meanings behind their names. Together\, we’ll consider what these names reveal about the Annex neighbourhood\, its histories\, and its wider connections. \nAfter the walk\, we’ll gather back inside the museum for a collaborative discussion\, sharing what we “read” along the way and reflecting on how public naming shapes the stories our city tells. \nThe walk will take up to two hours. Please wear comfortable shoes.  \nRSVP  \nABOUT ANDREW LOCHHEAD: \n \nAndrew Lochhead\, is an artist and scholar who uses walking as a form of creative practice and research to bring to life stories about the city in ways that orient audiences toward imagining justice-based futures. A lifelong museum and gallery professional\, Andrew has been an outspoken advocate for understanding how monuments\, place names\, and other forms of commemoration shape people’s relationships to places and to each other. His work as part of the public history campaign around the name of Dundas Street has contributed to significant changes to Toronto’s toponymic landscape\, the development of new commemorative policy\, and ongoing conversations about who or what Canada’s largest city remembers. Andrew’s research and activism have been featured in a number of documentary films and programs\, including the BAFTA Award-winning Scotland\, Slavery\, and Statues. His PhD dissertation explores the role of walking in interpreting urban heritage landscapes. \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/guided-tour-streets-and-place-names/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172246
CREATED:20260303T200307Z
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SUMMARY:Curator's Talk: Unearthing Vindolanda
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $25 \nJoin us for a fascinating evening with archaeologist Elizabeth Greene\, whose extensive research at Vindolanda has helped reshape our understanding of life on the edge of the Roman Empire. \nDrawing on her firsthand excavation experience\, Greene will take us behind the scenes of the dig: what it feels like to carefully unearth history layer by layer\, the challenges of working in the soil of northern England\, and the thrill of discovering objects that have not been touched in nearly two millennia. \nLocated just south of Hadrian’s Wall\, Vindolanda is one of Britain’s most extraordinary Roman sites\, famed for its remarkably preserved artifacts—including leather shoes\, writing tablets\, and everyday objects that offer intimate glimpses into ancient lives. Whether you’re passionate about archaeology\, Roman history\, or the stories hidden beneath our feet\, this is an evening not to be missed \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nAgenda\n6:30 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm – Lecture Begins\n8:00 pm – Lecture Ends/Galleries Open\n9:00 pm – Museum Closes \n\nABOUT ELIZABETH GREENE: \n \nDr. Elizabeth Greene is Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Roman Archaeology at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She has excavated at the site of Vindolanda and researched aspects of the museum collection since 2002\, and is currently working on an extended research project on the Roman shoes and leather objects from the site.  \n\nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/curator-talk-vindolanda/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks,Special Event
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