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SUMMARY:Moccasin-Making with the Manitobah Storyboot School
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday May 31\, Saturday June 7\, Saturday June 14\nTime: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $195 General\, Free for Indigenous Youth \nParticipants must attend all three workshop dates. \n \nLearn the traditional art of moccasin-making with Anishinaabe artist Natalie Ortiz in this three-part workshop designed to teach hand-sewing leatherwork and beading techniques. Workshop facilitator Natalie Ortiz will guide participants through the full process\, from start to finish\, of creating their own custom moccasins from design\, pattern-making\, beadwork\, and construction\, to caring for the finished footwear. All tools\, materials\, and comprehensive instruction will be provided. Please note that missing one or more of the three sessions will likely result in an unfinished project. This course is designed for ages 12 +. \nThe Bata Shoe Museum is pleased to offer 10 free Indigenous Youth spots for free. Please fill out this form to express your interest. Based on a first come\, first served basis. \nBUY TICKETS \nPlease check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Refunds are permitted up until 3 business days prior to the first workshop date. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions. \nTerms and Conditions apply. \nABOUT THE FACILIATOR:\n \nNatalie Ortiz is a Toronto-based Indigenous artist. Her work focuses on handmade jewelry\, moccasins\, and leatherwork. Natalie is Anishinaabe of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation and of Peruvian decent. Her art carries deep meaning connected to her roots\, reflecting the traditions and teachings passed down through generations. She learned beading and moccasin-making through traditional teachings. She has been making moccasins for five years\, and every pair is crafted with intention\, meant to be worn and appreciated by anyone who connects with them. Follow Natalie on social media for moccasins and leatherwork at @natymocs. Her jewelry can be found on Oliva’s Jewelry and @olivasjewelry.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/moccasin-making-2025/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Hoedown at the BSM: Pride Party
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, June 6\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $30 General\, $100 4-pack (includes access to all current exhibitions) \nThis event is 19+ only \nYeehaw and Happy Pride! Join us for Hoedown at the BSM\, a fabulous celebration in collaboration with Steers and Queers and Spurs\, in celebration of our newest exhibition Rough and Ready: A History of the Cowboy Boot. Stomp and shuffle alongside our new exhibition as we honour the spirit of the Wild West with a Pride twist. Enjoy dazzling performances by Selena Vyle\, Lucinda Miu\, and Fluffy Soufflé\, with musical beats by DJ Sigourney Beaver to keep you dancing all night. Dust off your cowboy boots and let’s ride into an unforgettable evening of fun\, fashion\, and fabulousness! \nSnacks and drinks available for purchase.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nTerms and Conditions apply.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/pride-party-2025/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T210000
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SUMMARY:Residential School Survivor Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 10\nTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $15 General\, $10 Senior (65+) and Students (with ID)\, Free for Indigenous (First Nations\, Inuit\, Métis) \n \nJoin us for an impactful and enlightening evening with Karen Chaboyer\, an Ojibwe kwe\, author\, educator\, and Residential School survivor. Karen is from Rainy River First Nation in Treaty 3 Territory\, a proud mother\, grandmother\, and great-grandmother who has dedicated her life to sharing her story and educating others about the lasting effects of Residential Schools. Please note\, due to the nature of the topic\, we ask all audience members be 14+. The Bata Shoe Museum will be donating all ticket sales to the Giiwitaa Wholistic Counselling Services on behalf of Karen.  \nPlease check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.\nTerms and Conditions apply. \nBUY TICKETS \nAgenda \n6:30 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm – Lecture Begins\n8:00 pm – Lecture Ends\, Galleries Open\n9:00 pm – Museum Closes  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER:\n \nKaren 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.\nKaren 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. \nKaren 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.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/residential-school-survivor-lecture/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Outlaws and Allies: Cowboys and Queer Culture
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, June 19\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $15 General\, $10 Senior (65+) / Student (With ID) \nJoin us for a compelling exploration of identity\, culture\, and history inspired by our newest exhibition\, Rough and Ready: A History of the Cowboy Boot. This panel discussion will delve into the intersectionality of cowboy traditions and queer identities\, uncovering the rich and often overlooked narratives of LGBTQ+ individuals within the iconic cowboy lifestyle. The conversation will challenge stereotypes\, celebrate diversity\, and reimagine what it means to be a cowboy in both the past and present. \nModerated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, BSM Director and Curator of Rough and Ready\, this discussion will feature expert panelists  Joseph (J) Shea-Carter\, adjunct professor of English and Culture\, University of Guelph and Brock University and\, as well as Lauren Hortie\, artist and leader of the popular long-running event Steers & Queers Gay Ole Opry. Together\, the panel will explore topics such as the hidden histories of queer cowboys\, the ways Western aesthetics have been reclaimed in queer art and fashion\, and how the cowboy remains a symbol of individuality and rebellion in both mainstream and queer cultures. \nPlease check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions. \nTerms and Conditions apply. \nBUY TICKETS  \nAgenda \n6:30 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm – Panel Begins\n8:00 pm – Panel Ends\, Galleries Open\n9:00 pm – Museum Closes  \nMEET THE SPEAKERS:\n\nABOUT JOSEPH (K) SHEA-CARTER: \n \nJoseph (J) Shea-Carter is an adjunct professor in English and culture at the University of Guelph and Brock University. They have published or have forthcoming work in The Capilano Review\, The Malahat Review\, ARC\, Ex-Puritan\, Canadian Literature\, and Amodern. Their PhD focuses on queer poetry\, writing\, and culture alongside broader developments in geopolitics – including emergent nationalisms. They live in Toronto.\n \n\nABOUT LAUREN HORTIE \n \nLauren Hortie is an artist\, DJ and educator based in Toronto Ontario. As an artist Lauren works in variety of mediums including pen and ink illustration\, printmaking\, paper cutting and projections. She has been creating underground queer nightlife and culture for over 20 years\, including the popular long running event “Steers & Queers Gay Ole Opry” which explores the intersection between rural and LGBTQ identities. Lauren is also the head teacher of the Oasis Skateboard Factory\, an award winning Toronto District School Board alternative high school program where at-risk youth earn credits by running a small design business. \nHer work has been displayed at such venues as The Museum of Human Achievement in Austin Texas\, ACE Art Winnipeg\, The Gladstone Hotel\, the Ontario Craft Council and the telephone pole across the street from your house. \n\nABOUT ELIZABETH SEMMELHACK: \n \nElizabeth Semmelhack: As Director and Senior Curator at the Bata Shoe Museum for over 20 years\, Elizabeth Semmelhack is a renowned expert on footwear\, including sneakers\, and regularly consulted by scholars and global media such as the New York Times\, National Geographic\, The Washington Post\, Forbes\, CBC\, and CNN\, to name a few.  Named by FASHION Magazine as one of the “world’s top five game-changing fashion curators”\, Semmelhack’s award-winning publications include nearly 30 articles and chapters as well as 14 books and catalogs including Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture (2015)\, which has sold close to 40\,000 copies world-wide\, Collab: Sneakers x Culture (2019)\, and Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks (2022).
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/outlaws-and-allies/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Tap Dance
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 25\nTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $15 General\, $10 Senior (65+)\, Students (with ID) and Arts Worker \n \nStep into the world of tap dance with Rumi Jeraj and Travis Knights as they take you on an engaging journey through the history\, artistry\, and innovation of tap shoes. From their origins as humble wooden-soled footwear to the vibrant designs and styles seen today\, tap shoes tell a story about the evolution of the dance and the dancers who wear them. \nDiscover the creative process behind modern advancements in tap footwear\, including insights from the duo’s recent work through Shoe Dreams\, curated by Dance Makers. Through lively conversation\, rhythmic demonstrations\, and personal anecdotes\, Rumi and Travis will bring the world of tap to life in this presentation. \nLearn\, laugh\, and listen to the mesmerizing sounds of tap dance and the shoes that help define the art form. \nBUY TICKETS \nAgenda  \n6:30 pm – Doors\n7:00 pm – Presentation Begins\n8:00 pm – Presentation Ends\, Galleries Open\n9:00 pm – Museum Closes  \nPlease check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.\nTerms and Conditions apply. \nIf the cost of the event is a barrier\, please contact artistic@dancemakers.org. \nABOUT THE FACILIATORS\n\nABOUT RUMI JERAJ: \n \nRumi Jeraj is an Ismailli muslim hailing from Sherwood Park Alberta (the world’s largest hamlet). A Graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University Rumi presented his work at Dusk Dances\, the Hamilton Fringe Festival\, Citadel Compagnie’s Night Shift\, Interaccess Gallery and Common Ground Dance Festival. Notable projects include Nature Boy a collaboration with Purawai Vyas (a Bharatanatyam dancer) which saw the pair exchange over rhythm and culture and Space and Spectra a collaboration with drummer Aidan McConnell which brought together contemporary dancers and free improvised musicians. Rumi is currently a guest curator for Dance Makers exploring what the tap shoe of the future might look like. Shoe Dreams brings together dancers\, shoe makers and designers to collectively dream up this shoe. He is also currently interested in bringing together his Tap and Contemporary dance practices to create a body percussion work on dancers and musicians of various forms and traditions. He aspires to create and be a part of work which mixes forms in order to better tell stories. He believes there is a perfect balance between words\, music\, and movement which can communicate intellectually\, emotionally and viscerally all at once. He aspires to find this state on stage.\n \n\nABOUT TRAVIS KNIGHTS \n \nBorn in Montreal\, Canada\, Travis was introduced to the rich oral tradition of Tap by his teacher Ethel Bruneau at age 10. He went on to travel the world spreading his love of rhythm across 4 continents\, touring with Tap Dogs\, Tapestry Dance Company\, Anandam Dance Theatre and the self-produced Tap Love Tour.  He was the 2020 recipient of the Jaqueline Lemieux Prize for outstanding contribution to dance in Canada.   In December 2021\, in partnership with Dance Immersion\, Travis\, along with renowned Tap Dancer Lisa LaTouche\, created and directed Legacy Series: Tap Dance Symposium which aimed to re-introduce Tap Dance to the local Black community in Toronto.  In 2022\, Travis won a Dora Award for Outstanding Performance in Dance Immersion’s Tap Legacy Concert\, and became a Slaight Family Music Associate at Soulpepper.  In 2024\, Travis’ Tap Love Tour production company released  two major works\, a feature length documentary called Restorative Culture: Johnathan Morin\, and a full length original dance work called The Mars Project that premiered at Fall For Dance North.  He currently lives in Brampton\, Ontario and hosts The Tap Love Tour Podcast\, available on spotify\, soundcloud and apple podcasts\, (make sure to subscribe) featuring interviews of a myriad of inspiring tap dance artists.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/the-evolution-of-tap-dance/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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