Year: 2015

475.  Drew Hayden Taylor on Native Humour – 2015

  All cultures have humour. I remember hearing two First Nations women drumming and singing in their traditional way with words I didn’t understand.

Sabantuy Tatar Summer Festival – June 14, 2015

Ruth writes: This is one of Toronto’s many small festivals with friendly people and unique summer customs, one of my favourites. Tatarstan is part

Jenny Lind (1820-1887) was known as the Swedish Nightingale. This concert in her honour is of Nordic music. Tickets at: http://toronto.swea.org/2015/jenny-lind-concert-2015/

Film: Tug of War June 7, 2015

Website: Tugofwar.eventbrite.ca. 7pm. June 7.  “…World Premier of the film “Tug of War”, the timely tale of two Muslim youth who become exposed to

472. Aboriginal History Month at Public Libraries – 2015

Here are some films for Aboriginal History Month at the Annette Library. For all programs at the Toronto Public Library, click on: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes/featured/aboriginal-celebration.jsp  

471. Buddha’s Birthday, Bonnie Crombie, and Rohingya

Ruth writes: I used to suggest that visiting a Buddhist temple during a festival was the best time for newcomers to learn about Buddhism.

Ontario Folk Dance Association – 2015

Ruth writes: This major organization gives information about international folk dancing performances and participation in the province. Anybody interested in promoting their own folk

468. Vietnamese Boat People Museum in Ottawa – 2015

  Ruth writes: I lived in Vietnam for two years in the 1960s, and have been back twice for foreign press reunions since its

INVITATION | Asian Heritage Month Gala Performance of Asian Canadian Artists   TITLE: “SILK ROADS II – MONGOLIA: PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES, MUSIC AND DANCE FROM