Stanley Grizzle

This dramatic monologue portrays Stanley Grizzle, a Porter, activist, politician, and citizenship judge who reflects on his accomplishments and looks to the future.
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How Does Toronto Become A Sustainable City?

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How Does Toronto Become A Sustainable City?

How does a city like Toronto, which is the fourth largest in North America, become more sustainable? In this video clip Elder Duke Redbird breaks down his vision for Toronto becoming a sustainable city, while calling out our dependence on fossil fuels and turning a profit.

Museum of Toronto is made possible with the generous support of Diane Blake and Stephen Smith.

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Emma Goldman

Emma Goldman dedicated her life to anti-war activism and social justice organizing. Her lectures on anarchist philosophies attracted thousands and fostered dedicated community organizing networks.

Mary Fix

Through her trailblazing career of firsts, Fix championed community-led development and civic historical preservation that continues to influence Toronto today.

Cheri Dinovo

Cheri DiNovo was the first minister to perform a legal same-sex marriage in Canada. Her support for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights shines through in her political work of passing inclusive legislation.

Clara Cynthia Benson

As the first woman to graduate, complete a PhD, and teach in chemistry at the University of Toronto, Clara Cynthia Benson’s career of firsts transformed more than her scientific field.

Cathy Crowe

Cathy Crowe, as one of Canada’s first street nurses, received the Order of Canada in 2018. Her documentaries platform the vulnerable, depicting her advocacy for the health and rights of the homeless.

Myrtle Cook McGowan

Myrtle Cook McGowan was part of Canada’s first women’s track team in 1928 – setting the stage for a lifetime of sports leadership that transformed women’s professional sports in Canada.

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Canada’s Railways (CPR/CNR)

Learn more about the transcontinental railways that shaped Canadian geography.

Toronto, the Centre of an Emerging Post-War Canada

Learn more about Toronto and Union Station as the centre of emerging Canada.

John K Crutcher

Learn about John K Crutcher, a notable figure in the Black railway porters' fight for rights.

Derailed Lee Williams

Lee Williams. Multicultural History Society of Ontario, BLA-200682.jpg

Harry Gairey

Here’s Pepperpot Trinidad-style, Toronto, Ontario. Multicultural History Society of Ontario,

Stanley Grizzle

This dramatic monologue portrays Stanley Grizzle, a Porter, activist, politician, and citizenship judge who reflects on his accomplishments and looks to the future. Performed by Daniel Jelani Ellis.

Indigenous Resources For Allies

Compiled by Museum of Toronto – July 1, 2021 Updated September 9, 2021

Land Acknowledgements & Reconciliation

Image: Name, Title, Description Land Acknowledgements & Reconciliation “What is the land acknowledgement supposed to represent? Some feeling that we should be grateful? Grateful for what?” In this video clip

A Dish With One Spoon

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Treaties Between The Mississaugas Of The Credit And The City Of Toronto

Image: Name, Title, Description Treaties Between the Mississaugas of the Credit and the City of Toronto In 1805 Treaty 13 also known as the Toronto Purchase was signed between the

Land Acknowledgements & Reconciliation

Image: Name, Title, Description

Land Acknowledgements & Reconciliation

“What is the land acknowledgement supposed to represent? Some feeling that we should be grateful? Grateful for what?” In this video clip Elder Duke Redbird takes a critical look at land acknowledgements and imagines a Canada where Indigenous communities are invited into Confederation.

Museum of Toronto is made possible with the generous support of Diane Blake and Stephen Smith.

Explore More

Emma Goldman

Emma Goldman dedicated her life to anti-war activism and social justice organizing. Her lectures on anarchist philosophies attracted thousands and fostered dedicated community organizing networks.

Mary Fix

Through her trailblazing career of firsts, Fix championed community-led development and civic historical preservation that continues to influence Toronto today.

Cheri Dinovo

Cheri DiNovo was the first minister to perform a legal same-sex marriage in Canada. Her support for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights shines through in her political work of passing inclusive legislation.

Clara Cynthia Benson

As the first woman to graduate, complete a PhD, and teach in chemistry at the University of Toronto, Clara Cynthia Benson’s career of firsts transformed more than her scientific field.

Cathy Crowe

Cathy Crowe, as one of Canada’s first street nurses, received the Order of Canada in 2018. Her documentaries platform the vulnerable, depicting her advocacy for the health and rights of the homeless.

Myrtle Cook McGowan

Myrtle Cook McGowan was part of Canada’s first women’s track team in 1928 – setting the stage for a lifetime of sports leadership that transformed women’s professional sports in Canada.

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Content

Canada’s Railways (CPR/CNR)

Learn more about the transcontinental railways that shaped Canadian geography.

Toronto, the Centre of an Emerging Post-War Canada

Learn more about Toronto and Union Station as the centre of emerging Canada.

John K Crutcher

Learn about John K Crutcher, a notable figure in the Black railway porters' fight for rights.

Derailed Lee Williams

Lee Williams. Multicultural History Society of Ontario, BLA-200682.jpg

Harry Gairey

Here’s Pepperpot Trinidad-style, Toronto, Ontario. Multicultural History Society of Ontario,

Stanley Grizzle

This dramatic monologue portrays Stanley Grizzle, a Porter, activist, politician, and citizenship judge who reflects on his accomplishments and looks to the future. Performed by Daniel Jelani Ellis.

Indigenous Resources For Allies

Compiled by Museum of Toronto – July 1, 2021 Updated September 9, 2021

How Does Toronto Become A Sustainable City?

Image: Name, Title, Description How Does Toronto Become A Sustainable City? How does a city like Toronto, which is the fourth largest in North America, become more sustainable? In this

A Dish With One Spoon

42 Years of Toronto Kids TV: New Exhibit

Treaties Between The Mississaugas Of The Credit And The City Of Toronto

Image: Name, Title, Description Treaties Between the Mississaugas of the Credit and the City of Toronto In 1805 Treaty 13 also known as the Toronto Purchase was signed between the