Toronto Stories

Storytelling that explores overlooked, unseen, and forgotten stories in Toronto’s history.

This series includes 4 storytellers and 4 unforgettable, poignant, and significant stories from Toronto’s past.

This series includes 4 storytellers and 4 unforgettable, poignant, and significant stories from Toronto’s past. After journeying through these stories, we invite you to tune into recording of our live event with the storytellers.

Daphne Odjig

Toronto Stories: Daphne Odjig

Artist Bonnie Devine explores Odjig’s legacy, with Elder Dr. Duke Redbird presenting a poem inspired by her work.

Jean Lumb

Toronto Stories Live: Jean Lumb

Arlene Chan shares her mother’s story, featuring excerpts from the 2003 documentary The Spirit of the Dragon by Gil Gauvreau.

Binational Lesbian Conference

Toronto Stories Live: Binational Lesbian Conference

Narrated by Rebecka Sheffield, the First Annual Binational Lesbian Conference in May 1979 was a pivotal event for the lesbian feminist movement, focusing on intersectionality, representation, and sexuality.

The Election That Changed Everything

Toronto Stories Live: The Election That Changed Toronto

Narrated by John Lorinc, this story delves into Toronto’s significant 1954 mayoral election.