Many Windows, One Light 2019: Towards a Caring and Welcoming Community
The Mount Community Centre 1545 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, OntarioFebruary 9, 1:00-6:30 pm (including potluck dinner). The Mount Community Centre.Join in an inspired afternoon of story-sharing, community dialogue and connection about the best local, proactive responses to hate. Together we'll discover synergies and next steps among activists, community leaders and groups doing work on these issues. Opening “provocateur”: Bernie Farber, Chair, Canadian Anti-Hate Network. FREE, but come prepared to participate deeply.
Film: NINTH FLOOR
The Lecture Hall, Scott House, Traill College 300 London St., Peterborough, OntarioThis free showing of the film NINTH FLOOR marks the 50th anniversary of one of the pivotal events in systemic racism in Canada — the 1969 Computer Riot at Montreal’s Sir George Williams University. Featuring very special guest RODNEY JOHN, one of the major players in the film and 1969 events.
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival
Peter Gzowski College 2510 Pioneer Rd, Peterborough, ON, PeterboroughJune 21-28, 2020 45 performances by 9 Indigenous arts groups! Plus workshops, feasts and special events. Indoor and outdoor performances at Trent University, Peterborough. For more info: http://www.indigenousfringefest.ca/