Videos Archives - Myseum of Toronto

Donald Moore

Donald Moore was born in Barbados and immigrated to Canada where he worked as a sleeping car porter

Derailed: Video

Derailed is a theatrical experience based on prominent figures and moments in the history of Black Railway Porters

In Conversation With Duke Redbird And Tanya Senk

What were you taught about Indigenous history and culture in school? What were you not taught?

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.

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

August 25, 2023

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The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto

52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their

Marcus Garvey and the UNIA

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Meet The 52

Explore the full list of 52 remarkable women that make

Bianca Andreescu

Bianca Andreescu has raised the global profile of tennis for

Beatrice Worsley

Beatrice Worsley is recognized as Canada’s first female computer scientist.

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The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto

52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their stories.

Marcus Garvey and the UNIA

Learn how --

Winners & Losers

Sports Histories of Toronto

Meet The 52

Explore the full list of 52 remarkable women that make up the foundation of our multi-year project.

Bianca Andreescu

Bianca Andreescu has raised the global profile of tennis for Canadians. As one of the youngest winners of a Grand Slam singles title, Andreescu is the highest-ranked Canadian in Women’s

Beatrice Worsley

Beatrice Worsley is recognized as Canada’s first female computer scientist. Her lifetime of research and work in the field were at the forefront of Canada’s burgeoning computer science sector.

Menaka Thakkar

Menaka Thakkar established Canada’s first professional Indian dance company in 1978. Thakkar blended different cultural dance styles to co-create a performance called “East Meets West” in which she bridged cultural

Kathleen Taylor

Kathleen Taylor breaks ground no matter what industry she stands in. An accomplished business leader, her career continues to break barriers and light the way for women at major corporate

Emily Stowe

Emily Stowe was a founder of the Canadian Women’s Suffrage Association and the first female physician to publicly practice medicine in Ontario.

Min Sook Lee

Min Sook Lee is an industry-recognized filmmaker who advocates for social justice at the intersection of art and social change through her films and professorship at OCAD University.

Land Acknowledgements & Reconciliation

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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.

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

August 25, 2023

More From Myseum

The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto

52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their

Marcus Garvey and the UNIA

Learn how --

Winners & Losers

Sports Histories of Toronto

Meet The 52

Explore the full list of 52 remarkable women that make

Bianca Andreescu

Bianca Andreescu has raised the global profile of tennis for

Beatrice Worsley

Beatrice Worsley is recognized as Canada’s first female computer scientist.

Share this Article

Explore More
Content

The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto

52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their stories.

Marcus Garvey and the UNIA

Learn how --

Winners & Losers

Sports Histories of Toronto

Meet The 52

Explore the full list of 52 remarkable women that make up the foundation of our multi-year project.

Bianca Andreescu

Bianca Andreescu has raised the global profile of tennis for Canadians. As one of the youngest winners of a Grand Slam singles title, Andreescu is the highest-ranked Canadian in Women’s

Beatrice Worsley

Beatrice Worsley is recognized as Canada’s first female computer scientist. Her lifetime of research and work in the field were at the forefront of Canada’s burgeoning computer science sector.

Menaka Thakkar

Menaka Thakkar established Canada’s first professional Indian dance company in 1978. Thakkar blended different cultural dance styles to co-create a performance called “East Meets West” in which she bridged cultural

Kathleen Taylor

Kathleen Taylor breaks ground no matter what industry she stands in. An accomplished business leader, her career continues to break barriers and light the way for women at major corporate

Emily Stowe

Emily Stowe was a founder of the Canadian Women’s Suffrage Association and the first female physician to publicly practice medicine in Ontario.

Min Sook Lee

Min Sook Lee is an industry-recognized filmmaker who advocates for social justice at the intersection of art and social change through her films and professorship at OCAD University.

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

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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 Mississaugas of the Credit and the City of Toronto. This treaty altered the course of fate for the City of Toronto as well as the Mississaugas of the First Credit Nation.

In this video Elder Duke Redbird talks about that and subsequent treaties and their disputed history.