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The Indigenous History of Tkaronto

Tkaronto or what is commonly referred to as Toronto has a rich Indigenous past and present.

Initiatives

First Story Website
The First Story website has a wealth of resources that are available for research and general learning. First Story's website is associated with its aim to bring forward the Indigenous histories of Toronto in an accessible way.
Ogimaa Mikana: Reclaiming/Renaming
Ogimaa Mikana works to restore Anishinaabemowin place names in Toronto.
Moccasin Identifier Project
This project promotes public awareness of significant cultural and historic sites.
Toronto Zoo Ways of Knowing Guide PDF
Toronto Zoo and Turtle Island Conservation
Tkaronto a New Perspective on Map Making
Blog post from Toronto Public Library on Cartography 17 project
Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle
A circle of community members committed to healing Indigenous lands in Toronto

Huron-Wendat Initiatives

Huron-Wendat Day
Huron-Wendat Trail
Toronto's Historical Plaques
Images of historic plaques and trail map.

Pan Am / Parapan Am Games 2015

Aboriginal Leadership Partners
MIssissaugas of the New Credit Pan Am / Parapan Am Games
Toronto’s Aboriginal Pavilion, Indigenous Culture, Arts and Culture Festival
The Aboriginal Pavilion will offer diverse performances, demonstrations, commissions and activities to celebrate and share the Indigenous cultures of the Americas at three locations across the city: the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT), Garrison Commons (adjacent to Fort York) and Planet IndigenUs at Harbourfront Centre.