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Food Sovereignty in Canada: A Black Farmer's Perspective
Tue May 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: York WoodsFood sovereignty is a concept that emphasizes the rights of individuals and communities to control their food systems, including production, distribution, and consumption. From a Black farmer's perspective in Canada, food sov...
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Memoirs of a Dragon Lady
Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: RiverdaleJoin Carol-Williams-Wong for a reading of her memoirs and presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Drop-in. If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in...
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Coffee and Conversation
Wed Jun 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: MalvernJoin us for some informal discussion about the services in our community. Get to know your local librarians while enjoying some light refreshments! All are welcome.
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The ABCs in Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon's "An Illustrated Comic Alphabet"
Thu Jun 13, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithJoin the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books for a special lecture celebrating the 165th anniversary of Canada's first picture book, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon's "An Illustrated Comic Alphabet." Art historian Margo...
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Cancer Confidential: Backstage Dramas in the Radiation Clinic
Sat Jun 15, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Lillian H. SmithCelebrate Pride Month and Cancer Survivor month! Join Dr Charles Hayter as he draws back the curtain on his life as an oncologist and his journey to authenticity as an out gay man. He will read and discuss excerpts...