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The mandate of the Toronto Native Community History Project is to: develop respect and understanding between Native and non-Native cultures living in the traditional lands of Native people in the Toronto area produce a more thorough history, and increase awareness among both Native and non-Native people of the rich histories of Native people in the area research and record more accurate Native history generate resources and materials from this research aimed at countering Native stereotypes and racism promote positive relationships geared towards social action between Native and all communities in the area create cultural and economic benefit to the Native community by providing training and development opportunities for young Native people in the sector Our current work revolves around three key components: Popular Education, Resource Centre and Youth Involvement. With our popular education program we run community classes and seminars on Native History and issues, and our "Great Indian Bus Tour of Toronto." In our Resource Centre, you will find a wide range of material documenting the contemporary history of Native people in the city, including a photograph collection, community-produced newspapers and reports, books, oral histories and so on. We also reply to and assist anyone researching Native history and issues. (from http://www.ncct.on.ca/historyproject/index_4.html)

Postal address
The Toronto Native Community History Project
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto c/o Toronto Native Community History Project 16 Spadina Road
Toronto M5R 2S7

Phone: (416) 964-9087
Email: monica_bodirsky@ncct.on.ca

Upcoming presentations by The Toronto Native Community History Project:

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