Reclaiming Our Bodies and Minds: Disability, Oppression, Action! 2013 March 15, 16 and 17 2013 Reclaiming our Bodies and Minds: Disability, Oppression, Action! is a collaborative space for communities to come together, learn, network, and develop skills. We acknowledge that people with disabilities have a diverse range of experiences. However, one experience that is consistent is that of disempowerment. As people with disabilities it is our time to reclaim our…
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RARE is a raw and boldly emotional piece of theatre in which nine performers with Down syndrome reveal themselves for the world to see. Created and directed by playwright Judith Thompson, with the cast writing most of their own material, the RARE artists lift the mask of Down syndrome to show us their humour, their grace, their rage and their dreams. It was a hit, and a Patrons’ Pick, at last year’s Toronto…
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The challenge to create a mascot for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games is on. Until March 8, 2013, the TORONTO 2015 Mascot Creation Challenge invites kids from across Canada to design a mascot for the TORONTO 2015 Games.The winning mascot will be a big personality both leading up to and during the Games. It will welcome visitors and spectators, visit schools and community events, and appear on signs, merchandise…
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Toronto Executive Committee has today passed an historic motion calling for a significant increase in direct arts investment which will, if passed by City Council next week, see new funding in the amount $6 million being invested in the arts and culture sector in 2013. The motion was crafted and moved by Councillor Gary Crawford. Mayor Ford, on opening the Executive Committee meeting, said: “This budget includes $22.5 million over the next few years…
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Due to the growing popularity of our annual AAF Kids Fest!, we have added an extra day to our 2013 schedule to accomodate more participants. The theme of this year’s Kids Fest! is My Secret Superpower and the event will feature breakdancing sensation Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli, a Photostar photo booth, and many more performances and activities by professional artists with disabilities. Dates: March 5 & 6, 2013 Location: Daniels…
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