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June 2019
HABI: Weaving Stories of Migrant Labour and Indigenous Resurgence
Referencing the history of gendered labour in the Small Arms Inspection Building, Kwentong Bayan’s exhibition and month-long programming series continues the collective’s ongoing project of working with caregivers, advocates and community allies, to capture the real life stories of Filipinx migrant caregivers.
Find out more »HABI Workshop 1: Ways of Weaving
Guest artists, Cynthia Alberto (Weaving Hand, NYC) will introduce the concept of zero-waste weaving and how sustainable weaving practices can benefit the environment. Maria Montejo (Jakaltec/Popti) will share stories of Mayan weaving practices.
Find out more »HABI Workshop 2: Community Art Build with Migrant Care Workers
In collaboration with Caregiver Connections, Education and Support Organization (Cceso Cceso), migrant caregivers/care workers will share their lived experiences and some of the urgent issues affecting their lives today.
Find out more »HABI Workshop 3: Indigenous Teachings with Philip Cote
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 across Canada/Turtle Island. It also coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and a time for traditional gatherings and ceremonies
Find out more »Toronto Biennial of Art Information Session
The Toronto Biennial of Art is a 72 day art festival offering accessible and transformative visual art exhibitions, installations, talks, learning opportunities, and happenings in new and unexpected spaces along the shores of Lake Ontario.
Find out more »July 2019
Feast In The East
Feast In The East is a food, music, and art installation series originally located in Toronto's east end. Presented by the City of Mississauga, Feast In The East brings its 74th edition to the Small Arms Inspection Building.
Find out more »August 2019
Building Together to Close the Dream Gap
Join us for an interactive building workshop with Barbie and Girls Can Too. You will get tool safety tips, a chance to build your own garden box or bird house, participate in a scavenger hunt with fun prizes.
Find out more »All about Bats
Join us for a night of adventure as you take in a presentation on bats and why they are important in our communities. Afterwards, hike into the woods as citizen scientists by listening to the world of bats through a special bat detector.
Find out more »September 2019
Toronto Biennial of Art
The Toronto Biennial of Art is a 72-day, free art exhibition located at 10 sites along the waterfront. The Small Arms Inspection Building will present works by 13 international artists and provide interactive experiences that include workshops, artist talks, community gatherings and explorative walks.
Find out more »The New Youth Council
The New Youth Council welcomes all Mississauga youth between the ages of 15 and 21 to participate in weekly creative workshops at the Small Arms Inspection Building. Held during the Toronto Biennial of Art, youth will have opportunities to work on creative projects, meet artists and curators, and go on off-site trips.
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