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A shadow drawing of a child reading a book. Surrounding the child is swirls and colour loops

Experience #FestofAuthors21 through Art

November 1, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser

During the 42nd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors, over 300 Canadian and international authors and artists generously shared their stories and the inspiration behind them. We heard from many viewers about all the ways these conversations and performances inspired their own creative work. Local Toronto artist Kaz Ogino started sharing with us […]

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Indigenous Storytelling Traditions: A Q&A with Drew Hayden Taylor

June 2, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser

Storytelling, usually through the Oral Tradition, is a sacred and integral part of Indigenous cultures. It is a traditional method used to pass on cultural beliefs, values, customs, history, science and more from generation to generation, allowing communities to narrate their culture through their own words. This National Indigenous History Month, the Toronto International Festival […]

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