The Awakenings project "It's Been a While" brings a youthful perspective to the colonial history of the 10 Toronto History Museums. A project by Mammalian Diving Reflex. Film still by Andrew Williamson.

“A Portrait in Red" from filmmaker Alex Lazarowich, part of Awakenings project "We Were Always Here” reflects on the history and geography of Todmorden Mills.

Superbloom: An Emancipation Story, 2021 is one of this month's new Awakenings projects. It is a film by Michael Lee Poy, Hyghly Alleyne, Eric Black and Philip Beesley. Photo by Andrew Williamson.

Connect with local histories by joining indoor and outdoor tours that change throughout the year.

E. Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake) was a renowned multi-disciplinary artist and entertainer in the late 19th century. Find out more about "HerStory" as well as other fascinating women.

Awakenings

Through the lens of young people, It’s Been a While addresses the lack of representation in the stories of Toronto’s history and focuses on stories that may have been hidden. It challenges the narratives we are told, and questions who gets to be heard and listened to.

Experience Toronto’s many stories through the Awakenings program, a series of art projects created within Toronto History Museums by Black, Indigenous and artists of colour, operating under the principles of anti-oppression, anti-colonialism, and anti-racism.

Explore an unseen view. Awaken a new perspective. Join the conversation. Learn more below and view the full Awakenings program on YouTube.