TBOLIxTO

Artscape Youngplace
180 Shaw Street, Toronto, Ontario

Kapwa Collective presents TBOLIxTO – a cultural exchange between the T’boli School of Living Traditions (Philippines) and communities in Toronto. We welcome you to join us for a series of events on June 22 & 23.

 

TBOLIxTO: Philippines – Land, Forests, Rivers, Mining and Native Peoples

Sunday, June 22at 12:00pm – 1:00pm in EDT

On Sunday June 22, 2014 we will host a learning circle on the topice: Philippines – Land, Forests, Rivers, Mining and Native Peoples.

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Place: Youngplace Artscape, 180 Shaw Street (Room 106)

Free open forum/discussion
Facilitated by Edwin Mercurio

 

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/299081806918671

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TBOLIxTO: T’boli Marketplace

On Monday June 23, 2014 we will be hosting Kestifun Be Gono Seselong / A Gathering in a Market

Explore the exquisite beauty of T’boli Handicrafts and Cultural Products. All proceeds directly support the T’boli School of Living Traditions and the work of individual artisans.

Date: Monday June 23, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Place: Youngplace Artscape, 180 Shaw Street (Room 109)

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Kestifun Be Gono Seselong / A Gathering in a Market

Explore the exquisite beauty of T’boli Handicrafts and Cultural Products. All proceeds directly support the T’boli School of Living Traditions and the work of individual artisans.

Date: Monday June 23, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Place: Youngplace Artscape, 180 Shaw Street (Room 109)
Free admission. Please drop in anytime!

 

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/518367798292597/

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TBOLIxTO: Dream Weaving Workshop & Demo

Monday June 23, 2014 features a Dream Weaving Workshop and Demonstration by Barbara “Buwat” Fanuy Kibed, a Master T’nalak Dream Weaver whose designs are recognized to be among the highest quality in the nation.

Learn how abaca fibres are hand woven, the meaning of patterns, and how designs are passed on through dreams.

Date: Monday June 23, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Place: Youngplace Artscape, 180 Shaw Street (Room 109)

Workshop fee: $30.00
To register, please email kapwacollective@gmail.com

 

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/573516366097476

 

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Access information and requests:

  1. Artscape Youngplace is fully accessible by Ontario standards, with a wheelchair ramp at the 180 Shaw Street doors, an elevator servicing every floor and a fully accessible washroom on every level.
  2. The nearby 63 Ossington bus on the TTC is wheelchair accessible.
  3. Please come fragrance-free to respect folks with health concerns and so that community members to attend without getting sick and having to leave. Information about how to do this can be found here: http://www.brownstargirl.org/1/post/2012/03/fragrance-free-femme-of-colour-realness-draft-15.html.
  4. Interpretation from T’boli to English is provided.

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Image by Edwin Mercurio