Resource Centre
Our Resource Centre contains a large collection of information and resources concerning the history of the Toronto Native community. Our holdings include a range of material focused on urban Aboriginal history and contemporary issues, the archives of the NCCT, a small book and video collection, oral history transcripts, a large news-clipping collection, and the publications of the NCCT, dating to 1966. NCCT publications include a monthly community newspaper, the Toronto Native Times (1969-1981), pamphlets, posters and a map collection.
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The Meeting Place
In
1997, the Centre published a collection of essays on the history, culture
and politics of the Toronto Native community, "The Meeting Place:
Aboriginal Life in Toronto," edited by Heather Howard Bobiwash and
Frances Sanderson (Executive Director of Nishinawbe Homes).
"The pages in this book not only describe the historic circumstances surrounding the existence of Aboriginal people who now call The Meeting Place, Toronto, home. The stories of Aboriginal life in this book concentrate on the vibrancy and resilience of the community. They also tell of the long and tenuous journeys that many have made to get to this point in time" -Frances Sanderson
To purchase a copy contact the Cedar Basket Gift Shop.
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Photograph Collection
The collection includes 2000 photographs (particularly from 1970s and
1980s, Toronto Native Times newspaper) and 1500 slides (which include
an extensive range of art and craft visuals). If you would like to view
any of our photographs make an appointment
with any one of our staff. Please view some photographs from our collection:
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Research Assistance
Please
consult our collections with the guidance of one of our staff or volunteers.
Whenever possible, staff will be glad to advise you on you research topic,
or guide you to further sources of information. While you are in TNCHP
feel free to view any of the materials within our office. Please call
ahead to confirm someone is available to help you!
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Donations
Over the years the TNCHP has received donations of newspaper clippings, books, magazines, videos, photographs, school projects, research materials and general documents related to Aboriginal people. If you have something that you would like to donate please phone us to make arrangements or come to TNCHP during our hours of operation. Thank you to all of our donors! Ella Rush, Mary Fox, Peter Frank, Laura Istanboulin, Ruth Mori, Gord Mori, Patricia Visser, Monica Bodirsky, Heather Howard-Bobwiash, Rodney Bobiwash and others who did not want to leave their names.
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Interactive Quiz
Quick facts about the Aboriginal History of Toronto. This will include three, ten question interactive quizzes. Learn More
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