IN SEARCH OF... ROOTS
Follow Alan Colley of Toronto Aboriginal Eco-Tours and herbalist Shabina Lafleur-Gangji as they encounter the Oculus Pavilion and walk along the Humber River. In this video, they discuss the ongoing significance of the Humber River to local ecosystems and share their knowledge about the balance between all living things in our changing world.
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About Alan Colley:
Alan’s spirit name is Whooping Crane and he is Wolf Clan. Alan is the creator of Toronto Aboriginal Eco Tours, a company which honours the traditional Indigenous way of life and also allows for mainstream concepts of tourism and experiential learning. His goal is to bring together – in a traditional way – elders, adults, youth and children to make a difference while applying the seven Grandfather Teachings, 13 Grandmother Moon Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings.
About Shabina Lafleur-Gangi:
Shabina is a community herbalist and the co-director of Seed, Soil and Spirit School. She has been involved in healing justice work and movements for liberation for over a decade. She works to uplift Indigenous medical sciences and supports people in accessing their traditional knowledge.
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Credits:
“Oculus Pavilion” (1959) designed by Alan Crossley
“Resurge: First Timeline” (2017) by Philip Cote, Kwest, Jarus & Kane
Video Production: Nadijah Robinson, Megan Sue-Chue-Lam & Meagan Mabilangan
Video Editing: Carlie Macfie & Candide Uyanze
Marketing: Shakira Luke & Meagan Mabilangan
Music: “Arcade” by LAKEY INSPIRED & “Tangerine” by Jason Shaw (audionautix.com)
In Search Of… is presented by Lakeshore Arts, as a part of Local Discoveries, ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021-2022, and is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.