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George Manuel Interview, March 19, 1972

Item consists of an interview with George Manuel mainly on the idea of the book "The Fourth World." Topics covered include capitalism, land rights, Indigenous spiritualism, the similarities between different Indigenous nations, and an old chief named Johnny [Kenhicha?].

George Manuel Interview, March 19, 1972

Item consists of an interview with George Manuel. Subjects discussed include Indigenous spiritual practices, Manuel's experiences with Indigenous ceremony, community versus individual aspects of Indigenous dance, community giving as a source of strength, the difference in the experience of poverty from the time Manuel was young, community punishment, spiritual food offerings and reverence for nature, spiritual lessons Manuel was taught from his elders as a youth, and similarities in spiritual belief and ritual between different Indigenous groups. In the latter part of the recording, Manuel discusses how his attitude has changed since he began the Poslans interviews, that he no longer worries about the image he may be presenting or getting re-elected.

G.M. Interview, April 15, 1972

Item consists of an interview with George Manuel. Topics of discussion include Indigenous dance, the idea of reciprocity within community, the Christian church as a negative influence on Indigenous societies, exploitation of Indigenous groups by the early missionary church in Canada, Manuel's interest in the Shaker Church, community support within the Shaker Church, the Shaker Church's spurning of any publicity, prohibitions on Indigenous dancing, early relations between Indigenous groups and the Hudson's Bay Company.

George Manuel Interview, April 15, 1972

Item consists of an interview with George Manuel. Topics of discussion include Indigenous traditional dance, his memory of the last pow wow, contemporary efforts to re-establish Indigenous dance traditions, Manuel's experience with a charity dance group he participated in around 1962, some details about Indigenous groups in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley, Cowichan community funerary practices, and contextualizing the development of Indigenous society.

Mariposa Folk Festival at Toronto Islands

Item consists of the Mariposa Folk Festival Program for 1972, held at Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 14 -16 July 1972. Featuring cover art by Ojibwe artist Saul Williams of Weagamow Ontario, and a back cover illustration of the festival's horoscope by Adrienne Leban, the festival program was published by Herbert Wise of Music Sales Corporation, edited by Carol Fein with design by Ulrich Boege. The program featured an illustrated festival schedule of performances and workshop, an alphabetical listing of festival performers and artisans and obituaries for Bob Beers (1922-1972), Rev. Gary Davis (1896-1972). The 1972 program also featured four feature articles, including an introductory essay, "Second Annual 2000 Words" by Tony Glover, "Centreville Conservatory : The Poet and His Hometown" by Bob Atkinson, "Media Inversion : Videovision versus Television" by Richard Kletter, and "Real Country Music : The Treasure in Joe Bussard's Basement".

Fundraising banquet for PAK in Toronto

Fundraising banquet for PAK in Toronto. Round tables with guests sitted around them fill the hall and the guests at the VIP table on the left stand behind their seats while they all observe a speech. Γεύμα για την συγκέντρωση χρημάτων για το ΠΑΚ στο Τορόντο. Στρογγυλά τραπέζια γεμίζουν την αίθουσα με τους προσκεκλημένους καθισμένους στις θέσεις τους. Αριστερά στο τραπέζι των επισήμων οι προσκεκλημένοι στέκουν όρθιοι, ενώ όλοι παρακολουθούν μια ομιλία.

Kosmas Marinatos and Aris Karoulias performing at the Trojan Horse Coffee House

Kosmas Marinatos on bouzouki and and Aris Karoulias on guitar performing at the Trojan Horse Coffee House on the Danforth, located at 179 Danforth. Ο Κοσμάς Μαρινάτος στο μπουζούκι και ο Άρης Καρούλιας στην κιθάρα, παίζουν μουσική στο καφέ "Δούρειος Ίππος" στην Ντάνφορθ.

“Political Struggles of Native Peoples”, H. Cardinal, J. Mohawk et al

Sound recording of speakers who participated in a panel discussion that was part of the Institute on Anthropology and Anti-Imperialism held in Toronto in 1972. Titled as Contemporary Political Struggles of Native Peoples, introduced by Richard Lee. Recorded speakers include John Mohawk, Tony Belcourt, Harold Cardinal and Philip Awashish. Other speakers on the panel included John Saul, Shelton H. Davis, Ben Magubane, Ernest Benedict, Paul Coe, Bernard Arcand, Howard Mitchell, Robert Vanlarope (sp?) and Boshe Richardson.

Compilation of home movies

Item consists of a Barbadian- and Guyanese-Canadian family's home movie featuring two adults and a baby in the kitchen, children and adults dancing, a child unwrapping Christmas presents and playing with a doll, children riding bicycles and playing on swing sets, the family driving in a car, and snowy streets with adults shovelling and children playing.

Donor(s) and project contributed description follows: "Its 1972 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Shot on 8mm film, Mike Nobrega, his brother Richard, and aunt Beryl are seen inside their home and backyard on Tupper Street.

Mike was born in Toronto, and moved to Nova Scotia when he was young. His father is from Guyana and mother is from Barbados. The community around where he grew up was very diverse, including people from the Ukraine, Poland, Carribean, Italy. Many came to work in steel and coal mines."

G.M. Interview, February 2, 1973

Item consists of an interview with George Manuel mainly on the topic of a possible settlement agreement between the government of Canada and Indigenous people. Topics of discussion include land rights, hunting and fishing rights, negotiation with the Prime Minister, Indigenous rights, the preservation of Indigenous identity. This is followed by a recording of a speaker [Professor English?] responding to a largely indecipherable question at what seems to be a panel discussion moderated by George Manuel. The response mostly addesses small business ownership in Africa.

G.M. Interview, February 2, 1973

Item consists of an interview with George Manuel mainly on the topic of education among Indigenous communities. Topics of discussion include government involvement, funding, Indigenous rights, negotiations with the Prime Minister, and the possibility of a settlement.

A group of eight people hugging and smiling at the camera outside the Trojan Horse coffee house.

Right to left: George Papadatos, Sylvia Midler, Michalis Vitopoulos, Yiannis Markopoulos (Composer), Kosmas Marinatos. Photo taken outside of the Trojan Horse Coffee House that was located at 179 Danforth Avenue. Μια παρέα οκτώ ατόμων αγκαλιάζεται και χαμογελά στον φωτογραφικό φακό έξω από το Δούρειος Ίππος καφέ. Από δεξιά διακρίνονται οι: Γιώργος Παπαδάτος, Σύλβια Μίντλερ, Μιχάλης Βιτόπουλος, Γιάννης Μαρκόπουλος (Συνθέτης), Κοσμάς Μαρινάτος.

Lambros Vasiliou singing at the Trojan Horse Coffee House

Behind him Pantelis on the bouzouki and Makis Kostantakis on guitar. Ο Λάμπρος Βασιλείου τραγουδά στο καφέ "Δούρειος Ίππος". Πίσω του στην ορχήστρα ο Παντελής στο μπουζούκι και ο Μάκης Κωσταντάκης στην κιθάρα.

1973 Winter - sledding and ice skating

Donor contributed description follows: "Item consists of a Chinese family's home movie featuring winter activities with children and adult sledding and ice skating in High Park, Toronto. On footage: Chia-chi (mother), Millie (elder daughter), Cecilia Chen (younger daughter). Camera: Edward Tzen-hwa Chen.

The Chens had an immense appreciation for the outdoors and natural landscapes and wanted to nurture this relationship in their children."

G. Manuel, Keywords: Manuel

Item consists of an audio recording of an interview with George Manuel. Topics discussed include Indigenous economic development, Indigenous political involvement, welfare, and Indigenous political representation. Additional annotations on tape include: B17T57.

Audio recordings : Instrumental Ensemble Pieces, 1956-1973, California Institute of the Arts Spring : 1)"Seeds" 2) "In the Phrygian Mode" 3) "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" 4) "For 12 Strings (rising)" 5) "Hey when I Sing" 6) "In the Lydian Mode" (reverse direction)

Recording consists of concert performances of James Tenney's compositions by members of the California Institute of the Arts during a spring concert in 1973. Includes: 1) Seeds 2) In the Phrygian Mode 3) 12 Ways For Looking at a Blackbird (annotated "quarter track master") 4)For 12 Strings (Rising) 5) Hey When I Sing... and 6) In the Sydian Mode (This track was recorded in reverse on the other side of the reel. Recorded at 7 1/2 ips.

Lampros Vasiliou singer-President-owner of Avli Coffee House

Lampros Vasiliou, singer and owner of Avli Cafe-Restaurant, singing at Trojan Horse Coffe House. He also sang at the Trojan house when he was a waiter. Ο Λάμπρος Βασιλείου, τραγουδιστής και ιδιοκτήτης του καφέ-εστιατορίου "Αυλή", τραγουδά στο καφέ "Δούρειος Ίππος". Επίσης τραγουδούσε στον Δούρειο Ίππο όταν ήταν σερβιτόρος.

Mikis Theodorakis, Aphrodite Manou and George Papadatos outside the Trojan Horse Coffee House

The music composer Mikis Theodorakis in front of the Trojan Horse coffee house looking at the camera and holding a paper bag. With him the singer Aphroditi Manou, George Papadatos and a man with a black suit. Ο μουσικοσυνθέτης Μίκης Θεοδωράκης έξω από το καφέ "Δούρειος Ίππος" κοιτάζει το φακό κρατώντας μια χάρτινη σακούλα. Μαζί του η τραγουδίστρια Αφροδίτη Μάνου, ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος και ένας άνδρας με μαύρο κοστούμι.

George Kotsopoulos guitar player performing at PAK’s officer and rec space on Gerrard St.

On the wall a banner that reads “Power to the People” and on the left a picture of John F. Kennedy. O κιθαρίστας Γιώργος Κοτσώπουλος παίζει μουσική στην αίθουσα αξιωματικών και ψυχαγωγίας του Π.Α.Κ. στην οδό Τζέραρντ. Στον τοίχο πανό που αναγράφει "Η Εξουσία στο Λαό" δίπλα σε μια φωτογραφία του Τζον Φ. Κένεντι.

Yiannis Markopoulos - composer - Trojan Horse Coffee House

Composer Yiannis Markopoulos (plaid coat) converses with a man outside Trojan Horse Coffee House. Around him from the right are: George Papadatos, L. Papandopoulou (singer), Michael Vitopoulos (proffessor) Yiannis and Cosmas Marinatos. Ο συνθέτης Γιάννης Μαρκόπουλος (καρό παλτό) συνομιλεί με έναν άνδρα έξω από το καφέ Δούρειος Ίππος. Γύρω του από δεξιά οι: Γιώργος Παπαδάτος, Λ. Παπαντωπούλου (τραγουδίστρια), Μιχάλης Βιτόπουλος (καθηγητής), Γιάννης και Κοσμάς Μαρινάτος.

Mariposa Folk Festival at Toronto Islands official programme

Item consists of the 52 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1973, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 6-8 July 1973. The program was designed and edited by Richard Flohil and Marna Snitman. Program includes an illustrated schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops, a listing of performer biographies, as well as an auditor's report for the festival foundation. Also includes articles, including, "Performers from Toronto ethnic groups play a special part in Mariposa" by Flo Hayes and "Crafts and craftsmen at the Festival" by Sykes Morrison.

Antonis from Kalimnos

Antonis from Kalimnos with a black sweater and cap, smoking and sitting beside a young woman. Ο Αντώνης από την Κάλλιμνο με μαύρο πουλόβερ και τραγιάσκα καπνίζει στο πλευρό μιας νεαρής κοπέλας.

Lambros Vassiliou singing at Trojan Horse Coffee House

Lampros Vasiliou singing at the Trojan Horse Coffee House. Behind him among the audience is T. Parlanis and George Papadatos (black sweater). Ο Λάμπρος Βασιλίου τραγουδά στο καφέ Δούρειος Ίππος. Πίσω του, στους θεατές διακρίνονται ο Τ. Παρλάνης και ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος (μαύρο πουλόβερ).

Mariposa ‘74

Item consists of the 49 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1974, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario from 21-23 June, 1974. The program was designed and edited by the festival's Programme Book Committee, consisting of Joe Lewis, Enoch Kent, Paul Hornbeck, Marna Snitman, Shelley Spiegel, Ray Woodley, Eileen Keleher and Stew Cameron. Includes a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops, a list of performer biographies, and ... Also includes several articles, including "Bluegrass Music" by Shelley Posen, "Notes on Accompaniment" by Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl (reprinted from "The Singing Island"), "Crafts at Mariposa" by Skye Morisson and short anonymous articles from Mariposa In The Schools and the festival's Ethnic Committee.

Demonstration for Cyprus.

A group of protestors holding posters with the picture of Archbishop Makarios. One poster reads "Smash Greek Junta". Διαδήλωση για την Κύπρο. Συγκεντρωμένη ομάδα διαδηλωτών κρατώντας πλακάτ που φέρουν τη φωτογραφία του Αρχιεπισκόπου Κύπρου Μακαρίου. Ένα πλακάτ αναγράφει στα αγγλικά "Συντρίψτε την Ελληνική Χούντα".

Wounded Knee Press Conference

Item consists of Barry Travis and an unidentified speaker giving a press conference on the events surrounding Wounded Knee and the incarceration of Black Horse and Leonard Peltier. The first speaker gives a statement on Black Horse, in reference to Peltier, the RCMP, US/Canada extradition; how the speaker got involved, their experience with security around the matter when going to interview Black Horse, questions on RCMP response (charges and imprisonment in preparation for deportation) and legal proceedings around the case. The second speaker discusses the incidents at Wounded Knee, the arrest of Indian people (including Frank Black Horse), and the circumstances leading to the arrest of Leonard Peltier.

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