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John Trudell on Commitment

Sound recording of a speech delivered by John Trudell about commitment, solidarity, self discipline, social organizing, and fighting colonialism and white supremacy. At the 19:00 mark, another speaker steps forward to speak.

Demonstration outside of the Federal Parliament in Ottawa. The last demonstration before fall of the Junta in Greece.

Demonstration outside of the Federal Parliament in Ottawa. The last demonstration before fall of the Junta in Greece. Protesters holding signs that read "Nato Guns Killing Greek Youth", "Yaros", "Greece for Greeks", "PAK" in English and "Glory to dead students" in Greek. Διαδήλωση έξω από το Κοινοβούλιο στην Οττάβα. Η τελευταία διαδήλωση πριν την πτώση της Χούντας στην Ελλάδα. Οι διαδηλωτές κρατούς πλακάτ που αναγράφουν στα αγγλικά "Τα όπλα του Νάτο σκοτώνουν την ελληνική νεολαία", "Γυάρος", "Η Ελλάδα στους Έλληνες", "ΠΑΚ" και "Δόξα τους νεκρούς φοιτητές" στα ελληνικά.

Poster - York University -1972 – November Greek Freedom Week – organized by “Students for a Free Greece”

York University poster regarding events organized by the Students for a Free Greece Council. It reads "Greek Freedom Week, November 16 to 20" and displays two hands tied up together. Αφίσα του Πανεπιστημίου Γιόρκ λόγω εκδηλώσεων της ομάδας Φοιτητών για μια Ελεύθερη Ελλάδα. Αναγράφει "Εβδομάδα Ελληνικής Ελευθερίας, 16 με 20 Νοεμβρίου" και απεικονίζει δυο χέρια με δεσμά.

Compilation of home movies

Item consists of a Barbadian- and Guyanese-Canadian family's home movie and includes footage featuring a Popeye cartoon, Alvin and the Chipmunks cartoon, children playing, a birthday celebration, a crowd outside and a man speaking into a microphone, a parade with cars as floats, adults hanging out, a hall filled with adults eating and dancing, a picnic at a park, gatherings with Christmas decorations in the background, a family dog wearing a hat, and a family gardening.

Donor(s) and project contributed description follows: "Its 1974 or 1975 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Mike Nobrega, cousins, aunts, extended family and friends are seen in domestic settings. They are also pictured sharing a picnic in the summertime. 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."

Ganienkeh - 2nd Day

Item consists of a public speech on the culture and history of the Mohawk peoples in North America. The first speaker talks about the conflict between the Mohawk way of life and the North American way of life, pollution concerns around reservations in Ontario and Quebec, environmental concerns for the future. The second speaker talks about preserving the culture, traditions, and independence of the Mohawk Nation within the United States. The third speaker talks about living conditions and community relations in the Mohawk Nation and the importance of starting a dialogue between the Mohawk Nation and the United States.

One of the last demonstrations against the dictatorship in Greece – outside Ottawa Parliament – “Yaros the bloody island”

One of the last demonstrations against the dictatorship in Greece. Protestors march oustide the Ottawa Parliament holding posters and banners with slogans. One banner reads “Yaros the bloody island.” Μια από τις τελευταίες διαδηλώσεις κατά της Χούντας. Διαδηλωτές κάνουν πορεία έξω από το Κοινοβούλιο στην Οττάβα, κρατώντας πανό και πλακάτ με συνθήματα. Ένα πανό αναγράφει "Γυάρος το ματωμένο νησί" στα αγγλικά.

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.

Presentation for Polytechnic Institute – Banner reads “Bread, Education, Freedom” – Greek Community of Toronto

Presentation of the Greek Community of Toronto for Polytechnic uprising. Artists playing music on stage with a banner on the background that reads “Bread, Education, Freedom”. Συγκέντρωση στην αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινώτητας Τορόντο για την επέτειο του Πολυτεχνείου. Καλλιτέχνες παίζουν μουσική στη σκηνή με φόντο πανό που αναγράφει "Ψωμί, Παιδεία, Ελευθερία".

Demonstration for Cyprus on the Danforth

Demonstration for Cyprus on the Danforth. Protestors marching holding posters and banners. The banner reads “Freedom to the Cypriot People”. Διαδήλωση για την Κύπρο στην Ντάνφορθ. Οι διαδηλωτές κάνουν πορεία στην άκρη του δρόμου κρατώντας πανό και πλακάτ. Tο πανό αναγράφει "Λευτεριά στον Κυπριακό Λαό".

Achilleas Kostoulis at Trojan Horse performing the songs of Giannis Ritsos

Achilleas Kostoulis at the Trojan Horse Coffee House performing the songs of Giannis Ritsos. The first informal public performance of the series "18 Folk Songs for my Bitter Country". The audience around him applauds. Ο Αχιλλέας Κωστούλης στο καφέ Δούρειος Ίππος τραγουδά τα τραγούδια του Γιάννη Ρίτσου. Η πρώτη ανεπίσημη δημόσια εκτέλεση της σειράς "18 Λιανοτράγουδα της Πικρής Πατρίδας". Γύρω του οι Θεατές χειροκροτούν.

Poetry night. George Papadatos reciting poetry at Hart House International Student Centre

Poetry night at the Hart House, International Student Centre. George Papadatos reciting poetry while making a motion with his hand. Ποιητική βραδυά στο Χαρτ Χάους, Διεθνές Κέντρο Φοιτηττών. Ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος απαγγέλλει ποίηση κάνοντας μια κίνηση με το χέρι του.

Mariposa ‘75

Item consists of the 45 page Mariposa Folk Festival program for 1975, held on the Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, from 20 -22 June 1975. The program was edited by Dick Flohil, designed by Hodges Freeman & Robinson, and advertisments managed by Gay Spiegel. Program includes a schedule of evening and day concerts and workshops and a list of performer biographies. Also includes several articles, including "Mariposa : An Introduction" by festival artistic director Estelle Klein, an article by Alanis Obomsawin about the Native's People's Participation in the festival an article about crafts at the festival by Skye Morisson and a short anonymous article about Mariposa in the Schools and a financial statement from the festival foundation.

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