GATHER in Toronto

Explore the many ways we gather, connecting with the land, our stories and each other, celebrating triumphs in our journeys, strengthening fibres in our connectedness. It is within this sacred act of coming together that we find fibres that root us through common values and experiences. Making space and time for connecting provides opportunities for honouring the past, enhancing our present and building a unified vision for our future.

Whether through sport, civic engagement or industry, as we prepare to take our best shot at achieving goals, we remain firmly planted in companionship, competition and celebration. Connect with local sports origin stories alongside artistic reflections on identity, resilience, and belonging through works that highlight the power of connection across cultures and communities. Hear stories of Deskaheh, Herb Carnegie and St. Christopher House Lacrosse Organization. Experience artworks by Marina Dempster, Maria Hupfield, Safoura Zahedi and Daniel Henhawk alongside items from the City of Toronto Art and Artifact Collection.

Airshow V (1980), David Barnett. City of Toronto Art Collection.