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Mississauga Nation and the Battle of York

Allies in Troubled Times: The Mississauga Nation and the Battle of York Presented by: City of Toronto Museums Date: April 2, 2012 Event Time(s):7:00 PMWebsite: www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/fabled_city.htm Email: fortyork@toronto.ca Phone:416-392-6907 Costs: $10 - $19 Adult: $15 Youth: $12 Child: $10 Senior: $12 Other: Plus tax. Pre-registration is required. A Fabled City event - part of the Toronto Storytelling Festival At the same time as the Mississauga Nation was losing control of their lands on Lake Ontario they chose to fight alongside the British troops to defend Fort York against the invading Americans. Poet and storyteller Stacey La Forme of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation brings to life stories of these complex and troubled times. The evening includes a historical tour of the Fort. Storyteller: Stacey La Forme Location:Historic Fort York 250 Fort York Boulevard Map to this event Public Transit:Take the 511 streetcar south from Bathurst subway station. Patrons can access the fort via a pedestrian walkway off the Bathurst/Front Street bridge. TTC Trip Planner Downtown Bicentennial/War 1812, History The City of Toronto does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided in this calendar. All listing details are submitted by event organizers. To confirm any information, please contact the organizers directly.. Event Details. Location: 250 Fort York Boulevard