Gathering the memories – An Oral History Project

May 23, 2021 | Projects of TWHP

Gathering the Memories – An Oral History of Toronto Labour The TWHP is launching a new project to gather the memories of the old-timers in Toronto’s labour movement. So much of the history of the struggles of the city’s workers is available only in the stories...

When We Stood and Fought – Quebec City 2001 – The People’s Summit

May 5, 2021 | Event

The Second People’s Summit of the Americas took place from 17-21 April, 2001 in Quebec City. Activists from all over Canada – and the world (60,000 or more) went to Quebec City and voiced their opposition to the “Summit of the Americas”. Toronto was...

Taxi Drivers in Toronto – Past, Present and Future

Feb 4, 2021 | Event

Tuesday, 9  February 2021, 7:00-8:30 pm (Zoom) Join us for a brief history of taxi drivers in Toronto – their challenges, victories, and a future which has yet to be determined in large part due to services like Uber and Lyft. Facilitator:Aparna Sundar Aparna...

Celebrating and recognizing the contributions of Dudley Laws

Feb 3, 2021 | Announcement

As part of the Yes, It Matters! Addressing Systemic Racism Campaign, and in recognition and celebration of the contribution that Black people have made to Canada, please share the attached slide with your contacts. We encourage you to post the information on your...

TWHP Book Club – January 2021

Jan 4, 2021 | Book Club

January 28th – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – via Zoom I am suggesting 4 books to read due to the limited availability. Participants only need to read one:From the Ground Up: An Italian Immigrants Story by Frank Colantonio (1 copy TPL)44...