Canada Constructed-Related Courses: 2021-2022 Academic Year
Interested in courses on the architecture, history, and space of Canada but not sure where to look? Check out our “Courses” section to find some courses suited to your interests from different departments across the University of Toronto!
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: mâmwêyatitân centre
Completed in 2017, the mâmawêyatitân centre points to the importance of listening to and supporting communities with adequate and centralized resources. Read on to learn more about its spaces and layout.
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: Victorial Memorial Museum
The Victoria Memorial Museum now houses the Canadian Museum of Nature, yet its architectural and political history are not well known. Read on to learn more about this designated national historic site of Canada, its architecture, and its recent renovations.
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: Africville
Africville was founded by Black settlers in the 1830s/1840s and became a segregated settlement on the outskirts of Halifax. It held a thriving community and culture, yet never received adequate funding nor services from the City of Halifax. In the 1860s, the City of Halifax bulldozed Africville and forced residents to relocate. Read on to learn more about the history and legacy of the African Canadian village of Africville.
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: The Village (Toronto)
June is Pride Month, and we celebrate it in this post on the Village in Toronto. It was organized in the mid-twentieth century with the goal of providing a TBLGQ2S+ safe and friendly space. Yet, Black and Indigenous TBLGQ2S+ individuals continue to be erased from the history of TBLGQ2S+ activism and life in Toronto. Read on to learn more.
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: Haida Longhouses
Haida Longhouses were characteristic architectural spaces of the Haida Nation. In this post, we focus on the Haida Gwaii archipelago, particularly the totem pole houses of the south. Read on to learn about the Haida Longhouses and the Haida Nation.
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: Canadian Mosques
In this post, we present three Canadian Mosques: the London Muslim Mosque (London, ON), the Taric Islamic Centre (Toronto, ON), and the Al Rashid Mosque (Edmonton, AB). Read on to learn a bit more about the history of Canadian Muslims.
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
CW: Residential Schools
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: Mount Pleasant Cemetery
CW: Cemeteries
The Shaping & Structuring of Space: The Hoop Dance Gathering Place
Read more on the Hoop Dance Gathering Place at Mohawk College. Built in 2016, the Hoop Dance Gathering Place represents the importance of collaboration between universities and Indigenous Nations.
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