Véronique is sharing her discoveries about garlic, its many names and connotations gleaned among diverse cultures. Véronique Perez has an equal passion for communication, cooking and languages. Originally from Paris, France, she moved to Toronto in 1976 as a film director and actress. Working at Radio-Canada, she...
This year’s Culture Talks workshop is a hands-on lesson in making a traditional Indigenous medicine pouch — a sacred bundle that may hold tobacco, sage, and other medicines, prepared and sealed for the person who carries it. It is led by Tiffani Vart, a 22-year-old...
Amanda Johnson will share her passion and knowledge of all things horticultural in the Teaching Garden during the festival. The Teaching Garden is located outside, and is accessed through the Children’s Conservatory. Amanda is an Urban Farmer, landscape apprentice and houseplant enthusiast. Amanda brings her focus...
John Ota has been involved with architecture and design since 1978, with degrees from Columbia University, the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia. He is the author of the recently published The Dining Room. His bestselling book The Kitchen was a 2021...