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November at the ROM

November 1, 2018 Visit Us | More Exhibitions | More Events | Support Us | Accessibility | Membership | Museum Tours WHAT'S ON ROM SPEAKS: 13th Annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture Towards 2067: Tracing an Indigenous Future in Canada Separately ticketed In light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations, and as Canada and Canadians struggle to understand our past and foster a greater Indigenous presence in cultural leadership, what will life look like for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit peoples in 2067? Join Jesse Wente (Ojibwe from Toronto, member of the Serpent River First Nation), Director of Canada’s Indigenous Screen Office, as he unpacks the current landscape and charts a way forward.  Buy tickets The Eva Holtby Lecture is supported by the Holtby and Schury Families. GO BACK TO CLASS WITH ROM U Photographing Tiny Things Sunday, November 4; 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Separately ticketed Guided by professional photographer Brett Forsyth, explore techniques in macro photography in this full day, hands-on workshop. Inspired by the special exhibition Spiders: Fear & Fascination, spend the day practicing techniques associated with extreme close-ups using ROM collections. An Introduction to North American Archaeology Sunday, November 4; 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Separately ticketed Archaeologist Amélie Allard introduces the basic principles, techniques, and ethics of exploring the human history of Canada and the United States. With in-depth gallery tours and hands-on activities, this day of discovery will provide a window into this complex, fascinating science. Learn more, literally TALKS, EVENTS, and MORE Friday Night Live Every Friday until November 23; doors open at 7 pm Separately ticketed Start your Friday nights on the dance floor with DJs and live artists, or explore our stunning galleries with tasty food and drinks. Dance, drink, explore ROM DAYTIME November 4 Common Loon: The Life and Times of a Canadian Icon November 16 ROMKids Daycamp ROM SPEAKS: Annual South Asia Lecture  In Conversation: The Dhaka Art Summit and the Future of South Asian Contemporary Art  Tuesday, November 27; 7:00 pm Separately ticketed Join us for this exclusive conversation with Dhaka Art Summit co-founders Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani and discover how the Summit was conceptualized and realized, and what they imagine for its future. Find out more ROM CONNECTS: 2018 Quimby F. Hess Lecture December 1 Arachnophobes to Arachnophiles: Friendly Spiders in Your House, Gardens and Parks ROM SPEAKS: Wildlife Photographer of the Year Keynote Luminous Seas Tuesday, December 4; 7:00 pm Separately ticketed Join National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry on assignment and into the sea, where his engaging visual storytelling highlights the problems facing our oceans and illustrates tangible solutions.  Dive in LET'S RIDE ROMBus Great Scot, it's Christmas! Tuesday, December 4; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Separately ticketed Discover the Scottish influence in early 19th century Ontario while touring two historic homes decorated for the holidays. First stop is a Scottish-themed tour of the home of Sir William Campbell, sixth Chief Justice of Ontario, followed by Dundurn Castle, decked out for Christmas and Hogmanay (New Year's Eve). Get on the ROMBus MARK YOUR CALENDAR ROM CONNECTS Media Literacy Friday, November 9; 6:00 pm Free with RSVP Join Mozilla Executive Director Mark Surman as he shares his insights on the internet, privacy, and the importance of media literacy in a digital society. Program Partners: Media Literacy Week & McLuhan Salons December 2 Family Funday: Burning Bright ROM for the Holidays December 26 to January 6 Free with Museum admission For twelve exciting days, the ROM will be transformed into a fun-filled winter wonderland. Make, discover and explore during ROM for the Holidays with daily activities and live performances. Get festive REMINDER Don't forget the ROM wants your opinion! Fill out our survey and have your say in a title for an upcoming ROM original exhibition. Survey closes at 11:00 pm EST November 4. Take the survey FROM OUR FRIENDS MILES NADAL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE The Annex: Toronto's First Suburb Thursday, November 15; 1:00-3:00pm      Explore The Annex story through its streets and buildings in this illustrated historical lecture with architectural historian Marta O'Brien. What began as a subdivision outside of Toronto's boundaries, this neighbourhood has fought to preserve its character, and its varied architecture, which now accommodates families, single professionals, and students from nearby University of Toronto. Find out more All photos courtesy of ROM unless otherwise noted. For Photographing Tiny Things: Parsley Caterpillar. Photo courtesy M. Walton. For North American Archaeology: Seventeenth-century pot shards from the ROM's New World Archaeology Collection. Photo credit Catherine Tammaro. For Friday Night Live: Image courtesy of @shannonbishop87. For South Asia Lecture: Photo courtesy of Dhaka Art Summit.For Luminous Seas: Photo courtesy of Brian Skerry. 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