# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jesse Wente: Tough Lies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Award-winning author Jesse Wente shares his highly-anticipated new book exploring how we can heal from colonialism.About this EventIn Tough Lies, Wente explores his own healing path and how it informs what he sees as necessary for reconciliation between Nations, asking us to consider several pressing questions.What does healing from colonialism look like for First Nations? What about non-Indigenous people? What are the barriers to this healing, and what can we do to move past them?Through a lens of healing and anti-colonial thought, Wente examines his reaction to incidents that have hit close to home, chronicling his personal journey and what it has taught him about the present and future of reconciliation in Canada.Jesse Wente speaks with professor Kim Anderson about Tough Lies and the path for healing between Nations.Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.About this event’s guests:Jesse WenteKim AndersonRead more:Tough LiesUnreconciledLife Stages and Native Women***PLAN YOUR VISIT:Location: Concourse Event Space, North York Central Library (5120 Yonge St).Time: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.Tickets: Free registration required.Ticket policy: We oversell these events to ensure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Seating first come, first served.Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.***This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.It is also part of our Indigenous Heritage series, generously supported by TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment.***Information Collection Notice: The personal information on this form is collected by the Toronto Public Library under the Public Libraries Act, sections 20(a), 20(c), and 20(d). The information will only be used for event and program registration, delivery and evaluation. Registrants may be contacted to fill out a brief survey following the program. Questions about how the library handles your information can be directed to Answerline staff at answerline@tpl.ca, 416-397-5981, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4W 2G8.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PMDoors Open🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMMain Event: Jesse Wente  in conversation🕑: 08:00 PMBook Signing: Jesse Wente
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-york/jesse-wente-tough-lies/100001994694302354
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-10-29T22:00:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: North York Central Library CONCOURSE
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: North York
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: North York Central Library CONCOURSE
- **lat**: 43.7681767
- **long**: -79.41455259999998
- **full address**: North York Central Library CONCOURSE, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jesse Wente: Tough Lies being held?
  - **A:** Jesse Wente: Tough Lies takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at North York Central Library CONCOURSE, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jesse Wente: Tough Lies?
  - **A:** Jesse Wente: Tough Lies is organized by Toronto Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jesse Wente: Tough Lies is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jesse Wente: Tough Lies sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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