# Event Details - **Event Name**: Movement as Medicine: Indigenous Perspectives on Physical Culture - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: An Indigenous Heritage Month celebrationAbout this EventJoin us on June 17 for an online panel discussion featuring Indigenous researchers and thought leaders in an exploration of Indigenous physical activity, sport and wellness in Canada.From Indigenous contributions to physical culture in Canada (such as the canoe, kayak, toboggan and the game of lacrosse) to the consumption of sport within the Indian Residential School System, the panelists will explore how Indigenous physical culture has influenced Canadian culture.Don’t miss this riveting discussion that will root us in history while examining the connections to contemporary issues, from access to physical activity spaces to Indigenous athletes in high-performance sport.Event DetailsJune 17, 2026 from 12 - 1 p.m.Online eventWebinar link will be sent to registrants a few days before the eventFeatured PanelistsLynn Lavallee, Strategic Lead, Indigenous Resurgence in the Faculty of Community Services at Toronto Metropolitan UniversityTricia McGuire-Adams, Assistant Professor, Sociocultural Studies, U of T Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical EducationJohn Waaseyaabin Hupfield, Community-based Educator and Grass DancerMichael Auksi, Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives, U of T Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education--------------If you are attending the event and require accommodation(s) due to disability, please email edi.kpe@utoronto.ca to make appropriate arrangements. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/movement-as-medicine-indigenous-perspectives-on-physical-culture/100001990896925297 - **Event Categories**: sports, virtual, business, workshops, health-wellness, webinar, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Varsity Centre - **lat**: 43.66705289999999 - **long**: -79.3972706 - **full address**: Varsity Centre, 299 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Movement as Medicine: Indigenous Perspectives on Physical Culture - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/93359bfafdf6d0c34ff239ac551d1d9d9d16bef0d96608fc61975e80cc87b02c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc011e4d-gmir.jpg?v=1781072573 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Movement as Medicine: Indigenous Perspectives on Physical Culture being held? - **A:** Movement as Medicine: Indigenous Perspectives on Physical Culture takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Varsity Centre, 299 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Movement as Medicine: Indigenous Perspectives on Physical Culture? - **A:** Movement as Medicine: Indigenous Perspectives on Physical Culture is organized by U of T Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Movement as Medicine: Indigenous Perspectives on Physical Culture is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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