Curatorial Tours: In Her Own Words with Zanana Akande

About this Event

Join us for an intergenerational conversation with trailblazing leaders Zanana Akande and Dr. Jill Andrew, as they reflect on Black leadership, legacy, and the responsibility of shaping what comes next.

As Ontario’s first Black woman cabinet minister and Canada’s first Black queer MPP, Akande and Andrew bring decades of lived experience, advocacy, and public service to a thoughtful dialogue on mentorship, resilience, and what it means to pass the torch across generations.

Through personal stories and candid conversation, this evening explores how leadership is built, sustained, and shared—connecting history to the future of Toronto.

About the Exhibition

Did you know that 52% of Torontonians are women? The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto is Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibition that brings their stories to life. It celebrates the impact women have had on our city, our country, and the world — highlighting 52 individuals whose contributions have shaped Toronto as we know it.

Spanning from the 1800s to today, the exhibition shines a spotlight on change-makers, rebels, and revolutionaries within Toronto’s 52%. Some names may be familiar; others are being shared widely for the first time. Together, their stories reveal the rich and often overlooked histories of the women who built this city.

About the Museum

Founded in 2015, Museum of Toronto is a growing City Museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the diverse histories of the city. Museum of Toronto’s exhibitions, content, and experiences aim to inspire curiosity and foster deeper connections to our collective histories. With exhibition space at 401 Richmond Street West, partnerships with institutions across the city and a growing digital library of Toronto histories, Museum of Toronto offers a wide range of programming that is accessible to all.