Provocation brings together disparate voices working for positive change. Since our launch in Toronto in 2022, we are expanding our reach into new communities.
Emerging from the pandemic, we want the opportunity to come together in person, to discuss, explore, and understand the issues that directly affect us and our communities.
Opportunities for such vibrant public discussion and engagement have too often been limited, fragmented, and fleeting.
The Provocation Festival aspires to create a new public square of spirited discussion that is rooted in local communities but informed globally, for which an informed and engaged public is critical.
May 24: Bookmarks with Corin Raymond
Monologue, memoir, a feast of word-fun, & a deep-hearted treat for bookworms or for anyone who's ever lost someone or something they loved! - Learn More
May 25: Pretendians
Podcast Listening Party and Q&A: There are dozens of cases of Indigenous identity fraud we know about and likely thousands we don't. Why and how do these so-called “Pretendians” do it? What happens when they're exposed? - Learn more
May 25: Within Our Lifetime: A Wake-Up Story with Mathura
Experience an immersive wake-up call to our bodies, longings, and resistance. A story of justice and imagination. - Learn more
May 25: Make More Magic: My Life in Wonder Activism
Join a colourful journey from Thorncliffe Park to the art of social alchemy. Discover Nikola Steer's creative palette and the magic of wonder activism. Learn more
May 25: Blaze Your Trail: A Fireside Conversation with Ivory and Sapphira
Unleash your fire with Ivory & Sapphira! A power hour of bold ideas on living authentically. Join us for a scintillating fireside chat. - Learn more
May 25: Alam, The Flag علم
An examination of the fraught political awakening young Palestinians are forced to undergo, the film is a striking debut that marries conversations around nationalism and iconography with the universal themes of growing up. - Learn More
June 3: Eye on AI: AI and Creators
Explore art & AI's intersection with diverse innovators. Join our panel to see how AI inspires creativity in visual arts, music, & writing. Learn More
June 3: Critical Conversations
Through a mirror darkly: Why we love true crime
Dive into the dark world of true crime fascination. Explore the psychology behind our obsession. Learn more
June 8: Critical Conversations
Looking for a familiar face: The justice system and Canada’s diverse communities
Join us for a critical conversation on justice, representation, and community. Learn More
June 8: Critical Conversations
The real world of crime investigation
Learn about the realities of criminal investigation and questioning from seasoned experts. Learn more
