Gary Malkowski: A Deaf Legacy in Ontario

Sept 19, 2026 | Saturday:

6:30 PM Doors open
7:00 PM Film screening begins
8:15 PM Q and A session

Gary Malkowski: A Deaf Legacy in Ontario

Join us in person for an inspiring event celebrating Gary Malkowski, a visionary leader in Ontario’s Deaf community. Discover his remarkable journey and lasting impact on Deaf rights, accessibility, and public life.

Whether you are Deaf or hearing, come together to celebrate this powerful and unique legacy.

Synopsis

Gary Malkowski A Deaf Legacy in Ontario is a feature documentary about Gary Malkowski, the first Deaf Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario during the 1990s. The film traces his groundbreaking journey from Deaf community advocate to elected public official in a hearing dominated political system.

Through archival footage personal stories and interviews the documentary explores the barriers Gary faced in the 1990s and the determination that drove him to fight for Deaf rights accessibility and equal representation. His work during this pivotal decade helped change public awareness and policy while opening doors for future generations.

This film honors a visionary leader whose courage and commitment left a lasting legacy for both Deaf and hearing communities and continues to inspire social change today.

Runtime 81 minutes / Voice over / Subtitles

Ticket Prices:

Early Bird: $25.00
Available until Sept 12, 2026

At the Door: $35.00 cash only (please bring the exact amount)

Wheelchair seating:

Please contact me if you require wheelchair access.

Etransfer avaialble:

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Location:

Innis College (University of Toronto)
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto

Transportation Information:

Parking

• 107 St. George Garage: Underground parking beneath the Innis Residence, accessible from the east side of St. George Street, 55 metres south of Sussex Avenue
• Metered parking along St. George Street
• Free parking along Huron Street

Public Transit

• Two minute walk north from the 94 Wellesley bus stop at St. George and Harbord Streets
• Three minute walk south from St. George Station on the Bloor Danforth subway line
• Three minute walk east from the 510 Spadina streetcar stop at Sussex Avenue

Hosted by

PAH Media
Alvin Witcher

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Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, Canada

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