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THE COURAGE OF A MOVEMENT Feminist leader Gloria Steinem will be in conversation with activist and educator Farrah Khan, youth activist and author Hannah Alper and actress Patricia Fagan. Hosted by Marci Ien, co-host of The

Social, this talk explores gender equity and women’s rights in entertainment, media and politics. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. $155-$1205. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. HUNGRY FOR COMFORT: A CELEBRATION OF FOOD HIS

TORY Explore how people survived and thrived in Canada’s bitter winter, with a spotlight on culinary stories of the First Nations, Metis, French and English peoples. Speakers, demonstrations, baking/preserving competitions, workshops and tastings. Pre-registration required (Fortyork. streamintickets.com). Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. $65-$75 (includes refreshments and lunch). Fort York, 250 Fort York Blvd.