Hello Everyone,

I am happy to share news about our new Richard & Elizabeth Currie Chief, Education & Programming with you.

Robert Durocher will be joining the AGO starting Monday, September 23.

Robert has deep experience in education. He joins us from the Urban Indigenous Education Centre (Toronto District School Board (TDSB)) where he was the Centrally Assigned Vice-Principal, Indigenous Education, and Instructional Leader supporting teacher learning for the Expressions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Cultures Grade 9 art course.

Many of you may know Robert – he has worked closely with Elder Duke Redbird and the AGO on aligning our programming with the TDSB curriculum, and co-hosted the March 2023 Indigenous Hip Hop Symposium.

Robert is an artist, with a focus on drawing and photography, and encourages engaging students in learning through the arts for well-being and engagement. He is Education Associate of the Ontario College of Art (Printmaking), BFA York University, BEd and MA from OISE/UT.

Robert is a talented educator and will be an important voice on the AGO’s Leadership Team. I’m so looking forward to having Robert join our team at the AGO.

Thank you for the work you do for the AGO. I know that you will make Robert feel at home here.

Take care,

Stephan