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Announcing the Second Annual Shamie Awards Gala!

September 8th, 2015     by Team Shameless     Comments

Illustration: Erin McPhee

**Join Shameless for the second annual Shamie Awards! **

Proudly sponsored by Unifor.

Tickets available now!

The Shamies are awards presented to the worst perpetrators of problematic media - the most sexist, racist, oppressive advertisements. These awards help raise critical awareness of the messages that we find around us, and can inspire us all to renew our commitment to producing and supporting media that advocates, informs and inspires. The evening will be hosted by comedian Jess Beaulieu, and our very own editorial and art director Sheila Sampath.

This year, while we roast the worst of oppressive media, join us as we celebrate the best new writers as we present the prizes for our first annual Talking Back Awards, judged by writers Souvankham Thammavongsa, Anupa Mistry and Emily Pohl-Weary. Top youth writers in fiction, non-fiction and poetry will read from their award-winning work.

Come enjoy excellent music (featuring DJ Betti Forde!), food and drinks (with thanks to the Afghan Women’s Catering Group and Black Oak Beer), and help support our volunteer-run magazine for teen girls and trans* youth. Cash bar.

When: Friday, October 16th, 2015
Where: Ontario College of Art and Design, 1st Floor Auditorium
Time: 7pm-10pm pm
19+ event
Venue is accessible.
ASL interpretation will be available.

Every dollar we raise goes directly to funding Shameless magazine, helping fuel our mission to bring needed alternative voices to the media landscape.

Tickets are $20 in advance (online at Event Brite), and $25 at the door. We hope to see you there!

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