Tag: Event Listings
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Toronto event: “EDUCATION, LIBERATION, ACTION!” Forum on Education and Equity
Organized by University of Toronto’s Transitional Year Programme Students and Alumni Over the last forty-three years, the Transitional Year Programme (TYP) has offered applicants a full-time access program uniquely geared towards historically underrepresented experiences, while also offering students with a chance to gain entry into the University of Toronto Undergraduate Faculty of Arts and Science. In an age of austerity and cutbacks to similar programming, TYP has remained steadfast in the delivery of an academic bridging … READ MORE
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The Contemporary Urgencies of Audre Lorde’s Legacy
This coming Thursday will launch a two-week long celebration of poet and activist Audre Lorde. There are free events happening across Toronto and at both York University and The University of Toronto. Check out the list of events below. Community Arts Practice, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University in association with Women and Gender Studies, University of Toronto Invite you to THE CONTEMPORARY URGENCIES OF AUDRE LORDE’S LEGACY, MARCH 7-21, 2013 1) Medicines for Survival: Indigenous Knowledge and … READ MORE
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Centre for the Arts’ Film Camp for Teens Offers Comprehensive Training for Toronto Youth
For one productive and inspiring week this March Break in Toronto, Centre for the Arts will offer teens the opportunity to gain a firsthand look into the world of professional filmmaking through the Film Camp for Teens. Young filmmakers will train with some of Canada’s most respected talent during this 5-day intensive. Teens will participate in all aspects of filmmaking as they conceptualize, write, direct, act, light, shoot and edit their own short films. This … READ MORE
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Call for Volunteers: Dyke March Toronto 2013
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TORONTO DYKE MARCH The Toronto Dyke March is ramping up for 2013 and we need your help! We are seeking a diversity of lesbian, bi and queer women as well as dyke-identified trans and 2-Spirit people who would like to help organise this year’s Dyke March and affiliated events, including parties, panels, political actions, and community art projects. We need both experienced members and those seeking to develop new skills. We need help with event coordination, … READ MORE
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Toronto conference: Making Noise! Learn. Act. Heal.
The UARR would like to invite you to the Making Noise! Learn. Act. Heal. Community Conference on Gender-based Violence on March 1st and 2nd. Media, Art & Performances! Supports & Resources. Self-care Body Work. Interactive Workshops. Strategies for addressing gender-based violence. Making Noise! Learn. Act. Heal. Community Conference on Gender-based Violence is a gathering aimed at providing a space to explore interactive, practical, artistic and healing ways to address and prevent gender-based violence. The conference wraps … READ MORE
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LAUNCH PARTY! Sunday, Feb 10, Toronto
Shameless’ new winter issue has been published, and we’re holding a party to celebrate! The launch party will feature bands and a DJ, so come listen to some great music and then dance the night away! We’ll also be having great food from Urban Herbivore! Sunday, February 10 5pm The Academy of the Impossible 231 Wallace Ave Toronto, Ontario M6H 1V5 This venue is accessible $5 cover at the door (includes a free copy of the new issue!) This event is ALL-AGES! Featuring performances by: Superlion Labour … READ MORE
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Queer from the Heart: Letters I Never Sent Showcase
consensual. anti-racist. unapologetic. not your average burlesque. Start off your Valentines day week with consensual queer love that doesn’t fit into a box and an unapologetic showcase! Hosted by Dainty Box and Deb Singh! **Featuring: Franny annu saini Maria Mete Scorpio Rising Genie Emerald Aemilius (Milo) Black Eyed Floozy Joy Sidra Mahmood Ebonee Darling Red Mango Zaid Ade Jynx SPARKLE shout outs to Jenny for an AMAZING poster! more performer announcements coming soon… Monday February 11th Gladstone Ballroom Doors: 7pm Showcase: 8 - 10pm All Ages $5-15, PWYC No one turned away! Proceeds go towards supporting folks in our communities … READ MORE
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Toronto event: Idle No More Solidarity Action
A space for allies to learn and unlearn in solidarity with the efforts of the Idle No More Movement Date: February 4th, 2013 Time: 4pm to 6pm Where: Ryerson University at Gould and Victoria Street Featuring: Chief Johnny Yellowhead Nibinamik First Nation Hon. Landon Pearson (Former Senator); Resource Centre for the study of Childhood and Children’s Rights, Carlton University Elijah (Chief Bear) Sugarbear Youth Leader and Student Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services Devon Meekis Creator of www.idlenomore.ca; Meekis Designs & 1/2 of HIP HOP Group F.A.M Alice Sabourin Community Arts Facilitator … READ MORE
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Workshop series: Family Matters
Between 16 and 29 years old? 2SLGBTQQ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, or questioning)? Interested in talking and making art about families? LET’S SHARE OUR STORIES AND OUR STRENGTH! Apply to be a part of FAMILY MATTERS - a FREE arts-based workshop series for 2SLGBTQQ youth! FAMILY MATTERS is a 12-week workshop series for 2SLGBTQQ youth where we will explore the families we have, the families we want, and the families we are building. Some of the reflections, ideas, … READ MORE
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Join the Forced Marriage Project in Celebrating “VDay”
Do You Want to Rise With Us? Strike. Dance. Rise. To End Violence Against Women Join the Forced Marriage Project in Celebrating “VDay” with a twist, shout, or whatever move inspires you. As we join with One Billion Rising to dance with women and men worldwide to demand an end to rape and the culture that suports it. Date: February 14th 2013 Location: 2660 Eglinton Ave. E - Mid Scarborough Hub Time: Reception 5:30pm, Performances 6-8pm RSVP Today Online: www.fmp_vday.eventbrite.com Or by Phone: … READ MORE
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DECOLONIZING OUR MINDS 2013: PRACTICING DECOLONIAL LOVE
THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO EQUITY STUDIES STUDENT UNION PRESENTS: DECOLONIZING OUR MINDS 2013: PRACTICING DECOLONIAL LOVE http://www.uoftessu.com/dom2013/ Over the last five years, ESSU’s annual Decolonizing Our Minds conferences have attempted to address the different ways groups practice resistance. This year, we want to focus on the affective and emotional narratives and journeys of decolonization by looking at the ways in which individuals and communities practice love. Junot Diaz once said, “The actual standard of decolonial love, how little discussed, … READ MORE
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Reclaiming Our Bodies & Minds: Disability, Oppression, Action Conference
March 15, 16, and 17 2013 Reclaiming our bodies and Minds: Disability, Oppression, Action! Is a collaborative space for communities to come together, learn, network and develop skills. As people with disabilities it is our time to reclaim our bodies and minds, take control of the services we use, and work with our allies to achieve the freedom and autonomy we deserve. Call for proposals We are welcoming proposals for all three conference streams: * Disability Activism and Resistance * … READ MORE
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Toronto workshop: ROOM: a poetry workshop for consumer-survivors
Room is a consumer-survivor initiative welcome 16- to 30-year-old women and trans folks who identify as and are marginalized by their history of mental illness and/or addiction. Our focus is on the inspiring and self-soothing qualities of art and the hoped-for experience of discovering, capturing and regaining the powerful concept of beauty in both the simple and awesome in the everyday life of a woman. Wednesdays - 2:00 to 4:00pm December 5th to January 30th Fort York Food Bank 797 … READ MORE
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Launch of the Heartbeats: The IZZAT Project Comic Book
Launch of the Heartbeats: The IZZAT Project Comic Book Presented in partnership with the AGO Youth Council Join us in celebrating the launch of Heartbeats: The IZZAT Project on Dec 4th. It is comic book written by young South Asian women in Toronto about resiliency in the face of violence. The event will include theatre, music, visual art and dance performances by South Asian women as well as a hands on illustration/comic creation class. Date: … READ MORE
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International Transgender Day of Remembrance 2012
Today, November 20, is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Check out this link for international event listings. If you’re in Toronto, you can attend this event: 7pm-9pm 519 Church Street Community Centre Join us for this annual event which marks and commemorates those trans members of our communities who are no longer with us. This event serves as a memorial, a protest, an opportunity for reflection and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones. The 519 … READ MORE
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Toronto event: TORTURE AS PUBLIC TRUTH: The Case of Omar Khadr
University of Toronto Equity Studies Students’ Union Presents… TORTURE AS PUBLIC TRUTH: The Case of Omar Khadr Lecture by Sherene Razack, Phd. http://www.uoftessu.com/tortureaspublictruth [free lecture followed by Q&A session] In this lecture, focusing on the torture of Omar Khadr, Sherene Razack will explore how torture comes to be a public truth in democratic regimes. How is torture written on the social body? How does a practice so extreme come to be seen as a necessary part of our everyday world, a … READ MORE
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University of Toronto Equity Studies Students Union Presents… LINKED OPPRESSIONS 2012
November 6-9, 2012 Linked Oppressions was born out of the realization that racism, transphobia and homophobia are deeply affected by one another. The ways that each of these spaces of oppression are experienced is deeply affected by how we inhabit and exist within the world. Linked Oppressions will be a week of events that are dedicated to speaking about the issues that affect us, learning and healing. “There is no such things as a single-issue struggle because we … READ MORE
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Shameless silent auction: Thursday, October 25
Shameless magazine is smart, sassy media. Since 2004, we’ve operated as non-profit, volunteer-run feminist magazine for teens and trans youth and, with your help, we’d like to keep going. It’s our pleasure to invite you to the first ever Shameless silent auction on Thursday October 25th, 6:30-9:00pm. Tickets are $15 adv, $20 at the door. (Tickets: shamelessauction.eventbrite.ca) Buy early and save that extra $5 for the incredible items on the auction block, such as: * A two-week … READ MORE
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Toronto events: ROOKIE Yearbook One launch party and signings (x2)
ROOKIE YEARBOOK LAUNCH + MASQUERADE PARTY with Tavi Gevinson Tavi Gevinson is coming to Magic Pony for the launch of ROOKIE Yearbook One and we are having a costume party to celebrate! There will be a book signing, art show, photo booth and Halloween dance party with guest ROOKIE DJs. There will also be candy. Lots of candy. Toronto based ROOKIE photographer Petra Collins will be curating and creating an art exhibit with work by ROOKIE contributors. … READ MORE
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Homebound: Poetry Workshop Series for Young Muslim Women with Shadi Eskandani
Outburst! Young Muslim Women Safety Project Presents: Join us to create, dream and write! Homebound is a six session workshop series that will focus on the writing of poetry as a form of artistic expression, craft and healing. In our biweekly gatherings we will use our pens and voices to explore the theme of “Home” with the intent of publishing work(s). We strive to make this is a safer space for everyone to use their creative … READ MORE
