On behalf of the Moving Trans* History Forward Symposium planning team, please join us for a public lecture and film screening on Saturday night (March 22nd) Dr. Susan Stryker will presenting on the topic: “Trans* Activism and Archiving in the US: History, Objects, Methods.” The lecture will be followed with a screening of the film “Trans” (http://www.transthemovie.com) Location: MacLaurin, Building,…
Read moreThis upcoming public forum with Richard Smith may be of interest to our members: University lecturer, member of the ‘System Change Not Climate Change’ network in New York City, author of many articles including ‘Capitalism and the destruction of life on earth: Six theses to save the humans’. Smith’s forthcoming book is ‘To save the humans, turn the world upside…
Read moreThere was quite a variety of pink shirts in the room for the General Meeting on February 26th, Pink Shirt Day — here’s a look at some of them, along with the Speak Out! Stop Bullying paddles that were available at the door — you can still get one if you want it, just ask Laurie or contact the office.…
Read moreMarch 8th was first designated as International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate women’s achievements and look for ways we can continue to move toward equality — in 1911. More than a hundred years later, women are more visible and better educated but women’s rights are still under attack. The two videos below illustrate both of these aspects: Read…
Read moreAfter the release of NOIR CANADA, Pillage, Corruption et Criminalité en Afrique, Alain Deneault, his co-writers and publisher were sued for defamation by giant Canadian mining companies. In the end, the book was removed from shelves. Produced by MC2 in cooperation with the National Film Board, the documentary Silence is Gold/Le prix des mots follows those who faced the SLAPP…
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