Held on May 3rd at the in the MacOdrum Library at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, the Atlas in a Day workshop offered participants the opportunity to explore the theme of “Fragility” through the art of mapmaking. The workshop was guided by Laurence Simard-Gagnon, a professor in the department of psychosociology and social work at Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR), Lévis campus.

Over the full-day workshop, participants had the chance to dive into creative storytelling through the mapping process. At the end of the workshop, the maps produced by the participants were compiled to create a curated atlas centered around the theme of fragility. Aya Usama, an MA in Anthropology student, added a unique touch with a beautiful live cover drawing for the curated atlas. A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to this event’s success. We’re excited about future opportunities to continue to explore ways of storytelling through mapping.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
4:30 PM — 6:30 PM
2017 Dunton Tower

Black“LGBTQIA+” Psychology: Understanding collective self-determination, Afrocentrism, and optimal identity will be an overview of Dr. Michele K. Lewis’ Fulbright research project. Lewis will frame her work as intersecting Black Psychology, Culture Neuroscience, and what has been theorized as a Kemetic model of the cosmological interactive self (Maat, 2014). The objective of the project is greater understanding of spirit identities and interpersonal experiences of Black Same-Gender Loving (SGL), “LGBTQIA+” and/or non-binary gendered Black-identifying persons residing in Canada and the United States. Lewis’ use of Africentric methodology and reflexive thematic analysis (Braun and Clark­) renders the project a decolonized form of doing international research. Her research questions address participants’ belief systems, mystic experiences, identity, motivations, and attitudes as revealed through Africentric methodology. Preliminary observations and analysis will be presented on this work in progress.

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This Friday at noon, Dr. Manjeet Birk will be taking part of the “Unpacking: A Conversation Centering Lived Experiences of Racism” panel. This panel is 1 of 2 panels part of the SPPA Students’ Anti-Racism Symposium – organized by the School of Public Policy and Administration Society and the SPPA Anti-Racism Committee.

This symposium is a dedicated student-led panelist forum that centers on anti-racist knowledge mobilization and honours the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Panelists will include SPPA students and diverse experts from the academia, non-profit, and public service sectors.

Date: February 2, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: 2nd floor Conference room, Teraanga Commons

The event will feature two panel discussions:

Panel 1 – Unpacking: A Conversation Centering Lived Experience of Racism

This panel will recognize persons who have lived experiences of racism as knowledge sources, with the goal of providing BIPOC students/employees with relevant skills and resources. In addition, the discussion will seek to raise broader awareness about the realities of racism and opportunities for change, acknowledging that everyone has a stake in anti-racist work

Panel 2 – Unlearning: A Conversation on Institutional and Systemic Change

This panel seeks to understand anti-racism using a macro lens of analysis. Recognizing that power is fundamentally and systemically embedded in institutions, the discussion aims to investigate institutional unlearning by highlighting institutional responsibility in effecting change.

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For more information, please contact the SPPA Society Equity Team: Chenai Wamambo (VP Equity – ChenaiWamambo@cunet.carleton.ca) or Rory Palau Zea (Equity Representative – RoryPalauZea@cmail.carleton.ca). Or visit the event website.

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Today, November 25^th, is the and marks the start of the annual 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.  At FIST we are always thinking about the ways in which violence impacts the lives of our communities and beyond. Today, like every other day we will continue to teach our students about gender-based violence in Canada and beyond and the intersectional realities that put the most marginalized communities at risk.

For more information, events and resources, check out the links below:

Events:

• Ottawa Coalition To End Violence Against Women: Join OCTEVAW at Ottawa City Hall on Friday, November 25th at 5PM to launch #16DaysOfActivism 
• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan: On November 27, join the for Afghan women & girls
• Amnesty International Canada and Sisters Trust:
• The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF): On November 30, the CJF, in collaboration with the campaign and Canadian Women’s Foundation present: The Chilling Tide of Abuse Faced by Women Journalists (Free event – register )
• �Ӱ�ԭ��’s School of Journalism and Communication, in conjunction with CBC/Radio-Canada and #NotOK: Join in on an imprtant conversation on December 1; JOURNALISTS AND ONLINE HATE: What to do when the battlefield is everywhere (free – register )
• WW2PreventVAWG joins Raising Voices: On December 5 join the Launch of What Works II report: Evidence for Action – What Works to Prevent Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (Registration link )

Read:

• Gender-Based Violence Prevention Network:
• OCTEVAW:
• Canadian Women’s Foundation:
• Canadian Women’s Foundation:
• �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Newsroom:
• Jena Lynde-Smith:
• On December 6, 2022, the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) invites the �Ӱ�ԭ�� community to join us in observing Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Crisis / Help Lines:

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Shelters:

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The university has support for survivors of sexual violence through Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC). You can access free and confidential support via web or text message with the new �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Sexual Assault Support Chat Service. For immediate crisis support, you can contact the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or the Sexual Assault Centre of Ottawa at 613-234-2266.

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SUBMISSIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING RECEIVED. PLEASE CONTACT FISTGradCon2023@gmail.com IF YOU HAVE ANY INQUIRIES.

The graduate students of the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation are excited to announce a call for submissions for our 2023 conference titled, “Transforming Our Social World: Radical Practices of World Building & Destruction”. The conference will be held as an in person/online hybrid from March 23-24, 2023.

This conference was inspired by our Institute’s recent name change, our personal projects, and the work of countless thinkers and activists working towards social transformation that benefits everyone, especially those living with multiple oppressions. We are particularly inspired by abolitionists and community organizers like . Their book (2021) calls on us to push past reform and build an entirely new world:

When thinking about abolition we also turn to , , and (2015). Abolition is about breaking down, or destroying, what oppresses us. But it is also just as much concerned with building things that nourish us. It is a transformative practice that is founded on collective struggle, care, and interdependence.

We invite submissions that call for the generative destruction of all systems of power (abolition) so that we can build systems that value all bodyminds and leave no one behind (transformation). We seek presentations that acknowledge the inevitability of harm and activate our capacity to feel it and heal it. We want to cultivate a space for collective participation where we can bring to life a world that centers consent, collective self-determination, belonging, accountability, connection, care, and harm reduction.

We are hoping to host a multimedia conference where presenters can use any form of knowledge-making, such as, but not limited to: stories (written and oral), songs, poetry, poster presentations, paintings or other artforms, podcasts, PowerPoints, research papers, TikToks or any other methods. Group presentations or activities are welcomed and encouraged. We are welcoming submissions in English, French, and American Sign Language. Kindly submit your application with the following content in one .pdf copy (single spacing, 12pt. font) to FISTGradCon2023@gmail.com by December 31st, 2022.

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Ryan Conrad is participating in a book launch event for a new anthology of queer writing about growing up with the AIDS crisis that just came out from .

His contribution is about growing up outside the metropolises and the role film/video/tv played in teaching me about queer HIV/AIDS histories, politics, and survival in the ’80s and ’90s.

There’s an event on Monday November 1st Event details below!

Between Certain Death and a Possible Future: Queer Writing on Growing up with the AIDS Crisis

*Ottawa Writers Fest Book Launch!*

Speakers: Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, Ryan Conrad, Alexander McClelland, Kate Doyle Griffiths, & Eddie Walker

Date:  Monday November 1, 2021  |  7:30 PM ET

Location: Zoom

Event link:

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Our colleague Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen is presenting the keynote address at the next weekend! Her talk is titled “Towards decolonial disability studies: Engaging theory and praxis from the Global South”.

The Symposium is Saturday and Sunday, November 21 – 22

Dr. Nguyen’s talk is scheduled for Sunday, Nov 22, 5:30-6:30 pm

For more information and to register:

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The Joint Chair in Women’s Studies, Dr. Ummni Khan, has received a $5,000 grant from the Canadian Foundation for Legal Research (CFLR) to pursue a project entitled “The Criminalization of Sex Trade Clients and the Potential for a Constitutional Challenge”

Her project was chosen among a large number of very qualified applicants.  Congratulations Dr. Khan on your award!

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