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Empowering Evening: Interactive Screening of 'Carrie' Highlights Menstrual Equity Project at UWaterloo

Valerie Vaz — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:09:12 +0000

Empowering Evening: Interactive Screening of 'Carrie' Highlights Menstrual Equity Project at UWaterloo Valerie Vaz Mon, 02/12/2024 - 10:09

Empowering Evening: Interactive Screening of 'Carrie' Highlights Menstrual Equity Project at UWaterloo

On January 18, the Princess Twin Cinema became the stage for an interactive screening of Stephen King’s 'Carrie,' marking a unique approach to sparking conversations around menstruation and challenging societal taboos. The event was hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti Racism, the Women’s Centre and Changing the Flow, and was a captivating intersection of horror cinema and societal discourse.

"Carrie," is a classic horror film that employs powerful narrative devices to confront period shame. Through public mockery and the association of menstruation with shame, the film serves as a reminder of the societal attitudes held towards menstruation..

Hosted by Changing the Flow, the event had attendees actively engaged with the film by using props and raising their voices against the stigma associated with menstruation. The event aimed to amplify the dialogue surrounding period shame, utilizing the story of 'Carrie' to shed light on the broader issue of how menstruation is portrayed in media.

The event offered a fun opportunity to engage with an important issue, and successfully brought together campus community members to challenge societal norms as we continue to focus on fostering a campus environment that embraces menstrual equity.

The Menstrual Equity pilot project at UWaterloo was developed in response to the sustained advocacy by the Women’s Centre and others, remains a collaborative effort between the EDIR-O and Plant Operations. This design takes a multifaceted approach to enhance accessibility to resources and support for managing periods with dignity.

As the interactive screening of 'Carrie' concludes, the Menstrual Equity Project at UWaterloo is not slowing down. This initiative will continue to make strides in reshaping perceptions and advocating for a future where menstruation is met with understanding and acceptance.

Understanding Allyship, Solidarity and Advocacy

Fatimah Rathore — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:02:11 +0000

Understanding Allyship, Solidarity and Advocacy Fatimah Rathore Thu, 12/14/2023 - 14:02

This brand new 201 level workshop aims to equip staff, faculty, and graduate students with the knowledge and tools to become intentional allies, community members standing in solidarity, and empathetic advocates for change. Participants will learn to identify central concepts to social justice, including advocacy, allyship, solidarity, and activism, and be able to explain the important differences between them. Most importantly, the workshop will cover the complexity of individual responsibility for collective injustice.

Previous experience taking our 101 level "Introduction to Equity" workshop and working knowledge of equity and anti-racism frameworks are beneficial.

Please refer to Intro to Equity before taking this workshop.

Workshop Registration

Heritage Matters Live with Esi Edugyan

Janessa Good — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:33:53 +0000

Heritage Matters Live with Esi Edugyan Janessa Good Fri, 01/29/2021 - 09:33

The Ontario Heritage Trust presents Heritage Matters Live with Esi Edugyan — a free virtual event featuring a lecture from award-winning author Esi Edugyan and a visit to Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site. Edugyan writes richly imagined and impeccably researched stories that illuminate complicated truths about race and belonging. In this pre-recorded lecture. The author will discuss her internationally acclaimed novel Washington Black, touching on themes of Black heritage, identity, belonging and displacement. Registration is required.

Access to the video will be available on the following dates:

• February 25
• March 11
• March 16

7th Annual Black History Month Lecture - (Re)Making History: Memory, Mythmaking, and the Civil Rights Movement

Janessa Good — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:17:47 +0000

7th Annual Black History Month Lecture - (Re)Making History: Memory, Mythmaking, and the Civil Rights Movement Janessa Good Fri, 01/29/2021 - 09:17

The Senator John Heinz History Center in Association with the Smithsonian Institution presents the 7th Annual Black History Month Lecture - (Re)Making History: Memory, Mythmaking, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Join Dr. Hasan Jeffries for a lecture that will explore the ways popular misconceptions about the civil rights movement remake history, altering everything from the African American freedom struggle’s leadership, goals, tactics, and guiding philosophies, to the depth and breadth of the white opposition, including the form and function of racial terror. Drawing on popular media forms, including movies and political cartoons, this workshop will interrogate leading myths about the African American fight for equality. The films and cartoons will serve as a starting point for exploring the origins of these myths, clarifying the truths these fabrications conceal, and for illuminating the ways these stories shape contemporary discourse on racial inequality and Black protest.

Black History Speaker Series

Janessa Good — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:46:35 +0000

Black History Speaker Series Janessa Good Thu, 01/21/2021 - 13:46

About the Black History Speaker Series

Discover three different perspectives on Black history and culture in Canada with this three-part online speaker series organized by Niagara Parks.This year’s Black History Speaker Series is delivered as a live-streamed, digital event. Tickets grant access using any computer, tablet or mobile device for these live, interactive sessions with leading community historians and commentators specializing in Black history and culture.Tickets are $15 per event. All sessions begin at 7:00 PM.

January 27 - Rosemary Sadlier - Blacks in the Military

Gain a new perspective on the Black Canadian experience in a historical context, specifically the Black military experience. This seminar will focus on the Niagara region’s early military activity, the involvement of Black Canadians in the defence of Canada and the impact of their selfless deeds.

About the speaker: Order of Ontario recipient Rosemary Sadlier is a renowned social justice advocate, accomplished author and international speaker specializing in Black history, anti-racism and women’s issues. For 22 years she served as volunteer president of the Ontario Black History Society and was the driving force behind the successful effort to lobby Canada's provincial and federal governments to officially declare February as Black History Month. An educator, Rosemary was fundamental in developing and contributing to African Canadian curriculum and was an appointed member of the College of Early Childhood Educators. She has written seven books about African Canadian history.

February 24 - Saladin Allah - The Power of Cultural Competence

What does it mean to be culturally competent and why is it important? How does cultural competence influence the way we perceive the world and interact with others? What does it look like in practice and how can we traverse cultural borders in today’s society? Explore these questions alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Achievement Award recipient Saladin Allah in this inspiring seminar.

About the speaker: Saladin Allah is a writer, radio personality, youth advocate and 2019 recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Achievement Award. Saladin currently serves as visitor experience specialist at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center and is a commissioner for the Human Rights Commission in Niagara Falls, New York. An educator and author, his commentary has been featured in various international publications as well as the six-part docuseries "Enslaved," executive produced by Samuel L. Jackson. Saladin is the third-great grandson of famed Underground Railroad freedom seeker Josiah Henson.

March 31 - Rochelle Bush - Fugitive Freedom Seekers Escape to Niagara

Discover the harrowing stories of peril and triumph of some of the most well-known African Americans who escaped slavery and settled in Niagara. In this captivating seminar, learn about the crucial role of the region’s location and how Niagara became refuge for fugitive freedom seekers.

About the speaker: Public historian Rochelle Bush was born and raised in St. Catharines. She is the owner and primary guide of Tubman Tours Canada, and the resident historian of the Salem Chapel, BME NHS Church, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad NHS.

Black History Month Kick-Off - History...Who We Are!

Janessa Good — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:03:52 +0000

Black History Month Kick-Off - History...Who We Are! Janessa Good Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:03

Join the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) as they kick-off Black History Month virtually on Sunday January 31, 2021 at 1:00pm.

About the event

The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the heritage sector, including the OBHS. Additionally, the Black community has been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. With these unprecedented events happening simultaneously with the global reckoning of anti-Black racism sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement, it’s even more important to know HISTORY!

This history continues, from the past to the present, even amidst a pandemic. History anchors us, especially during times like this.

Join us as we feature community recognition profiles, Black history, entertainment, museum tours and so much more.

History…Who We Are!

About the Ontario Black History Society

The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is a registered Canadian charity, dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage. The Society aims to encourage public interest in Black History through the:

Recognition and documentation of the contributions of people of African descent and their collective histories, past and present, through education, research and collaboration
Development and support of educational initiatives and exhibits
Inclusing of Black History material in school curricula

Green Light Arts: This is the Point

Janessa Good — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:37:16 +0000

Green Light Arts: This is the Point Janessa Good Mon, 03/25/2019 - 11:37

International Women's Day Movie Night

Janessa Good — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:15:07 +0000

International Women's Day Movie Night Janessa Good Wed, 02/20/2019 - 09:15

We will be celebrating International Women’s Day with a movie screening at Princess Cinemas! Come out to watch Suffragette (2015). We're having a live panel before the show, free snacks and a chance to meet some awesome people.

Event Schedule:

7:45 pm – 8:00 pm – registration for the event

7:55 pm - 8:00 pm – doors open to theatre

8:00 pm – Welcome Speech (*speaker TBA)

8:05 pm – 8:40 pm – International Women’s Day Panel (*panelists TBA)

8:40 pm – 8:55 pm – Washroom break + free snacks

8:55 pm – 9:00 pm – Intro to movie (*speaker TBA)

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm – movie screening

Check back for more information!

This is a FREE community event

Men's Circle

Janessa Good — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:47:43 +0000

Men's Circle Janessa Good Mon, 10/22/2018 - 13:47

These workshops are free and open to all male identifying students, staff, and faculty. Food and beverages will be provided.

Through interactive exercises and discussions, the Men's Circle will explore some of the ways in which men can become leaders in creating a safer campus for everyone. The content is geared toward unpacking harmful constructs of masculinity and increasing understanding of the impact of an individual's behaviour on themselves and others. This workshop will also explore the relations of power involved in sexual violence and sketch men's roles in fostering gender equity on campus.

Men's Circle

Janessa Good — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:14:38 +0000

Men's Circle Janessa Good Thu, 10/04/2018 - 14:14

These workshops are free and open to all male identifying students, staff, and faculty. Food and beverages will be provided.