In "Global LGBTQI2S Rights," students will explore lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and two-spirit human rights in contemporary Canada and around the world.

Crossing the Global North/South divide, our queer political journey will take us to Canada, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, India, the Netherlands, Poland, Jamaica, Indonesia, and beyond! Students will also learn about differences in queer rights within Canada, documenting disparities from province to province and across other geographical divisions, diasporas, and intersecting social identities. In what ways do queer rights signal something significant about citizenship and belonging in the nation? What  is the role of the state versus social movements in achieving queer rights and inclusion in particular countries? What role do international institutions and agreements play? How can we explain similarities and differences between nation-states when it comes to equality for LGBTQI2S people? How are "queer rights" much broader and deeper than simply the  legalization of same-sex marriage and other legal structures and changes (which we will consider in detail but also move beyond)? Finally, how do stereotypes and problematic ideologies about LGBTQI2S rights in different countries (for example, the construct of a "homophobic nation") operate to advance other oppressions and to obscure much more complicated legal and social realities and histories of queer inclusion, oppression, and activism? These are just some of the questions we will consider as we document and deconstruct a queer new world! 

Dr. Kyle Jackson is the instructor of this course. He has taught approximately 33 classes at the university level in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Political Science. 

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Topic: Giga-Gaagige-Ganawendaamin Iw Sa Nibi (We Will Forever Protect the Water) with Vicki M. R. Monague
Time: Nov 19, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Please contact gec@lusu.ca for the Zoom link.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the on-going concerns around health and safety in gatherings, we have decided to change the way that Feminisms at the Lakehead is traditionally run. In times of great change, it only makes sense that we change as well!

We are excited to present this year’s Feminisms at the Lakehead: Continuous Conference; an on-going set of speakers and presentations on a variety of feminist research topics, art, and contemporary issues. In keeping with past Feminisms conferences, we invite students, faculty, staff and community members to join in - as presenters, or in the audience! We encourage you to respond to our Call For Presenters (CFP) by following the link here.

The purpose of the continuous conference is to provide all the professional and learning opportunities of a traditional conference, while allowing presenters to participate with flexibility, and with as little risk as possible. You can choose when, and how, you present! This could include: zoom presentations, webinars, panel discussions, moderated or facilitated discussions, workshops and more. We can provide technical support and guidance to ensure a smooth delivery.  

As the pandemic and its impacts are constantly changing, so too will the conference topics. Each month will include a different theme or perspective for topics. Each presentation will be advertised as part of the Feminisms Continuous Conference, free, accessible and open to the public.  

We encourage you to follow the Gender Equity Centre on Instagram & Facebook to keep up to date on submission deadlines, topics of discussion, and other updates regarding feminisms. If you have any questions, please contact us: gec@lusu.ca and put “Feminisms” as the subject. 

Thank you for your time and consideration,
The Gender Equity Centre and the Women’s Studies Department at Lakehead University.

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Before Jane Goodall ventured into the world of chimpanzees and Dian Fossey left to work with mountain gorillas, there was Anne Innis Dagg: the world's first giraffologist.

Lakehead University's Office of Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning (CELL) is pleased to present "In Conversation with Anne Dagg: The Woman Who Loves Giraffes".

The week of November 9, pop a bowl of popcorn with your family and enjoy the critically-acclaimed documentary film, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes.

Then, on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m., join Dr. Linda Rodenburg, Director of CELL, as she sits down with Dr. Dagg and director Alison Reid of The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, for a live candid virtual Q&A.

Tickets are $20 each and include on-demand access to the film.

Purchase your ticket today!

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