Past Events
November 2017
Zine-Making Workshop at the Women’s Centre
The Women and Environment Program spent 2017 expanding our minds with amazing discussions on important topics. Now it’s time to get crafty, working with our hands to reflect on our journey. For the last Environmental Issues Discussion of the year, join us for an environmental issues zine-making workshop! What is a zine you ask? It’s a small magazine, published and produced by the author. We’ll be creating yours, courtesy of the Women’s Centre Press (aka our photocopier.) Many zines are…
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Migrant Caregivers: Social Issues Discussion
Every year, thousands of people enter Canada as temporary foreign workers. Only a small percentage of these workers will be able to stay in Canada and become Permanent Residents or citizens. Women with temporary immigration status face unique challenges in Canada – including exploitation, sexual abuse, and long separation from family members. For this social issues discussion, we will explore the migration experiences of women who enter Canada as temporary workers, specifically those who come to work as caregivers for…
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