TRANS WEEK OF REMEMBRANCE
TDOR EVENT LISTINGS 2011

The Centre for Women and Trans People will commemorate this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance by offering a full TransWeek of Remembrance for Two Spirit, Intersex, and Trans people, and all who have been impacted by anti-trans violence and discrimination. A week is not enough – together let’s continue to actively resist violence and celebrate trans lives always. The Centre is honoured to be part of this work and hopes everyone has a chance to create a space for the remembrance o community members hurt or lost, and to collect and share in our own personal reflections.  

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20

INTERNATIONAL TRANS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
 

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23

EVENT: THE CENTRE’S ANNUAL TDOR EVENT:
COMMUNITY ART INSTALLATION 2011

TIME: 12-2pm
LOCATION: Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George St. *outside

DESCRIPTION:

The Trans Inclusion Group hosts its annual Community Art Installation. Grab a crayon – show your colours – add some joy –take up space – take a marker – leave your mark – collage – deconstruct – take scissors to the binary – remember always. In the face of loss we create. We remember the vibrant lives of those lost to gender violence by sharing in collective creativity. We fill the space with urgent art – ending trans violence and hatred is an urgent matter. We share smiles – we share the moment – we remember – we take action. Come and create (or observe) a community art installation. No art experience necessary.

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EVENT:        MOMENT of SILENCE & FLOWER MEMORIAL
TIME:         1:30pm 
LOCATION:     Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George St. *outside

DESCRIPTION:
 
Gather for speeches, a moment of silence and a flower memorial. Take the time.

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EVENT:    TDOR AT THE CENTRE          
TIME:      2-5pm
LOCATION:   The Centre for Women and Trans People UT

DESCRIPTION:
 
Come to The Centre for light refreshments, warm coffee and warm thoughts. Eat, continue to make art, and share in casual community conversation and dialogue.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24

EVENT: WORDS OF RESISTANCE: OPEN MIC AND POTLUCK
TIME: 6-8pm
LOCATION: The Centre for Women and Trans People UT

DESCRIPTION:

Presented By: The Centre for Women and Trans People at U of T and Equity Studies Students’ Union (ESSU):

Words of resistance is an open mic poetry and spoken word event inspired by TDOR and the 16 Days Against Gendered Violence. The event hopes to explore themes of gender, gender violence, transphobia and the various embodiment and understandings of these.

Bring a dish for the potluck, and come enjoy the performances and engage with these important and critical questions in a creative space.

This event is open to cisgender performers as well. All are welcome to attend and perform at this event. Allies are welcome.

Want to perform?  Want ideas? Suggested topics to think about & perform your piece on:

What is the connection between gender roles and transphobia? What is the connection between patriarchy and transphobia?

Why do trans women experience double violence?

What kind of body rituals do you have in the morning? How does changing your rituals affect your day? Does it change your day?

How did you come out as trans? What kind of issues did you have to negotiate? What did “coming out” feel like?

Have you ever witnessed or experienced trans- and/or gender-related violence? What did witnessing violence done upon someone else inform you about your own gender & gender privilege?

Can non-trans men experience gender violence and transphobia?

How do class and race play into gender violence? Does everybody experience gender violence and transphobia in the same way?

What are ways to build community and solidarity to resist these violences?

Final idea: Come perform your gender! You can do this through song, poetry, spoken word, ritual, make-up, costume, or a combination of these elements. Bring a dish for the potluck and come enjoy the performances and engage with these important and critical questions in a creative space.

WORDS OF RESISTANCE CONTACT INFO:

THE CENTRE FOR WOMEN AND TRANS PEOPLE AT UofT
563 Spadina Ave. Room 100
womenscentre.sa.utoronto.ca
womens.centre AT utoronto DOT ca
416-978-8201

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EQUITY STUDIES STUDENTS’ UNION
40 Willcocks Street, New College Student Centre
uoft.essu AT gmail DOT com
<a href ="www.uoftessu.com"www.uoftessu.com

Words of Resistance is a monthly poetry and spoken word open mic event that runs out of the Dr. Chun Resource Library. The Dr. Chun Resource Library is a joint initiative between the Centre for Women and Trans People at UofT and OPIRG UofT.

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MONDAY NOVEMBER 28

EVENT: TRANS FILM SCREENING SERIES: PREMIERE “MY FRIEND BRINDLEY” & COLLECTED WORKS OF ALEC BUTLER
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm
LOCATION: William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks st.

DESCRIPTION:

World premiere & launch of Alec Butler’s “My Friend Brindley”: an artistic and political doc about the life and times of Kathleen Brindley, community elder, Amazon biker, artist and human rights activist. Also, showcasing the works of 2spirit/intersex/trans artist Alec Butler, including: “Trans Cabaret”, “Darla’s Goodbye”, the animated “Misadventures of Pussyboy” trilogy and more. Explore art, history, activism, erotics, stories of gender queer/questioning youth and more. Artist Q&A.
@TRANSfilmseries

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29

EVENT: SILK SCREENING WORKSHOP
TIME: 6-8pm
LOCATION: The Centre for Women and Trans People UT

DESCRIPTION:

Banners, t-shirts, posters, patches and signs are all made using the silk screen printing technique. At this workshop you’ll learn how to build your own silk screen on the cheap to get your messages, images and designs out there. You’ll also have the chance to make prints of Trans themed, and Trans Day of Remembrance themed messages and images (bring your own smooth fabric, t-shirts, paper, or cardboard to print onto). Led by Kenji Tokawa.

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CONTACT INFO:

Events may expand and details may change. Feel free to contact The Centre for full details, updates or accessibility needs.

THE CENTRE FOR WOMEN AND TRANS PEOPLE UofT
563 Spadina Ave. Room 100
North Borden Building, accessible entrance on Bancroft Avenue
womenscentre.sa.utoronto.ca
womens.centre AT utoronto DOT ca    
416-978-8201