Evening Spice

Join Us on August 21st, 2012 6-9PM for An Evening of Cooking and Conversation Are you interested in participating in the Spice: Community Cooking Program but can never make the afternoon time? You’re in luck! The Centre is holding ANOTHER Evening Spice on Tuesday, August 21st fromm 6-9PM. Come join us for an evening of […]

Disability, Racism, and Work in Canada: Black and Filipina women’s experiences of exploitation and resistance

TRANSNATIONAL NARRATIVES OF DISABILITY SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS:   Disability, Racism, and Work in Canada:  Black and Filipina women’s experiences of exploitation and resistance   WHEN: Wednesday, July 25, 5-7 pm WHERE: Vari Hall, Room 1156 York University   FEATURING: Joy Sioson, Chairperson, Philippine Women’s Centre of Ontario Roberta Timothy, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Institute for Studies […]

Work-Study Job: The Spice/Food Security Program Facilitator

Job Opportunity at The Centre for Women and Trans People Work Study Position: The Spice/Food Justice Programt Facilitator Number of Vacancies: 1 Application Deadline: May 28, 2012 at 3PM Start date: May 31, 2012 What is the job?                                                      This position will require an individual who has a love for food, community building and interest in […]

Volunteer Appreciation Party!

Everyone is invited to join us for a PARTY in honour of our volunteers and work-study!  Their contributions and committment of time and energy help make the Centre a dynamic and vibrant space.  Come help us say THANK YOU! Date: Thursday May 3, 2012 Time: 3-6pm (after The Spice: 12-3pm) Reconnect with other Centre folks, relax, listen to music and […]

Summer Hours

Centre Hours for Summer 2012 (May 7 – September 9): Monday: CLOSED.  Office staffed by email/phone only. Tuesday – Thursday: OPEN 12noon – 6pm Friday – Sunday: CLOSED June 25 – July 8: CLOSED Emails and phone messages will not be checked and The Centre will not be open or available for external bookings during this […]

Job Opportunity: TRANS INCLUSION GROUP FACILITATOR

JOB OPPORTUNITY at the Centre for Women and Trans People at the University of Toronto TRANS INCLUSION GROUP FACILITATOR (1 position) WHAT IS THE JOB? You will be hired to: – Work as with the Centre collective and the coordinators to develop, coordinate and facilitate the Trans Inclusion Group at the Centre for Women and […]

RADICAL READS FILM SCREENING (note date change)

RADICAL READS FILM SCREENING (note date change) The April edition of Radical Reads will feature a FREE SCREENING of “Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night” Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night depicts filmmaker Sonali Gulati’s personal journey into the world of India’s call centers.  When we think of transnationalism and globalization, do we picture an […]

F*** THE ACADEMIC SYSTEM!

F*** THE ACADEMIC SYSTEM! A peer discussion on navigating the academic system that it’s f***ing you over. As queer, mad, disabled, chronically ill, working-class, and/or racialized students, school can be a difficult place to navigate and survive in. There could be many reasons why school is a difficult place to be in. AND there could […]

Words of Resistance: 25th Anniversary Celebration

DATE:                       Thursday March 29, 2012 TIME:                        6-8PM LOCATION:              The Centre for Women and Trans People at UofT 563 Spadina Ave. Room 100 (North Borden Building) We are wheelchair accessible through Bancroft Avenue   DESCRIPTION: Join us for an evening of performance, socialization, food, and fun! The centre is hosting […]

Nutrition workshop for 4-8 year-olds

Date: TUESDAY, March 20,2012 Time: 1 – 2:30PM Location: Centre for Women and Trans People   Participants will learn: – Small nutritious meals and snacks to be served everyday – To offer a variety of foods from the four food groups – The important of providing healthy snacks and healthy food – Tips on how […]