• Local Perspectives on the Niqab ban: Interpreting Quebec’s Bill 94

    23Apr
    Categories: Events Comments: 1

    In early 2010, the Jean Charest government proposed legislation which, if approved, by the National Assembly of Quebec, would deny essential government services, public employment, educational opportunities, and health care to people who wear facial coverings. Join us for a panel on Bill 94 from legal, feminist, and religious perspectives, followed by a discussion.

    Speakers:

    Dr.Mona Rahman – Active member for the Islamic Society of Kingston

    Dr. Beverly Baines – Department Head & Professor of Law, Queen’s University

    Dr. Dana Olwan – Assistant Professor, Gender Studies, Queen’s University

    Time and Location:

    6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 27.  Wilson Room, KFPL Central Branch (130 Johnson St.)

    We encourage individuals and community organizations to endorse the No Bill 94 campaign. For more information or to endorse the campaign statement, please go tononbill94.wordpress.com and join the Facebook group at:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115876751763202.

    For more information, please contact nobill94kingston@gmail.com.

  • Now available, cultureSHOCK! vol.11 (2010)

    07Apr
    Categories: Media Comments: 3

    Pick up your copy of cultureSHOCK vol.11 today!  Available on campus.  You can also check out the audio tracks featuring pieces in this issue on our media page.

    cultureSHOCK! mandate:

    CultureSHOCK! is an anti-racist publication that strives to provide a forum of artistic expression for those who have been historically, and are currently, marginalized.

    cultureSHOCK! is a space for voices that are systematically excluded in the editorial process of other media and publications, which are dominated by white voices.

    cultureSHOCK! seeks to give a space to people who have been rendered voiceless and feel invisible, allowing them to express their voices in whichever style and medium they choose.

    cultureSHOCK!’s goal is to expand the singular notion of culture to include those who feel like their existence is an impossibility here at Queen’s in the culture of whiteness.

    cultureSHOCK! is working hard for change.

    The following are tracks from cultureSHOCK vol.11 (2010)

  • Last Each One Teach One of the Semester (This time for real!)

    07Apr
    Categories: Events Comments: 0
    April 7, 2010
    6:00 pmto9:00 pm

    Join us tonight (Wednesday, April 7) in Room 343 in the JDUC (QCRED Office) for the last EOTO of the semester.  This weeks topic is Semester/Year Reflections !

    This year’s been NUUUUTSS, especially the past month. We need to group together, destress, rant, hug, cry, scream and let go of all of the terrible things, remember the good and make new memories that give us hope. This is also a chance for those of us who are leaving the school to partake in an EOTO and pass on their strategies for change and survival.

    Each One, Teach One (EOTO) is a bi-weekly event currently held on the Queen’s campus that provides students from historically marginalized groups an opportunity to share their thoughts in a safe and positive space. The goal of the event is just to let students vent and feel safe from racial violence in a specific space. Food is always provided and everyone attending the EOTO is reminded to respect each other and their space.

    Dinner will be provided!

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