Past Events at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies
January 2015
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Friday, January 23rd Diasporic Intimacies: Queer Filipinos and Canadian Imaginaries - Conference and Opening Reception
Date Time Location Friday, January 23, 2015 9:00AM - 9:30PM External Event, OCAD University, Room 190
100 McCaul StreetPrint this Event Bookmark this Event
Description
This inaugural event, the first of its kind in North America, brings together academics, artists, activists, and frontline community members as they examine and discuss the experiences of queer Filipinos/as in Canada. Through a series of connected and provocative events, this gathering aims to initiate rich dialogue between multiple stakeholders around the contributions and needs of queer Filipinos/as as a diasporic community with links within and beyond Canada.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This conference places emerging and established scholars in Filipino, Asian North American and Queer Studies in conversation with artists, front-line community workers, and community members. Participants will address specific concerns and topics that are relevant to LGBTQ Filipinos/as in Canada, and will attempt to intervene in dialogues around policy, integration, and settlement.CONFERENCE
JANUARY 23, 2105. 9 am – 7 pm
100 McCaul St., Room 190OPENING RECEPTION
JANUARY 23, 2015. 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Gallery, 49 McCaul St.ART EXHIBIT: VISUALIZING THE INTIMATE
JANUARY 23 –FEBRUARY 15, 2015.
M-F, 9am-5pm
Open Gallery, 49 McCaul St.Click the link below for more information about the event.
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Saturday, January 24th Diasporic Intimacies: Queer Filipinos and Canadian Imaginaries - Artist Dialogue
Date Time Location Saturday, January 24, 2015 5:00PM - 9:00PM External Event, The 519 Church Street Community Center Print this Event Bookmark this Event
Description
ARTIST DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY GATHERING
ABOUT THE EVENT
This inaugural event, the first of its kind in North America, brings together academics, artists, activists, and frontline community members as they examine and discuss the experiences of queer Filipinos/as in Canada. Through a series of connected and provocative events, this gathering aims to initiate rich dialogue between multiple stakeholders around the contributions and needs of queer Filipinos/as as a diasporic community with links within and beyond Canada.This event will feature professional and community based artist who will talk about their work in a conversational manner.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
•Marissa Largo, Professional Artist and Ph.D. candidate, University of Toronto, OISE
•Julius Poncelet Manapul, Professional Artist
•Patrick Alcedo, Associate Professor of Dance, York UniversityWORLD PREMIER: A Piece of Paradise
While discussing his art, Patrick Alcedo will also be premiering a short version of his newest film, A Piece of Paradise.Click the link below for more information.
If you are attending a Munk School event and require accommodation(s), please email the event contact listed above to make appropriate arrangements.
Disclaimer: Please note that events posted on this website are considered to be public events – unless otherwise stated – and you are choosing to enter a space where your image and/or voice may be captured as part of event proceedings that may be made public as part of a broadcast, webcast, or publication (online and in print). We make every effort to ensure your personal information is kept and used in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions please get in touch with our office at munkschool@utoronto.ca or 416-946-8900.