Diasporic Intimacies: Queer Filipinos and Canadian Imaginaries - Conference and Opening Reception
Friday, January 23rd, 2015
Date | Time | Location |
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Friday, January 23, 2015 | 9:00AM - 9:30PM | External Event, OCAD University, Room 190 100 McCaul Street |
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 190
OPENING 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.
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