[WAM!Van] Events for Feminism; Vancouver Writers Fest

[Joanna Chiu]

Some interesting events here:

On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 3:11 PM Trenton Galozo <tgalozo at writersfest.bc.ca>
wrote:

> To whom it may concern,
>
> I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing from the Vancouver Writers
> Fest because I am excited to share some events I think the WAM Vancouver
> community would be interested in. These event are part of our Festival
> occurring October 15-21 and feature exceptional authors in conversations
> around Feminism and social change.
>
> Event #47:
>
>
>    - The Evolution of Man
>    <https://writersfest.bc.ca/festival-events-2018/the-evolution-of-man/> (October
>    19) – The #MeToo campaign and the ever-common occurrences of violence
>    perpetrated by men continue to highlight the damage that outdated ideas of
>    masculinity wreaks on society. Meanwhile, the social and emotional
>    development of boys is hindered by the toxic rules of what it means to be a
>    man. Today, three exceptional authors offer potential antidotes. *Rachel
>    Giese *explains why gender equality can liberate young men as much as
>    women in *Boys: What It Means to Become a Man. *Activist and Yale Law
>    graduate *Jamil Jivani *and former CBC producer *Daemon Fairless* investigate
>    the root of male violence in their respective books, *Why Young Men *
>    and *Mad Blood Stirring. *For those raising and educating boys, and
>    for anyone looking for positive ways forward, this is an urgent
>    conversation for our time.
>
>
>
> Event #71:
>
>
>    - The Interviews with Amber Dawn
>    <https://writersfest.bc.ca/festival-events-2018/the-interviews-with-amber-dawn/>
>    (October 20) – Three compelling authors showcase their new non-fiction
>    works that, in different ways, focus on the need for acceptance and empathy
>    in consecutive on-stage interviews with local author and teacher, Amber
>    Dawn. Rupi Kaur writes, “it is a gift to dive into Vivek Shraya’s heart
>    and mind.” The multidisciplinary trans artist explores how masculinity was
>    imposed on her as a boy—and how it continues to haunt her as a woman in *I’m
>    Afraid of Men.*Daemon Fairless investigates the fear of men further
>    with *Mad Blood Stirring: *an examination of where men’s violent
>    impulses stem from. CBC *White Coat, Black Art *host, Dr.Brian Goldman, travelled
>    the world to find the origins of kindness, as shared in *The Power of
>    Empathy*.
>
>
>
>
> To provide some context, the Vancouver Writers Fest is one of North
> America’s premiere not-for-profit literary festivals and draws thousands
> each year to hear conversations on a range of topics from a variety of
> Canadian and international authors. We are also pleased to offer discounted
> tickets for people under 30.
>
> If these events are of interest, I would be much obliged if you could help
> to spread the word within your community and/or share on social media. I
> can provide graphics and pre-written copy upon request. If there is any
> further information that I can provide about these events or the Festival
> as a whole, please let me know.
>
> Thank you in advance for your consideration.
>
> Warmly,
>
>
> Trenton Galozo
>
> C: 778-898-7165
>
> [image: The Vancouver Writers Fest]
>
> October 15-21, 2018
>
>
> Vancouver Writers Festival
>
> 202-1398 Cartwright St.
>
> Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
>
> p: 604-681-6330
>
> w: www.writersfest.bc.ca
>
>

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