CHRISTINE'S BLOG

Welcome! I love to write, and I love sharing what I write with my readers. I vary my style as much as I can-posting events, creative non-fiction, prose and poetry and the occasional video. Enjoy!

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Christine

Monday, May 19, 2014

Event Postings

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Events:

Wednesday, May 21, 2014-6-9pm- Book Launch- In partnership with Inanna Publications, Beit Zatoun is proud to celebrate the launch of Min Fami: Arab Feminist Reflections on Identity, Space, and Resistance in Toronto!

Min Fami is an anthology that cradles the thoughts of Arab feminists, articulated through personal critical narratives, academic essays, poetry, short stories, and visual art.

Book editors Ghadeer Malek and Ghaida Moussa along with contributors from the book will read and discuss issues covered in the book.

Snacks and Refreshment will be available!

Come out to enjoy of night of poetry, reading, and provocative discussions!

@Beit Zatoun
612 Markham St, Toronto, ON M6G 2L8, Canada

Wednesday May 21, 2014-8pm-#Endhatelaws Fundraiser This is an inaugural kick-off to raise funds needed for the #ENDhatelaws campaign. Come join us for an evening of performances by Lucas Silveira from The Clicks, Troy Jackson, Amy Kate, Light Fires, Ryan G. Hinds, ManChyna and Nari . Stay tuned for more artist announcements coming soon.

We will also be having a silent auction with amazing prizes for you to bid on including a painting by artist Marcel Dzama, a package from Inside Out LGBT Film Festival, autographed vinyl records and much more.

Doors at 7, show at 8! Suggested donation between $10-$20.

**Please contact us if you have an item or a service that you'd like to donate!

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#ENDhatelaws is a new coalition of activists, journalists, educators, artists, lawyers and students in partnership with the Canadian HIV AIDS Legal Network and Ryerson University. We are building a national movement to fight the homophobia and transphobia that is creating fear for many LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex) people across the globe.

Saturday May 24, 2014-5:30pm-9:00pm- Violence No More @ the Native Canadian Centre-Join No More Silence Families of Sisters in Spirit and The Native Youth Sexual Health Network to discuss community based responses to violence with Sarah Hunt and Maryanne Pearce and others to be announced soon!

Join us in community to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and on the path of decolonization towards a world free of global oppression!
http://nationsrising.org/it-starts-with-us/


Saturday May 24, 2014-8pm- KAPWA COLLECTIVE co-presents Grace Nono. Grace Nono tickets are going fast, so get yours early to avoid disappointment!
Come see us from 2-5 pm for storytelling, spoken word and musical performances to celebrate all the caregivers in our lives!

Thursday May 29, 2014- Doors Open at 8pm-Show Begins at 9pm-Red Ride 4Way Tour Toronto featuring Cris Derkson and Kristi Lane Sinclair with Laura Ortman @ the Great Hall 1087 Queen Street West. Tickets $15, door only. For more information please visit http://www. redridetour.com



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