Honouring International Women's Day Conference 2024: Refocus and Recenter
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Conference Details
The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) at the University of Guelph is pleased to support the 7th annual free one-day virtual format conference in honour of International Women’s Day 2024, taking place on Friday, March 8th, 2024 from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT.
This year's conference highlights interdisciplinary and intersectional research addressing challenges faced by women*, girls and genderfluid communities. The theme, "Refocus and Recenter", aims to amplify the voices, expertise, and achievements of women in research and beyond. It encourages a re-evaluation of traditional methodologies, urging participants to explore how diverse perspectives reshape our understanding.
The day will include keynote presentations from Nneka MacGregor (WomenatthecentrE & U of G Activist in Residence) and Layla Staats (activist, musician, film maker, change artist) and student research presentations exploring topics such as:
- the impact of minority women in science, technology, arts, politics, and social movements;
- awareness about the intersectionality of feminism and womanism;
- celebration of achievements within underrepresented and marginalized communities;
- and calls to action to accelerate gender parity.
"Refocus and Recenter" is more than just a theme; it's a call to action. We invite researchers, practitioners, and participants from all backgrounds to exchange ideas that challenge the status quo, broaden our horizons, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
Conference Program
| Time | Activity | |
| 10:30-10:45am |
Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement Dr. Elizabeth Jackson, Director, Communiy Engaged Scholarship Institute |
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| 10:45-11:30am |
Keynote Address from Nneka MacGregor WomenatthecentrE & University of Guelph Activist-in-Residence |
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| 11:30-11:45am |
Breaking Silence: An Ethnographic Inquiry into the Reproductive Healthcare Challenges Faced by South Asian Women in Ontario Natasha Rayman, Queen's University |
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| 11:45am-12:00pm |
Your Name Will Become a Code: Emblematization of Victims in the Iranian Feminist Movement Navid Jalali Asheghabadi, McMaster University |
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| 12:00-12:15pm |
Cultural Catalysts: Black Women's Political Impact in Canada Hailey Cameron, University of Guelph |
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| 12:15-1:30pm | Lunch Break | |
| 1:30-2:15pm |
Keynote Address from Layla Staats Filmmaker, Land and Water Activist |
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| 2:15-2:30pm |
Ties and Women's Work: Women Navigating Gender Expression at Work Through the Necktie Jonathan Clancy, York University |
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| 2:30-2:45pm |
Spaces of Discomfort: Photographic Depictions of Domestic Violence in Visual Culture Caitlin O'Keeffe Almond, York University |
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| 2:45-3:00pm |
Unveiling Forgotten Narratives: Women's Voices in Hong Kong's Graphic Design History, A Focus in Winnie Wai-kan Kwan Wendy Wong, York University |
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| 3:00-3:15pm |
Scrappy Feminism: What Crafting Teaches Me About Queer Literature Denise Springett, York University |
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| 3:15-3:30pm |
Chaa da Cup with Harnaaz Kaur Grewal: Reshaping Research to Honor Marginalized Voices Naaz Kaur Grewal-Greeno, University of British Columbia - Okanagan |
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| 3:30-4:30pm | Giveaways and Closing Remarks |
*Our definition of women encompasses cisgender women, transgender women, genderqueer women, and two-spirit, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who are woman-aligned.
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