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We (Still) Demand — A Rally for Change on Parliament Hill

July 29th, 2011 Comments off

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Queer Ontario is heading to OTTAWA!

On August 28, 1971, the first large scale ‘gay rights’ demonstration in the history of Canada was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and Robson Square in Vancouver. Demanding changes to the discriminatory laws that then restricted the lives of gay men and women, the protesters took to Parliament Hill and Robson Square with their list of demands. These included changes to the criminal code, such as:

1. The removal of the nebulous terms “gross indecency” and “indecent act” from the Criminal Code and their replacement by a specific listing of offences, and the equalization of penalties for all remaining homosexual and heterosexual acts; and defining “in private” in the Criminal Code to mean “a condition of privacy.”

2. Removal of “gross indecency” and “buggery” as grounds for indictment as a “dangerous sexual offender” and for vagrancy.

3. A uniform age of consent for all female and male homosexual and heterosexual acts.

While we have made many great strides in the LGBTQ rights movement in the 40 years since, we are still victims of oppression, degradation, and erasure in all aspects of social life. We are deliberately written out of citizenship guides, we are discouraged from sharing our life experiences in our classrooms or workplaces, we are denied the ability to donate blood, and we are continually given misdiagnoses by medical professionals who make misinformed assumptions about who we are and what we do. Not to mention, of course, a protection of our gender identities and gender expressions under the Canadian Charter of Rights. All of these issues persist because of a pervasive public ignorance around LGBTQ issues created in no small part because of an inability for our elected officials to recognize these injustices and to stand up for our rights.

As a result, we still have demands.

To commemorate the original rally, as well as make a loud and proud statement to many of the issues we still face today, Queer Ontario is holding a rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, August 28th, 2011 and we want you to be involved! Here are two ways:

1. Add your demands to our list
Let us know your demands! Drop us a line at info@queerontario.org or post a comment on this post and let us know what demands you have for the Federal government for the betterment of the lives of LGBTQ persons and communities!

2. Attend the rally!
Show up to Parliament Hill on Sunday, August 28 @ Noon as we commemorate the original rally and set forth our new list of demands. Then, come march with us as we merge into the Capital Pride Parade.

So get to it! Send us your recommendations and/or join us for the rally. Collectively, we are still here and we still demand!

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261819500498372

Employment Opportunity: Videographer, Queer Liberation Theory Project

April 20th, 2011 Comments off

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Employer

York University and Queer Ontario,
Queer Community Development Research Project

Employment Opportunity/Position
Part-time Contract Videographer (3 months)

Title of Research Project
Queer Liberation Theory: Resurrection and Development

Principal Investigator (PI)
Dr. Nick Mulé
School of Social Work
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

York University
4700 Keele St.
Toronto, Ontario M3P 1J3
416.736.2100 Ext. 66325
nickmule@yorku.ca

Term of Employment
May – July 2011

Overview and Purpose of the Research Project
This research project will resurrect the principles of the historical gay liberation movement, re-contextualize them within a modern era discourse, translate the findings in theoretical terms and disseminate them via multimedia approaches to further queer liberation movement community development and public education.


Videographer Responsibilities (in conjunction with the PI)

1. To video-record interviews with activists and academics who engage queer liberation theory and activism for public education and queer community development purposes

2. To conceptualize, edit and create a short documentary featuring highlights of interviews in association with theoretical themes

3. To archive full interviews with each study participant

4. To upload documentary short and full-scale interviews on all relevant Queer Ontario social media outlets

5. To ensure documentary short is produced in a format that is accessible for public screenings


Videographer Tasks

• Engage in a team-based conceptualization of the documentary short with PI, research assistant (RA) and Queer Ontario
• In conjunction with the PI and RA, video record a series of interviews with study participants
• Work in collaboration with PI and RA in coordinating and scheduling interviews
• Contribute to a team-led approach to editing video recorded interviews for both the production of a documentary short and full-scale individual interviews for online viewing (including editing, promotion and outreach) and public screenings
• Ensure final product of the documentary short can be utilized in multimedia and research-based theatre-style presentations
• Produce a monthly time sheet and meet with PI and Queer Ontario as required for timely completion of the project

Hours of work
Flexibility required as hours per week dependent upon scheduling of interviews and editing process over a 3-month period.

Flat Rate of Pay: $1,200


Videographer Qualifications

• College or university training in film making an asset. Previous experience, related degree or community-based skills will also be considered.
• Knowledge, familiarity and comfort with contemporary queer and trans communities and cultures
• History of community-based activism, voluntary work or academic-community-based project interface
• Participation in social justice activities, community advocacy and civic engagement an asset
• Familiarity working in an anti-oppression framework
• Demonstrated video recording, editing, production, organizational and independent working skills
• Familiarity with academic queer theory literature, Canadian gay and lesbian and trans history and activism an asset
• Must have access to or own HD equipment and be familiar with film making software
• Detail oriented, outstanding organizational skills with the ability to meet Project deadlines and requirements
• Ability to work effectively independently, with individuals and in a team environment utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Respectful of research ethics and Project accountability


Please send electronic copy of Cover Letter, Résumé and/or CV, and a list of 2 current references to the attention of: Dr. Nick Mulé at nickmule@yorku.ca by 5:00 PM on May 4, 2011. Please include, “Queer Liberation Theory-Videographer” in the subject line.


Equal opportunities statement

York University and Queer Ontario are committed to Employment Equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date of Posting: April 19, 2011

Employment Opportunity: Research Assistant, Queer Liberation Theory Project

February 22nd, 2011 Comments off


Employer
York University and Queer Ontario,
Queer Community Development Research Project

Employment Opportunity/Position
Part-time Contract Research Assistant (7 months)

Title of Research Project
Queer Liberation Theory: Resurrection and Development

Principal Investigator (PI)
Dr. Nick Mulé
School of Social Work
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

York University
4700 Keele St.
Toronto, Ontario M3P 1J3
416.736.2100 Ext. 66325
nickmule@yorku.ca

Term of Employment
April 1, 2011 – October 31, 2011

Overview and Purpose of the Research Project
This research project will resurrect the principles of the historical gay liberation movement, re-contextualize them within a modern era discourse, translate the findings in theoretical terms and disseminate them via multimedia approaches to further queer liberation movement community development and public education.


Research Assistant Responsibilities (in conjunction with the PI)

1. To review the literature and create a multi-media resource list of sources that deal with queer liberation theory and perspectives

2. To interview activists and academics who engage queer liberation theory and activism for public education and queer community development purposes

3. To develop a modern day conceptual understanding of queer liberation theory that resurrects the principles of the first wave of the gay liberation movement and fuses it with current day queer discourses and advocacy challenges

4. To create a clear language pamphlet “Queer Liberation in the 2010s”

5. To hold a public forum in which the oral history, short documentary and pamphlet are launched


Research Assistant Tasks:

  • Conduct a literature review of queer liberation theory
  • Create a multi-media resource list of an annotated bibliography of literature and documentaries
  • In conjunction with the PI, devise the interview schedule of questions for the semi-structured qualitative narrative interviews
  • Create and confirm a list of approximately 25 participants for the oral history and coordinate with the videographer interviews for online viewing (including editing, promotion and outreach)
  • Produce and disseminate, in collaboration with Queer Ontario and the PI, a clear language pamphlet entitled, “Queer Liberation in the 2010s”
  • Organize with the PI and Queer Ontario a public forum in which all outputs of this study will be launched utilizing multimedia and research-based theatre presentation
  • Produce a monthly time sheet and meet with PI and Queer Ontario as required for timely completion of the project

Hours of work: 5 hours per week over a 7-month period for a total of 140 hours.

Rate of Pay: $20 per hour


Research Assistant Qualifications

  • University degree or current graduate student (MA or PhD) an asset. Previous experience, related College degree or community-based skills will also be considered.
  • Knowledge, familiarity and comfort with contemporary queer and trans communities and cultures
  • History of community-based activism, social services or academic-community-based project interface
  • Participation in social justice activities, community advocacy and civic engagement an asset
  • Familiarity working in an anti-oppression framework
  • Demonstrated reading, writing, organizational and independent working skills
  • Demonstrable familiarity with academic queer theory literature, Canadian gay and lesbian and trans history and activism an asset
  • Strong research skills and interviewing an asset
  • Detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills with the ability to meet Project deadlines and requirements
  • Ability to work effectively independently, with individuals and in a team environment utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Respectful of research ethics and Project accountability


Please send electronic copy of Cover Letter, Résumé and/or CV, and a list of 2 current references to the attention of:  Dr. Nick Mulé at nickmule@yorku.ca by 5:00 PM on March 14, 2011.
Please include, “Queer Liberation Theory-RA” in the subject line.


Equal opportunities statement

York University and Queer Ontario are committed to Employment Equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date of Posting: February 21, 2011