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Dear Queer Ontario Members

Please note that Queer Ontario will be holding a Special General Meeting on Wednesday, May 18th to consider and adopt (if accepted) Queer Ontario’s proposed Bylaws. We will also be looking to adopt a Special Resolution to update Queer Ontario’s Mission and Vision. The details of the meeting are as follows:
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Queer Ontario Special General Meeting
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Rm. 304 at The 519 Community Centre
519 Church Street, Toronto, just north of Wellesley
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The Proposed Bylaws and the Special Resolution can be downloaded from our Documents section.

Following the Special General Meeting, Queer Ontario will hold its regular monthly meeting. All Queer Ontario members are welcome to attend.

We hope to see you there!

The Queer Ontario Steering Committee

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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

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Queer Ontario will be giving a deputation at the City of Toronto’s Executive Committee meeting this Wednesday, April 20th, in response to the discussions that will take place around Pride Toronto’s Compliance with the City’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, the City Manager’s ruling on the non-discriminatory nature of the phrase “Israeli Apartheid,” and Councillor Mammoliti’s talks of de-funding the Pride festival. Given the importance of these discussions to LGBTQ people in Toronto and across Ontario, we are calling on individuals like you to come to this meeting and show your support!

What are the details?

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am sharp and will take place in Committee Room 1 on the second floor of City Hall (100 Queen Street West, Toronto). Given that the Anti-Discrimination Policy is the very first item on the agenda, we recommend you come early — say, at 9:00 am — to increase your likelihood of getting a seat.

What if you can’t attend the meeting?

No worries! You can also get involved by submitting your comments to the Committee Secretary at exc@toronto.ca, by phone at 416-392-6627, or fax at 416-392-1879. The Secretariat’s name is Frances Pritchard.

If you want to learn more…

A summary of the issues that will be discussed by the Executive Committee at this Wednesday meeting can be found here.

A copy of the City Manager’s ruling on the non-discriminatory nature of the phrase “Israeli Apartheid” can be found here.

And the motion that stated it all, made by Councillor Mammoliti and seconded by then-Councillor Rob Ford, can be found here.

We hope to see you there!

The Queer Ontario Steering Committee

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