HerstoriesCafe

Cafe Talks

2011-01-25T22:20:00.078-05:00

Next Talk on International Women's Day

March 8, 2012 at 545pm: Alysa Procida with be speaking about Inuit Art at the Museum of Inuit Art.

The Museum of Inuit Art is located at 207 Queen's Quay

"Learn more about female Inuit artists across Canada at the Museum of Inuit Art, southern Canada's only public museum devoted exclusively to art made by Inuit. Examine traditional women's roles and how female artists have expressed themselves in prints, drawings, textile arts and clothing construction. Learn more about artists Helen Kalvak (Ulukhaktok/Holman), the driving force of the early printmaking program in the community; Irene Avaalaaqiaq (Qaman'tuaq/Baker Lake), who has found artistic outlets in multiple media; and Jessie Kenalogak (Qamani'tuaq/Baker Lake), whose intensely personal drawings have never before been exhibited to the public."

Alysa Procida is the Educational and Development Coordinator at the Museum of Inuit Art in Toronto, Ontario. Her first experience with Inuit art was at the MIA when she met Kananginak Pootoogook, during one of her first days at the museum. She has a Masters of Arts from the University of Toronto and has also studied at the University of Vermont and University College London. As the Educational Co-ordinator at MIA, Alysa is passionate about successfully engaging visitors with the artwork on display, effectively mediating information about the museum's collections to viewers, increasing visitor satisfaction and ultimately strengthening their relationship with both the museum and Inuit art."

Link to register: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22E4DBCMFS3

Other Upcoming talks:

Women and Music-at the Toronto Archives-tentative date: May 3.
Women and Dance-at the Toronto Dance Theatre-date in June.
Women and Environmental History
Aboriginal Women and Education
Women and the Peace Movement
Women and the Law-Fall, 2012
Women and Burlesque
Women and Music in Toronto

Afua Cooper Videos from Jan. 20th 2011

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Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/embed/_81UQJXrD-8

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwdN4IXrUHY

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_AUB3tsg4o

Herstories Cafe Mission Statement

2010-09-22T08:14:00.001-04:00

Our goal is to start conversations between history enthusiasts, historians, archivists, museum practitioners, history teachers and students. We hope to provide a much-needed forum for those who work on and are interested in women’s history and want to feel connected to a larger community of like-minded people. Think of it as a salon: a place to share ideas, pool historical resources, and stimulate debate in an intimate and relaxed setting.

Our speakers will cover a wide range of topics but are united in their interest in women’s stories. Cafe talks will be located throughout the city of Toronto, in places which are historically relevant to the evening topic, and will often include an on-site historical walking tour. Herstories Cafe is also committed to supporting all things local: speakers will emphasize local women’s histories in particular, and talks will be held at small local cafes and support local business venues whenever possible.