Volume 51 Issue 3

US Consulate comes to trent University

Monsef born in iran: WHO CARES!?

Pride : Love wins!

Run for TCSA Board of Governers!

INside:

Pride 2016

Editors-in-chief Yumna Leghari & Zara Syed editors@trentarthur.ca @TrentArthur /ArthurNews

Photographer Samantha Moss @MossWorks

Copy Editor

CONTENTS Volume 51 Issue 3

Opinion

September 26 2016

Feature: Pride 2016

• Pg 3: Editorial

Campus • Pg 3: Travelling to the States

• Pg 4:TCSA Fall By-Elections

Pride

• Pg 5: Police at Pride • Pg 5: Speaking queerly • Pg 9: Queer Speed Dating • Pg 9: ActOut: Pride event

Community

• Pg 9: Programming at Trent Radio

Arts • Pg 10: And they are (poem) • Pg 11: Trent Film Society • Pg 11: Show at The Red Dog

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Board of Directors Chair: Anthony Moniz Secretary: Josh Skinner Member at Large: Ugyen Wangmo • Jordan Porter • Jeffery Moore • Shannon LeBlanc • Zach Muto

Contributors • Matthew Seaby• Zara Syed • Annette Pedlar • Samantha Moss • Marina Wilke • Sasha Patterson • TCSA• Trent Film Society• Caitlin P. Jones • Derek Newman-Stille •Jordan Porter• D DMuchowski•Tyler Majer•Hayley Raymond• Shan Culkeen Submissions due Thursdays at 12:00 pm Issue 4: September 29th Issue 5: October 6th Issue 6: October 13th October 20: No Paper (reading week) Articles should be subitted via email as *.rtf, *.odt, *.odt or *.txt attachment | word limit: 800 words.

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Editorial: the refugee narrative under western scrutiny Hey, where are you from?

I’m Canadian.

Yeah, but, where are you really from?

Toronto.

Okay but… where are your parents from?

I came across a copy of The Globe and Mail at a cafe on Thursday left open on a page of MP Maryam Monsef ’s somber face. This now viral article, written by Robert Fife on the Democratic Minister’s heritage, is a perfect example of racism and sexism in media and politics. Analyzing any refugee, politician or not, through this lens is extremely problematic. Shortly after the 2015 Federal Elections, on October 22nd, a CBC Radio interview on The Current with Anna Maria Tremonti titled “Meet Maryam Monsef, Canada’s first Afghanborn MP” aired. Instead of exploring her recent success, the media fixated on her family’s “success story” of arriving as refugees in Canada. The fact that Monsef is an Afghani refugee was highlighted in every announcement; here lies the first fault in The Globe and Mail article.

The piece starts off, “[d]emocratic Reform Minister Maryam Monsef, whom the Liberals have championed as this country’s first Afghan-born MP…” as though this was something that the very media reporting this story did not choose to dwell on. As the identity of this young MP took shape on national and international news, Monsef ’s refugee status became a tool the media sensationalized and capitalized on.

The recent emphasis on her refugee narrative is indicative of the xenophobic nature in which Muslims are portrayed.

During CTV’s question period in 2016, the author quotes himself when asking Monsef about her origins. Monsef did not construct this identity for herself. Rather,

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a consortium of big media sensationalists vying to solidify this identity for her are the ones who have written it for her.

Monsef has never used her refugee status to garner voter sympathy, or to get a leg up in any race. During her mayoral race in Peterborough, Monsef often spoke about how she empathized with issues of poverty and housing due to her own experiences growing up in Peterborough, Ontario. She always left it at a vague recollection of her own struggles with being a first generation Canadian.

The allegations being thrown Monsef ’s way depict how deeply complex the refugee story is. The reader should always be wary of the pen that writes it. “Where you are from,” is a nuanced dialogue amongst Canadians, especially if one is a Canadian with a history based in immigration. The Globe and Mail’s piece reads as sensationalist, as it fits neatly into the far-right ethos of apprehension from the global refugee crisis while actively refusing to take part in any solution to the displacement of refugees.

The article places fault on Monsef for toting a false identity, one it claims Obama highlighted when addressing her in Ottawa. This is incorrect, as what President Obama said when referring to Monsef is: “The girl who fled Afghanistan by donkey and camel and jet plane.” The President of the United States simply mentions her fleeing Afghanistan, not her Afghani roots.

The irony is Obama and Monsef now share an experience of bigots interrogating them regarding their heritage, and othering them in the public sphere of politics.

The dehumanizing lens of the article paints her as a liar, and causes Monsef to question her mother as to why she was never honest with her about being born in Iran. The fact that this conversation had to stir up painful memories of what her family had to go through, that this is what a hard working Cabinet Minister has been

reduced to, stirred a deep disgust in me.

Then again, Monsef ’s racial otherness and Middle Eastern appearance is what the western media has been trying to reduce her to all along.

It isn’t unusual for a woman in politics to be attacked in multiple facets of her character. This article has brought out extremes of sexism and anti-immigrant sentiments among the dregs of the far right, with Dean “go to jail already” Del Mastro claiming he knew this about Monsef ’s family all along, to others in Peterborough often attacking Monsef for supporting the violence perpetrated in the name of Sharia Law. These men certainly aren’t afraid to carry their egos like a trophy and celebrate their victory, boasting of The Globe and Mail piece as some grand accomplishment. The truth being unveiled here is that it isn’t about Monsef ’s birthplace being Iran or Afghanistan, but that in the eyes of racist white men who are celebrating this dramatic unveiling, women like Maryam Monsef are not, and will never be, truly Canadian. These people do not have the complex history refugees have, and celebrate a heritage of belonging here, of their history never being questioned because of their white-presenting identities.

Despite the shift in dialogue surrounding Monsef, it has not changed her character. The technicality of her not being born in Afghanistan does not erase her efforts or her connection to the community. Does it make the Red Pashmina campaign any less of a success? Monsef ’s win in the federal race, and Afghans across the world proudly cheering her on in support can never be taken away. Her successes cannot be rejected and simply swept under the rug due to her being born 370 km away from Herat.

Though The Globe and Mail writes about Monsef and her failed attempt at the mayoral race in an obvious slant, it has brought the community who supported her closer together in her defence. The Peterborough

community has taken to social media to react to Fife’s piece for what it is: an attack on the refugee narrative. The essence of being from a war torn nation is the chaos and terror that accompanies one’s story, one we are starting to learn about in the wake of slaughter in the Syrian crisis. Entire cities are being droned by North America, people are trying to escape what the West is doing to them, and at the end of the day, are expected to answer to those very North Americans the grating question, “where are you really from?”

This critical response to The Globe and Mail article aims to reach Trent students who are interested in unpacking issues of racism and gender equality issues, who are passionate writers, to apply to Arthur Newspaper. As an alternative print publication, this space exists to counter mainstream media, and we encourage those of immigrant and refugee heritage to write for us and to include your stories and perspectives in a newspaper that celebrates diversity.

It is also an attempt to reach out to Minister Monsef, who is no doubt continuing to work tirelessly, as she always has. To you, Maryam, I wanted to say that the one thing about your mother’s story that brought tears to my eyes, was reading about the tumultuous journey of her survival. To know that your family travelled to Pakistan, my birthplace, in the journey of coming here to a city we both share, makes me feel as though your story and stories of refugees all over the world have been touched. We are global citizens, displaced, othered because we are visibly Middle Eastern. Regardless of how the media tries to construct that identity, you are, above all, a powerful woman in the public eye. A political figure on the President of the United States’ radar, and without a doubt, have all the makings for a future Prime Minister of Canada.

- Zara Syed

Attn: international students – a guide to travelling to the U.S.

Jordan Porter

This past Wednesday, representatives of the U.S. Consulate General hosted a presentation at Trent entitled “Demystifying the U.S. Visa Process”, led by U.S. Foreign Services officer Amelia VanderLaan. The turnout seemed to be better than the organizers had expected, with the need to pull in additional chairs from the hall.

The Morton Reading Room in Champlain College was packed tight with over twenty curious students from all over the world; Kenya, Jamaica, across Europe, and the Middle East. This was fitting, as the visa application program which was the topic of the presentation is geared towards international students visiting from outside of North America.

The presenters, after losing themselves in the maze that is the Trent Campus, arrived, and post-introduction, dove into the information session with full force. It is worth noting that the information provided in this report is only a fraction of what was said in the jam-packed, hour-long presentation. Anyone seriously considering a trip abroad for work or play should go online to the U.S. Consulate General’s official website listed at the bottom of this page.

That being said, presenters urged those who were interested in pursuing the U.S. visa application process to make sure the website they research is legitimate. Prospective applicants were told to beware fraudulent sites claiming to be the consulate, due to some instances reported in the

Source: US Embassy Canada past of people being duped into paying non-existent fees.

Although there are a lot of steps and forms to be filled out before gaining access and heading into the U.S., the process seems pretty straightforward and the officers facilitating it seem very accommodating, knowledgeable, and helpful.

There are many different reasons why travelling to the U.S. may interest you, however if it is for the purpose of education or work, the application process breaks down as follows: Determine the purpose of your trip.

Make sure you have gained admission, or have been hired already by the school or company you are travelling for. During your interview at the Consulate in Toronto, you will be asked to provide proof of admission or proof of employment before any further steps can be taken.

Complete the online application form at

http://canada.usvisa-info.com Prepare for an in-person interview and gather all required documents. Each applicant must have a face-to-face interview with a Consulate Officer in Toronto in order to proceed with the application process.

Required documents include completed application forms, reciprocity fees, passport photos valid for 6 months after the travel date, and in some cases, a resume and/or transcript. Students applying for academic-based travel that are enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs are required to provide a resume in most cases.

Now, down to the real question. How much is this going to cost? Well, for a student travel visa to the U.S., regardless of desired duration of your stay, (form DS-160), the fee rings in at $160 CAD. Please be advised that this is non-refundable charge no

matter the outcome of your application.

A few points that the presenters urgently stressed were that if you are pursuing a visa to the U.S. and need to go to the Consulate General in downtown Toronto for your face-to-face interview—leave your phone, and all electronics, at home.

You will be asked to leave and come back without these items. This reminder saves people from having to remember where your hiding spot was in the bushes in front of the Royal York. Students are also asked to keep in mind that officers are very busy and appointments fill up several weeks in advance, meaning some cases may take up to a few months to actually process and approve the application. Because of this, it would be wise to book an appointment early and ensure the application has been formally approved before making any final travel plans.

The good news for many students who follow through and successfully obtain a U.S. visa is that through a program entitled IWP (Interview Waiver Program), which allows applicants whose visas have expired within the last 48 months, to be eligible for a renewal while enjoying a quicker application process.

However, this program is apparently not available to applicants whose country of origin are Syria, Sudan, or Iran. When pressed about why this is the case, the Foreign Services officer simply stated that this is simply procedure in accordance to U.S. law. Happy travels.

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TCSA fall by-elections

TCSA Interested in student governance? The Trent Central Student Association welcomes all members to consider running for a position on the Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 school year. As an important voice for students, the TCSA is committed to the well being of its membership. We advocate for student rights and services to make the most of the Trent experience. The best part is that it is all student-led!

Becoming involved in the TCSA is one of the most rewarding responsibilities a student can undertake in their time at Trent. While the main services of the association like transit and health benefits occur daily, a director serves their fellow students by advocating on their behalf.

Working with the university, directors play an important role by advising on committees like Senate or the Colleges & Student Services Committee. There are also board meetings of the association where directors come together to collaborate and chart future projects. Finally, the work that occurs internally at the TCSA is at the core of what a director does. Whether it’s running a campaign, helping host events, or making the student voice heard, attaining

a position on the TCSA Board of Directors is worth the commitment.

If you choose to run, here is what you need to know: Eligible candidates will: i) Be at least eighteen years of age (or

have reached their eighteenth birthday before ratification of the elections). ii) Have not declared bankruptcy. iii) Be a member of the association (an undergraduate or concurrent education student having paid the association

membership fee).

Vacant Positions: • Vice President Campaigns & Equity • Environment & Sustainability Commissioner • First Year Off-Residence Commissioner • First Year On-Residence Commissioner • Gender Issues Commissioner • Mature / Transfer Students Commissioner • Part Time Students Commissioner (2 positions available) • Students with Disabilities Commissioner • Women’s Issues Commissioner The nomination period for all candidates runs to September 30th. If you require materials to run, be sure to go to www.trentcentral.ca/elections. Here you can find things like nomination packages, campaign expense forms, candidate agreements, etc. To ensure candidacy please have all nominations submitted by 12pm on Friday, September 30th. Campaigning begins at 9am on Monday, October 3rd.

Please email elections@trentcentral.ca if you have any questions or if you wish to run!

TCSA - Semi-Annual General Meeting Announcement Mark your calendars for TCSA’s SAGM on Tuesday, October 18th from 11:00am to 1:00pm in Otonabee College Lecture Hall 203.

The SAGM brings TCSA Directors together with undergraduate students to make important decisions about issues relevant to TCSA members.

Don’t forget to bring your student card to vote. There are prizes to be won.

Student motions must be submitted by Monday, October 3rd.

For information and to submit motions, e-mail Matthew Seaby at boardresource@trentcentral.ca

A message from TCSA Queer Commissioner: Annette Pedlar

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Yay! It’s Peterborough Pride! It’s my favourite time of the year! My name is Annette Pedlar and I am excited to be the Queer Commissioner for the TCSA this year. I’m looking forward to a year full of campaigns and events that are queer positive and inclusive. I encourage all of the individuals and groups on campus running events to take the time to make sure that queer individuals feel comfortable attending

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and participating. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about queer related issues on campus please send me an email at annettepedlar@trentu.ca. Keep a look out on the TCSA’s Facebook page to see the upcoming queer related events from your student union.

I hope you all enjoy your first weeks of school and remember that there are services available at Trent health services to help anyone who is struggling with their identity. Remember Trent; stay loud and stay proud.

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Why police presence at Pride parades needs to be rethought Cait P. Jones At Toronto’s Pride Parade this July, Black Lives Matter Toronto (BLMTO), an honorary guest of the event, stopped the parade in protest for 30 minutes. At the time of the parade, then-executive director Mathieu Chantelois signed BLMTO’s list of demands, which included a commitment to increase representation on Pride Toronto staff, to prioritize the hiring of black and indigenous women and trans individuals, and to exclude police floats from the parade.

Watching the action unfold on Twitter was nearly as disturbing as could be imagined, with many white straight and queer folks managing to unite on one thing—their racism. People called this peaceful protest a hostage taking, they claimed it was violent, that it wasn’t the right time. But what better time than a tradition that came out of the work of black and brown lesbian and trans people to silently protest the oppression present in the queer community?

The days following the parade were tenuous. Chantelois spoke out to the media to say that he had only signed off on the petition to get the parade moving and that Pride would continue a discussion with BLMTO about their list of demands.

His flip-flopping showed an obvious lack of concern for the lives of black queer people who have historically had problems with representation in queer spaces. Naturally, reactions to Chantelois’s backtracking were not positive and he gave his resignation in early August.

Following the departure of Mr. Chantelois, PrideTO held two town halls on August 30th and 31st. First was attended by

BLMTO, where they spoke about their concerns of being carded while attending Pride events (carding is a controversial police tactic that largely targets men of colour).

Despite wanting to ban police floats and booths, BLMTO is open to the inclusion of LGBT officers. In a conversation with CityNews in July, Janaya Khan, a member of BLMTO said, “We believe they should not have police floats and we believe they should not be in uniform and they should not be armed. That type of police presence within the parade itself is inherently problematic and creates very exclusive space for police officers and excludes marginalized communities from participating in the parade.”

In most recent developments, on September 19th Pride Toronto released a noncommittal and lacklustre apology on their website. In an era of Twitter and celebrities spouting opinions they shouldn’t, we are all used to non-apologies, but we expect better from community organizations that are supposed to represent queer people. The apology that can be found on pridetoronto. com is a mix of regret for the longstanding “history of anti-blackness and repeated marginalization of the marginalized within our community,” but they also chose to summarize what they saw as successes in the 2016 Pride. The statement is contradictory because while they affirm their commitment to upholding the promises they made when they signed the list of nine demands from BLMTO, they also follow up by saying that they will begin a “Dispute Resolution Process” that was created in 2012 after the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Queers Against Israeli Apart-

heid. The decision about the inclusion of police floats will be made through the DRP, directly contradicting the initial agreement PrideTO made with BLMTO. In a glaring example of the flip-flopping that has been characteristic of this organization, they said in their statement that “there has been an unbelievable amount of racism expressed by members of our community through this organization. For that, we are sorry. Individuals who proudly serve our communities in law enforcement and other roles in public safety have felt unfairly attacked and targeted by the community that it turns to for love and support.

For that, we are sorry.” If this apology was supposed to be for those who have been marginalized in our community, apologizing to a group of people who chose an occupation that oppresses and targets, instead of serving and protecting, then they have surely missed the mark.

In an exchange with Vice, Hashim Yussuf, a spokesperson for BLMTO, said that “it was a very long statement but there wasn’t really much [that was] concrete.

There hasn’t been much work that we’ve seen from them that shows they are committed to meeting our demands.” He also told Vice that Pride Toronto has not had any direct communication with BLMTO since the parade, and the organization found out about the “apology” from a post on social media. Not only did Pride Toronto post a vague, contradictory, non-committal, nonpersonal apology, but they also chose not to send it directly to the group who was affected by their unprofessional handling of a situation.

What this saga says about the current

state of queer communities is that antiblackness and racism, in general, are a problem. Queer communities are not a utopia for everyone and even large organizing bodies like PrideTO have fallen short when it comes to handling groups with intersecting marginalizations. As this article is being written, Terence Crutcher was murdered by Officer Betty Shelby in Tulsa and Keith Lamont Scott was murdered by Officer Brentley Vinson in Charlotte. In Canada, we’ve seen the deaths of Abdirahman Abdi, Andrew Loku, and Jermaine Carby, to name a few. Toronto still enforces carding that unfairly targets men of colour.

There is no question why queer black folk don’t want people in a parade that started in opposition to police violence and raids, who are literally gunning down those who look like us daily across North America.

Extrajudicial killings are at the forefront of civil rights discussions, so the exclusion of uniformed officers from Pride Parades seems simple. For those targeted more frequently by police brutality and structural violence, the presence of uniformed officers is a reminder that even our celebrations aren’t safe. That these people can kill us, and the institution that creates this structure of power can still be showcased in parades for those who are affected by this the most.

Basically, the queer community has a problem. Our communities aren’t void of anti-black racism. And there is going to have to be a significant amount of introspection to challenge the structures of racism that have been in place for centuries and threaten the lives of those in our community.

Speculating queerly: the multiplicity of queer voices Derek Newman-Stille Queer identities are complicated, multiple, multivocal, and intersecting. They cannot be reduced to simple movie tropes or infomercial clips. Queer identities collide, mix, re-form, create new identities, new ways of understanding the world. It was for this reason Cait P. Jones and I designed the Queer Coll(i/u)sions conference, to create a space where the multiplicity of queer voices can mix and mingle together into a beautiful cacophony that generates new ideas and new ways of thinking. Last March, we brought together activists, artists, authors, academics, and community members that had interest in and connections to the queer community to provide a space for new ideas that percolate through art exhibits, author readings, academic panels, activist panels, and workshops. What amazed us most about this collision of voices was the opportunities for collusion that it created; opportunities for working together, collaborating, and creating positive spaces to display new ideas. People at the conference approached us to tell us how excited they were to finally have an LGBTQ2IA safe space to talk in Peterborough and we could see fast friendships forming between people at the event.

Perhaps that was one of the most important things that came out of the conference—not just the generation of ideas that are expected of such a gathering, but the sense of safety to explore the multiplicity of queer voices. We had over 200 attendees

(or participants, since everyone was part of the collective experience) and the message we got most was how much a safe, queerfriendly space was needed.

We are running the Queer Coll(i/u) sions conference again this year (March 3-5 and you can check it out at http://fellows.sadleirhouse.ca/queercollisions/), but one conference doesn’t seem like enough.

As a community, we need to create more safe spaces for queer community members to come together and feel safe and generate new ideas as a group. Peterborough doesn’t currently have a “gay bar” or a “gaybourhood” and although my friends in Toronto and other large cities tell me that is a problem, I think it can be an opportunity, a place of possibility for allowing multiple people to come together in different spaces and different ways. A lot of gay bars tend to exclude, creating spaces where only certain types of identities can be expressed.

The same can be said about gaybourhoods, which often end up segregating and only providing space for certain members of our community. Even though Peterborough is small, perhaps we have an opportunity to come together to create community out of varying queer identities and perhaps we can claim more space for multiplicity than a bar or a neighbourhood.

This week is Pride Week in Peterborough and that can be an exciting space for exploring our collective voice, but we need to make sure that voices are heard amongst all of the cheering. We need to ensure that we are providing a space for critical ques-

tions of the heterosexist community that surrounds us and that we are letting ALL voices in our community be heard.

I have run workshops with various collaborators throughout Pride and there is one message that keeps being raised: “we need change, and we need to come together for that change to help all of us”. This is something we can be working toward, asking ourselves what kinds of changes we want and how we can start to make them happen. Asking about who we can work with to make substantive changes and how we can keep collaborating because there is power in a collective voice.

Some ideas and groups are already coming together this Pride in our workshops, hoping to make substantive changes and create a community. The “Queer Writing as Resistance” workshop on September 13 may have created a new, ongoing writing group because of the euphoria we all experienced from finally writing in a supportive, safe space. Pride Week’s Express Yourself workshop seemed to create an interest in speaking up for ourselves and our community to resist being silenced and the Drama Queens workshop opened up questions about the way we perform in our world and on stage, letting us come up with new ideas for exploring queer arts in Peterborough. As I write this, we haven’t had the ChiSeries Peterborough Pride author readings yet, but this tradition has been going on for 3 years now and always generates excitement about the power of imagination.

The focus on speculative fiction creates

a space for authors’ stories to inspire new ideas about how we think of our future, our world, and most importantly, the way we can imagine ourselves being involved in our world and changing it. For the first time, Trent Radio will be doing a full day of Pride broadcasting on September 23rd, allowing for a space for LGBTQ2IA voices to fill the airways. This has the potential to become a wondrous tradition to voice various questions, concerns, and ideas that our community explores.

My hope is that, as a community, with all of the creative power we possess, we can imagine new ways for us to be empowered, to feel confident, supported, and continue to be multi-vocal.

For those of you who want a space to collaborate and imagine new possibilities, consider submitting a proposal to Queer Coll(i/u)sions at http://fellows.sadleirhouse.ca/queercollisions/ (attending is okay too!).

Derek Newman-Stille is a PhD candidate in the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies at Trent University. He runs the 5 time AuroraAward-Winning website Speculating Canada (www.speculatingcanada.ca). He identifies as queer and disabled and is involved in activism for both communities.

He is currently co-editing an anthology of queer and marginalized fairy tale fiction with Kelsi Morris called Over The Rainbow: Folk and Fairy Tales From The Margins ( https://overtherainbowfairytale.wordpress. com )

We want to continue the dialogue of LGBTQ2IA voices in Arthur Newspaper, Pride issue or not! Send us your thoughts and pieces to editors@trentarhur.ca Volume 51 | Issue 3 |September 26| 2016

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Peterborough Pride 2016: Love Wins!

Marina Wilke It’s the 13th anniversary of Peterborough Pride this year, and Arthur is in on the action! The first Peterborough Pride was held in 2003 after then-Mayor Sylvia Sutherland proclaimed September 16th official Pride Day. From the beginning, Pride in Peterborough was spearheaded by the students of Trent and Fleming and it is for this very reason that Peterborough Pride continues to be held in September. Pride organizer Rick Lambert stressed the idea that celebrations are held this time of year so that students can participate in the festivities as they have since its inception.

Pride events across the country have drawn national attention this year. Prime Minister Trudeau became the first sitting PM to march in a Pride event, participating in the Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver Pride parades. Whether he was marching alone or accompanied by his family, PM Trudeau’s participation in national Pride events provides a strong message for Canadians; that the LGBTQ+ community are part of the fabric of our country and deserve the rights, respect and equality afforded to all Canadians. Local Pride organizer Rick Lambert correlates PM Trudeau’s marches as the living embodiment of his father, Pierre Trudeau’s 1969 Legislation Bill C-150, which decriminalized homosexuality in Canada. The open and inclusive action of our current leadership in Canada stands in stark contrast to regressive policies abroad, in nations such as Russia. Russia’s current anti-LGBTQ+ laws essentially encourage state sanctioned violence against the LGBTQ+ community.

Although PM Trudeau is yet to take any official legislative action to confront contemporary challenges faced by the community, Pride organizers feel his example is a step in the right direction in terms of acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+ people in Canada.

Although Peterborough is generally safe and accepting for LGBTQ+ people, there are still struggles associated with identifying as part of the spectrum. Currently, the fight for trans rights exemplifies this.

Trans people are perhaps the most visibly identifiable group within the LGBTQ+ acronym and can therefore face the brunt of the problems surrounding discrimination.

When asked about the challenges faced in our local community, Rick Lambert identified trans people as the most affected locally. “Issues around housing and jobs are some of the key problems faced by trans community members. Often they are given veiled excuses for not being hired or a refusal to rent, but it really boils down to discrimination.” This type of prejudice is of course illegal, but can be very hard to identify and prove. Lambert and other champions believe the best way to combat the problem is better education for landlords and employers about discrimination and human rights. However, some encouraging progress has been made for trans teens in Ontario. Recently the Ontario branch of Hockey Canada posted transgender-inclusive policies for the upcoming season, stating that players can use the changing room which corresponds to their gender identity, must be addressed with their pronoun of choice and have the confidentiality of their transgender status protected. These policies are a huge step forward for the protection of trans rights in athletics and in encouraging trans people to pursue team sports.

Education is of course one of the key goals of Peterborough Pride. In a press release describing this year’s festivities, Peterborough Pride states: “We promote a justice-seeking

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future through education and advocacy so that all may participate fully in the life and work of the City of Peterborough and surrounding area with dignity and respect.” Of the 35 Pride week events held from Sept 16 to 25 many of them have an educational aspect. Peterborough Pride represents and advocates for all of the groups included in their acronym LGBTTQI2-S. If the additional letters appear overwhelming, here is the breakdown: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, intersex and two spirited. Too often, we lump all of the letters in the acronym together without acknowledging that each represents its own homogenous community with distinct challenges and goals. The variety of events supported by Peterborough Pride and its community partners helps to break down that generalization, bring a greater understanding of the LGBTQ+ community as whole and highlight the separate interests of each group. For instance, the Living Library which was showcased as part of the Trans Day of Resilience allowed attendees to ‘check out’ individual trans participants, learn about their personal journeys, ask them questions and hopefully come away with a more full understanding of the joys and struggles of being a trans person.

The theme of this year’s Pride celebrations has been “Love Wins.” The Pride Guide produced by Peterborough Pride explains that it is “a message of hope that whatever happens, if we focus on love which we all need, people will make the right choices and positive change is inevitable over time.” Love and joy are recurring themes for Pride festivals across the country. Locally there have certainly been many love connections made. The Queer Meet Cute held at Black Honey gave female identifying community members the opportunity to get out there and participate in a speed dating-style social. Meanwhile further along Hunter Street at the vintage lounge Catalina’s, crowds gathered to witness Ms. Madge Enthat and Miss Divalicious tear up the stage for their show, It’s A Drag. The performances were equal parts comedic, sensual and fabulous as they danced and lip synced to raucous applause with Miss Divalicious reminding us all that, “Honey, it takes a lot of money to look this cheap!” After the performances, these sexy Drag Queens mingled with the crowd (who were encouraged to come in drag) taking selfies and acting as a physical embodiment of the joy and fun associated with Pride.

The Parade and Party in the Park which will take place later today are the culmination of Pride week in Peterborough. By working cooperatively with the DBIA, Peterborough Pride has managed to keep the events central, including this final and most important event which will proudly parade down George Street and finish with a family-friendly party in Millennium Park.

When asked about the importance and relevance of Pride, and the parade in particular, organizer Rick Lambert explained, “The visibility of Pride reminds the Peterborough community that we are normal folks who are everywhere in the community and who deserve the same rights and respect as everyone else.” LGBTQ+ are more than just letters in an acronym, they represent our friends, neighbors, peers, colleagues, teachers and family members.

Pride is there to remind us all that when we open our hearts and minds and accept the differences in others, “love wins.”

Shan Culkeen I held off on writing this article (sorry, editors!) because I was waiting to see if my dad would come to the parade. If you had seen me just before the parade started, you would have seen a rainbow flag tied around my shoulders and a rainbow stripe painted down my face. I was running between microphones and megaphones, marshalling all the wonderful community groups to come and register their floats before the march started. It was like herding cats: many gorgeous, glitter covered, happy cats.

Secretly though, I was scanning the crowd for one face. This was the year my twin and I invited our parents to come to the parade. “It’s time,” my twin said over coffee while we talked about it, “It’s been twelve years since we came out.” And so we invited them. My mom had to work, but my recently-retired dad had a choice to make.

It’s hard, you know? The second you ask your folks to come, it illuminates the fact that you needed them to come the whole time. That you secretly wanted them to carry signs, to wear rainbow pins, to shout about how much they love you just the way you are. The hard part of asking is that, once you do, your folks might say no, and all those hopes could crumble.

“I’m not really a parade guy. We’ll see.”

My dad had said uncomfortably, and I had to leave it at that.

So I arrived at city hall with two jumbo megaphones and one quiet hope in my heart; that my dad would march. I am blessed with a father who loves justice and the trade union movement. During the conservative Harris government, he was part of the Queen’s park protest in which the OPP riot squad attacked striking public service workers. I’d grown up seeing him stand up for workers’ rights, but I didn’t know if he’d stand up for me. Not like this, anyway.

The crowd around city hall was so loud that it was hard to talk without shouting.

The mayor was waiting, and it was almost time to go. City Hall was shuffling, and all the floats were in order. I hadn’t spotted them. “They’ll be on the route,” I said to myself.

I saw my twin first, gave them the wave.

And there he was. My dad showed up behind, wearing the rainbow shirt of his trade union. I knew it then; my dad was going to walk down George street. I can never get away from pride without crying a few times, but I started crying then, trying to hide it.

“Hiya kid,” my dad said brightly, “I told you I’d come.”

At the end of the parade, I directed the last community groups into Millenium Park. The trade union cars came in, blasting music. There they were - dad, my twin, and my brother, all in matching union shirts. My dad was laughing and waving.

He’d been tossing gummies to the kids on the route, and having the time of his life.

“No love like fam love!” I shouted into the megaphone.

I was so proud.

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“Quick, Queer, Meet-Cutes” at Black Honey D Dmuchowski Dating has never been easy for queer people. Historically, due to fear of violence and persecution, and more recently from a lack of available and accessible spaces.

This year, the City of Peterborough saw an event that strove to make courtship a little easier for queer women and transgendered inhabitants of the Electric City.

As a part of Pride Peterborough, the website “doyouknowellen.com”, in conjunction with Black Honey, hosted the queer speed-dating event titled “Quick, Queer, Meet-Cutes”. Starting at 6 pm, the warm, enveloping space was alight with conversation as members of the queer community came together to participate in this unprecedented event.

The format of the evening was inspired by traditional speed-dating protocol.

Tables were lined up in the cozy cornerstone of Peterborough’s arts community. Participants of the evening were as-

signed one side of the row and moved in a counter-clockwise fashion to ensure that everyone was able to meet everyone else; a distinction from the traditional heterosexual speed dating model.

Doyouknowellen.com is the brainchild of founder Melanie Dubois. It was created with the intent of creating a space to facilitate missed connections between queer folks in the city of Peterborough.

Dubois spoke to her inspiration for the event and website.

“It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. When I created the website it was Valentine’s day, 2014. I was sad the girl I was dating didn’t text me back. Ellen Page had come out publicly that day.

This idea had been floating around my brain for a while, and that sparked me to finally do this. So I registered the domain and started building this website for real. I wanted to base it on Ellen Page, but also Ellen DeGeneres, in reference to the popular site afterellen.com. My website isn’t just about pop culture, it’s also about

missed connections, as well as creating events for queer people in Peterborough because I think there’s a lack. At the time I was creating it, I was thinking, “it’s Valentine’s Day. I need a date! This is the last Valentine’s Day that I’m drinking alone with my cats. So I decided to find a way to get queer folks together”.

In addition to queer dating, Dubois hopes to create a space of community and solidarity. Future plans include creating queer-specific nights at local clubs and bars to create safe physical spaces specifically for queer folks to socialize within; something that the community has always lacked.

“Most of these events happen during Pride weeks, and there’s nothing during the rest of the year”, Dubois mentions. “One of the best times I’ve ever had at a nightclub was a completely queer-friendly place. That night it felt normal and awesome to be out in a place and not attacked by straight men who don’t ask for permission to touch you. The way I felt that night is how I want to feel all the time”.

Due to the normative assumption of heterosexuality in public spaces, queer people are often mitigated to online spaces which can be more dangerous. Because of the deception possible in these spaces, queer folks are put in a more vulnerable position and can be exposed to potentially predatory online users.

“Its important for it to be safe because even online, anyone can pretend to be anyone. Here, you’re meeting someone in a safe place that is structured”, says Dubois. “No one here should feel obligated to share their contact info to anyone other than the organizers. Someone else will take care of it”.

The queer population of Peterborough has recently seen a marked increase in initiatives for community building. With spaces like this one, and others like the safe space for LGBTQ+ people, QSquared, coming to life, hopefully Peterborough will continue to grow into a place where the needs of the community are recognized and acted upon.

ActOut: the official pride show!

Tyler Majer Asked to cover a Pride event as my assignment for the week, I chose the ActOut: Official Pride Show. As a CIS-identifying, straight male I felt kind of awkward and shitty for a couple of reasons. I felt out of place, which I realize is an indication of my privilege. I mean, it’s a privilege to only feel out of place once in a while, while LGBTQ around Peterborough and the world are forced into a marginalized place most, if not all, the time. Yet, I felt awkward nonetheless. I also felt kind of guilty covering the event, because I hoped that I had not taken the place of an LGBTQ person that may have been able to cover the event instead of myself.

However, the minute I walked through the doors I realized my stupidity. The positive energy and love made itself apparent immediately and prevailed throughout the show. By the time I took my seat, I was smiling, and that smile did not leave until I walked out the doors of the venue.

Looking around the theatre I saw many pride influenced things. There were

rainbow-coloured flags (the Pride flag) hung on the balconies and laid across the stage. Directly behind the stage was a large mural-like sheet. It had a floral design and sported the words, ‘The Love Revolution’, ‘StoneWall Inn’, and ‘Show Me Love’. Near the bottom of the piece was a pair of lips directly above text that simply read, ‘Pride’.

The first act of the night was Evangeline Gentle. She was brought out by the very funny and in-your-face hosts, The PTBO Pajama Show (currently on break from Trent Radio). Evangeline is a former Peterborough Folk Fest emerging artist, and dare I say it, has the most beautiful goddamn voice in Peterborough. Her style is singer-songwriter-ish country. Her music is made all the more beautiful and refreshing by the fact that country music is usually dominated by CIS-identifying straight dudes. Evangeline, being apart of the LGBTQ community, breaks apart the general status quo of country music, and does so in a way that aches, but is resilient; that hurts, but loves.

The second act of the night was Joyful Joyful. This band consists of Meagh Culkeen on vocals, and Dave Grenon on

the instrumentation. Their sound is insane. It has elements of shoegaze and drone music, and is totally engrossing. Dave works on his table of contraptions, turning knobs and creating a plethora of feedback, reverb, and distorted tones. Meagh sings through a distorted microphone, and the sounds collide. Their music fills the air, almost forcing you to close your eyes and zone in. It is all-encompassing, and is an amazing thing to see in person.

The final act of the night was the thoroughly entertaining, and aptly named, Gingerale & the Monowhales. To put it simply, this band is fun. They make you want to dance, shout, and move your body. They are a group built on energy. Their genre could be described as indie-dance-pop, but when you see them live, the genre does not really matter. Their catchy rhythms and chant-able lyrics steal the show. Gingerale & The Monowhales are a band to catch when one is at their most energetic, and ready to dance the night away.

The music was really fantastic, but I learned something throughout the course of the event, and especially when I reflected back on the night. Sometimes a Pride event

is less about the event itself (I mean obviously it was about the music, and the fantastic artists) but it is really about the LGBTQ community as a whole. I know that is such an obvious statement, but for some reason, it escaped me. I felt awkward walking in, but soon realized it wasn’t about me (the assumption that it was was so privileged, and I am sorry). The LGBTQ community is resilient, and strong, and beautiful, and goddamn amazing. I soon realized that no matter what event I covered, I would have left feeling happy and enlightened. I would have left having learned about myself, and about a community that is too often ignored.

Therefore, my main takeaway from the night, and my advice to everyone that may be reading this is: get involved! Go out and support your community! It is easy to sit in your bedroom and read about the plight of people, and all the troubles in the word, but to really understand it, and to really be supportive is to get out in your community, and enjoy the culture, stand up for the culture, do all you can for the culture.

So please, please, please, everyone, let’s get involved.

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Programming: ready, set, radio Hayley Raymond Programming is officially underway at Trent Radio for the 2016 Fall Broadcast Season! There are 79 shows in the schedule as it stands, broadcasting every day of the week from 9 am most mornings until late most nights, so there’s bound to be something that will catch your ear each day. Being, as we are, in the era of Netflix, TiVo, podcasting, torrenting, etc., this may seem a bit daunting, but the nature of radio is ephemeral. If you want to catch something, you’ll have to listen to it live.

You may be thinking to yourself, “I do not have time to listen to the radio. I am a busy student with lots of classes and assignments to attend to.” I am here to tell you that there are lots of moments in a day during which you could be listening to Trent Radio. In fact, here is a list of just a few of

the many ways you can fit your CFFF FM fix into your day: set your alarm clock radio to 92.7 FM and start your day off with it; listen in the kitchen while pouring your cereal in the morning; acquire a shower radio and sing along; tune in on your daily commute to and from classes, either in your car or on the bus if you have a cell phone and earbuds; make that trek across the Faryon Bridge just a little cosier in the winters with the fiery spirit of community radio to warm you; listen while cooking your dinner; put it on in the background as you do your readings and write your essays; brush your teeth along to the beat; use it to soothe yourself to sleep. See? A full day of 92.7 without even having to change your routine. So what are you waiting for?

A whole new sonic world is waiting for you to discover it. 92.7 CFFF FM Trent Radio in Peterborough!

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And they are

by Sasha Patterson

She has skin stained with persistence, A roughness that can’t be washed away, He is soft in all the right places, Even when those places feel wrong.

Her identity brittle with resistance Weathered raw by confused looks and broken bones But just like bones, She grows stronger with every break, Just like bones his softness grows more beautiful with every sidewalk holler like gladiolas in the august heat Each new flower brighter than the last They wear overalls And patched jean jackets Suspenders and bowties And glittery striped tights They are so beautiful.

She makes up words for the feelings she isn’t supposed to have He collects pebbles for every time He feels like throwing something They hide love under pillows at night Whisper heart songs into rivers Hoping the water might hear them Might hold their secrets safe for while She finds places to be alone Makes homes of corners and closets Nestles in the safety of late nights and empty bottles He empties all the wrong pieces of himself Into arms that are not big enough hold him Screams rough-edged stories onto deaf ears Throws pebbles into rivers Hoping that love might wash away hate They are so brave.

Her body aches with longing She adds pieces to herself like wooden blocks Trying not to topple with the weight His bones are tired His lungs long for the deep breath of dusk Muscles patiently waiting to be released In the dark lonely caverns of his bed sheets They create words for themselves Occupy spaces that bleed intention Touch with nothing but compassion under skin Their bodies are akin to dreams Being re-invented with every re-telling They are so bold.

They discover the inbetween spaces of this world Straddle binaries like a teeter totter Evenly weighted with doubts and ambitions They find homes in the middle ground, Feel safe in the outside, Breathe deeply in the other, The unnamed, unclaimed They call each other love They call each other graceful, Even on the days when the pebbles stack high And the blocks topple over with the weight They call each other beautiful.

And they are.

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Onesie funsie film night frenzy!

Trent Film Society Last year, the Trent Film Society hosted our first annual Pajama Party and Retro Cartoon Night… and people loved it! Dressed in onesies and teddies and slippers and flannel, students filled BE at the Trend.

As per request, we showed Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, The Tick, Clone High, Adventure Time and other toon-time favourites. Students munched on breakfast cereal while chatting nostalgically about their favourite Saturday morning cartoons and enjoying the more adult libations provided by BE at the Trend. After the event, many students approached us to say that they had a wonderful time… and inquired whether we would do it again. We decided to make it an annual back-to-school event!

Join us at BE at the Trend for our second annual pajama party! We will kick things off at 8pm on Wednesday, September 28th.

This time, we are having a Jim Henson themed night and we will be screening Muppets movies (such as Muppet Treasure Island and the 2011 The Muppets Movie), The Dark Crystal and fan favourite Labyrinth starring David Bowie as the Goblin King! Additionally, we will be serving all different kinds of breakfast cereal and sev-

eral types of milk (dairy and non-dairy options). Want something a little stronger? BE at the Trend will have a cash bar available so you can relive your childhood memories with a beer or cocktail in hand!

Wearing your pajamas is not necessary, but highly encouraged. Why not throw on something comfy for a night of nostalgia?

We will be giving out prizes for some of our favourite pajamas- including Worst PJs (in the worst shape, or the oldest), Best PJs and Funniest PJs. Come on, we all know that you have a onesie somewhere—now you have an excuse to wear it out of the house!

Don’t feel like wearing your pajamas? That’s okay, too. Just come by the Trend for a big old helping of cereal and nostalgia!

Chances are that while you were growing up, you watched a Jim Henson movie or TV show. The master puppeteer got his start on Sesame Street before developing his own TV series called The Muppet Show in 1976. It was an astounding success; people fell in love with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Rowlf the Dog, Fozzie Bear, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem; a 1960s themed rock ensemble of hippie puppets. Following The Muppets’ triumph over television, a series of films were produced famously including cameos from a slew of Holly-

wood celebrities. It seemed that everyone was eager to work with the Muppets and Jim Henson. While continuing to work for Sesame Street for 20 years, Henson lent his puppeteering skills to feature films unassociated with the Muppets including The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

Harkening to its name, The Dark Crystal is a rather more sombre vehicle than The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. The film’s release in 1982 gained extensive praise for its puppetry and animatronics. There is something eerie and uncanny about The Dark Crystal and it remains a fan favourite to this day. Jim Henson and Frank Oz teamed up again for a lighter film in 1986 called Labyrinth. This feature tells the story of Sarah, a reluctant baby sitter, who accidentally wishes for the Goblin King to kidnap her baby brother and her subsequent quest to retrieve him. Despite its enormous budget, catchy musical numbers and impressive puppetry, Labyrinth was a box office bomb and would come to be the last film directed by the late Jim Henson. Since then, it has gained cult classic status and continues to thrill audiences thirty years later. In 1990, Jim Henson passed away suddenly at the age of 53. Though his influence continues to inspire Hollywood so

many years later. The Muppets in particular have proved to be an unstoppable force with a long-running film franchise and periodic revivals of their television show.

We are excited to honour such a groundbreaking and influential filmmaker like Jim Henson at Trent Film Society. He paved the way for many more artists to continue to entertain kids and adults alike for years to come. We think Henson would be honoured to know that Hollywood has never, and will never, forget his incredible work.

From light-hearted and educational contributions such as Sesame Street, to wild and wacky characters like those from Fraggle Rock, from adaptations of masterpieces like a Christmas Carol and Treasure Island that exposed a new generation of youngsters to classic literature, to spooky and brooding epics about faraway lands like The Dark Crystal, from the Goblin King to Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson forever changed the way that the world views puppets.

So slip on your onesie, throw on some slippers, wrap yourself in a blankie and pour a big bowl of Capt’n Crunch, because we are ready to take you back to a simpler time when the world was full of puppets and magic. See you at BE at the Trend on Wednesday, September 28th at 8 pm.

Electric Six & In The Whale @ The Red Dog Tyler Majer In The Whale and Electric Six will both be playing the Red Dog on Tuesday, September 27th.

In The Whale, the opening act of the night, are a two-piece band based out of Denver, Colorado. They are a high-energy alternative/blues/punk outfit. Their songs chug along like uneven skateboard wheels.

The guitar is straightforward, yet still kicks ass. The drums are the same. As well as the vocals.

In The Whale sounds like the type of group that grew up playing Tony Hawk’s Underground. If any of the pro skater/underground games were put out today, In The Whale would fit into the track listing for sure. Their sound is one of long nights drinking with friends, a happy time, paired with notes of underlying pain, like bruised knees and elbows from falling too much, and too often.

This show, and the subsequent tour, coincides with their upcoming E.P. release.

The album is entitled ‘Quicksand’, and the first track, ‘American Eyes’, can be streamed on either Bandcamp, or their official website. But first, make sure to check them out

Pictured: Electric Six

as the opening act on Tuesday night!

The second act of the night, Electric Six, are a six-piece band hailing from Detroit, Michigan. They blend blues, rock, punk, and dance in a style that is sometimes funny, sometimes heavy, sometimes som-

ber, and sometimes angry. Their sound is a combination of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds-esque deep, earthy, vocals, and instrumentation throbbing with the energy of early Queens of the Stone Age. The songs ‘Gay Bar’ and ‘Danger! High Voltage’ were

semi-mainstream hits in the early 2000’s.

Admittedly, the name ‘Electric Six’ did not ring a bell when the topic for this piece was first brought up. However, the minute ‘Danger! High Voltage’ started playing out of my speakers by means of Spotify, I immediately started thumping along. I do not remember exactly where the song came from in my life, and why I remember it so clearly, but the opening, frantic guitar riff, and the shouted chorus of ‘Danger! Danger! High Voltage! When we touch! When we kiss!’ stuck vividly in my mind.

In exploring more of their discography, I slowly realized that I had stumbled upon a very underrated band. Electric Six has a very entertaining and energetic sound. The beat is very urgent, and in a venue as spacious as The Red Dog, the show will be a frenetic affair, most likely filled with dancing, movement, and general music-induced debauchery.

Be sure not to miss out this awesome lineup! Be ready, and come in comfortable clothing, because both bands will make you move. One will make you dance, the other will make you shake, but both will leave you with the feeling of money well spent, music well listened, and beer well drank—and to be honest, what more can one ask for?

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Sadleir House Library: Support the Sadleir House Library! The library consists of literature, popular fiction, non-fiction, textbooks and antiques. All books are by donation ($0.50- $2.00). The book sale will be held at the Lecture Hall Room 106.

Wheelchair accesible. October 1.

Sadleir House Science-Fiction & Fantasy Bookclub: Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm Room 107, Library (wheelchair accessible).

This club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month.

OPIRG Free Market: Wednesdays 3-5pm, Thursday & Friday 1-5pm. Basement (unfortunately this is not an accessible space).

The primary goal of the Free Market is to provide a space for the redistribution of donated clothing and other items to everyone. At the Free Market “store” people can come in and take items they can use for free, without donating anything. This is not a bartering or trading system, but rather a space where items that are no longer needed by one person can be redistributed to those who need (or want) them.

Everyone is welcome to stop by during the hours of operation and take items free of charge. The Free Market is always looking for volunteers who could donate 2 hours per week to keep the project going. If you would like to be a part of this project or would like more information, please contact OPIRG at 705-741-1206 or email opirglistings@gmail.com.

Improv Class with Mike Davidson: Wednedays (until Dec 15th) from 7:30-8:30pm Dining Hall (unfortunately this space is not an accessible space). Want to try improv? Stop by for a drop-in class on Wednesday nights.

Improv is fun! Come on out and join in!

Adults $10, students $5.

Sadleir House Contemporary Book Club: Room 107 fornightly Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:30pm.

Sadleir House Contemporary Book Club. This club meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

CAMPUS Seasoned Spoon Volunteer Call Out: Exciting opportunity! THE SEASONED SPOON IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in food issues, sustainable food systems, cooking, or getting involved in community building and non-profit work, volunteering at the Spoon may be the right opportunity for you! Join an amazing team, learn new skills, get free meals and more!

Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com if you are interested or for more info.

Seasoned Spoon: The Seasoned Spoon Café is grateful for the support of Trent students. Refundable levy requests by registered students will be accepted until Friday, October 21st. We serve delectable, local and organic food, Monday & Friday from 8:00-3:30, and Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am-7:00pm, in Champlain College. For more information about the Spoon and our programs go to seasonedspoon.ca.

Trent field-to-table tour: Join the Seasoned Spoon Café and the Trent Vegetable Gardens for this unique and exciting fieldto-table tour. For over 10 years the Seasoned Spoon café and the Trent Vegetable Gardens have been partnering together to cultivate a field-to-table campus food system, providing students and community members with access to affordable, sustainably produced foods and hands-on learning opportunities from seed to fork. Join us as we make our way through the stunning café space, off-the grid root cellar, rooftop garden, community gardens and more! Expect some delicious food samples and as part of this tour and take the opportunity to have a meal at the Seasoned Spoon following the tour if you choose! This local food tour is being held as part of local food month in

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KWIC Announcement: KWIC appreciats the support of Trent undergraduate and graduate students to support the Global Education & Resource Centre and programs. Students are invited to request their refund by Sept 30th by email to info@kwic.info. For more info about the centre, visit kwic.info. Students who require their $3.31 Trent Oxfam refundable levy should do so by Sept 30th by emailing TrentOxfam@gmail.com. Trent Oxfam organizes lcoal education and activities related to climate change, food and gender. Please email us if you’d like to volunteer on our working group.

ARTS Upcoming events at the Gordon Best Theatre: • Sweet Alibi & Jadea Kellyon, Wednesday October 19. $15 All ages.

• Andy Shauf & Chris Cohen on November 26. $20 plus fees. All ages, doors at 7:00pm.

The Theatre On King Events: Intro to Tap Dance with Di Latchford. Classes start Monday Sept 12 at 7:00pm and run every Monday through the end of October.

The 4th Annual Playwright Festival deadline is September 30, 2016. Do you have a one act play? Send it in and it might be produced at TTOK in 2017.

Peterborough Folk Fest: October 7th, 7:00pm, All Ages. At the Gordon Best (216 Hunter St). Tickets available at The Only or www.thegordonbest.ca The Junior Kawartha Youth Orchestra (JKYO): Begin rehearsals Wednesday, October 5th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Long and McQuade in Peterborough. This orchestra will be a direct feeder into the Kawartha Youth Orchestra and is available for children ages 8 +. There are NO AUDITIONS REQUIRED however all musicians must be able to read music and have some experience on their primary instrument. Cost is $325/ musician for a year’s membership running from October to May. Financial assistance may be available through “Teachers 4 Kids” and a City of Peterborough “Subsidy for Youth” program. Rehearsals take place at The Mount on Sundays from 1 pm to 4:30 pm.

Contact by phone, text or email Recruitment Facilitator, Ann Millen (705) 9270768 or info@jkyo.org to guide you through the process.

LOCAL Lindy Hop Dance CLasses: Cobourg Swing and Lindy Hop in partnership with Catalina’s Vintage Clothing Store bring LINDY HOP to Peterborough! No partner required, no experience necessary, pay-as-you-go!

Thursdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm followed by social dancing! (starts Oct 6th) Located at Catalina’s, 131 Hunter St W. Professional instruction by “Dance With Me”! Cal (289)252-0533 for info.

Thursday Oct 6th: Ptbo Localizing LEAP presents: Community Organizing for Climate Change with Avi Lewis. Documentary Film Maker of “This Changes Everything” based on Naomi Klein’s best selling book Trinity United United Church (360 Reid Street) 7:00pm to 9:00pm . $10 donation or pay what you can at the door.

For more info, contact Guy Hanchet at 6529761 (4RGrandchildren) or visit kwic.info.

Presented by the Localizing LEAP committee: Basic Income Peterborough, Council of Canadians, For Our Grandchildren, Kawartha World Issues Centre and Peterborough Greenspace Coalition and Transition Town Peterborough Dance Like No One Is Watching: Dance like no one’s watching to eclectic sounds [mainly world] in a beautiful hall in downtown Peterborough. No alcohol, no fashion, no steps to follow, just authentic moves to music. Freedom to be yourself, no experience needed. Thursdays, 6.30-8.30 at All Saints Church Hall [SW corner Rubidge and Sherbrooke]. $12, first time free. www. danceyourbones.com.

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Sadleir House Board Game Night: Located at the Jolly Hangman Pub. Thursday Sep. 8, 9:00pm-12:00am. 751 George Street North at the Dining Hall Room 209. Bring your friends and your favourite games. Or just bring yourself and try something new.

Free cover, coffee and tea provided. Bring snacks to share! Cash bar.

Peterborough, organized by Farms at Work and Transition Town Peterborough. Email trentvegetablegardens@gmail.com to register or for more info. Thursday September 29. Tours leave at 2:30pm & 4:30pm. Meet at the Seasoned Spoon!

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