Montreal is known for its many festivals and for being a cultural hub, not only downtown at the “Quartier des Spectacles”, but also in many venues across the boroughs and cities that make up the metropolis. However, women, particularly those who live at the intersection of several oppressions, are underrepresented in cultural programming. Many women cannot take advantage of the city’s cultural offerings because of the lack of accessibility of venues and performances, because they don’t relate to the content, or because they don’t feel safe.
The webinar begins with a panel discussion that aims to explore initiatives developed to promote gender parity and cultural diversity in the world of arts and culture, but also ways to improve safety and accessibility. The panel will be followed by a discussion workshop to identify the main obstacles, opportunities for demands and actions to be taken as feminists for a more inclusive city.
Duration: 2 hours
panelists
- Anne-Julie Lalande from the Montreal Feminist Film Festival
- Pamela Binette from the Groupe de recherche et d'intervention psychosociale (GRIP)
- Naoual Laroussi from Girls Action Foundation
- My-Van Damn and Julia Piccolo from the Centrale Galerie Powerhouse