
Concordia Publishes Media Capsules Article
Concordia University published an article on Aging Activisms' Media Capsule Workshop held last month in Montreal. In the words on one participant: "This weekend was a gift, especially feeling supported to share our stories: younger, older, from all walks. Thank you for the thought that went into every detail." A huge THANK YOU to all of the powerful women who honoured us with their time and stories. Gratitude and inspiration all 'round! Read it here. #aging #activism #mediaca

Queer Voices on Orlando | Electric City Magazine
In response to the recent homophobic violence in Orlando, Electric City Magazine has opened up a space for queer writers to share their perspectives, called Queer Voices on Orlando. As described on the first post: "In the early hours of Sunday, June 12, word began to spread of the latest mass shooting: a lone gunman had entered a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida and killed 50 people, with another 53 injured. Over the next few days, as the national conversation moved on to th


World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2016: Towards an Age Friendly City
On June 9th, Montreal-based groups RECAA, Union United Church and Le Groupe Herencias/Encounters project collaborated to bring awareness to the importance of an age friendly city in preventing elder abuse. From RECAA: "Multiple senior’s organizations are joining forces through art to bring awareness to the seriously under-recognized issue of elder abuse and making waves toward Age Friendly Cities.
RECAA along with Farah Fancy of Le Groupe Herencias/Encounters Project starte


ARTS & ACTIVISM WALKING TOUR OF PETERBOROUGH
Saturday June 11th, OPIRG Peterbrough hosted the "Arts & Activism Walking Tour" in which community members David Tough and Ziysah von Bieberstein guided a conversation about the alternative history of Peterborough, stopping along sites filled with history and stories of community activism. For more info on this event: http://opirgptbo.ca/events/arts-activism-walking-tour-of-peterborough/ #activism #peterborough #ZiysahvonBieberstein #OPIRG #activisthistories