Community Event - Peterborough/Lindsay - International Women's Day: The Art of Resistance

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The annual International Women's Day Community Potluck and Panel Presentation celebrates inclusion, equity and joining together for social change. This year's panel presentation will focus on 'The Art of Resistance' and explore intersectional and creative responses to inspire social movement and challenge racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and classism.

Special guests include: Chief Phyllis Williams, Kim Muskratt & Suzanne Smoke, Councillor Therrien, local artists and activists, Smokii Sumac Semple and Niambi Leigh, as well as visiting artists, Nina Mercer and Alexandria Smith from Black Women Artists for Black Lives Matter in partnership with Aging Activism, the Raging Grannies, Creating Space Community Arts Studio and more!

This is a free, inclusive family-friendly event, organized in partnership with community organizations and sponsors. Donations and potluck items are welcome.

Time: Doors open at 5pm. 5:30pm: potluck & celebration; IWD panel program: 6:30-8:30pm.

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Seeds of Change
Address
534 George Street N
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Peterborough/Nogojiwanong
Postal Code
K9H 3S2
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International Women's Day: The Art of Resistance
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Thursday, March 8. 5:30-8:30pm @ Seeds of Change
Community Potluck and Panel Presentation
This is a free, inclusive family-friendly event!
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International Women’s Day 2018 Community Celebration: The Art of Resistance