Kia ora
Just to alert you to the talks we are having as part of the Inviting In exhibition in Matariki. They are all listed on the UC events page – http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/list-events/
Today at 12, we have Nicola Surtees discussing the new ‘norm’ of lesbians and gay men becoming parents in the context of their same-sex relationships since the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, and the changes in other legislation that facilitate this.
And at 1pm, Karen Saunders will be discussing equity at the University of Canterbury, and areas where it might be developed further in future.
It’s fantastic that these academics are supporting this library initiative, so please come do come along.
Erin
I thoroughly enjoyed the talk yesterday, the students have put together a great programme. 🙂
The Tuesday lunchtime talk on embodiment in relation to diversity and inclusion was thought provoking and very pertinent to our aspiration for “Libraries [to be] places where people can feel they belong and are listened to.” Congratulations Erin for working together with students and academic staff to bring this excellent exhibition and event together.
Thanks for coming Alison. Wasn’t it great? Very thought provoking. I wonder if we could get Karen along to talk to library staff? She’s also been very heavily involved in the Pathways programme and probably has lots of experience to draw on from that. Tomorrow’s talks sound great too Ursula Cheer (Law) and Kathleen Quinliven (Education) 1 -2 in Matariki – http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/list-events/
Tomorrow: Thursday 20th October, 1pm: Ursula Cheer is presenting on the issue of defamation, exploring how defamation law intersects with statements that a person is gay, and how this has changed over time following the Homosexual Law Reform.
Thursday 20th October 1.30 pm: Kathleen Quinlivan will discuss the InsideOut program, which is dedicated to reculturing schools to better affirm gender and sexual diversity.