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Vancouver Trans Forum
The Vancouver Trans Forum is a sliding-scale ($15-$50 per day, no one turned away for lack of funds), community-centred event (July 19th to the 25th) by and for members of various the multiple trans communities of Greater Vancouver and B.C.. As organizers of this event it is our collective vision that we bring together members of diverse trans communities, both individuals and service providers, to establish a cohesive vision of what the specific needs of our trans communities are at this exact moment in time, through a focus on health and coalition building. We see this is an opportunity for the communities of trans people, their allies and the health professionals that work with them to create community, hear needs and concerns of the communities, and to share the skills and knowledge that we all have.
While this community forum seeks to centre trans people, The Vancouver Trans Forum organizing committee recognizes that for most trans people, "trans" is only one aspect of their day-to-day world. The Vancouver Trans Forum also understands that many trans folk belong to numerous marginalized communities simultaneously. Thus, the Vancouver Trans Forum encourages participation and feedback from persons who experience, combat, and wish to speak about: sexism, racism, abelism, poverty and relative topics that involve intersecting forms of oppression.
Doors @ 6:00pm
One feature film screened @ 7:00pm
10 Minute Break @ 8:00 (or whenever the film is done)
Second Film @ 8:15
Open Discussion @ 9
End of Event @ 10-11
$Pay-what-you-can
(all proceeds will go to the Vancouver Trans Forum + Divergence Movie Night)
*Spartacus Accessibility Info*
The space is on the ground/street level. Both the outer door and the bathroom door are 800mm (31.49 inches) in width. In the bathroom, there is one bar directly to the left of the toilet and one bar directly behind it. The inside of Spartacus is all one level except for a slight bump (about 1mm in height) close to the back. The screen that the movie will be projected onto is directly in front of the bathroom so there will be no opportunity to use the bathroom while the films are screening. For seating, there will approx. 40 folding chairs (20 on each side of an aisle) and one couch. Capacity is approx. 40 people seated, with standing room/floor seating for an additional 10-15 people.
Monday, July 19th Trans Sex Work Themed Night
Madame Lauraine's Transsexual Touch
Spend an evening at Madame Lauraine's transsexual whorehouse where you can either eat in or take out! An explicit, sexy and educational film about sexual health, transsexual sex workers and being a respectful John.
Mirha-Soleil Ross & Viviane-Namaste & Monica Forrester / 34 min / 2001
Salt Mines, The
The Salt Mines explores the lives of three Latino transsexuals who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through sex work.
Carlos Aparicio & Susana Aikin / 47 min / 1990
(Short films from) La Putain de Compile
Born in the early 1960s, the sex workers movement encompasses groups rooted in 5 continents. The organisation of sex workers into a movement has enabled their emergence as subjects of their experiences, of their subjectivities, and of their voices. With short films hailing from Canada, France, USA and India, La Putain De Compile is an eye opening collection that presents alternative discourses and representations about sex work. Be it in traditional media, in feminist groups, or even in our daily lives, there is a need to give space to those most concerned -- sex workers!
This title is comprised of various short films and is often shown with the following trimmed down selection from series:
various / various min / 2006
Tuesday, July 20th Trans/Sexuality Themed Night
Enough Man
9 Transsexual men (FTM) and their partners discuss and disclose their sexualities. Enough Man features health educators, college students, sex workers, activists and artists, and puts the sex back into transsexuality.
Luke Woodward / 61 min / 2005
Various Scenes from Trans Positive Porn.
Wednesday, July 21st - Politics & Activism
Georgie Girl
Meet Georgina Beyer, the latest “it” girl of New Zealand politics. A one-time sex worker of Maori descent turned public official, Georgina stunned the world in 1999 by becoming the first transgendered person to hold national office. Born George Beyer, this unlikely politician grew up on a small Tarankai farm and later became a small-time celebrity on the cabaret circuit in Auckland. With charisma, humor and charm, Beyer unapologetically recounts her fascinating life story, shares how she overcame adversity and discloses the reasons she decided to run for office in a mostly all white, conservative electorate. Incorporating an unbelievable montage of colorful archival images dug up from Georgina’s days as an exotic dancer, theatre and television performer, this absorbing documentary breaks down stereotypes and promotes greater understanding of transgendered people.
Annie Goldson & Peter Wells / 70minutes / 2001
Toilet Training
Toilet Training is a documentary video and collaboration between transgender videomaker Tara Mateik and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and gender identity discrimination.
The video addresses the persistent discrimination, harassment, and violence that people who transgress gender norms face in gender segregated bathrooms. Using the stories of people who have been harassed, arrested or beaten for trying to use bathrooms, Toilet Training focuses on bathroom access in public space, in schools, and at work.
Includes discussion of legal questions of equal access; the health effects associated with "holding it"; and the social consequences of experiencing pervasive discrimination in bathrooms and other gendered spaces. Interviews with lawyers, social workers and activists explore current law and policy, and highlight recent and future policy changes necessary to enable equal bathroom access for all. Concluding with examples of policy change, Toilet Training provides a necessary foundation to public education and organizing to address this overlooked issue.
Tara Matiek / 30 min / 2003
Thursday, July 22nd - Self-Representations
100% Woman
In 2002, Michelle Dumaresq became the first openly transgendered woman in the world to be named to a national team in any sport. 100% Woman begins as Dumaresq's mountain-bike riding career did, careening down a rocky path to be met with controversy. From some critics comes cautious concern, from others, complete attack. Beginning with her days on the BC race circuit, to the Canada Cup, the national title and finally, a berth at the World Championships, her progress is dogged by constant scrutiny, both from fellow competitors and the media. Dumaresq insists she doesn't race to make a stand, but doesn't shy from being a trailblazer. She grew up in turmoil over her identity and struggled to come to terms with herself as an adult, even with her parents' whole-hearted support. She takes on the mantle of role model because she understands how isolated others like her feel.
Karen Duthie / 59 min / 2004
She's A Boy I Knew
Vancouver filmmaker Gwen Haworth documents her male-to-female gender transition partially through the voices of her anxious but loving family, best friend, and wife. Finding self-empowerment through self-representation, Haworth’s feature debut is a comic, heartbreaking, and uplifting autobiography that focuses on a family whose bonds unexpectedly strengthen as they re-examine their preconceptions of gender and sexuality. (70 min)
Gwen Haworth / 70 min / 2007
Danielle Macdonell
3) As for workshop schedule--->
a) We still haven't heard back from Maria Townsend (Community Based Health Survey),
Dr Townsend (and it's Marria [she's my Doc]) is out of town until next week, if she said she'd do it, I'll bet money she'll be there.
Everyone, can we agree to publish now? I'm going resend the invite to all of my contact list as soon as I can send them to a website that looks serious.
Dani
hunter cubitt-cooke
great work everyone
Emily Morgan
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Amber
- I am not sure which presentation she is giving.
i will confirm with her tomorrow, fri july 9th.
- for her name it should read :
Dr. Melady Preece Ph.D
her website: http://www.drmeladypreece.com
Amber
- i have not confirmed with them about their attendance. will do so
this weekend.
Gwen
time continuum... usual apologies ... anyway, yay !!! ... thanks to
Kat and Hunter for all their work making it look great !
Note that I left in Dr Townsend, Melady Preece and ICE ... i'm
assuming we are going to get confirmation
Also, from this point onwards i will do one update daily, say around 9
pm and i will only use this thread (Website Updates) as my source ...
soooo ... if you want it published, put it here .... and if you put
it here, it will be published .... i.e. if you're not sure, best to
work it out on one of the other threads first
Thanks everyone for the help ... good nite all :)
Gwen
Amber
the site is awesome! You folks are amazing. Wow hey? Gwen/Corey - sorry to do this again - i think swapping Dr Preece's workshop with the one for Ice- is better. I think its' important to have the service providers all on the same day. On Friday, Melady said she could do it sunday if it's early in the am. so... Dr Preece for 9am Sunday morning. Gwen can you change the schedule. Maybe call it an Overview of Transition from a Psychologist's Experience? I will let you know the final 'title' as soon as Melady tells me. I was thinking that Sober Dance Party - could read "Sober Live Performances and Dance Party" - if everyone agrees. |
Amber
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to read
DIY Dick-shop: Making a Pissing Packer
thanks so much!
Gwen
I had a similar question to Amber's about the dance party. I had two
different names for it: All Ages Dance Party and Sober Dance Party.
I just picked the first one, but could use some guidance on what it
should be called.
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Kate Lamothe
Thx Gwen!
xoxo
Kate
Amber
'Ice'
- they can't make it.
Gwen
Danielle Macdonell
Danielle
--- On Sun, 7/11/10, Amber <aik...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Danielle Macdonell
Dani
--- On Mon, 7/12/10, Danielle Macdonell <danib...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Amber
like nothing is happening.
Kate made a great statement about leaving room for "open track"
scheduling.
I'm wondering if the blank time slots could be called:
Open Track Workshops / Discussion Groups / Relaxation Room
- space as needed.
what does everyone think?
Kate Lamothe
Dani, how would you feel about suggesting that sex discussion during the opening plenary? I think enough people will be into it for sure!
xoxo
Kate
Gwenneth Athena Katsaris
Amber
Gwenneth Athena Katsaris
Amber
presentation with me on Trans and Sex Work. This is fine with me so
could you add her to the agenda. Many thanks"
Gwen
Vancouver Trans Forum
Vancouver Trans Forum
Amber
Maybe post a disclaimer asking people to refrain from wearing/using such stuff at the forum?
I think it's so great how pro-active we are!
Vancouver Trans Forum
@ Gwen---> Self Defence workshop (Carolyn Rimmer)---> I just found out her last name is actually Carolynn Dimmer not Carolyn Rimmer
Thanks ya'll!
xoxo
Kate
Gwenneth Athena Katsaris
