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Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law with Author Mandi Gray
Thu May 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodSuing for Silence exposes the phenomenon of lawsuits whose purpose is to silence those who disclose sexual violence, revealing the gendered underpinnings of Canadian defamation law and its chilling effect on public discourse...
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Author Talk: Gary Barwin
Thu Jul 04, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodIn this lively presentation, award-winning best-selling author Gary Barwin will share engaging examples from his many books of fiction, poetry, and essays. He will also speak about how he addresses difficult subjects with hum...
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Good Food Bad Waste: Let's Eat for the Planet
Thu Jul 04, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: PalmerstonFood waste is a big problem around the world. It happens at restaurants and in grocery stores, but the biggest source of food waste might surprise you: it's us! Since so much waste happens in our own homes, reducing how much...
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Author Talk: Miriam Edelson
Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodEdelson?s work delves into parenting and family relationships as well as topics related to lived experience of mental health challenges and loss. She has a hopeful take on difficult subjects, diving deep into an emotional pla...
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How to Conserve Our Urban Green Spaces
Thu Aug 22, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: BrentwoodCanada is one of the most urbanized countries globally. This talk will cover some of the challenges related to conserving and enhancing urban space and trees. Dr. Danijela Puric-Mladenovic is a researcher and professor...