Girl Power!

Sam was our host on today’s Adamant Eve and she brought us an update on the court case brought forth by women ski jumpers wanting to take part in the 2010 Olympics.

In the news, Malaika talked about a recent study that found college students, both victims and perpetrators, reported increased incidents of sexual assault when the questions did not explicitly define the behaviour as assault.

Laura C. talked to Jessalynn Keller, a freelance journalist and PhD student in Film and Media Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Laura read a piece Jessalynn wrote for TheTyee.ca called “Sorry, Can’t Do Raunch Today” on our August live show and was thrilled when Jessalynn agreed to an interview. They talked about real power for girls, Twilight and teen magazines.

We also mentioned two events: the screenings of Polytechnique at the Metro this weekend, and the Love Letters to Feminism exhibit at the U of A. Follow the links for more info!

Stay tuned for the podcast!

Women’s Ski Jumping Update

On November 13th, we gave an update and recap on the lawsuit filed by a group of female ski jumpers for their exclusion from the 2010 Olympic Games (listen to the podcast if you missed it!). Unfortunately their appeal has been rejected. If this leaves you less than satisfied, you can add your name to the petition.

Events!

This week we talked about a few great events going on in the city. Here’s the information you need to take part.

To meet Shannon and Mary, authors of Wisewoman’s Cookery, check out the Naughty but Nice Taboo Sex Show. It’s on until Sunday at Northlands. While you’re there be sure to stop by the Travelling Tickle Trunk, Edmonton’s feminist sex store, and say hi to Brenda!

There’s still time to catch the wrap up events of Exposure, Edmonton’s Queers Arts Festival. Check out the program for spoken word, dance, and a party!

The Parkland Institute’s fall conference is being held this weekend on the U of A campus. Crisis and Opportunity: It’s Time for a Progressive Economy looks at last year’s economic collapse and asks what happened and what do we do now? Check out the website for schedule, speaker, and ticket information.

Get out there and get your feminism on!

 

PS: Radio Eve was Dog Days by Florence and the Machine

New Podcasts

We’ve got three new podcasts up on our CJSR page!

The October 30 show has an awesome feature from Noelle about women and witchcraft.

Our November 6 show is live and we’ve got members of the The Samarasekera Response Team in the studio!

Our November 13 has some spoken word, some Sarah Haskins, and a look at the Charter challenge brought forth by women ski jumpers.

Tune in and get your feminism on!

Wisewoman’s Cookery: Food, Sex, Magic & Merriment

I was at the Taboo Sex Show in Calgary this weekend and had the pleasure of meeting Shannon and Mary, authors of a fantastic new book called Wisewoman’s Cookery: Food, Sex, Magic & Merriment. The book is “a guide to aphrodisiac cooking, sensual simples and folklore erotica” and encourages women to embrace their power and revel in the sensous pleasures of food and sex. Wisewoman’s Cookery is full of tantilizing recipes, including:

Aphrodisiac Cooking: These quick and easy food recipes will transport you and your lover from the dinner table to your most sensual imagining.

Sensual Simples: Make natural elixirs, lotions and potions from herbs and spices in your kitchen.

Folklore Erotica: Secrets of Seduction are revealed through the intoxicating tales of the most infamous women in history.

This book is a labour of love, Shannon and Mary grew most of the plants, tested all of the recipes, and took the pictures themselves.

You can meet Shannon and Mary and pick up a copy of Wisewoman’s Cookery on Thursday from 7-9 pm at Greenwoods Book Shoppe, 7925 – 104 Street and over the weekend at the Naughty but Nice Taboo Sex Show at Rexall.

Tune in to Adamant Eve on CJSR 88.5 FM this Friday at 5:30 to hear our interview!

Posted by Laura C.

Do those anti-choice billboards in the LRT stations piss you off?

Then come to the next Voices for Choices meeting!

Voices for Choices will be meeting on Thursday, Nov 19 at 5pm to talk about a pro-choice LRT advertisement and lots of other awesome stuff. Location TBA.

You can contact  voicesforchoices.uofa@gmail.com for more info.

You can also follow Voices4Choices on Twitter.

 

h/t Women’s Studies Undergraduate Association

Live Show Tonight!

Tune in at 5:30 tonight for our monthly live show. We’ll be talking some more about university Pres. Samarasekera’s comments on gender and enrollment and the Samarasekera Response Team. Also on the agenda is internet trolling, and a feminist version of Little Red Riding Hood.

The Bang You Feel

This is an amazing film which shows the struggles three women face as they leave the Edmonton Institution for Women and try to build a new life on the outside. Laura  had the privilege of seeing this powerful film in March, and she recommends you go see it if you have the chance.

Watch the trailer

Northern Alberta Alliance on Race Relations Proudly Presents:

“The BANG You Feel”

“a DISQUIETING dose of reality”

“Shocking”

“Anyone and everyone working with women NEEDS to see this film.”

‘The BANG You Feel’ is a 40 minute documentary that follows the stories of three aboriginal women attempting to rebuild their lives after leaving prison. Set in Edmonton, Alberta, ‘The BANG You Feel is a compelling look at addiction, support and hope.

Come Join us on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at noon

#4, 10865-96 Street Edmonton, Alberta

RSVP to Trevor Gladue @ 780-425-4644 ext.113 or by email tgladue@naarr.org

This video Produced by:

Bearpaw Media Productions, a division of Native Counselling Services  of Alberta

www.bearpawmedia.ca

The Samarasekera Response Team

The Samarasekera Response Team has been busy around campus!

CBC’s Edmonton AM did a report on them this morning featuring Adamant Eve’s Derek Warwick!

Listen here and read about it here.

Great work, Team!

 

Update: Check out the coverage in the Edmonton Sun.

Day in the Life of a Ugandan woman and child

Edmonton Ainembabazi Children’s Project: A Day in the Life of a Ugandan Woman

 

Sunday November 8, 2009 – Doors open  6:30 p.m.

At The Old Timer’s Cabin 9430-99 Street, Edmonton, AB

 

A Day In The Life… Come join Ainembabazi Children’s Project and explore a Day in the Life of a Ugandan woman and child. Ten women and 11 young girls were given disposable cameras and asked to capture their life in photos. These breathtaking and telling photos, along with body maps, will be on display alongside brief descriptions. There will also be silent auction items from Uganda, Zimbabwe and local businesses. Brief presentations from Ainembabazi and our Canadian partners from Mthwakazi Foundation and live music will wrap up the evening.

 

 

This fundraiser will go to support the work of Ainembabazi Children’s Project in Uganda and Mthwakazi Foundation in Zimbabwe. Ainembabazi aims to improve the quality of life of orphans and vulnerable children in south-western Uganda affected by the AIDS crisis. Mthwakazi focuses on building community capacity Zimbabwe.

 

Tickets are $25 and including admission. You can also purchase tickets as follows:

 

Email: Shannon@ainembabazi.org / Telephone: 780.970.7426

In Person: John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (7723-85 St.)

Online: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8945754

 

Tickets will also be available at the door. A healthy supply of appetizers thanks to the crew at the Old Timers Cabin. Cash bar. Event closes at 9:00 p.m. (approx.)