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Book Launch: Suing for Silence by Mandi Gray

April 11, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Octopus Books, 116 Third Ave., Ottawa
The arrival of the #MeToo movement was long overdue, putting sexual violence in the spotlight and opening up public discussion of the problem. It also sparked a global anti-feminist backlash. Suing for Silence is a groundbreaking examination of how abusive men use defamation lawsuits as a weapon against anyone who attempts to hold them accountable. ...more

Mandi Gray: Suing for Silence

March 27, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Vancouver Central Library, 350 Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level
In her new book Suing for Silence, professor Mandi Gray looks at how defamation lawsuits are used against women who are trying to speak out against sexual violence and to protect the powerful men who wield them. ...more

Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law

March 22, 2024 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Indigenous Classroom, Room 123 and Virtually
This talk provides an overview of Professor Gray’s recent book, focusing on how defamation suits are leveraged against sexual violence survivors to block criminal and civil accountability. ...more

Mandi Gray: Suing for Silence

March 21, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
North Vancouver City Library, Third floor program room, 120 14th St W, North Vancouver
Shortly after its release on March 1, Mandi Gray will speak about her new book Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law. The book is a ground-breaking examination that exposes the phenomenon of defamation lawsuits whose purpose is to silence those who disclose sexual violence. ...more

Dr. Mandi Gray on 'Suing for Silence'

March 20, 2024 7:00 PM
Shelf Life Books, 1302 4 Street Southwest #100, Calgary
Mandi Gray will be discussing the book with University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Sexual Violence Educator Kiara Mikita. There will be an opportunity for audience Q&A and a meet and greet with the author. ...more

Dr. Mandi Gray Book Launch

March 14, 2024 7:00 PM
McNally Robinson, Winnipeg, Grant Park in the Atrium, Streaming on YouTube
Join Dr. Mandi Gray as she celebrates the Winnipeg launch of Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law (UBC Press). There will be a conversation hosted by Katrina Clarke of the Winnipeg Free Press, an opportunity for audience Q&A, and a book signing with the author. ...more

Suing for Silence: Defamation and the #MeToo Backlash

March 11, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Western University
LISA - Legal Information for Sexual Assault at Western University is pleased to present the London launch of Mandi Gray's book Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation (Available March 1, 2024) at Western University (location will be provided via email following registration). ...more

Book Launch - Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law

March 7, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church St., Toronto
On March 7, 2024, UBC Press and Glad Day Bookshop will host the official launch of Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law by Mandi Gray. ...more

Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law with Mandi Gray

March 4, 2024 6:30 PM
Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall
Suing 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 including formal reports of sexual violence. ...more

Book Celebration: The Deliberate Doctorate with Leela Viswanathan

January 18, 2024 7:00 PM
Novel Idea Bookstore, 156 Princess St., Kingston ON
Join Leela Viswanathan for a celebration of "The Deliberate Doctorate" at Novel Idea Bookstore, Kingston ON. ...more

The Deliberate Doctorate: A Conversation with Leela Viswanathan

January 16, 2024 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Queen's University, Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 202
A conversation with Dr. Leela Viswanathan on her recent monograph, The Deliberate Doctorate, in which she reflects on her academic journey through her PhD, and her experiences as an associate professor and graduate supervisor. ...more

Book Launch: A Healthy Future (in person + streaming)

November 23, 2023 7:00 PM
McNally Robinson, 3130 8 St E, Saskatoon, and online via YouTube
Join Ryan Meili for the launch of his latest book, "A Healthy Future: Lessons from the Frontlines of a Crisis" with special guest, Tamana Hinz. ...more

Book Launch: We Shall Persist

November 21, 2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, 23 Dineen Dr., Fredericton (UNB Campus)
Dr. Heidi MacDonald will discuss and read from her new book, We Shall Persist, from 5:30-6:00pm, with a reception following. ...more

Event: Making Your PhD a Journey of Self-Discovery

November 16, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncevalles Ave., Toronto
Join author Leela Viswanathan, to celebrate her new book "The Deliberate Doctorate: A Values-Focused Journey to Your PhD," and for lively conversation with Beverley Mullings and Sheila Stewart, about making your PhD a journey of self-discovery rather than simply a destination. ...more

A Settler's Decolonization Journey: "Meeting My Treaty Kin"

November 9, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Blackhurst Cultural Centre, The People's Residence, 777-779 Bathurst St., Toronto
Award-winning author and activist Heather Menzies will share being challenged to change her colonial and whitesuperiority thinking when working with the Nishnaabeg of the Stoney Point Reserve. She learned to listen, and to relate to them on a treaty basis of mutual respect and equality. ...more

Book Launch - Meeting My Treaty Kin by Heather Menzies

November 4, 2023 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore, 1131 Wellington St. W., Ottawa
Award-winning author and activist Heather Menzies invites you into a conversation about her new book, Meeting My Treaty Kin: A Journey Toward Reconciliation. This is a free event, however, RSVPs are encouraged. ...more

New Directions for Environmental Justice

October 30, 2023 7:30 PM
Nozhem Theatre, Enwayaang Building, Trent University
Dr. Wiebe will explore the key themes of her book Life Against States of Emergency. It takes us back to the Idle No More movement, highlighting Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s significant ceremonial fast of 2012–13. ...more

Messy Ethics in Human Rights Work Hybrid Launch

October 26, 2023 7:00 PM
Hybrid: YouTube and McNally Robinson Winnipeg
Join us for the launch of Messy Ethics in Human Rights Work featuring co-editors Neil Bilotta, Christina Clark-Kazak, Maritza Felices-Luna, Shayna Plaut, and Lara Rosenoff Gauvin. ...more

Women Killing It: Crime Writers Festival in Price Edward County

October 21, 2023 1:00 PM
Prince Edward County Public Library, 208 Main Street, Picton, ON
County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives Picton Branch (208 Main Street, Picton Ontario). Enjoy all three authors plus a light lunch with one ticket! ...more

Indigenous Student Lunch with Leela Viswanathan

October 20, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thea Koerner House, Room 200, 6371 Crescent Rd., Vancouver
Indigenous graduate students, and UBC graduate and undergraduate students are invited to join Dr. Leela Viswanathan, author of The Deliberate Doctorate: A Values-Focused Journey to Your PhD for an informal conversation over lunch, to talk about making the most of your journey as a graduate student. ...more
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