Join us for an evening conversation and exploration on “Forging Cultural Climate Change” featuring our distinguished guest panelists and participant conversation cafe. We all know that the climate crisis is upon us as the science has been clear for some time, but what is the cultural change that needs to happen, for humanity to not only live in greater harmony with the earth but with each other? What role can storytelling and the arts play in helping to forge a new cultural climate? How can feminism help to restore balance to unjust structures? What are the artistic, economic, thea/theological and other strategies that can change mindsets and empower those who are working toward change? Our panelists will share their perspectives, insights and opinions on this theme from a broad-based perspective.

Moderator:

• Mary Condren, The Centre for Gender and Women's Studies, Trinity College Dublin - Dublin, Ireland ; Founder & National Director of WomanSpirit Ireland

Panelists:

• Bipasha Baruah - Professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Women's Issues, Western University
• Emma Donoghue - Award-winning Author and Screenwriter of Akin, Room, & Kissing the Witch
• Andrea O'Reilly - Professor, School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, York University; founder and director of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI); founder and editor of Demeter Press
• Leslee White-Eye - Former Chief of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and the nation’s 1st elected woman chief. She is Anishinaabe Ojibwe Kwe, mother, wife and community advocate with a focus on community development.