RETUNING THE GAZE: A Discussion of Disability, Art and and Advocacy
Seminar Featuring: Cheryl Zinyk and Janet Monroe (SOL Express of L'Arche Community), Lindsay Fisher and Jess Sasche, (Envisioning New Meanings of Disability and Difference), Nancy Viva Davis Halifax (Critical Disability Studies, Faculty of Health, York University), Esther Ignagni (School of Disability Studies, Ryerson University) Moderated by Jane Field, Performer & Disability Advocate .
THE POWER OF WORDS: Culture and Environmentalism
An exploration of how different cultures incorporate and reflect environmentalism with their practices. Discussion explored strategies for change and the environmental imperative around the world.
FESTIVAL OPENING
Official kick-off to the 15th annual Festival. Set amidst the visual art exhibition, the evening featured performances by members of the York community.
By: Farshideh Nasrin, Honor Ford-Smith, Tanisha Sri Bhaggiyadatta
Dance: Performance 1
York University Gospel Choir
