Thigh Gap?!

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/thigh-gap-surfaces-teenage-girls-image-obsession-18805729

This is something I heard about recently and thought it was insane. Since when did thigh gap turn into a thing?! Maybe its always been a thing, but just with less emphasis? I mean, I think the media and the fashion industry have been promoting skinny as beautiful for awhile now and with that comes thigh gap, but there seems to be this new trend towards actually focusing on thigh gap and whether one has it or not. A strange and scary trend for sure.

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Beading Club

When activism meets crafting, my heart/brain practically explode. Such an amazing way to commemorate missing and murdered indigenous women, and you can get involved right on our own campus. Wow!

Indigenous Achievement at U M will be hosting a Beading Club to support Christi Belcourt’s initiative “Walking with Our Sisters: A Commemorative Art Installation for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women of Canada.” http://www.christibelcourt.com/WalkingWithOurSistersABOUT.html

When: Every Tuesday starting April 2, 2013 to May 28, 2013 (8 weeks)
Where: Circle Room, Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, Fort Garry Campus, U of M
Time: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Costs: Free. Beading instruction and supplies will be provided up to 20 individuals. If you have your own beading supplies, feel free to join the group.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME (from beginners to advanced beaders). The first class (April 2) will focus on ‘getting started.’ This Beading Club is time for us to reflect, share stories, and learn a traditional craft.

To register, or for more info, contact Val Parker at 204-474-8904 or val.parker@ad.umanitoba.ca

Please join us in supporting this important initiative!

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5 GOOD Reasons?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/why-dont-women-run-for-political-office-5-good-reasons-according-to-new-study/article10432726/

We just need to get more women involved in organized sports in order to get them to run for politics, at least that’s one of the theories the above article poses.

The above Globe and Mail article looks at an American study that was done into why women are less likely to run for politics than men. It poses some interesting ideas, (some a little silly in my opinion — hint…sports) but not sure if it’s anything ground-breaking honestly.

Thoughts FLFers?

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Reminder: Bill 18 Rally

And another friendly reminder- there is a rally today at the legislature at 3 pm in support of Bill 18 (see our post below).

AND there is yet another rally in support of Bill 18 on Saturday at 1pm, also at the Legislature!

There has been a wee bit of confusion about this, but both rallies are indeed pro-Bill 18. So there are lots of opportunities to get out and show your love for this important piece of legislation. It’s not very often you get your choice of rally times for the same issue! All the more reason to pick a time and go!

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“Jesus had two dads and he turned out fine”

http://www.happyplace.com/8958/the-most-hilariously-convincing-gay-marriage-signs

The above link has lots of great signs supporting gay marriage. Take a look!

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Book Launch Tonight!

Tonight! (Monday, March 25th, 2013, at 7:00pm) RH Gender and the Law instructor/Public Interest Law Centre lawyer Aimée Craft launches her book, “Breathing Life into the Stone Fort Treaty: An Anishinabe Understanding of Treaty One” at McNally Robinson. 7 pm. Way to go, Aimée!

http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-12103/Aim%C3%A9e-Craft—-Book-Launch#.UVBzWaVgPzI

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Rally in Support of Bill 18!

From the Rainbow Resource Centre, via Outlaws:

A Rally in Support of Bill 18! Come on down and lend your voice to “Safe and Inclusive” schools for Manitoba’s youth!

Date: Thursday March 28, 2013
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: Manitoba Legislative Building

You can see the text of the bill at the link below:

http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/40-2/b018e.php

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Roundtable Cancellation!

In light of the MLSA presidential and vice-presidential candidates speeches being moved to Tuesday, we have decided to postpone our roundtable with Dean Turnbull to fall term 2013. We think it’s really important for everyone to familiarize themselves with the candidates, and then to get out and vote, and we don’t want to do anything to interfere with that. We also want to be sure that the Dean’s super-awesome research, and the lively discussion it is sure to stimulate, get the audience they truly deserves. So first and second years, keep your eyes peeled for sure-to-be-excellent event next year! Third years… I’m afraid I can offer no consolation. This is truly a tragedy for you. 😉

Thanks for your attention, and sincere apologies for any confusion. An extra special thanks to all of those keen souls who RSVP’d! Very sorry to deprive you of learning and pizza.

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Clothing Drive Follow-up

Just a follow-up to our Clothing Drive for Internation Women’s Day earlier in March. The FLF would like to send a BIG thank you to Taylor McCaffrey for their wonderfully generous suit donations for the Elizabeth Fry Society!

Also a big thanks again to all of the students and faculty at Robson Hall who donated clothes!

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RH Faculty is on Fire this Week!

Another day, another excellent op-ed from a Robson Hall faculty member:

“In Canada, this issue is not on any legislative agenda, yet the human and fiscal costs of solitary confinement are enormous. A groundbreaking lawsuit launched in B.C. argues that the federal policy of prolonged segregation of female prisoners violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Perhaps the awareness raised by this litigation, as well as through the [Ashley] Smith inquest, will cause Canadians to rethink our counterproductive and inhumane reliance on solitary confinement.” – Debra Parkes, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies

Note: A conference called Ending the Isolation, organized byp prof Parkes, takes place at Robson Hall this weekend. The free and fabulous Mythbusters event is tonight at the Folk Exchange!

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/westview/the-hole-is-hell-for-prisoners-199303881.html

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