Upcoming Events
Projects & Events
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Commemoration
December 6th, 2024
12:00pm-1:30pm
Art Gallery, MSVU
The Alexa McDonough Institute commemorated the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a critical conversation led by Dawn Ferris, Autumn House, and moderated by Meredith Ralston, Chair of Women’s Studies.
In memory of the 14 young women murdered at Polytechnique Montréal (1989).
Social Media & Social Justice
Presenters: Alicia Guo MA Communications student and Dr. Tegan Zimmerman
November 27th, 2024
1:30pm-2:30pm
McCain 201B and Teams
Our Talk and Teas are an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to share either forthcoming research (e.g., a conference presentation) or post-research reports (e.g., a newly published article or book chapter) in the areas of women, gender, and social justice.
A conversation on each session’s theme will follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.
To learn more, check out our research page at Alexa McDonough Institute Research Group.
Fall Women Writers Series
Presenters: Sue Goyette, Anna Quon, Claire Horn, and Sue Murtagh, as we well as original work by Asiah Sparks.
November 21st, 2024
7:00-8:30pm
MacDonald Reading Room, MSVU Library
This free, open to the public event was sponsored by the Alexa McDonough Institute, Mount Writing Centre, and MSVU Library.
Youth Poetry Competition
Guest Judges: Clare Goulet and Damini Awoyiga
Clare Goulet
Clare Goulet’s writing has appeared in The Fiddlehead, Grain, Room, & others. Her most recent book is Graphis scripta: writing lichen (2024).
Damini Awoyiga
Damini Awoyiga is a high school student. She is an activist, spoken word poet, and the former Halifax’s Youth Poet Laureate (2023-2024).
This competition was open to girls aged 9-17 and focuses on the theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future.” It is an excellent opportunity for young poets to express their hopes and dreams while competing for a chance to win prizes and have their work published.
Submission Details: 1 submission per person, maximum 40 lines
Submission Deadline: October 31st, 2024
Prizes: 1st Prize: $100, 2nd Prize: $50, 3rd Prize: $25
Opportunity: Winners are invited to read their poems at the Girls Conference on May 22, 2025, and the winning poem will be published in the AMI’s Working Papers in Atlantis.