Monday, May 5, 2025

Exploring Fat Studies and Activism: Dr. Shanouda on the Uncommon Sense Podcast

Dr. Fady Shanouda, Assistant Professor at Carleton University's Feminist Institute of Social Transformation (FIST), recently joined Rosie Hancock and Alexis Hieu Truong on the Uncommon Sense podcast for an episode titled Fat to discuss the intersections of fat studies, activism, and sociological inquiry. In this engaging episode, Dr. Shanouda... More

Monday, April 7, 2025

Prof Conrad’s New Publication: “Danny Cockerline: Toronto’s Patron Saint of Whores and Hustlers (1960-1995)”

  Prof Conrad’s New Publication: “Danny Cockerline: Toronto’s Patron Saint of Whores and Hustlers (1960-1995)” In spring 2024 Prof Ryan Conrad was selected as one of the inaugural fellows for the OutHistory Fellowship Program. OutHistory was founded in 2008 and is a dynamic public history website offering evidence-based digital... More

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Community in Practice Day with Dr. Fady Shanouda

Dr. Fady Shanouda Presents at the SFU Community in Practice Day on Disability Justice, Access, and Institutional Change in Higher Education As part of Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology’s (FCAT) 2025 Community in Practice Day, Dr. Fady Shanouda, delivered a compelling lecture titled “Accommodations vs.... More

Thursday, March 6, 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) reminds us of the power of collective action in advancing gender justice, equity, and human rights. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, urges us to go beyond raising awareness and commit to transformative change. It is a call to urgency, accountability, and solidarity—a recognition... More

Friday, December 6, 2024

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in honour of the lives of the 14 women killed in the École Polytechnique massacre 35 years ago. This tragic act of gender-based violence remains a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of misogyny and systemic inequality. As we remember... More

Monday, December 2, 2024

Call for Submissions: 2025 Graduate Conference

(Pour une version Française, veuillez lire en dessou de cette page) Dear Graduate Students, We are excited to invite you to submit your work to the 2025 graduate conference “Love(s) in the Time of Conflicts: An Ongoing Practice of Resilience, Love, Connection, and Hope Amidst Adversity.” Jointly organized by the Feminist Institute of Social... More

Monday, November 25, 2024

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

As a content warning, please note that this webpage includes information about gender-based violence and sexual violence. We understand that this can trigger strong reactions and we encourage the community to connect with Carleton University’s  Sexual Assault Support Centre  and/or Health and Counselling Services  for support. The... More

Monday, November 4, 2024

Celebrating SSHRC Recipients: Manjeet Birk and Ryan Conrad

Carleton University is celebrating the success of its researchers, who have secured nearly $2.8 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to advance impactful research in the social sciences and humanities. This latest funding will support a total of 25 research projects led by Carleton scholars. Among the... More

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Book Launch Featuring Critical Perspectives on Migration and Contributions from FIST Director Amrita Hari

We are excited to share the launch of Forced Migration in/to Canada: From Colonization to Refugee Resettlement, edited by Christina R. Clark-Kazak from the University of Ottawa. Hosted by Carleton University's Migration and Diaspora Studies program and the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN), this event provides a platform to explore... More

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Highlights from the JCWS Atlas in a Day workshop

Held on May 3rd at the Book Arts Lab in the MacOdrum Library at Carleton University, the Atlas in a Day workshop offered participants the opportunity to explore the theme of “Fragility” through the art of mapmaking. The workshop was guided by Laurence Simard-Gagnon, a professor in the department of psychosociology and social work... More

Monday, September 30, 2024

Orange Shirt Day 2024

Content Warning: The following message mentions violence against Indigenous peoples and communities. Please see a list of resources available in Ottawa for Indigenous folks. On Orange Shirt Day, we, at the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation, stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Turtle Island. Today, we honor the... More

Monday, September 30, 2024

Call for Participants !

Project Title: The Ethical Fat Fashion Tax: Fat Fashion Oppression Through Resource Scarcity and Desire Project Summary: The purpose of this project is to explore what, if any, ethical and emotional costs fat women pay during the fast fashion shopping experience. This project will examine the desires, needs, social taboos, and emotions surrounding... More

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