About
Hall of Justice is a community based research initiative that seeks to address the need for new Positive Space materials at George Brown College and address the absence of Francophone 2SLGBTQ+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Queer) resources in Ontario. This project is designed as a collaboration with students enhancing their learning experience and resulting in the creation of new educational resources that raise awareness of 2SLGBTQ+ activism. Hall of Justice addresses a need for 2SLGBTQ+ students to see their identities and communities reflected on the walls of the spaces they frequent. It challenges homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia with a focus on Community Wellness, Health and Education.
Do 2SLGBTQ+ students see their identities reflected within George Brown College? What are the potential benefits of educational resources about 2SLGBTQ+ activists for George Brown College and Ontario? These research questions drive Hall of Justice and seek to build on the success of the first iteration of the research project.
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We want to brainstorm with George Brown College students to generate an extensive list of activists to be considered for the educational poster series. The brainstorming period is open June 1st - 14th 2020.
Physical pride events may not be happening this year, but we hope you’ll celebrate along with us by recognizing so many of the people in our history who have made Pride possible!
Physical pride events may not be happening this year, but we hope you’ll celebrate along with us by recognizing so many of the people in our history who have made Pride possible!
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This George Brown College Ignite research project is led by John Caffery. The project builds on his long-term work to engage youth in social change, inspiring creative responses to oppression. For the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of his Master's degree in Environmental Studies at York University, John successfully coordinated an earlier iteration of the poster project working with youth from the community development organization Supporting Our Youth (SOY).
The current Hall of Justice team consists of three George Brown College Community Worker students who contribute as Assistant Researchers; Nahida Nusrat, Maud Weaver, and Kealin Williams. The project also involves a team of two GBC Graphic Design students; Mary Getsen and Gloria Liu, who created outreach materials and are responsible for the design of the posters. The team effort will be supporting the engagement of 2SLGBTQ+ students and allies across the college.
The current Hall of Justice team consists of three George Brown College Community Worker students who contribute as Assistant Researchers; Nahida Nusrat, Maud Weaver, and Kealin Williams. The project also involves a team of two GBC Graphic Design students; Mary Getsen and Gloria Liu, who created outreach materials and are responsible for the design of the posters. The team effort will be supporting the engagement of 2SLGBTQ+ students and allies across the college.
Hall of Justice posters (2018)
These activists were selected by a youth advisory committee made up of graduates from HEAT (Human Rights Equity Access Team) at Supporting Our Youth (SOY) based out of the Sherbourne Health Centre in Toronto.
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History
How have 2SLGBTQ+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer) communities had an impact at challenging oppression? How can knowledge of this be discovered and shared in a meaningful way? Hall of Justice explores the historical and contemporary methods and practices 2SLGBTQ+ communities have developed to resist injustice.
Answering the above questions involved a project with 2SLGBTQ+ youth leaders from HEAT (Human Rights Equity Access Team) examining historical records of 2SLBTQ+ communities challenging oppression locally and globally. The results informed the creation of a poster series celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ activists. This process of creating the poster series explored the intersections of art and activism and the pedagogy of social justice.
Hall of Justice addresses a need for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to see their identities and their communities reflected on the walls of the spaces they frequent. Sharing the posters celebrates both the work of the youth and their growing connectedness with the history of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
This community based project was created with youth from HEAT (Human Rights Equity Access Team). The Youth Advisory Committee members included Syriah Bailey, Elton Campbell, Michael Chiimba, Keyshia Corothers, Rebecca Jaine, Faelix Kayn, Alyssa Meyer, Donna Row, J Sloat Spencer, and Vanessa Stirling.
Graphic design for the poster project was contributed by Ian Macpherson. The project is supported by Sherbourne Health Centre and made possible with funding from Community One Foundation.
Answering the above questions involved a project with 2SLGBTQ+ youth leaders from HEAT (Human Rights Equity Access Team) examining historical records of 2SLBTQ+ communities challenging oppression locally and globally. The results informed the creation of a poster series celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ activists. This process of creating the poster series explored the intersections of art and activism and the pedagogy of social justice.
Hall of Justice addresses a need for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to see their identities and their communities reflected on the walls of the spaces they frequent. Sharing the posters celebrates both the work of the youth and their growing connectedness with the history of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
This community based project was created with youth from HEAT (Human Rights Equity Access Team). The Youth Advisory Committee members included Syriah Bailey, Elton Campbell, Michael Chiimba, Keyshia Corothers, Rebecca Jaine, Faelix Kayn, Alyssa Meyer, Donna Row, J Sloat Spencer, and Vanessa Stirling.
Graphic design for the poster project was contributed by Ian Macpherson. The project is supported by Sherbourne Health Centre and made possible with funding from Community One Foundation.
Media
Globe and Mail - Hall of Justice poster program in Toronto to honour LGBTQ heroes
NOW Magazine - What does Doug Ford's plan to scrap the sex-ed curriculum mean for queer kids?
Gay At Heart - A podcast that explores the Hall of Justice project
Community One Blog - Success Story: John Caffery's Hall of Justice Poster Series
NOW Magazine - What does Doug Ford's plan to scrap the sex-ed curriculum mean for queer kids?
Gay At Heart - A podcast that explores the Hall of Justice project
Community One Blog - Success Story: John Caffery's Hall of Justice Poster Series
Exhibitions
GLAD DAY BOOKSHOP - January 18, 2018
ZIG ZAG GALLERY at YORK UNIVERSITY January 22-February 13, 2018
RAINBOW HEALTH ONTARIO CONFERENCE, SUDBURY March 2018
LONG WINTER at Tranzac - March 24, 2018
519 Community Centre, NUIT ROSE PRIDE, June 2018
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE - Permanent
SHERBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE - Permanent
ZIG ZAG GALLERY at YORK UNIVERSITY January 22-February 13, 2018
RAINBOW HEALTH ONTARIO CONFERENCE, SUDBURY March 2018
LONG WINTER at Tranzac - March 24, 2018
519 Community Centre, NUIT ROSE PRIDE, June 2018
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE - Permanent
SHERBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE - Permanent
LAUNCH @ GLAD DAY BOOKSHOP, 499 CHURCH ST TORONTO - JAN 18, 2018
Photo credit Graham Powell
