Diasporic Intimacies: Queer Filipinos and Canadian Imaginaries Book launch 

This groundbreaking collection brings together artists, scholars, and community members as they reflect on the contributions of LGBTQ Filipinos/as to Canadian culture and society. This launch will feature performances, reflections, and community dialogues focused on the role of art in pursuing social change.

PERFORMANCES BY:  Pantayo, Sofonda Cox, Vachina Dynasty, Ms. Nookie Galore (Patrick Salvani), and Sean Kua

REFLECTIONS BY:  Richard Fung, Roland Sintos Coloma, John Paul Catungal, May Farrales, Casey Nicole Mecija, Lani Montreal, Lisa Valencia-Svensson, Pj Alafriz, Melanya Liwanag Aguila, Jo SiMalaya Alcampo, Christine Balmes, and many more.

For more on the book, visit: http://www.nupress.northwestern.edu/content/diasporic-intimacies

For more on the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/472528803120383/https://www.facebook.com/events/472528803120383/

Books will be sold for 20% off list price. All proceeds will go to community organizations committed to advancing equity and social justice.

FILIPINO FOOD WILL BE SERVED. CASH BAR. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

EVENT CO-SPONSORS
New College, University of Toronto
The Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, University of Toronto
Women & Gender Studies Institute, University of Toronto
The Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto

For questions, please contact:
Robert Diaz (robert.diaz@utoronto.ca)
Vhil Castillejos (vhil.castillejos@mail.utoronto.ca)