Tea For Tara
March 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“Black Trans Worldbuilding for a Freer Future”
Featuring guest speaker,
Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware (TORONTO).
Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware is Assistant Professor at the School of the Arts, McMaster University, exploring social justice frameworks and Black activist culture. He is a Vanier scholar, visual artist, activist, curator, and educator, with works presented across Canada and internationally. Ware is part of the Black August Arts Residency Collective, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter–Canada, curator of the That’s So Gay show, and author of numerous papers, articles, and books. He is co-editor of the best-selling “Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in Canada” (URP, 2020).
With Facilitator Joanis Sherry, Board Co-Chair of the Ottawa Trans Library.
“Tea for Tara is a year-long monthly storytelling program in support of the Ottawa Trans Library for gathering, sharing and publishing of Trans stories & history along with Networking and Mentorship.” Produced by Elaina Martin in collaboration with CUAG.
Stick around after the one hour storytelling segment and enjoy a chill space to explore and celebrate creativity. Sip some tea, connect with amazing folks, and imagine new possibilities together. Don’t miss out on this inspiring gathering!
This program is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts &
Carleton University Art Gallery
This event is sold out for in-person attendance but will be livestreamed on the Ottawa Trans Library Instagram, Facebook and YouTube pages.
