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News and Events
April 29, 2022
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day: April 30th, 2022
Independent retailers are crucial to the local and national economy. Following the ramifications of COVID-19 closures, it’s more important than ever for us to support these smaller businesses. As was said on a sign outside of a Queen Street West retailer: “Buy Local. Or Bye-Bye Local.” In recognition of this, on A... more
March 31, 2022
International Day of Transgender Visibility (TDoV)
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is celebrated annually on March 31st to commemorate transgender lived experiences and bring awareness of discrimination faced by transgender folks. Days such as TDoV are crucial in opening the discussion around trans* rights, since many people still face discrimin... more
January 27, 2022
Virtual Book Launch: Gendered Bodies and Public Scrutiny
Join Canadian Scholars for a virtual launch in celebration of the publication of Gendered Bodies and Public Scrutiny, on February 3, 2022 at 3:30 pm EST! Click here to register. Register to sit in on a roundtable discussion with author Victoria Kannen, joined by contributing artist and authors! In this unique appr... more
November 11, 2021
Honouring Lee Maracle
“This story deserves to be told; all stories do. Even the waves of the sea tell a story that deserves to be read. The stories that really need to be told are those that shake the very soul of you.” ―Lee Maracle, Celia’s Song Our team is deeply saddened by the passing of Lee Maracle. It’s been an honour to have the... more
November 02, 2021
Virtual Book Launch: Doing Ethics in Child and Youth Care
Presented by Concordia University and Youth Work Community Events, Please join us for the virtual book launch of Doing Ethics in Child and Youth Care When: November 19, 2021 at Noon ET Where: Online! Register Here There will be an exclusive discount code for attendees of the launch as well as door prizes! more
September 27, 2021
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, Canadian Scholars and Women’s Press will be pausing operations and closing the office for the day to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls on the same day as Orange Shirt Day, which was and is, a day for engaging with acts of truth an... more
July 09, 2021
Virtual Book Launch: Body Studies in Canada
Join Canadian Scholars for a virtual launch in celebration of the publication of Body Studies in Canada, on July 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm EST! Click here to register. Register to sit in on a round table discussion with editor Dr. Valerie Zawilski, joined by expected panelists Tamara Bernard, Dr. Lois Kamenitz, Dr. Marga... more
June 14, 2021
Virtual Book Launch: Equity as Praxis in Early Childhood Education and Care
Join Canadian Scholars for a virtual launch in celebration of the publication of Equity as Praxis in Early Childhood Education and Care, on June 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm EST! Click here to register. Register to sit in on a round table discussion with editors Zuhra Abawi, Ardavan Eizadirad, and Rachel Berman. Equity as ... more
May 20, 2021
Trans Youth Stories - Virtual Roundtable Discussion
Join the editors of the forthcoming publication Trans Youth Stories, in a roundtable discussion with some of their academic contributors, at 3:00pm EST on May 31st, 2021! Click here to register. Dr. Lindsay Herriot, Kate Fry, and their guests will discuss working directly with trans, non-binary, Two Spirit, and oth... more
May 18, 2021