Lives of Queer Individuals during FWW
Date: Feb 16
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
COFFEE & CULTURE
2SLGBTQ+ history advocate and founder of the NL Queer Research Initiative, Sarah Worthman, will discuss her recent research exploration into the lives of queer individuals during the First World War. By sharing this history, she hopes to showcase the complexities of queer joys and sadness experienced by queer people in this period.
Sarah Worthman (she/her) is the founder and executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Queer Research Initiative, a grassroots organization that was established to commemorate the 2SLGBTQ+ histories of NL. As a freelance researcher, she has recently been funded by the LGBT Purge Fund to produce and distribute an educational packet on 2SLGBTQ+ persecution during the First World War.
Non-Member Ticket Price: $11.50
This program is free for members, but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your free ticket online or by calling 757-8090.
Events & Programs
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF).
About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films on the Go lineup delivers seven short films packed with big emotion, sharp humour, and unforgettable moments. Crafted by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador, Mi’kma’ki, Canada, and beyond.
Learn more about the films and artists here: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego
Presented in partnership with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.
Films play on a loop in our theatre during open hours, unless the space is booked for a private event.
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
In this exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.