Readings from the Past
Man Camps
100

This collective makes art for action.  Les pièces de résistance, if you will.

Who are the Guerilla Girls?

100

The Inquiry discussed in the presentation discusses the impact of man camps on Indigenous women, but also on these groups of people.

What are Two-Spirit, Queer and Trans?

200

In this piece, Adrienne Rich discusses intersectionality.

What is 'The Politics of Location'?

200

This pay differential is double the national average. (hint: where?)

What is the compensation gap in Fort St. John between men and women?

300

This reading follows Simone De Beauvoir’s idea that ‘one is not born a woman, one becomes a woman’. (reading name and author)

What is Monique Wittig’s “One is not Born a Woman”?

300

This model of consent is not adhered to by the state as they infringe on the rights of Indigenous communities in and around man camp sites.  

What is the Free, Prior, Informed Consent Model?

400

This writer says that "woman are at a fourth place in society". 

Who is Domitila Barrios de la Chungara?

400

This BC local activist continues to be vocal against man camps’ abuse and violence. 

Who is Connie Greyeyes?

500

This document was published in 1979. 

What is the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women?

500

MMIWG encourages project leaders and government to develop and monitor this system for ensuring safety and security.

What is Gender-Based Analysis?