Captive Labour - Panel Event

Fabric of Crime

Join us for a guided tour of the Captive Labour Exhibition , conversation with our guest speakers & a chance to discuss prison labour.

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You&#x27;re invited to a curators tour of the Captive Labour Exhibition! The exhibition highlights the historical and contemporary examples of captive labour within North America, specifically within the Kingston Penitentiary, in operation between 1835-2012. Historical experiences of convicts are contrasted with contemporary models, demonstrating that exploitative prison labour is not exclusively a historical issue.Featuring guest speakers and co-authors Jordan House and Asaf Rashid as they discuss their newly released book &quot;Solidarity Beyond Bars&quot;. Examining prison labour in Canada &amp; discussing how unionizing incarcerated workers is critical for prison justice and labour movements.I﻿n conversation with Metis maker &amp; academic Justine Woods, whose work focuses around community-based Indigenous making and beadwork, as well as Sajdeep Soomal whose current research project “Last. Saw” is exploring textile art, leatherwork, caste and chemical exposures in India.E﻿vent Schedule5:00 PM Doors Open5:30-5:45 Guided Tour of the exhibition6:00-7:00PM Book Talk &amp; Panel Discussions with Guest SpeakersWe invite our guests to ask questions7:00-8:00PM Personal Viewing Snacks and refreshments will be provided.P﻿lease RSVP by November 19, 2022.

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