IMD CANADA - 2011
New Developments and Upcoming Events
VANCOUVER
International Men's Day 2011 - Vancouver, Canada
A Roundhouse Community Centre Partnership
Saturday November 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Exhibition Hall
This is a free public event that celebrates Vancouver's second International Men's Day (IMD). Men, women and families are invited! Canada joins over 50 nations in observing International Men's Day, now in it's 12th year. Meet the diverse organizations and people working to support boys, men and families in our community.
Speakers Workshops Entertainment
Drum Circle Ball Hockey Interactive Activities
On this day we focus on positive male role models and the positive contributions that boys and men make to families, communities and society. We also remind ourselves about the vulnerabilities and needs of boys and men. IMD offers an opportunity to transcend stereotypes and honor the diversity of men, and the innumerable ways of being a man. Ultimately, IMD is a day to move past all limiting ideas about gender, not just for men, but for all of humanity, by honoring the vast diversity of experiences shared by men, women and children. IMD pioneers remind us that the day is not intended to compete against International Women's Day, but is for the purpose of highlighting men's experiences. IMD itself is a diverse and progressive movement. In fact, the IMD national coordinators for the United States, India and Hungary are women, as are the IMD regional coordinators for the states of New York and Virginia.
Participating organizations:
Arts Umbrella
www.artsumbrella.com
Banyen Books
Canadian Foreskin Awareness Project
Vancouver Public Library
Video: International Men's Day Vancouver 2010
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| Program Schedule
1:15 pm Main Hall
Speakers: David Hatfield - Canadian coordinator of IMD
Wayne Robert - Executive Director of Health Initiative for Men
1:45 - 2:10 pm Performance Centre
Drum Circle - Open to all. Facilitated by Ron Stelting.
2:15 - 2:40 pm Performance Centre
Workshop: Manology - Exploring 21st Century Masculinity - Open to men
Facilitated by David Hatfield. An introduction to Manology: Exploring 21st Century Masculinity, an on-going, drop-in course for men, and sometimes for women. This session invites men to experience the friendly culture and engaging experiential style of Manology.
2:45 pm Main Hall
Speakers: Frank Kusmer - Board member, Working Gear
Alex Gist - Youth Program Manager, YWCA Boyz 4 Real program
3:15 - 3.40 pm Performance Centre
Arts Umbrella Dancers - these young men are back by demand!
3:30 pm Main Hall
Julie Peters of East Side Yoga present: Broga - yoga for the male body. Broga was a huge hit at last year's event.
3:45 - 4:15 pm Performance Centre
Workshop: You Are Not Alone - Facilitated by Don Wright, executive direction of the BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse. An overview of sexual abuse of males: the impact, some statistics and options for recovery. The seminar will provide a more updated perspective on the issue of sexual abuse of males, some common long term effects, a look at what the process of recovery may look like and where to go for help.
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Champion Sponsors:
Manology: Exploring 21st Century Masculinity
Vancouver Public Library
Men's Health Initiative of BC
The Mankind Project
Support Sponsors:
Banyen Books
Men in Touch
Health Initiative for Men
Working Gear
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IMD - 2010
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY
A Roundhouse Community Centre Partnership
Sat November 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Exhibition Hall
This is a FREE PUBLIC EVENT!
Info: www.international-mens-day.com/Canada.php
This is Vancouver's first public celebration of International Men's Day. Men, women and families are warmly welcome. The event will begin with an introduction to men's day, a proclamation from the City of Vancouver, and several speakers and entertainers. Then everyone is welcome to mingle and meet the numerous participating organizations who will be sharing information and inviting participation in diverse ways. There will be games to play, food, fun, and creative opportunities to add your opinions and ideas into the mix!!
This event celebrates men’s positive contributions, offers information about issues facing boys and men, and a chance to meet a diverse number of organizations in the community that are working to support the needs of boys, men and families. Come out and help us celebrate!
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Schedule of events
1:00 pm
-Didgeridoo and Spoken Word
Shine Edgar & Ari Lazer
-Men, Diversity and Authenticity
Parker Johnson
-Why An International Men’s Day?
David Hatfield
-MOSAIC Connecting Fathers Programs
Angelo Lam, Iraj Khabazian, Kenneth Hopkins
2:30 pm
-Broga- Yoga for Men - Demo
3:00 pm
-Arts Umbrella Dance Company
-Enter Mentor
Jodi Mason - KidStart
-Alex Gist - YWCA Boyz 4 Real
-Men’s Heal
Dr. Larry Goldenberg & Wayne Rober
4:00 pm
-Broga- Yoga for Men - Demo
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The core objectives of International Men’s Day are:
- To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and athletes but everyday working men who are living decent, honest lives.
- To celebrate men's positive contributions to society, community, family, marriage, child care and to the environment.
- To focus on boy's and men's health and wellbeing; social, emotional, physical and spiritual.
- To highlight discrimination against men; in areas of social attitudes and expectations, social services, and law.
- To improve gender relations and promote gender equality.
- To create a safer, better world, where people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential.
On this day we focus on positive male role models and the positive contributions that boys and men make to families, communities and society. We also remind ourselves about the vulnerabilities and needs of boys and men. IMD offers an opportunity to transcend stereotypes and honor the diversity of men, and the innumerable ways of being a man. Ultimately, IMD is a day to move past all limiting ideas about gender, not just for men, but for all of humanity, by honoring the vast diversity of experiences shared by men, women and children. IMD pioneers remind us that the day is not intended to compete against International Women's Day, but is for the purpose of highlighting men's experiences. IMD itself is a diverse and progressive movement. In fact, the IMD national coordinators for the United States, India and Hungary are women, as are the IMD regional coordinators for the states of New York and Virginia.
This unique and new event is a great place to:
- visit the "mentoring fair" to learn about becoming a mentor to a boy
- discover a yoga class for men, and maybe try a few poses!
- find workshops and courses for men
- learn about male health issues for men, gay and straight
- find dance classes for boys & young men
- connect with support as a father
- find programs promoting reading for dads/male caregivers and kids
- find book lists from Vancouver Public Library staff specifically for teenaged boys
- add your ideas and opinions to the event through interactive and creative stations
- connect inspired people and organizations working with boys, men and families
- donate new/lightly used men's clothing and/or footwear to Working Gear. Working Gear provides work related clothing free of charge to low income and unemployed men in Vancouver to help them re-enter the workforce.
- see men and boys in new ways
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Participating organizations include:
BC Men’s Health Initiative
www.aboutmen.ca
BC Men’s Resource Centre
www.menbc.webs.com
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
www.bc-malesurvivors.com
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
www.bigbrothersvancouver.com
Broga - Yoga for men
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=146762638686299&ref=search
Father Involvement Network
www.bccf.ca/professionals/networks/father-involvement-network
H.I.M.- Health Initiative for Men
www.checkhimout.ca
KidStart
www.kidstart.ca
ManKind Project
www.vancouver.mkp.org
Manology: Exploring 21st Century Masculinity
www.masculinity21st.wordpress.com
Men In Touch
www.growinghealthier.com
MOSAIC Services for Immigrant Communities
www.mosaicbc.com
Sunshine Coast Health Centre
www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca
Working Gear
www.workinggear.ca
Young Men’s Adventure Weekend
www.ymaw.com
YWCA - Boyz 4 Real program
www.ywcavan.org/content/Boys_4_Real/396/32/115
Arts Umbrella
www.artsumbrella.com
Vancouver Public Library
The Canadian Coordinator for International Men's Day is David Hatfield http://www.davidhatfield.ca
If you would like to get involved with International Men's Day in Vancouver as a volunteer, performer or participant, please email David: david@davidhatfield.ca
Click on image to play YouTube video of the Roundhouse event
David Hatfield and Steve Biddulph
Dads on the Air (DOTA), a community-based Australian radio program which focuses on parenting, family issues and men’s and boys’ issues recently conducted interviews with author Steve Biddulph and David Hatfield, IMD National Coordinator for Canada. The 60-minute program provided lively discussion about boys, men, community, international Men's Day and other topics. Listeners around the world were excited to hear these two inspirational speakers discussing a variety of issues affecting contemporary males.
An MP3 version of the above interview is available HERE
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WINNIPEG
International Men’s Day
Open House - Public Invitation
(Winnipeg – November 19, 2010) – The Men’s Resource Centre and The Laurel Centre Inc. have joined forces to expand support services available to men in Manitoba. The Men’s Resource Centre will pay tribute to the important contribution of men in our community at a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the re-opening of the Men’s Resource Centre under a new administration.
What: The Men’s Resource Centre – Open House
When: Friday, November 19, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: 200-321 McDermot Avenue
Who: Clients, funders, and community agencies
Speakers included:
The Honorable Gord Mackintosh – Minister of Family Services
Mr. Justin Swandel – Deputy Mayor, The City of Winnipeg
Charlotte Price – Chairperson - The Laurel Centre
Kevin Richardson – Program Manager, Men’s Resource Centre
Adrian Besaw and Kurt Kelly - Clients of the Men’s Resource Centre
Steve Lorteau – Grade 12 Student – St. Paul’s High School
Suhad Bisharat – Executive Director
For more information:
Suhad Bisharat, Executive Director,
The Laurel Centre and
The Men’s Resource Centre
(204)783-5460 (ext.11)
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On July 1, 2010, the Men’s Resource Centre (MRC) officially became a program of The Laurel Centre, Inc. (TLC). Staff and volunteers are pleased with this new partnership which will provide a solid foundation of leadership and expertise from which to grow and develop services for men in Manitoba.
The MRC is recognized for providing quality services to men experiencing a broad range of stresses and challenges in their lives and relationships.
Drawing on The Laurel Centre’s 25 years of experience working with women affected by childhood trauma, the MRC looks forward to further expanding the range of counseling supports available to men in Manitoba.
The MRC was first established in June, 2001 as a program of the University of Manitoba’s Elizabeth Hill Counseling Centre. It is currently the only resource centre in Manitoba specifically designated for men. While we are based in Winnipeg, men from as far north as Thompson and as far west as Virden have traveled to Winnipeg to access the MRC services. The MRC has learned through these years of working with men that one of the most important needs for them is a space that they experience as safe and free of judgment.
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OSHAWA
OSHAWA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY
The City of Oshawa has issued the following formal Proclamation of intention to celebrate International Men's Day 2010. Details of events will be added as they become available. Stay tuned!
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IMD CANADA - 2009
"This year we will take time on Nov 19 to introduce the history, goals and values of International Men's Day and announce our official recognition to the attending men. This course is one of several current initiatives that mark the beginning of the creation of a Vancouver Men's Centre. The centre is envisioned as part health centre, part institute supporting men's studies, masculinity exploration, male issue creative activism, rites of passage work, counseling, and health services, all of which will be designed and delivered with men's ways of doing and being held with the highest regard.... Next year we will be able to organize a far larger series of IMD recognitions and celebrations.... "
About the event:
Manology is a new course for men of all stages, backgrounds, orientations and ethnicities. Manology: Exploring 21st Century Masculinity
Hey man, do you know anything about this?: Be strong!/distant father/no mentors/no proper initiation into manhood/perform, provide, protect/climbing the ladder/saving face/denying tears/leaning on women/excessive solitude/sacrificing your body/dream job?/real love?/idiotic male media figures/seeing how women changed it for themselves/all of this & now....
It’s a new century, man. The earth’s gettin’ hot, the oil’s almost gone, globalization isn’t sustainable. There’s trouble, and men are needed. It’s a good time for men to gather. Ready for some brotherhood? To stoke your warrior energy? To give and receive? If you're up for working with men for the greater good and having a good time doing it, then get over here! We need you.
Manology is a new course series for men of all stages, beliefs, orientations, and ethnicities. We are a diverse team of educators with a range of knowledge & skills, and offering no quick answers. For men 19 and over. All men are welcome.
www.masculinity21st.wordpress.com
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IMD CANADA - Early Beginnings
A small group of men gathered in Ottawa to observe International Men's Day on February 7 in 1995. This early IMD effort was initiated by Professor Thomas Oaster of Kansas U.S.A., and was celebrated by small groups in the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe in the years 1993-1995 before permanently ceasing. Glenn Cheriton, who attended the final (and only) 1995 IMD in Canada attempted to continue the spirit of a men's day by choosing a different date and hosting a localised 'International Men's Conference' which he held successfully for approximately 5 years in Ottawa during the 1990's. Whilst Cheriton referred to this event casually as an 'International Men's Day' it is important to differentiate this local initiative from the more decentralised international observances which latter take place in more than one country simultaneously on an agreed date (November 19). While Cheriton's conference doesn't qualify for the formal definition of a globally observed international Men's Day his efforts do nevertheless belong to the time honoured tradition (stemming thousands of years!) of men gathering for localised men's conferences with international guests in attendance.
International Men's Conference promotion [Photo - supplied by Glenn Cheriton]
Based on the formal definition of IMD (a continuous annual event held in more than one country on an agreed date) the first International Men's Day observance in Canada took place in 2009. In 2009 Mr. David Hatfield observed International Men's Day by introducing and discussing the objectives of the globally celebrated IMD to a group of men attending his 'Manology' course. In 2010 Hatfield accepted an invitation by the founder of IMD Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh to act as an IMD coordinator for 2010, a role involving the promotion and coordination of the event in Canada. Mr. Hatfield can be contacted on this address: david@davidhatfield.ca
SOURCES:
Communication between Jason Thompson and David Hatfield
Jason Thompson and Glen Cheriton
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