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Taking Up Space

by CFUV

Taking Up Space approaches issues surrounding intersectional feminism on Songhees, Wsanec, and Esquimalt territories (Victoria, BC) through storytelling and narrative. This program is full of thoughtful stories that challenge the patriarchy, colonialism, and white supremacy.

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Episodes

  1. Gender 200 - Part 2

    In part two of this episode of Taking Up Space, The class of Gender 200 at Uvic, led by professor Chase Joynt, shares with you podcasts created during their term. This class tackles heavy topics such as race, disability, the environment, activism and motherhood.

  2. Gender 200 - Part 1

    In part one of this episode of Taking Up Space, The class of Gender 200 at Uvic, led by professor Chase Joynt, shares with you podcasts created during their term. This class tackles heavy topics such as race, disability, the environment, activism and motherhood.

  3. The other side of Ballet part 1: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet

    In 2015, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet made headlines across Canada when news broke that multiple women were accusing Bruce Monk, a choreographer and teacher of coercing them into taking nude or semi nude photos when they were underaged students at the school. We sit down with two of the women, Sarah...

  4. Gender Magic

    Music in this episode by Rae Spoon, Elder Sister Plum, The Half Moon Shine, Holy Hum, Looelle, Frontperson, and Eddi Wilson.

  5. Sex Work Is Work

    Music in this episode by Mauno, Neon Feline, Regularfantasy, and L CON. Find out more about PEERS here: https://www.safersexwork.ca/

  6. You Can't Sit With Us

    Music in this episode by Holy Hum, Psycho & Plastic and Redress.

  7. The Indian Act: Addressing Gender Discrimination

    Music in this episode by Ora Cogan, Marnna, Holy Hum, Valiska, and Wagner Bridal Chorus

  8. You Better Werk! (To End the Gender Binary) Part 2

    Music in this episode by Rococode, Pierre Kwenders, Kye Plant, Kirsten Ludwig, Jo Passed, Devours, and Angelica.

  9. You Better Werk! (To End the Gender Binary) Part 1

    Music in this episode by Zoubi Arros, The Half Moon Shine, Kellarissa, Devours, and Cartoon Lizard.

  10. The Hormone Monster

    Music in this episode by Diamond Cafe, Hansmole, Bridal Party. You can find Trans Care BC here

  11. The Leaky Pipe: Women in STEM

    Music by Colliding Canyons, Psycho & Plastic https://wecs.csc.uvic.ca/ https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/ltd/

  12. Taking Up Space New Season Trailer!

    A sneak peak into what’s to come for the newest season!

  13. Intersectional Feminism

    This final episode wraps up the podcast season by featuring conversations on intersectional feminism. As we wrap up this season of Taking Up Space, it’s important to come back to the main theme of this program and get a better understanding of what encompasses all of these intersecting political...

  14. (Dis)ability & Mental Health

    This episode features conversations on (dis)ability and neurodiversity. Our panel features Monica Ogden, Elaine Laberge, and Joanne Neubauer, bringing together folks from multiple parts of the spectrum of ability to talk about what it’s like to live in a world that caters mainly to those who are...

  15. Class

    This episode features conversations on class, economic capital, and economic inequality. These conversations can often be looked over in academic feminist spaces, and it’s really important to have them, as class privilege weighs very heavily on whether or not marginalized folks can have a voice.…

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  16. Body Autonomy

    In this episode of Taking Up Space we feature conversations on personal space, body autonomy, and consent. While discussions about consent and autonomy are becoming increasingly prevalent in feminist spaces, it’s important to include marginalized folks, who have to fight harder to maintain their...

  17. GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUALITY

    In this episode of Taking Up Space, we focus on how gender and sexuality play a role in defining perspectives. On our panel, we have a person from a gender diversity consulting group, a representative from an Indigenous youth sexual health network, and someone who identifies as one of less…

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  18. Race

    This episode features conversations on Racialization, and being a racialized person in overwhelmingly white spaces. The panel for this episode is hosted by Ann-Bernice Thomas and features Simone Blais, Zaynab bint Younus, and Rahat who express their struggles caused by marginalization through...

  19. Allyship

    This Taking Up Space episode features conversations on allyship in all of its forms. It can be difficult to understand allyship as it is a multi-faceted, complex idea, and changes in relation to the needs and situations of the individual or individuals you’re supporting. Ann-Bernice Thomas hosts…

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  20. Indigeneity

    This episode of Taking Up Space is exploring the complexity of Indigeneity on the unceded territories of the Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. It features conversations on Indigeneity, Indigenous resilience, and Indigenous feminism. Our panelists, who each come from different parts of Turtle Island,...

  21. Personal Space: PEERS Resource Spotlight - Teaser

    PEERS Victoria is a grassroots agency and resource created by and for sex workers. In this spotlight, a story of one person who accesses this resource is recounted. Taking Up Space premieres Wednesday, February 21st. To hear more stories like these, subscribe to Taking Up Space wherever you get...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Taking Up Space approaches issues surrounding intersectional feminism on Songhees, Wsanec, and Esquimalt territories (Victoria, BC) through storytelling and narrative. This program is full of thoughtful stories that challenge the patriarchy, colonialism, and white supremacy.

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CFUV

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Taking Up Space approaches issues surrounding intersectional feminism on Songhees, Wsanec, and Esquimalt territories (Victoria, BC) through storytelling and narrative. This program is full of thoughtful stories that challenge the patriarchy, colonialism, and white supremacy.

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Taking Up Space is created and hosted by CFUV.
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