Queer arts festival spotlights trans issues
GWYNETH DUNSFORD
METRO EDMONTON
November 18, 2009 5:17 a.m.
http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/372332--queer-arts-festival-spotlights-trans-issuesOn the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, Edmonton's queer arts festival is bringing attention to the plight of transpeople.
An event discussing body image and queer-identified people coincides with the day, which recognizes transpeople who have been killed in prejudice-motivated hate crimes. As part of the week-long Exposure Festival, a discussion dubbed "Our Queer Bodies" will be held tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the University of Alberta.
Noting that Edmonton is a hub for transsexuals, Exposure's programming chair, Todd Janes, hopes to educate the community about trans issues.
