“By Us! For Us! Activism in Jane-Finch, A Working Class Community”, by Wanda MacNevin (book launch)

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Join us for a book launch and panel discussion on Dr. Wanda MacNevin’s new book By Us! For Us! Activism in Jane-Finch, A Working Class Community.

Panel:
– Dr. Wanda MacNevin, author.
– Peggy Edwards, former Community Development Coordinator at the Jane/Finch Centre.
– Dr. Sam Tecle, former resident in Jane-Finch and professor at the TMU.

Chair:
Prof. Linda Peake, Director of the City Institute

About the book
By Us! For Us! counters the mainstream narrative about the community of Jane-Finch in Toronto. It is a story of courage, advocacy, belonging, and grassroots activism that confronted racism, neglect, and unacceptable political and bureaucratic decisions. This resulted in a lack of social infrastructure and economic marginalization.
By Us! For Us! is dedicated to the courageous and spirited women of Jane-Finch. Women who struggled tirelessly. Women who supported residents as local community agency staff. Women who volunteered on committees and boards of directors. Women who refused to accept government neglect and built community organizations that were needed. Women who fought private developers. Women who challenged school systems. Women who worked diligently to raise their children, while always striving for the best for their community.

No registration required.