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Labour + LOVE: A Celebration of Caregivers
May 11, 2014 to May 10, 2014
The Labour + LOVE concert is a celebration of Caregivers featuring live storytelling and musical performances. Kwentong Bayan presents stories from their comic book combined with live storytelling, illustration, and soundscapes in collaboration with Caregiver Connections. Special guest performances by Mahlikah Awe:ri, Lishai, Haniely Pableo, PANTAYO, and a collaborative performance by Zak'isha Brown & Randell Adjei.
Kwentong Bayan: Labour of Love is a community based comic book project, created by Toronto-based artists Althea Balmes (illustrator) and Jo SiMalaya Alcampo (writer) in collaboration with caregivers and supporters, about the real life stories of Filipina migrant workers. Caregivers share how they resist the exploitative structure of the Live-in-Caregiver Program, while creating a community where they can care for their well-being.
Co-presented by Beit Zatoun.
Co-sponsored by Neighbourhood Arts Network, Another Story Bookshop, FADO Performance Art Centre.
Time: 2:00 - 5:00
Venue: Beit Zatoun
Location: 612 Markham St. Toronto, ON
Website: http://beitzatoun.org/event/mayworks-festival/
Phone: 647-726-9500
Categories: Labour, Workplace, Unions
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