Why Art Might Be the Key to Ending Gender Violence in Canada

How do we transform pain into purpose? This powerful conversation with Nova Scotia artist and stroke survivor Christopher W. Quigley explores how public art can reimagine the hidden spaces of gender-based violence in Canada.

🎯 What You'll Learn:
• The story behind “Transformation of Dangerous Spaces”
• How trauma, art, and activism intersect
• Why Canadian boys and men must be part of the change

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Art Meets Urgency
02:45 Christopher’s Stroke & Artistic Awakening
08:30 Cars, Competence, and Creativity
15:00 Designing Safer Spaces for Boys & Men
25:45 Leadership, Identity & Boardroom Lessons
35:00 AI, Accessibility & the Future of Creative Tools
48:00 The Art of Asking Questions
52:00 Christopher’s Call to Action

🔗 Related Resources:
• https://alchemiaartworkshop.org
• https://theweirdcanadian.ca

📱 Connect with me:
• Website: theweirdcanadian.ca
• Instagram: @The_Weird_Canadian
• Threads: @The_Weird_Canadian
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweirdcanadian.ca

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