Author Archives: Jessica

We’re Turning 20!

To celebrate 20 years of publishing critical books for critical thinkers, Fernwood Winnipeg is having a party at Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse, one of our good friends and the host of many of our book launches and events over the … Continue reading

About Canada: Queer Rights launches in Montreal!

Peter Knegt’s new book, About Canada: Queer Rights, one of the latest in our About Canada series, launched last night in Montreal at Librairie Drawn & Quarterly Bookstore to an enthusiastic crowd. Peter’s book is a primer on queer rights … Continue reading

Winnipeg’s Radical Bookfair & DIY Festival in Photos!

This past weekend was the fourth annual Radical Bookfair & DIY Fest in Winnipeg, held on Albert Street. It was a beautiful weekend for it – it was sunny and warm and perfect for perusing the tables of books, magazines, … Continue reading

Winnipeg Radical Bookfair & DIY Festival

The Winnipeg Radical Bookfair & DIY Fest is coming up this weekend!  Come on down to Albert Street and check out Fernwood’s book table, along with all of the amazing vendors, workshops, and talks that will be taking place throughout … Continue reading

Xtra! interviews Peter Knegt, author of About Canada: Queer Rights

The latest in our About Canada series, About Canada: Queer Rights, by Peter Knegt, has just been released and has been met with a great deal of media attention.  Peter was recently interviewed by Xtra! magazine in Toronto (and he … Continue reading

Winnipeg Radical Bookfair & DIY Festival

For those of you in Winnipeg, the annual Radical Bookfair and DIY Festival is coming up this September 23, 24, and 25! The Fest will include stalls from Fernwood, Mondragon, Kustom Kulture, Ragpickers, Canadian Dimension and more, and feature free … Continue reading

Election Reflections

Until very recently the government of this country was called the Government of Canada or  the Canadian Government. Some time during the Harper regime it became known as the Harper Government.  On May 2, 40% of voting Canadians voted for … Continue reading

Reverse the Cuts to Anti-Gang Programs!

The Winnipeg Free Press recently reported that funding for anti-gang programs in Winnipeg will be ending in March 2011, despite the positive role they play in our communities – particularly those in the inner city.  Jim Silver, Elizabeth Comack, Lawrence … Continue reading