Strangely, Friends: Montreal Launch at Concordia University
Register here: https://simpli.events/e/60e5a2
From Concordia University’s website:
“You are cordially invited to join author Karen Dubinsky on Thursday October 9, 4-6 pm for a discussion of her new book: Strangely, Friends: A History of Cuban-Canadian Encounters.
Strangely, Friends delves into the rich, often overlooked history of personal and cultural connections between Cubans and Canadians. From the early days of the Cuban Revolution to the present, this book uncovers the stories of Canadians who were drawn to Cuba—teachers, artists, development aid workers, filmmakers, and activists—who left a mark on the island, and Cubans, especially the musicians, who found a home in Canada. Through intimate portraits and serendipitous encounters, Karen Dubinsky explores how these relationships transcended political ideologies and state policies, revealing a shared humanity that defies borders.
We’ll also hear comments on the book from David Austin (John Abbott College) and Zaira Zarza (University of Montreal). The launch will take place on Thursday, October 9, 4-6 pm in the Sunroom at COHDS (LB-1019).
Karen Dubinsky is an Emeritus Professor at Queen’s University. For many years she co-ordinated and co-taught in a Queen’s exchange program with University of Havana.
She has published and edited books on a wide variety of topics, including the history of gender and sexuality in Canada, the global 1960s, adoption and child migration in Canada, Cuba and Guatemala, and the politics of music in Cuba. She is a recipient of two teaching awards: the Queen’s University Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision and the Queen’s Award for International Educational Innovation.”