“Our project is an effort in the interests of a group who have been pushed to hide, not be heard, who has been vilified in every field, and whose lives are rendered by the dominant heterosexual population invisible and unlivable, and their sorrows ‘ungrievable.’ We see this as an act of solidarity, an attempt to foster kinship in the queer community through shared experiences that would be realized by individuals of the community telling their stories, using different genres from poetry to short stories, and any other medium.”
Kari Hill (she/her) is currently finishing her MA in Cultural Studies & Critical Theory at McMaster University with her research involving Indigenous lived experience, social media, memes and fandom. She has two BA’s in Indigenous Studies and Hisotry, that are also from Mac. She is an Auntie to many nieces/nephews and currently holds the title of Miss Six Nations, which is a comunity ambassador role.
Elise Bennet (they/them) is currently working on their Master’s degree in Culture Studies and Critical Theory. They have a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, and 8 years of teaching experience. Elise’s research is focused on trans and nonbinary representation in literature and media.
Gavin Rees (he/him) is currently completing his MA in Cultural Studies and Critical theory at McMaster university, focusing on pedagogies of grief and Intimacy in his upcoming major research project. When not studying or writing, Gavin spends his time reading, writing music, and hanging out with his partner and their cat Peanut in their home in Hamilton, Ontario.
Samuel Ikueze (he/him) is an MA student of Cultural Studies and Critical Theory at McMaster University in Canada. He holds a degree in English and Literary Studies from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is
interested in climate change; the interplay of power, gender, sexuality, and common people; and manifestations of those in literature, media, and public discourse.