Mike Reynolds will have a conversation with us and you about fatherhood. As a father in this world, you have to make many choices on how to raise your kids, but what are the right choices and how do we make them? Also, through the lens of fatherhood, masculinity suddenly looks a bit different. It is fruitful to discuss issues like mental health and body image through this perspective of fatherhood.
Mike Reynolds is the creator of Everyday Girl Dad, a social community and website that looks to empower fathers and men in positive discussions around feminism and masculinity. As a writer and a speaker, Mike tells stories behind the relationships between dads and daughters, exploring how that bond is instrumental in helping both parent and child understand the impact they have on making change in the world. He wants dads to be reassured it’s okay to cry, to express emotion, and to build relationships through conversation. Mike lives in Ottawa with his partner and two daughters and can be easily spotted in a crowd thanks to his penchant for feminist t-shirts and tattoos of his daughters’ artwork.
This workshop is free, but reserving your spot is encouraged: jan@masculinity.info. The workshop is for male-identified folks.
Shanghai restaurant is accessible, through a side door. There is no accessible washroom.