CJLO Women's+ Collective

03/08/2020

"IWD must move beyond a mutual admiration congregation towards creating space to be critical of one another: to be critical of who holds privilege, who benefits from another’s oppression, who is complacent, who is not getting their due recognition. And there are many, many people who are advancing IWD exactly in that direction. The question then becomes, are we willing to listen?”

"Men get every other day, why can’t we have this one?"

03/05/2020

We had a really fun and interesting episode of Femme AM yesterday!

The collective discussed s*x robots, touching on the cultural implications of this technology, Donna Haraway and the ontology of the cyborg, and psychodynamic issues of projection and transitional space in s*x.

You can listen now via CJLO - 1690AM's Soundcloud page!

In this episode, the collective talks about s*x robots and the cultural implications of this technology. Tune in live every Wednesday at 4pm, only on CJLO.com and 1690am in Montreal. Keep in touch w

02/22/2020

After a brief hiatus, we are back producing episodes of Femme AM! This week, we did an episode on cheerleading and women's athletics, with lots of discussion on the new Netflix show 'Cheer'.

Tune in for brand new episodes every Wednesday at 4:00 PM EST, and reach out if you'd like to join the collective!

In this episode, the collective discusses cheerleading, with a focus on the new Netflix show 'Cheer'. Topics include representation of cheerleading in media, women's pain & injuries, and cheerleading

02/21/2020

The CJLO Women's+ Collective is in support of Wet’suwet’en jurisdiction and governance.

We encourage you to do the same:
http://unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit2020/
http://unistoten.camp/support-us/donate/

12/13/2019

This past Wednesday, we did the last episode of Femme AM for 2019! For the third year in a row, we did our "The 12 Nights of Clitmas" special, focusing on women's s*xuality and health. This episode touched on topics including the Shere Hite report, faking or***ms, and the "or**sm gap." You can listen to the episode now on CJLO - 1690AM's Soundcloud!

We'll be back in the new year with new episodes, the launch of SCORNED, and other new projects! ✨✨✨

In this episode, the collective holds their annual "Clitmas" episode, focused on women's s*xuality and s*xual health! In this edition, the collective discusses the Shere Hite report, the book "Becomin

12/04/2019

It took decades for the massacre to be recognized as a targeted, anti-feminist attack. Montreal is still struggling to understand the violence on Dec. 6, 1989.

11/21/2019

Our Soundcloud playlist has been updated with our latest episodes! You can now listen to our discussion on the beauty industry, and our episode on influencers.

Make sure to tune in to our show live every Wednesday at 4:00 PM - we have episodes planned right up until the holiday break! ✨

Tune in live every Friday at 3pm, only on CJLO.com and 1690am in Montreal. Keep in touch with The CJLO Women's Collective: www.facebook.com/CJLOWomensCollective/ You can also email Allison and Macke

11/20/2019

This year, we’ve lost far too many souls to violence. As their deaths were shared with the world, their humanity was lost — reducing them to tragic statistics, empty platitudes, and talking points. We felt it important to elevate the group who is most impacted by the epidemic: transgender women ...

10/31/2019

In case you missed our Halloween episode on representation of women in horror films yesterday, you can now listen on CJLO - 1690AM's Soundcloud page!

In this episode, the collective discusses representation of women in horror films, the "final girl" trope, motherhood in horror, and depictions of assault in the genre. Tune in live every Wednesday

10/30/2019

HAPPY (early) HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻✨

We have a special themed episode of Femme AM where we'll be discussing portrayal of women in horror films! Tune into CJLO - 1690AM at 4:00 PM EST to hear us discuss representation and classic horror tropes.

10/29/2019

Did you happen to miss our episode on Astrology last week? Don't panic! We posted it on CJLO - 1690AM's Soundcloud, and you can listen to it whenever you choose! ✨

Also, make sure you tune into Femme AM tomorrow at 4:00 PM for a special Halloween themed episode ... 😱😱😱

In this episode, the collective discusses all things astrology! Discussion includes a history of astrology and a brief explanation of how it works, and why astrology is more popular with women and the

10/23/2019

Tune into CJLO - 1690AM at 4:00 PM EST for a brand new episode of Femme AM, in our new time slot!

Today's episode will be on all things ASTROLOGY. Tune in as we try to ✨ explain the cosmos ✨while also trying to understand why astrology is more popular with women and the LGBTQ+ community.

"It stops being an interest and becomes a personality trait: 'I'm an astrology girl.'"

10/19/2019

On this date two years ago, we did the very first episode of Femme AM! 💖

Check out our 1st episode below, and you can listen to Femme AM in our BRAND NEW TIME SLOT: Wednesdays at 4:00 PM EST, on CJLO - 1690AM ✨

In the inaugural episode of Femme Am the Women's Collective spoke about different definitions and waves of Feminism, the campaign, and more... Tune in live every Thursday at 2pm, only on CJLO.

10/09/2019

Time and time again we see that drug prohibition fails to protect the public.

The social harms of prosecuting drug users far outweigh any public health benefits from prohibition

09/24/2019

We're always looking for volunteers to join the CJLO Women's+ Collective!

If you're interested in participating, email [email protected], or send a message to this page. 😽

09/20/2019

Local favorites Dish Pit are dropping their brand new single 'Seven' today! Last week, they stopped by CJLO - 1690AM to play their new track (along with a few others gems) - tune in to Femme AM today at 3:00 PM to hear the session and interview! ✨

Oh, and DEFINITELY make sure you check out their new music video dropping later today. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

09/19/2019

A new semester has begun, and we at CJLO have been busy with our annual Funding Drive. If you're interested in supporting the collective and Femme AM directly, you can find out how by visiting cjlofundingdrive.com!

After the Funding Drive (well, technically starting tomorrow!), Femme AM will be back with brand new episodes! We are always looking for new volunteers, so if you're interested in joining for this semester, please send an email at [email protected].

Also, make sure to tune in to Femme AM tomorrow at 3:00 PM for a very special music episode! ✨

08/30/2019

Tune into CJLO - 1690AM at 3:00 PM today for a brand new episode of Femme AM, featuring a session and interview with local grunge/punk band P***y Stench. ✨

Check out their latest music video for the single 'Full Circle' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NhF7SY3IrA

📸: BLVCKGOLD

08/26/2019

In case you missed Femme AM last Friday, you can now listen to our interview with Avery Burrow from Vice Versa Events on Soundcloud!

In this episode, we chat about the upcoming WLW dance party, Blush, taking place this Friday, August 30th at Cabaret Berlin.

Event here ~ Blush: A WLW Dance Party

In this episode, the collective is joined in studio by Avery Burrow, an event planner who is putting on Blush: A WLW Dance Party. We discuss the event, and how is feels a need within the Montreal quee

08/23/2019

Tune into Femme AM today at 3:00 PM! We'll be joined by Avery, who is hosting the upcoming Blush: A WLW Dance Party, taking place on Friday, August 30th at Caberet Berlin.

Event here ~ Blush: A WLW Dance Party

08/09/2019

Had an awesome chat with Christina and Alexandra from Le***an Speed Date from Hell, a horror-comedy taking place at this year's Fierté Montréal / Montréal Pride. In case you missed it live, you can now listen on CJLO - 1690AM's Soundcloud page!

Le***an Speed Date from Hell opens tomorrow, August 10th at Le Ministère. For show times and ticket information, check out the Facebook event page: Festival Fierté Montréal - Le***an Speed Date From Hell!

In this episode, the collective chats with co-writer and producer Christina and actress Alexandra from Le***an Speed Date From Hell, a production taking place at this year's Fierte Montreal at Le Mini

08/09/2019

Tune in to Femme AM at 3:00 PM EST today to hear an interview with Christina Saliba, co-writer and producer of Le***an Speed Date From Hell! After a successful run at this year's OFF-JFL, the show will premiere as part of Fierté Montréal / Montréal Pride tomorrow at Le Ministère.

For more information, check out the event page here: Festival Fierté Montréal - Le***an Speed Date From Hell!

07/26/2019

Tune in to Femme AM at 3:00 PM EST today to hear a live session and interview with local pop punkers BBQT band, who just dropped their new EP 'Nice View' via BRAIN GUM. ✨

If you missed their EP release show last night, you can catch them play in Ottawa this weekend at SIDE BY SIDE Weekend! July 25-28 2019!

07/24/2019

In case you missed our episode from last Friday, it's now available to listen to on Soundcloud! In this episode, the collective discusses what else? ...The patriarchy! More specifically, where the patriarchy exists for them personally.

In this episode, the collective discusses patriarchy. Does is exist for them personally? Where do they see the patriarchy? Does it have a place within modern feminism? And where do we see the patriarc

07/19/2019

Today on femme AM we’re discussing the patriarchy and how it defines our personal feminist practice 🔥
Tune in at 3pm on CJLO 1690AM!