Kathy Ashby Artist Writer Poet

Vol. 38 No. 1,2 (2026): Visionary Feminisms I Canadian Woman Studies, les cahiers de la femme, volume 38, numbers 1 and 2. A York University Publication, Articles, Poetry, Art, Book reviews, for the feminist reader. Visionary Feminisms 1. Guest editors: Leigh Brownhill, Angela Miles, Kimberly Todd, Njoki WaneThe cover shows a painting of a woman dressed in read and wearing a headscarf, surrounded by bright yellow stars. She is facing left and has one arm outstretched as though she is flying. With this special issue, centred on the theme of Visionary Feminisms, we commemorate Luciana Ricciutelli, longtime Editor-in-Chief extraordinaire of Inanna Publications and Canadian Woman Studies/ les cahiers de la femme. In honour of Lu’s work and legacy, we have gathered contributions here by scholars, artists, and activists young and elder, academic and community-engaged—offering research reports, individual and group reflections, case studies, images, poetry and book reviews that analyse femini...

My poem, ‘You Can Have Babies’, will be published in the upcoming issue of Canadian Woman Studies, theme ‘Visionary Feminisms’ Volume I, 38, 1-2. It will be out later this month. Stayed tuned for more information. The issue is dedicated to the memory of Luciana Ricciutelli.

Kathy Ashby No Snowmobiles Please The phrase "No Snowmobiles Please" refers to a notable CBC Radio broadcast by Kathy Ashby, a prominent author, artist, and glassblower based in Bracebridge, Muskoka. [1, 2] The Context Behind the Phrase • The Radio Show: Ashby produced and aired a segment titled "No Snowmobiles Please" on CBC Radio, which focused on local environmental preservation and land use conflicts in the Muskoka region. • Local Advocacy: The broadcast stemmed from her active advocacy against transforming public road allowances and pristine natural areas into motorized trails. She notably protested the clearing of ancient local flora—including a historically massive Yellow Birch tied for the second-largest in Ontario—slated for trail construction. • Cultural Impact: Her radio piece caught wide attention, even prompting a direct letter of response from the late legendary Canadian artist and anti-noise activist Mendelson Joe. [1, 2, 3] About Kathy Ashby Outside ...

KATHY ASHBY Video link https://youtu.be/pYz4zgtZ1eY

KATHY ASHBY Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYz4zgtZ1eY Listen to my poems: Things My Granddaughter Teaches Me, Sarajevo, Breast of World, Benifit of Within, Up From Down.