Biography
Dr. Claire Robson is a writer, researcher, and arts activist. Her federally funded postdoctoral research at 丁香园AV investigated the potential of arts-engaged community practices to generate social change. A widely published writer of fiction, memoir, and poetry, Claire鈥檚 most recent book is Writing Beyond Recognition: Queer Restorying for Social Change (2020). Her other books are Love in Good Time: a memoir (2003), and Writing for Change (2012). Her awards include Xtra West Writer of the Year, the Joseph Katz Memorial Scholarship (for her contributions to social justice), and the Lynch History Prize (for her contributions to better understanding of gender and sexual minorities).
Currently, Claire is working in partnership with QMUNITY (BC鈥檚 queer and trans resource centre) on the Indigo Survivors鈥� Project in order to share stories about and by LGBT2SA+ survivors of elder abuse.