Penina Simon

Decolonizing Concordia’s Art History Department

The Problems and Progress of Diversifying the Curriculum

Penina Simon — Published October 2, 2018 | Comments

Concordia has a reputation for being very progressive for its student activism and the small steps the administration is making to open the conversation. The university holds a lot of events for Black and Indigenous folks, people of colour, LGBTQA+ individuals and other marginalized groups.
Theatre Review: “Bite Your Tongue” with Laughter at the Fringe Fest

Two Concordia Alumni Bring Comedy to the Process of Coming Out

Penina Simon — Published July 2, 2018 | Comments

“Bite Your Tongue” addresses the difficulties that arise with coming out, and what it is like to be in the limbo stage between being closeted and out. Being marginalized always comes with the need to be the best version of yourself-the characters experience this on stage, too.
Theatre Review: “Greasy” Triumphs at the Fringe Festival

Sexy, Touching and Queer, Glam Gam “Flips ‘Grease’ On Its Head”

Penina Simon & Victoria Lamas — Published June 12, 2018 | Comments

Featuring two female leads, Greasy, a parody of the 1978 musical Grease , is an example of gender diversity⎯the play features characters who express their gender in different ways, creating a space where some underrepresented women are seen and heard on stage.
If You Don’t Listen to Disabled People, Your “Help” Isn’t Helpful

Some Thoughts On Navigating the City With a Disability

Penina Simon — Published February 15, 2018 | Comments

Please listen to disabled people, please respect our autonomy and our consent.
Concert Review: STARS Shined Brighter Than Ever in Montreal

Almost Two Decades Later, and Emotion Behind the Music is Still Strong

Penina Simon — Published November 22, 2017 | Comments

After 17 years of making music together, STARS has recently released their latest album. Recently, they returned to Montreal put on a show.
The Consequences of Being Disbelieved by Your Doctor

How Our Health System Frequently Ignores and Misdiagnoses Women

Penina Simon — Published November 7, 2017 | Comments

Women and non-binary people often spend hours on end on waiting lists and then in waiting rooms, only to hear the same words spoken to them over and over again.
Raise Your Voice in Support of the Muslim Community

Concordia Students Share Tips and Concerns in Response to Bill 62

Penina Simon — Published November 6, 2017 | Comments

Islamophobia and racism don’t suddenly disappear once the next news story comes along. We need to continue conversation between Muslim and non-Muslim individuals.
Let’s Decolonize Our City’s Streets

We Need to Recognize Figures Who Didn’t Support Genocide

Penina Simon — Published September 28, 2017 | Comments

When we name streets, buildings, schools, and towns after these people, we are placing them in a position of honour. We are approving their actions and saying that these are people who should be remembered.
The STM Has an Accessibility Problem

Penina Simon — Published April 3, 2017 | Comments

Too many metro stations and bus stops aren’t wheelchair accessible.
Overcoming the Trauma and Hate: Documentary Sheds Light on Inuit LGBT Communities

Posted by Penina Simon in FringeBlog on March 13, 2017 | Comments

A film shot on site in Iqualit Nunavut that focuses on the changing perspectives of the Inuit LGBT community.