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Jelena Vermilion speaking at the 'While We Were Away' sex worker literary event in Fabulosa Books, San Francisco. This event preceded Carol Leigh's celebration of life memorial event on May 20, 2023.

Scan of the front page of COYOTE HOWLS, vol. 5, no. 1, spring 1978. The headlining article recounts a sex worker's story of a 'bad date' which led to assault charges laid against a former library guard at San Francisco State University.

Response from one of 40 participants in the Photovoice Research project with the YWCA Hamilton’s gender-based safety audit. This participant noted a need for improved access to STI testing, respectful and attentive police services when reporting…

Response from one of 40 participants in the Photovoice Research project with the YWCA Hamilton’s gender-based safety audit. This participant noted a need for better lighting in alleyways, personal panic alarms, a way of keeping track of their…

Response from one of 40 participants in the Photovoice Research project with the YWCA Hamilton’s gender-based safety audit. This participant noted a need for lights and cameras in public areas, more outreach, and a dignified and safe space for work.

Response from one of 40 participants in the Photovoice Research project with the YWCA Hamilton’s gender-based safety audit. This participant noted a need for publicly accessible washrooms, self defense classes, and more.

Response from one of 40 participants in the Photovoice Research project with the YWCA Hamilton’s gender-based safety audit. This participant noted a need for payphones, visibility, access to emergency services, and resources such as condoms, food,…

Screening of Jelena Vermilion's tribute video to Carol Leigh (1951-2022), who had founded the original Sex Workers’ Film & Arts Festival in San Francisco and inspired Canada's first like festival.

Photograph of Jelena Vermilion in the Playhouse Cinema with panel guests at Canada's first Sex Workers' Film and Arts Festival. On either side of the stage are original marquee signs from the Lusty Lady in San Francisco, which had been the world's…

Photograph of the interior of the Playhouse Cinema, showcasing SWAP Hamilton’s Inaugural Sex Workers’ Film & Arts Festival