Fireweed: A Women’s Literary and Cultural Journal

Name/Title

Fireweed: A Women’s Literary and Cultural Journal

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.24

Description

Fireweed: A Feminist Quarterly of Writing, Politics, Art & Culture, was founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1978 by the Fireweed Collective. Collective members have included Gay Allison, Lynne Fernie, Hilda Kirkwood, Liz Brady, Elizabeth Ruth, Makeda Silvera, Carolyn Smart and Rhea Tregebov. Issues of Fireweed usually focuses on a theme or topic, such as "Writing" (#10), "Fear & Violence" (#14), "Women of Colour" (#16), "Sex & Sexuality" (#37 & 38), and "Language" (#44/45), though there are frequent "open" issues.

Context

The Fireweed Collective was formed in February 1978 to create a new feminist journal devoted to stimulating dialogue, knowledge, and creativity among women. We are committed to an editorial policy of diversity, and we do not intend to represent a particular style or aesthetic. We recognize the importance of an exchange among the various sectors of the women’s community. The journal is devoted to the concept of women learning from and sharing with one another. The journal itself will provide an “on the job” learning experience for those who become involved in its production.

Publication Details

Publication Type

Journal

Periodical

Periodicals/Newsletters

Volume/Number/Issue

HOLDINGS: Misc. issues - see attached details

Place Published

City

Toronto, ONT CANADA

Date Published

1978 - 2002

ISSN

0706-3857

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Country

CANADA

General Notes

Note Type

Contributors

Note

Several Lesbians on Colour involved in editorial collective. Known Lesbian contributors throughout the issues include: Dionne Brand, Mikeda Silviera, Suniti Namjoshi, Chystos, Beth Brant, Wendy Waring, Helen Potrebenko,

Create Date

June 14, 2024

Update Date

August 9, 2024