Name/Title
Fireweed: A Women’s Literary and Cultural JournalEntry/Object ID
2024.4.24Description
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
JournalPeriodical
Periodicals/NewslettersVolume/Number/Issue
HOLDINGS: Misc. issues - see attached detailsDate Published
1978 - 2002ISSN
0706-3857General Notes
Note Type
ContributorsNote
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, 2024Update Date
August 9, 2024