Selected Projects:

Mr. Block: The Subversive Comics and Writings of Ernest Riebe

Before the Golden Age of comic books, there was Mr. Block: a bumbling, boss-loving, anti-union blockhead, brought to life over a hundred years ago by subversive cartoonist Ernest Riebe.

A dedicated labour activist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World, Riebe dreamed up his iconic, union-hating anti-hero to satirize conservative workers’ faith in the capitalist system that exploits them. This wickedly funny anthology of Riebe’s writings and comics is a treasure trove of radical 20th-century art and an essential addition to the bookshelves of comics lovers, historians, and labour activists alike.

The 1919 Workers’ Revolt in Calgary

Produced in partnership with the Alberta Labour History Institute, this exhibition examines the 1919 Calgary Strike. It can be viewed online and has been displayed at events and institutions across Alberta.

Remember | Resist | Redraw: A Radical History Poster Project

Remember | Resist | Redraw is an ongoing poster series featuring works by artists and writers who are committed to promoting art, activism, and public history in what is today known as Canada. The project emphasizes the perspectives of those whose words and creative works are often marginalized, including Black, Indigenous, and queer folks and women and people of colour. The project is curated by the Graphic History Collective.

1919: A Graphic History of the Winnipeg General Strike

In May and June 1919, more than 30,000 workers walked off the job in Winnipeg, Manitoba. One hundred years later, the Winnipeg General Strike remains one of the most significant events in Canadian history. This comic book revisits the strike to introduce new generations to its many lessons, including the power of class struggle and solidarity and the brutal tactics that governments and bosses use to crush workers’ movements.

Direct Action Gets the Goods: A Graphic History of the Strike in Canada

For centuries, workers in Canada — Indigenous and non-Indigenous, union and non-union, men and women — have used the strike as a powerful tool, not just for better wages, but also for growing working-class power. This lively comic book will inspire new generations to learn more about labour and working-class history and the power of solidarity.

Drawn to Change: Graphic Histories of Working-Class Struggle

Canadian labour history and working-class struggles are brought to life in this anthology of nine short comics, each one accompanied by an informative preface. Each comic showcases the inspiring efforts and determination of working people who banded together with others to fight to change the world.