Christine Sismondo Archives

Christine Sismondo, PhD

A historian, writer, and drinks expert who specializes in the cultural history of bars and spirits, with a knack for uncovering how politics and pubs mix. She’s the author of America Walks into a Bar, a deep dive into taverns as political spaces, and a regular contributor to Maclean’s, the Toronto Star, and other publications. When she’s not writing about drug policy, intersectional feminism, healthcare, or winning National Magazine Awards, Christine might be planning her next travel adventure.

illustration of a person finding peace of mind by cleaning her house

Lived Experience

Sweeping Changes: Spring Cleaning and Mental Health

Clearing clutter can clear more than just your space.

Lived Experience

From Diagnosis to Dignity: Rethinking Support for People with FASD

Dramatically overrepresented in Canada’s courts and prisons, advocates, researchers, and families are coming together to push for systemic reform

Society

When Men Step Up

Rethinking masculinity to end gender-based violence

Money & Mental Health

Financial Advice for the Times We’re In

In this age of uncertainty, what advice do we need now?

Spotlight

Let’s Get Visible

Older adults deserve more than just a cameo in society – why some feel unnoticed in society and what we can do about it.

Spotlight

We Have to Talk About Ageism

Is this the most socially normalized form of discrimination?

Older Adults

A Cure for Loneliness?

Social prescribing can be used to counter isolation – for any age group. How an Rx for connection is helping communities.

From Isolation to Purpose

After battling loneliness and chronic pain, one woman discovered a new sense of belonging by supporting her unhoused neighbours—offering a lesson in the power of connection and mattering.

Breaking Barriers

Systems need to hear from those they serve – these advocates and leaders drive policy change and push for cultural awareness and lived experience in decision-making. Meet the Mental Health Commission of Canada Youth Advisory Council Co-Chairs: Em Alexander and Colbi Mike.