EXOTIC DANCERS' RIGHTS
ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
EDRAC
They are a by and for exotic dancers organization
dedicated to improving the quality of life
of exotic dancers working in Canada.
dedicated to improving the quality of life
of exotic dancers working in Canada.
Organizational Profile
EDRAC is a collective of current and former exotic dancers
and allies who are dedicated to improving the lives
of exotic dancers in Canada.
Their Mission Statement
EDRAC's goal is to promote equal rights for exotic dancers in Canada. Our aim is to provide resources and peer support to enable exotic dancers to acquire the equality and rights that they deserve as human beings.
Objectives
The establishment and operation of an exotic dancers' association for the purpose of :
1- Any and all things possible to protect and to promote human rights of exotic dancers.
2- Preventing the degradation of working conditions in adult industry parlours.
3- Ending the financial exploitation of exotic dancers.
4- Assisting in the development of health and safety regulations for adult entertainment parlours.
5- Developing educational campaigns and information material outlining the legal and labor rights of exotic dancers under existing legislation.
6- Providing a non-threatening environment for exchange and discussion of issues related to exotic dancers and their working environment.
History
EDRAC was founded in April 2007 when the DANCERS' EQUAL RIGHTS ASSOCIATION (DERA)
OF OTTAWA-CARLETON merged with the
EXOTIC DANCERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (EDAC).
OF OTTAWA-CARLETON merged with the
EXOTIC DANCERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (EDAC).
Both organizations had municipal mandates and over the years of collaborating on issues together it was decided by the exotic dancers that the need of exotic dancers across Canada would be better served with one nationally mandated organization.
In October 2007, EDRAC held their first annual general meeting (AGM) and elected a new Board of Directors
and new corporate bylaws.
and new corporate bylaws.
The Board of Directors is comprised of exotic dancer majority at all times to ensure the voice of exotic dancers
is always present.
is always present.
The current Board has 7 members
consisting of 5 exotic dancers,
2 lawyers
and a MA student
with extensive board experience.
Donate, become a member or volunteer!
UNDRESSING THE RECESSION
How the economic downturn found its way into the dark corners of the exotic dancing industry
Article Undressing the recession:
Mary Taylor
The founder of
Exotic Dancers Association of Canada (EDAC)
is staring in the article as an expert consultant in the article.
Mary Taylor is an active advocate for the rights of exotic dancers and she collaborates with different associations to improve dancers’ working conditions.
She does public speaking engagements and they are getting popular.
She is being more and more recognized by the public and the media.
WEBSITE OF : MARY TAYLOR; PEEL AND PLAY
THE MISTRESS OF THE SUN-DANCE
Painting by : Ray Pilarsky
