QUEEN'S PRIDE
Events
Queen’s Pride coordinates a wide range of social and educational events for the LGBTTIQQ2SA communities of Queen's and Kingston. In the past, events have included: social gatherings, dances, sports, workshops, speakers events, panel discussions, film showings, theatrical performances, art exhibitions and more. Anyone is welcome to attend events; no need to be a Queen's student or alumni. We encourage Kingston community collaboration.
Have ideas or suggestions? Want to collaborate? Want to sponsor an event? Email us: queensprideproject@gmail.com
Gender and Sexuality Diversity Fair
Location: Grant Hall (43 University Avenue, Queen's University)
When: March 18th 5-8 pm
Queen’s Pride, Levana Gender Advocacy Centre, Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre and Queen’s Native Students Association will be hosting a Gender & Sexual Diversity Resource Fair in Grant Hall (Queen’s Campus) for all LGBTTIQQ2SA* and feminist-related organizations in the surrounding area, on and off campus.
Speakers on at 6:30pm.
The gathering will provide a platform to for groups to showcase their organization/service to a wide audience. Community attendance is FREE! We hope to see you there. In addition, the fair will be a great opportunity for groups to foster collaborations and network with other organizations/services related to LGBTTIQQ2SA* and feminist communities.
Two engaging speakers will present on various topics related to gender and sex during the fair. Arig Girgrah, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs (speaker from the last GSD Fair), will be the emcee. The featured speakers will be Jessica Danforth and Den Temin.
Jessica Danforth is the founder and executive director of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network, youth coordinator for the National Indigenous Youth Council on HIV/AIDS and the North American co-chair for the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. For more information, please visit: http://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/executivedirector.html
Den Temin is a board certified sexologist, founder of Sexplore with Den Temin, trans pride co-team lead with Pride Toronto and activist. They will be speaking about their experience with accessibility with regards to organizing for trans communities.
Pride Art Exhibition
Location: The Sleepless Goat, 91 Princess St., Kingston, ON
When: March 17th 7-9 PM
A collaboration of artists from the local LGBTTIQQ2SA* community exhibiting art in celebration of Pride Month.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1393434817586933/
Artists wishing to submit have until March 16th at to RSVP by emailing queensprideproject@gmail.com with their name and contact info, and picture or description of their submission. Pieces should be dropped off at the EQUIP Lending Library, 99 University Avenue (John Deutsh University Centre - JDUC), Room 342, Queen's University, Kingston, ON Map: http://www.queensu.ca/campusmap/?mapquery=johndeutsch (https://www.facebook.com/events/1389485277985103/?source=1)
Spoken Word: Featuring ANDREA GIBSON & Guests
Location: The St. Lawrence Ballroom, Residence Inn by Marriott at
Kingston Water’s Edge, 7 Earl St, Kingston, ON
When: March 21st 7-8:30 pm
“The first winner of the Women's World Poetry Slam - Gibson has headlined prestigious performance venues coast to coast with powerful readings on war, class, gender, bullying, white privilege, sexuality, love and spirituality."
TICKETS AVAILABLE for $13 at THE GRAD CLUB (Barrie/Union St.) and ONLINE: http://andreagibsonkingston.eventbrite.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1419995004915067/
FOLLOWED by:
Stay Here with Me’s “Write to Live” Workshop – with Andrea Gibson and Kelsey Gibb
Location: Wallace Hall, 2nd floor, John Deutsch University Centre (87 Union St.)
When: March 22nd 10-11:30 am
Led by stayherewithme.com's co-founders Andrea Gibson and Kelsey Gibb, this workshop explores how to use poetry as conversation starter, coping skill, and inspiration to live. Using the work of contemporary poets as prompts, we'll discuss under-discussed topics such as mental illness, trauma, bullying - and learn ways to write ourselves to healing.
Tickets are $15 for the workshop. Available online at: http://workshopandreagibson.eventbrite.ca/
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Gender Galaxy
Location: Grad Club (162 Barrie St.)
When: March 28th Doors open at 9pm
Note: $5 cover, 19+ event
" Mercury 'Queer Nights in Retrograde' is Collaborating with Queen's Pride to bring you a Night of Gender Performance and Expression! Come out and celebrate gender diversity! Play with Gender, Mix and Match, Hype-up or bend the Binary! The Night will Feature an Amateur Performance Hour for anyone who wants a chance to be in the spotlight - Followed by Feature Performances!"