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Event DetailsFri July 10, 7pm-Kebob Kick off Party(Roberts street social centre- 5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
-meet some folks and discuss, among other things, the importance of challenging consumerism and assimilation (and talk about what those words mean) Sat July 11-Queer Costume, Water-Fight Bike Ride(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
11am-2pm- bike fixing, costume making, water balloon filling, face painting, target practice etc. Sat July 11, 8pm-Queer Performance Night & Open Mic(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
Raindate: Sunday, July 12, 7pm Check out the list of performers! Sun, July 12, 12-5pm-Queer Expressions: DIY art workshops and fair(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
-There will be zine making, button making, patch making and hair cutting stations. Sun, July 12, 3-6pm-Are You Queer Enough?(5684 Roberts st., upstairs) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
We will discuss the peer-policing of queer identities in the queer/gay community Lunch Time Discussions Monday July 13-Thursday July 16, 12-2pm(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)There will be some food and a few folks hanging around to discuss any topics that might have been missed, and also to just generally hang out. Also, the button-maker will be available and so will the zine-making supplies. Monday's suggested topics: the gay bar scene. why is gay culture often centered around bars? who does this exclude? how can we create alternative? and anything else related to queer or gay social spaces Mon, July 13, 7pm-How to be an Ally(5684 Roberts st., upstairs) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
Have you even wondered how to be an ally, not just to queer or trans folk, but in general? Tue, July 14, 12-2pm: Lunch Time Discussions(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)There will be some food and a few folks hanging around to discuss any topics that might have been missed, and also to just generally hang out. Also, the button-maker will be available and so will the zine-making supplies. Tuesday's suggested topics: unpacking our privilege. what heirarchies exist within queer culture and society at large? how does privilege change how people navigate through society? how do we recognize and use our privilege, and what does that mean? and anything else related to privilege or lack thereof Tue, July 14, 7pm-Flag Wars Screening(5684 Roberts st., upstairs) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)From the film's description: "A cinema verite documentary that follows the conflicts that arise when gay white professionals move into a black working-class neighborhood. Filmed over four years in Columbus, Ohio and leads viewers on an eye-opening journey." For more details, see http://www.pbs.org/pov/flagwars -Please note: includes depictions of homophobic and racist violence.-Will be followed by a discussion Wed, July 15, 12-2pm: Lunch Time Discussions(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)There will be some food and a few folks hanging around to discuss any topics that might have been missed, and also to just generally hang out. Also, the button-maker will be available and so will the zine-making supplies. Wednesday's suggested topics: spirituality. how do you reconcile being part of organized religion while being queer or lgbt? what are some alternative spiritual beliefs that people create for themselves? and anything else related to spirituality Wed, July 15, 7pm-Queer Activist History: Guest Speaker and Discussion(5684 Roberts st., upstairs) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
-Talk about some historical moments of queer activism, and discuss where current activism is headed now Thu, July 16, 12-2pm: Lunch Time Discussions(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)There will be some food and a few folks hanging around to discuss any topics that might have been missed, and also to just generally hang out. Also, the button-maker will be available and so will the zine-making supplies. Thursday's suggested topics: still up for suggestion. Thu, July 16, 6pm-Wrap-up with Wraps(5684 Roberts st.) (FREE and everyone friendly-friendly)
- Feedback and reflection- did anything make you uncomfortable? Did we miss anything? We want your feedback! *All events will be free, all-ages, trans-, lesbian-, gay-, bi-sexual-, queer-, questioning-, intersex-, two-spirited-, dyke-, fag-, poly-, asexual-, straight allies-positive, and volunteers will provide childcare upon request. We recognize the importance of language, and if you strongly don't identify as queer, please don't let that keep you from coming, because we would love to hear your ideas in our friendly, non-competitive, feminist spaces. For more information, to request childcare or to volunteer contact: queer.and.rebel.days.2009@gmail.com or (902)-446-1788
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