Come out to enjoy live music, story telling, cotton candy, popcorn, balloon animals and more at the annual Pride Picnic! This is the largest event during Queer Orientation and aims to be a magical celebration of UBC Okanagan’s vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Starting right at 5:00pm artists will include Madeline Terbasket, Soul Pool, Post Modern Connection […]
Presented by UBC Arts and Culture District, this annual festival highlights stories of resilience and student activist art that challenges dominant narratives through live performances, poetry, music and more. There’s something for everyone; the events include a wide range of in-person and online activities.
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Join Positive Space Committee members (staff and faculty) for a virtual social, a guided art workshop led by local artist Cam Geld. All 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, faculty and allies are invited to attend and enjoy and create community by kicking off the new academic year by getting to know other folks on campus who support sexual […]
Join UBC Okanagan Equity and Inclusion Office and campus partners for a casual get together for Indigenous, Black and staff of colour. This event strives to build a space for community and social connection, as staff transition back to campus. Faculty are welcome to attend, although this will be a staff-centred space. Where: Outside the […]
National Coming Out Day celebrates the many people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ who “come out” (a term stemming from the phrase “come out of the closet”) to friends or family about their sexuality, which is a very big moment! This will also close the week of Queer Orientation as it signifies the open, norm-breaking, prideful […]
While many studies confirm the value of diversity to organizations, diversity often means the presence of contrasting points of view which can lead to conflict. Conflicts are typically feared because we don’t know what to do with them. The longer we go without addressing rising conflict, the farther away we move from each other and […]
This workshop will be led by Queer cis woman and mom of two, Azaria Menezes, who is a sex and intimacy and relationship coach. The workshop is dedicated to the empowerment of IBPOC women and making them feel empowered in love, re-discovering their exquisite pleasure and exploration into true intimacy. Learn more
While many studies confirm the value of diversity to organizations, diversity often means the presence of contrasting points of view which can lead to conflict. Conflicts are typically feared because we don’t know what to do with them. The longer we go without addressing rising conflict, the farther away we move from each other and […]
Kelowna Pride Festival is a celebration of the strength, equality, dignity, and self-determination of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Kelowna and throughout the Okanagan. This festival is an open positive space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. Visit Kelowna Pride to see all events or sign up to volunteer.