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Annual Queer Orientation

August 29, 2018

We’re here and we’re queer! Join the Pride Resource Centre, the Positive Space Committee, and the Equity & Inclusion Office for the 3rd annual UBC Okanagan Queer Orientation.

From film screenings and poetry to workshops and networking events, this year’s Queer Orientation provides a welcoming and engaging space for all.

What’s Happening

Open House: Pride Resource Centre | Sept. 5th

Learn about services provided by the Pride Resource Centre and connect with a supportive community.

September 5, 12:00 - 5:00pm @ UNC 132A (left of the UBCSUO Front Desk)

Film Screening | Sept. 6th

Positive Space Committee and the UBC Student's Union of Okanagan invite you the the film screening of "What I love about being Queer". Light dinner & snacks will be provided.

September 6, 6:30pm @ UNC Theatre UNC 106

Beach Hangout | Sept. 8th

Join the Pride Resource Centre & bring a potluck item to share at the beach.

September 8,  1:00 - 5:00pm @ Strathcona Beach Park, 2290 Abbott Street

Discussion: Queer Basics with the PRC | Sept. 10th

September 10, 7:00 - 9:00pm @ EME 0252 (Global Collegium)

Discussion: Queer Sex Ed | Sept. 13th

September 13, 7:00-9:00pm @ EME 0252 (Global Collegium)

Hangout: Queers & Beers | Sept. 14th

September 14th, 8:00pm-close @ The Well (University Centre, UBCSUO Pub)

Hangout: LGBTQ+ Grad Student Brunch | Sept. 16th

Join LGBTQ Grad Students & allies for brunch at the Grateful Fed, downtown Kelowna.

September 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm @ Grateful Fed, 509 Bernard Ave.

Committee Meeting: Positive Space | Sept. 20th

Want to get involved in change on campus? Learn about what the Positive Space committee is up to and explore opportunities for involvement.

September 20, 1:00 - 2:30pm @ ART 276

Hangout: Queer & Trans Women Hangout with the WRC | Sept. 22th

September 22, 10:30am-12:30pm @ Naked Cafe, 571 Lawrence Ave. downtown Kelowna. Hosted by the UBCSUO Women's Resource Centre.

Workshop: Positive Space | Sept. 24th

Learn more about UBC Okanagan's Positive Space Campaign, the basics around Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity, and how to make the campus a welcoming place for all.

September 24, 10:00am-12:00pm @ SCI 331

Hangout: LBTQ+ Staff & Faculty and allies Rendez-vous| Sept. 26th

September 26, 6:00-8:00pm @ Kettle River Brewery, 731 Baillie Ave. downtown Kelowna

Finale Event: National Coming Out Day Poetry with Gwen Benaway | Oct. 11th

Join local student artists and Canadian First Nations poet Gwen Benaway for our final event of the 2018 Queer Orientation.

October 11th, 6:00-8:00pm @ UNC 212, Aboriginal Programs & Services Centre

More to come!

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