Brock University is showing its colours with more than a weeks’ worth of activities to help educate, inform and entertain the LGBTQ2+ community and its allies.

While Pride Week is traditionally observed in June globally, Brock decided to host a second week of events during a time when more students are on campus. This year’s events are taking place Saturday, Jan. 18 to Tuesday, Jan. 28, deliberately spanning more than a week.

“There is simply too much to pack into four or five days,” says Leela MadhavaRau, Director of Brock’s Office of Human Rights and Equity (HRE). “In addition, we want to remind Brock that 2SLGBTQII programs occur year round; while Pride Week is designed to pay particular attention to this community, it is not a one-off.”

She says HRE is committed to taking an active part in campus programming that reinforces the message that Brock is an institution that strives to be inclusive for all.

“The programming during Pride Week reinforces the diversity of the 2SLGBTQII community, ensuring the University thinks beyond monolithic stereotypes,” says MadhavaRau.

People who are interested in learning more about programming offered throughout the year are encouraged to contact Brock Pride, Human Rights and Equity and the Student Justice Centre.

Interested participants are encouraged to share photos of various Brock Pride events online using the hashtag #BrockUPride.

Brock Pride Week events

Saturday, Jan. 18

We Are The Radical Monarchs Documentary Film Screening

4 to 5:30 p.m.

The Film House, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines

This film documents the Radical Monarchs — an alternative to the Scout movement for girls of colour, who earn badges for completing units on social justice including being an LGBTQ ally, the environment, and disability justice.

Cost: Film House Members + Youth (13 and under): $7 | REGULAR: $9.50

Host/sponsoring groups: The Film House, Niagara Artists Centre, OPIRG Brock, and Brock Student Justice Centre

This event is open to all identities. For more information, check the event’s Facebook page.

Monday, Jan. 20

2SLGBTQ+ Drag Brunch 

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rankin Family Pavilion, Brock University

Everyone is welcome for hors d’oeuvres, speakers and a drag performance to kick off Brock 2SLGBTQ+ Pride Week.

Host/sponsoring groups: SSLGBTQ+ PACHRED group, Office of Human Rights and Equity Services

This event is open to all identities.

Free Queer and Trans Concert at Warehouse 

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Warehouse Concert Hall, 11 Geneva St., St. Catharines

Warehouse will host an all Queer and Trans lineup of musicians and performers, featuring Janice Jo Lee, Saint Stone, Jermaine Marshall and Delta Don.

Entry is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring funds for the community raffle.

Host/sponsoring groups: OPIRG Brock, Student Justice Centre, Warehouse’s location is considered physically accessible under AODA standard (there is an alternative accessible entrance)

This event is open to all identities. For more information, check the event’s Facebook page.

Tuesday, Jan. 21

Brock Pride Custom Flag Making Meet Up

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Student Justice Centre, TH 252A, Brock University

Join Brock Pride to create a custom flag that represents your identity.

Host/sponsoring groups: Brock Pride

This event is open to all identities.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Resisting Queerphobia and Transphobia in Everyday Life

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Student Justice Centre, TH 252A, Brock University

A workshop by Vince Pacilli that focuses on resisting and dismantling institutions, actions, and spaces by which queerphobia and transphobia take place, such as the workplace, academia, ‘law’ enforcement, media, etc.

Host/sponsoring group: OPIRG Brock and Brock Student Justice Centre

This event is open to all identities.

For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page.

Niagara Reproductive Justice Crafting Meet Up

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MW 505, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

A space to meet and organize with other folks passionate about all forms of reproductive justice. There will be materials available to make easily transportable pillowcase signs.

Host/sponsoring group: Niagara Reproductive Justice

This event is open to all identities.

For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page.

2SLGBTQ+ Boxing Class 

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Dance Studio (above the cage), Walker Complex, Brock University

This free boxing class welcomes all those who identify under the expansive umbrella of 2SLGBTQ+/QTPOC and aims to hold a fun and inclusive class while creating a safe(r) space for our 2SLGBTQ+/QTPOC community members. Classes run Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 22, Feb. 5, Feb. 12 — BIPOC/QTPOC only , Feb. 26 — BIPOC/QTPOC only, March 11, March 25.

Host/sponsoring group: Human Rights and Equity

This event is open to 2SLGBTQ+/QTPOC folks.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Queer Makeup, Fashion and Cinema 

Facilitated by Ari Para and Siqi Wang

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Student Justice Centre, TH 252A, Brock University

This two-part workshop will centre around queer and trans fashion history. Part one will focus on queer fashion history and its evolution, exploring the importance of resistance fashion and its role in revolutionary history. Part two will focus on makeup and how it has been used by the queer community as a form of resistance, gender identity and expression. This workshop will be informative and interactive

Host/sponsoring groups: Women’s Campus Safety Grant

This event is open to 2SLGBTQ+ folks.

Friday, Jan. 24

2SLGBTQ+ Movie Marathon 

Drop in between noon and 8 p.m. Movies at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Student Justice Centre, TH 252A, Brock University

Join us for an all-day movie marathon of 2SLGBTQ+ films, including Fire Song (2015), Game Face (2015), Pariah (2011), and Pride (2014). This will be a low-key and comfortable space to meet fellow folks from the community.

Host/sponsoring groups: Brock Student Justice Centre and OPIRG Brock

This event is open to all identities.

For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Sexual Violence and Consent Workshops

Noon to 1 p.m.

Sexual Violence Support Certificate Program: Consent and Discourse Workshop modified for Pride Week

Goodman School of Business, GSB 308, Brock University

This workshop discusses the complexity of consent and the advised response when handling a sexual violence disclosure, as modified for Pride Week to address consent and disclosures focused in on the 2S LGBTQ+ communities. Our LGBTQ+ Perspectives workshop will run on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. in Schmon Tower ST105.

Host/sponsoring group: Brock Human Rights and Equity

This event is open to all identities. For more information, check out the ExperienceBU link.

Suicide Intervention for Weirdos, Freaks and Queers

5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sankey Chamber, Mackenzie Chown A-Block, Brock University

This is an intro-level workshop for students who want to build and share skills around supporting people in their lives who are suicidal, with a focus on supporting people for whom mainstream mental health services may not meet their needs. Pre-registration is required and limited.

To register, email humanrights@brocku.ca

Host/sponsoring group: Human Rights and Equity

This event is open to all identities.

 

For more information on these events and/or accommodation requests, please contact Michelle Mudge at mmudge@brockbusu.ca