Pride Week Events
Take Pride, Give Pride
Monday, May 25 – Friday, June 5 | Library
Post your positive and uplifting messages to the Library’s Pride-themed mobile message board, which will travel around to all Library and Archives events.
"Celebrate You" Book Display
Monday, May 25 – Tuesday, June 30 | Library
A selection of books by and about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community related to this year’s Pride theme, Celebrate You, will be on display.
"A Source of Spiritual Strength": 40 Years of the Niciwâkan Native Gay Society
Monday, May 25 – Monday, August 31 | UWinnipeg Archives (Centennial Building, 5th Floor through the Library)
This exhibition will highlight records from the Two-Spirit Archives illustrating the history of the formation of the Niciwâkan Native Gay Society in 1986, and its role in advocating for the rights of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people in Manitoba.
Pride Flag Raising
Tuesday, May 26 | 10 a.m. | Wesley Hall Front Lawn (In Event of Rain: Convocation Hall)
Join your fellow UWinnipeg community members in hoisting the Progress and Two-Spirit flags on campus in celebration of Pride Week.
Drag Storytime
Tuesday, June 2 | 10 a.m. | Bernice’s Reading Room, Library (4CM46)
The Library and the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) invite you to a special Drag Storytime to celebrate Pride. Enjoy joyful, captivating stories read by fabulous Drag Queens and Kings.
Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Tea and Bannock Social
Tuesday, June 2 | 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | UWinnipeg Archives (Centennial Building, 5th Floor through the Library)
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Niciwâkan Native Gay Society, and the launch of the Archives’ related exhibit, the campus community and the wider public are invited to enjoy food, friendship, music, and a drag performance. RSVPing is encouraged.
Schedule
11:00 a.m. – Doors open
11:30 a.m. – Food arrives
12:30–1:30 p.m. – Program including guest speakers and drag performance
2:30 p.m. – Event ends
Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Makers Market
Tuesday, June 2 | 12–5 p.m. | Riddell Atrium
Several talented makers who identify as Two-Spirit or Indigiqueer will be on campus to sell their beautiful, handmade creations. From jewelry and beaded accessories to paintings, drawings, prints, puzzles, and home decor, there will be something for everyone’s tastes and budget at the market.
Pride Month Bead Club
June 4, 9, 16 & 18 | 1-3 p.m. | Gallery 1C03
Stop by Gallery 1C03 for bracelet and Pride flag pin beading, led by Candice Allard and Lily Gautron. Materials will be supplied and no experience needed. Participants can attend one or more dates of this free program.
Pride Parade
Sunday, June 7 | Beginning at 10 a.m. | Memorial Blvd. Rally Location & The Forks
As part of UWinnipeg’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Week, all students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to walk together with their UWinnipeg community in this year’s Pride Parade. RSVPing is required.
Meet at the Pride Rally location in Memorial Park. From the Manitoba legislature grounds, the parade route will proceed north up Memorial Boulevard then east down Portage Avenue, concluding at the Winnipeg Pride Festival at The Forks.