Sunday July 28th, 2019 4pm-6pm
MOVIE NIGHT – “PRIDE”–Screening at the Vancouver Local #130-111 Victoria Dr. B.C.
There will be a screening of the 2014 movie “PRIDE” at 4pm (The Vancouver Local GMM is at 1pm on the same day) “This comedy-drama is inspired by an extraordinary true story. It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person. As the strike drags on, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all.” (Rated R for language and brief sexual content) Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Friday August 2nd, 2019 5:30pm-8:30pm
Trans, Two Spirit, Genderqueer, Intersex March
The CUPW contingent and allies will be meeting at Clark Park (1500 E 14th, Vancouver at 5:30pm) under the Vancouver Local Trans Flag banner. Please wear your “Solidarity” or “Vancouver Local” t-shirt or just join us for the march. At 6pm we’ll be marching down Commercial Dr. to Victoria Park at Grant and Victoria. “Organized by a gender-diverse grassroots collective of volunteers. The Trans, Two Spirit, Genderqueer, Intersex March is an opportunity for trans and genderqueer people to be celebrated through an assembly of people in joy and solidarity in order to loudly and proudly express their pride.”
Saturday August 3rd, 2019 11am-5pm
Vancouver 16th Dyke March and Festival
The March gathers at McSpadden Park 2125 Victoria Dr. Vancouver at 11am and then proceeds to Grandview Park 1657 Charles St., for the Festival and festivities that take place from 1pm-5pm. Bring a blanket and a picnic and spend the day. The Vancouver Local will have a Vendor Booth on site and will be distributing information on “Building Community Power”, a pronoun button making activity, and letter writing campaign to your Local MP denouncing “Conversion Therapy”. If you are able to volunteer at the CUPW vendor booth for part of the day please contact Jim McCurrach, Organization Director, [email protected]
All events are open to those who identify as LGBTQ and their Allies.