Pride Winnipeg

PRIDE MAY 24 – JUNE 2 5 The community stage will also be back this year, and it has been renamed as Mamawi stage. "Mamawi is a Cree, Anishinaabemowin and Métis word that means 'together.' The purpose of that area is to focus primarily on 2SQT BIPOC performers," Rands says. "It's a second stage with programming and entertainment both Saturday and Sunday. It consists of local community talent ranging from solo musicians, bands, DJs, drag artists, dancers, poets, comedians and more. There is a beverage garden there, as well as a substance-free zone." To keep organized and up to date with everything happening at the Pride Festival, be sure to check out the Pride Winnipeg mobile app, which launched last year. "That's where all the information about the festival is going to be — accessibility, what food trucks are on site, vendors and sponsors, our festival schedule and list of performers," Rands says. "To meet our sustainability goals and policies, Pride Winnipeg no longer produces a printed paper Pride guide. Our app will now be the go-to place to find all the information needed for the festival." CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 We especially wanted to support our trans community this year given the current climate not only locally but across the country." – Jenn Rands, vice-president of advocacy for Pride Winnipeg. THE THEME OF THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL IS "TRANSCEND TOGETHER." Submitted Photos Diversity and inclusion are as impor tant to us as they are to you. These are core values to us, values that guide everything we do, helping us bring positive impact to our members, our communities and the environment. We're proud to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and we remain committed to promoting diversity in our company and in our community. We celebrate with you! JoinACU.ca SCAN TO LEARN MORE

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