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May 21, 2014
Camp Aurora This year, the 14th Annual Pride Coffee House will be collecting donations ($10 suggested) for Camp Aurora. Camp Aurora is a four-day subsidized summer camp for LGBTTQ* youth and allies (ages 14-19). The camp is hosted at a beautiful spot up in the Whiteshell, thanks to support from the Variety Club. The aim of Camp Aurora is to help youth meet new friends, learn about themselves and the community, and have fun along the way – all without facing the day-to-day challenges of being an LGBTTQ* youth or ally. The environment is accepting, supportive, safe and welcoming, as those running the camp understand and have lived similar experiences to the campers. The camp packs four days with activ- ities like canoeing, swimming, crafts, talent shows, obstacle courses, adven- tures, campfires, bunk beds, hot dogs and s’mores. It is camp, just how you would picture it, but specifically with the company of peers and allies. More information is available at cam- paurora.ca. M any events during the Pride Winnipeg festival raise money to support causes that are relevant to the LGBTTQ* community. The following are just a few of the important groups that benefit from monies raised at Pride Week celebra- tions.
Snowy Owl Monarchist Society of the largest celebrations between Toronto and Vancouver of LGBTTQ* (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirited, intersex, and queer/ questioning) people and their allies, supporters and friends. Its mission is to affirm the lives of everyone by generat- ing and participating in events that celebrate the history, culture, spirit and pride of people within the Winnipeg community. Supporting the Community Pride Winnipeg Community events also directly sup- port Pride Winnipeg itself. Pride Winni- peg – The Pride of the Prairies – is one
Rainbow Resource Centre As host for a Community BBQ on May 28, the Rainbow Resource Centre will be taking donations and welcoming all with an open house. The RRC has roots back to the early 1970’s, where it began as a student group at the University of Manitoba. Following a few transformations, the organization became the Rainbow Resource Centre in 1999, taking on the goal of “serving Manitoba’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Two-Spirited Communities.” The RRC is a not-for-profit organization that provides community support services including counselling and peer groups. It also hosts a variety of educational programs, including presentations and workshops for groups like schools, non-profit agencies, crown corpora- tions, private businesses, faith organ- izations, and healthcare institutions. It also runs community programs for people of all ages (from youth to 55+), and is involved in community events like Pride Golf. For more information, visit the open house on May 28, or rainbowresource- centre.org.
The Imperial Sovereign Court of Win- nipeg and All of Manitoba (ISCWAM), also known as the Snowy Owl Mon- archist Society (SOMS) Inc., is a chap- ters in the second largest LGBTTQ* organization in the world known as the International Imperial Court System. The main goal of the organization is to raise funds for various local charities through events. Club 200 will host “Booty Call,” an energetic show and dance party, on May 23, with proceeds going to SOMS. More information is available at courtofwinnipeg.ca
The rainbow flag flies high alongside a Canada flag at Camp Aurora, one of the many commun- ity organizations supported at Pride Winnipeg events. – Photo by Camp Aurora
A rainbow flag bears greetings from happy youth at Camp Aurora. – Photo by Camp Aurora
Camp Aurora packs four days with activities like canoeing and fishing for LGBTTQ* youth and allies. – Photo by Camp Aurora
Proud to support and celebrate diversity and understanding.
On behalf of the Manitoba Liberal Party, I wish the very best for Manitoba’s LGBT Community and we look forward to another successful Pride Parade & Festival this year! As Liberals, we continue to stand up for true equality as we work towards a better province for all Manitobans. Rana Bokhari, Manitoba Liberal Party Leader
Jon Gerrard • MLA for River Heights jongerrardmla.ca • 204-945-5194
204-988-9380 www.manitobaliberals.ca
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