Celebrating diversity at Pride 2018

The University of Manitoba is honoured to be a Gold Level sponsor of the 2018 Pride Winnipeg Festival and Parade, supporting diversity and inclusion through multiple events.

To celebrate the diversity of the university’s own communities, there are a number of events planned during Pride, including a flag-raising ceremony on May 28 outside UMSU University Centre, with light refreshments and remarks by members of the U of M LGBT2SQ+ community, and the Pride Parade on June 3.

We are looking for faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and family members (including children and pets) to walk with us at the Pride Parade. Members of the LGBT2SQ+ community and allies are welcome to participate in the festivities.

Registrants will:

• Walk in the parade for free – including U of M groups, associations and societies
• Receive a t-shirt (first come, first served)
• Be provided with swag to pass out during the parade
• Help carry our U of M Pride flag
• Meet other members of the U of M community 

RSVP now to walk in the parade with U of M. 

UMQueer is also looking for volunteers to assist at U of M Pride Week events and at the U of M Pride Festival booth. Students who volunteer for 10 hours can add this opportunity to their Co-Curricular Record.

University of Manitoba Pride Events

If you require any accessibility accommodations, please contact UMQueer at umqueer@umanitoba.ca.

All events are free and everyone is welcome! 

THURSDAY, MAY 24

Proudly Gender Inclusive Zumba Party
Active Living Centre, Fort Garry campus | 12:05 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 25

Proudly Gender Inclusive Zumba Party
Joe Doupe Recreation Centre, 727 McDermot Ave, Bannatyne campus | 1 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 28

Flag Raising 
UMSU Patio, Fort Garry campus | 9:00 a.m.
A Pride flag will also be raised on Bannatyne campus and both flags will fly for the duration of Pride.

THURSDAY, MAY 31

Drag Show
Brodie Atrium, Bannatyne campus | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Festival at the Forks
The Forks | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
U of M will have a booth set up at the Festival at the Forks. Come out and get your free U of M Pride swag!

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

Pride Parade 
Legislative Building | 11 a.m.
RSVP now to walk in the parade with U of M.

Festival at the Forks
The Forks | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

For more details on the events, check out the U of M Pride 2018 website.

Stay up to date on events, share your photos and join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using #umqueer.

UM Today Staff