The category is... Queer takeover!

We've heard from Yukon communities about their ideas for our autumnal programming project!  Below are some fantastic cross-Yukon events, projects, and activities.  ​Stay tuned for more exciting announcements...

SUBMIT YOUR IDEA!

Although our submission deadline for this project cycle has now passed, we'd still love to hear your event, project, and activity ideas for next time!  This proposal process is open to all Yukon communities.

Storytime Series

Watch Chapters One, Two, and Three of local performers reading LGBTQIA2S+ centred storybooks (for ages 3 - 8) to the whole family!

Shade the theft away

Watch artists, activists, and contributors of the QTBIPOC community Javier Guzmán, Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele, and Grey Capot-Blanc speak on the importance of their identity and being "seen".

Queer Coffee & Chat

Wednesdays @ 7pm
Zoom
Cozy up with a cup of coffee and good conversation with our LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies through this weekly get-together!
Age Restriction: 19+

Indigiqueer hangout

Date TBA
Virtual Platform TBA
Calling all Indigiqueers in the Yukon!  Meet other LGBTQIA2S+ community members who are Indigenous on this Zoom chat with Duane Gastant-Aucoin.

Ace Identities

​Fri. Nov. 27 @ 6pm
Zoom
Join us for an enlightening evening conversation with author Angela Chen as she speaks about her book "Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex" with moderator Judy Booth.
Age Restriction: 13+

Club (867)

Fri. Nov. 27 @ 9pm
Zoom
Haven't danced in a while?  Now's your chance!  Join us for a virtual dance party like no other - where all queer folx who share our (867) area code are invited!
Age Restriction: ​19+

Zine kits

Sat. Nov. 28 @ 2pm
Zoom
Ever wanted to make a zine? Not sure what a zine is? We got you! Come to our online community zine making hangout with Dawson City artists Kimberly Edgar and Andy Pelletier.  Zine Kits provided!
Register now for your Zine Kit!

Queer Youth Prom

Sat. Nov. 28 @ 8pm
Zoom
Dress up and dance the night away from home during this virtual dance party!  Meet LGBTQIA2S+ youths from across the North.  It'll be a night to remember!
Age Restriction: 18 & under

Community Care in Covid

Sun. Nov. 29 @ 11am
Zoom
Winter and COVID is a hard mix.  To help with some of it, we're giving out care packages for LGBTQIA2S+ community members!  All are invited to join us virtually to have some of the included coffee or tea and connect.
Register now for your care package!

Queer Bake-off

Sun. Nov. 29 @ 2pm
Zoom
Join other LGBTQIA2S+ folx across the Territory for a virtual baking contest!  Have fun baking together and showing off your finished product.  Ingredients will be provided in all communities!

Trans & nb healthcare

Mon. Nov. 30 @ 6pm
Zoom
Join panelists for a conversation on barriers, discrimination, and violence Trans and Non-Binary communities experience in healthcare.

Gender Riot

Date TBA
Virtual Platform TBA
Inspired by the thought-provoking playfulness of the growing drag community, we bring you Gender Riot: a variety Drag show.  Let the riot ensue!
Age Restriction: 18+

Have You Tried This?

Date TBA
Virtual Platform TBA
Gwaandak Theatre is bringing you a variety show like no other!  A cabaret of performers will express themselves in a medium they haven't yet tried in front of an audience.  There's a first time for everything!

performer/organizer grant

The Yukon Pride Centre is launching an honorarium grant program for performers and event organizers involved with the Queer Takeover project who may be facing barriers due to anti-Blackness, anti-Indigeneity, racism, ablesim, transphobia, and housing insecurity.

Survey: yUKON pRIDE cENTRE

The Yukon Pride Centre is in its developing stages and we'd love to hear your thoughts!  You can join the community conversation by filling out the survey below.  Your thoughts, ideas, concerns, and dreams are dearly appreciated.