LGBTQ

Elk Valley Pride Festival

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day until Sun Sep 25 2022.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Friday, September 23, 2022

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Time:

5:00pm - 7:00pm

A rainbow celebration in the mountains! Join the Fernie Pride Society in Fernie for a 5-day celebration of Pride featuring a bike parade, flag raising, Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Rainbow Reads, drag storytime, workshops and education, Cooking with Queens, a puppy parade, drag shows, live music, and so much more!

See you in Fernie from September 21-25, 2022!

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Elk Valley Pride Festival, Fernie Pride Society, LGBTQ, Fernie BC, pride

Fernie Dragathon

Event Date(s):

Friday, March 11, 2022

Once again, Fernie’s most fabulous Drag Queens and Kings hit the slopes to shine a rhinestoned spotlight on suicide in the Elk Valley. Last year, with the support of the Fernie Alpine Resort and Fernie PRIDE, our Drag Stars raised over $10,000 for the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force to create a Grief Support for friends and families dealing in the wake of suicide.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie Pride Society, Fernie BC, community, LGBTQ

Dragathon Storytime

Event Date(s):

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Time:

10:00am - 11:00am

Join local Drag Queen Isabella GiaVulva and Miss Bailey for a Storytime focused on mental health at the Fernie Heritage Library.

Watch via Zoom while their special guests read ‘A Shelter for Sadness’ by Anne Booth and ‘A Sky-Blue Bench’ by Bahram Rahman.

This event is in support of the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force.

Save the Zoom link

Meeting ID: 335 313 3316
Passcode: 930528

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Fernie Heritage Library, Fernie BC, books, LGBTQ, Mental Health

5th Annual Fernie Pride Festival

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day until Sun Sep 26 2021.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Friday, September 24, 2021

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Sunday, September 26, 2021

As of August 25th, this event will go ahead with modifications. Attendance is capped at a maximum of 100 people present at any given time in line with new provincial health orders. Organisers will manage attendance. Please follow instructions and signage to help keep everyone safe and ensure that this event can go ahead.

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LGBTQ, Fernie BC, Fernie Pride, Fernie Pride Society, inclusion, Fernie

Fernie Pride Society Seeks Input from Elk Valley to Build Diversity and Inclusion

Posted:

Jun 16, 2021

The Fernie Pride Society is seeking input from workers and residents in the Elk Valley as part of their efforts to build diversity and inclusion; particularly for those who identify as LGBTQ2+ or who may be questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity. Input is being collected through a confidential online survey open to everyone, including allies such as employers, family members, friends, coworkers, educators, and healthcare professionals.

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LGBTQ, Fernie BC, community, Fernie Pride, Fernie Pride Society

Mighty Moose Dragathon

Event Date(s):

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Time:

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Support Isabella Gia and 6 other local drag queens along with members of the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force as they ski and ride as many laps as they can on the Mighty Moose.

Raising awareness and funds for the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force.

Donate online via GoFundMe.

Tags:

Fernie Alpine Resort, skiing, drag, drag queens, LGBTQ

Fernie Pride Annual General Meeting

Event Date(s):

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Time:

Join the Fernie Pride Society from the comfort of your own home on Thursday, March 11 at 6:00pm for their Annual General Meeting.

Everyone is welcome to attend, but only those with current Fernie Pride Society memberships are able to vote. Not sure if you are still a member? Email Courtney to find out or visit ferniepride.ca/membership to purchase or renew!

Tags:

Fernie Pride Society, LGBTQ, Fernie BC, community

Pride Pup Parade and Good Dog Social

Event Date(s):

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Time:

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Bring your pup to the Railyard Dog Park for a Pride Pup Parade and Social! The cutest way ever to cap off the Elk Valley Pride Festival! Register online.

About this Event

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Elk Valley Pride Festival, Fernie Pride Society, LGBTQ, Fernie BC, pride

Rainbow Reads Author Evening

Event Date(s):

Friday, September 25, 2020

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Author Suzette Mayr will be in discussion with Angie Abdou as they examine Mayr's book, Monoceros.

Thanks to the Fernie Heritage Library for being a fantastic partner for this event! Register online.

Please visit Fernie Pride Society on Eventbrite for more info and to secure your ticket. Only 20 available for this outdoor event!

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Elk Valley Pride Festival, Fernie Pride Society, LGBTQ, Fernie BC, pride

Contemporary Fernie Queer History Walk

Event Date(s):

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Time:

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Join the Fernie Pride Society’s Kevin Allen on a walk through Fernie. We will explore the streets through stories of the LGBTQ2 community. Register online!

About this Event

Let's get together for a walk through Fernie to discover the stories and people that make up the contemporary queer landscape of the community.

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Elk Valley Pride Festival, Fernie Pride Society, LGBTQ, Fernie BC, pride