Some of my fav photos from the Halifax Dyke and Trans March. Better late than never right?
2ND ANNUAL HALIFAX DYKE AND TRANS MARCH
FRIDAY JULY 27, 6PM IN FRONT OF THE SPRING GARDEN LIBRARY
DANCING! GLITTER! FACE PAINT! SPOKEN WORD! ROUSING SPEECHES!
This is a march by and for queer women and trans people* that seeks to not only celebrate our identities, but to challenge continued oppressions, particularly gendered oppression**, experienced within our diverse communities.
We are an alternative to the Pride Parade. We offer a political space
for people within queer communities who are marginalized by corporate Pride and by the commercialization of “gay identity.” We seek to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space, therefore we choose to operate independently of the police.
This march is open to our allies of all identities and orientations.
An accessible bus will be part of the march for people who would like to use it.
* “Queer women and trans people” can include dyke, lesbian, gay,
bisexual, queer, questioning, pansexual, omnisexual, asexual, transsexual, transgender, bigender, genderqueer, and Two Spirit people
** “Gendered oppression” refers to patriarchal social constructs and the gender binary
Photo credit: Miles Howe, Halifax Media Co-op
Next Halifax Dyke and Trans March planning meeting: Monday June 4, 7pm, Venus Envy.
Halifax - IS YOUR PRIDE POLITICAL?
This summer during Pride Week we will take to the streets for Halifax’s second annual Dyke & Trans March!
This is a march by and for queer women and trans people* that seeks to not only celebrate ouridentities, but to challenge continued oppressions, particularly gendered oppression**, experienced within our diverse communities. The march is open to our allies of all identities and orientations.
We are an alternative to the Pride Parade. We offer a political space for people within queer communities who are marginalized by corporate Pride and by the commercialization of “gay identity.” We seek to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space, therefore we choose to operate independently of the police.
Planning is starting up for this year’s march, so come out to help organize the kind of event you’d like to see!
Thursday May 10th at 7pm at Venus Envy, 1598 Barrington Street.
* “Queer women and trans people” includes dyke, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, pansexual, omnisexual,asexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, bigender, genderqueer, and Two Spirit people
** “Gendered oppression” refers to patriarchal social constructs and the gender binary
Any questions? Contact halifaxdykeandtransmarch@gmail.com
Some of my favourite allies at this past summer’s Dyke and Trans March in Halifax. Also one of my favourite banners, which I helped to paint.
Just found this amazing photo of my friend’s button from the Halifax Dyke and Trans march. She calls herself a queer posi straight gal.
First ever Halifax Dyke and Trans March this past Friday, July 22. To tired to post anything else Pride related.
