Outgames 2011 EPK - Electronic Press Kit by GayWhistler

2nd GLISA NORTH AMERICA OUTGAMES VANCOUVER 2011 Gay Lesbian International Sports Association

OFFICIAL MEDIA KIT

Media Kit compiled by: Barb Snelgrove & Dean Nelson 2 1 0 1 – 11 7 7 W e s t H a s t i n g s S t r e e t • t e l e p h o n e : 6 0 4 . 8 3 8 . 2 2 7 2

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Table of Contents

The Outgames Overview:

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The Vancouver Outgames Team:

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Message From Chair

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Get Social with the Outgames

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Like Us, Follow Us... Facebook

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Tweet Up and Follow Us... Twitter

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Outgames blog on Tumblr

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A picture is worth a Thousand words... Flickr

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A photo is worth 1K, Video is PRICELESS.... YouTube

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Check In on FourSquare

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Proclamation

“The Vancouver Declaration ”

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Foundation

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Commitment

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Actions

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Follow-Through

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* References

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Documents

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Websites

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Outgames Week Highlights

Vancouver 2011 Outgames - The Medals

Designer:

Outgames Flag Relay

The Flags:

The Launch:

The Run:

The Marine Leg

The Land Leg

The Mountain Leg

Whistler Leg:

Flag Run Downtown

Flag Run - Land SFU

Flag Run - Mountain: Grouse / Whistler

Outgames Human Rights Conference

Human Rights Conference

Organizing Committee

Conference Venue

Registration

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Program

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Session Descriptions

Addressing Homophobia in Sport: Leading the Way

Celebrating LGBT Athletes and their Role in Sports

"Lessons Learned at Homophobia High: Canadian Human Rights Discourse and LGBTQ Youth” 16 The "Positive Space Campaign"

LGBT Seniors

HIV Prevalence within the transgender community

Demystifying homosexuality and bisexuality in Québec

A Global Crisis: Reconciling Faith & Achieving Equality

The Power of Invitation. The Power of Voice. The Power of Us. A Self creating framework for modern day spirituality. 19 LGBT Human Rights in Canadian and United Nations Law

Engaging the Ageing Athlete

“Boys are like puppies, Girls are like princesses”: Teachers’ notions of gender in the classroom 21 Labour Forum – an evening of dialogue and Networking

Hate Crimes: what they are and what to do about them

Challenging the Gender Binary in Sports and Recreation

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Putting LGBT into K-12 Classrooms: Resources, Teaching Strategies, & Dealing with Resistance 23 Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights

The Impact of Homophobic Violence and Discrimination on the Lives of Out Gay Men 24 The experiences of LGBT trade unionists in the Canadian Labour Movement 24 Beyond Policy and Into Practice: Addressing Homophobia in Sport and Athletics in a University Setting. 24 Québec policy against homophobia: why and how it came to be

Critical studies, queer literature and LGBT human rights

Gender Identities in Schools: Getting Past the Barriers

Human rights / Strategies addressing anti-queer violence

Tobacco is not a friend of the LGBT community

Female MASKulinity: Queering Visuality at the Gay Games and Outgames

Engaging youth in the dialogue, discussion, and fight for human rights

Campus Games: When Sport, Gender, Sexuality, and Civility Collide

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: The Journey Toward LGBT Equality in School-Based Athletic Programs in the United States

Salaam Conference #1: Decolonizing the spirit: inter-faith perspectives on recreating sacred spaces and rebuilding our communities 30 LGBT Reassessment: Working People in the “Developed Countries”

Teaching about queer families in schools: The fear of parents

The Revolution Will Not Be Circumcised: On Foreskin, Sexual Freedom and a Human Rights Struggle That Will Define the 21st Century 31 Queering the School System

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Addressing Homophobia in Sport: the Canadian Experience

Salaam Conference #2: Indigenous feminism, activism and spirituality

The ABC's of Diversity & Social Inclusion. The Building Blocks of Toronto's Diversity - Creating Excellence for Accessibility in Sport and Recreation. 32 My Transjourney

Who is “coming out” and “coming in” to Play?

Biographies

Michael J. Adee

Tim Armstrong

Quinn Bennett

Jennifer Birch-Jones

Lynn Bue

Sara Davis Buechner

Erin Buzuvis

Glen Callender

Helen J. Carroll

James Chamberlain

Line Chamberland

Wendy Cumming-Potvin

Guylaine Demers

Jeremy Dias

Dominique Dubuc

Joseph Erban

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Steve Foster

Ann Gillard

Pat Griffin

Robin Hanson

Marie Houzeau

Christine Hsu

Ross Johnstone

Helen Kennedy

Neill Kernohan

El Farouk Khaki

Amai Kuda

Scott Lazes

Steve LeBel

Robert Leckey

Karin Lofstrom

Reece Malone

Wayne Martino

Joan Merrifield

Sharryn Modder

Donia Mounsef

Steve Mulligan

Kerri Mesner

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Nancy Nicol

Molisa Nyakale

Tracey Peter

Tasha Anastasia Riley

Michael Roskey

Sophie Rousseau

Douglas Sanders

Mark Schuster

Chad Smith

Sue Sneyd

Matthew Strang

Jude Tate

Catherine Taylor

Brad Tyler-West

Pierre de Vos

Chieh Wang

Phyllis Waugh

Robert Wintemute

Outgames Quick Guide:

Outgames - Sports

Outgames Sports venues & schedule:

Badminton:

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Dancesport:

Poker:

10 k Run 4k Walk:

Soccer:

Track & Field

Softball:

Tennis:

Golf:

Vollleyball:

The Vancouver 2011 Outgames Cultural Events

Outgames Opening Celebration

Outgames Opening Party

Outgames Showcase

Closing Ceremonies

The Artists:

Headlining act: Ace of Base

Dragonette

Carole Pope

Kim Kuzma

Alice Ai

Sugarbeach

Matthew Presidente

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DJ Rafael Calvente

DJ Adam Dreaddy

Diversity Project

Tracy Bell

Host David C. Jones

Come OUT and Play

Culture Performance Schedule July 25 & 28

Culture Performance Schedule - July 30 & 31

Official TV Broadcast Schedule

SHAW TV (Channel 4):

"Countdown To The Outgames": 30 mins

The 2011 North American Outgames Opening Ceremonies (1.0 hr)

The 2011 North American Outgames (30min)

The 2011 North American Outgames Closing Ceremonies (1.5 hrs)

SHAW DIRECTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outgames 2011 air dates/times (Channel 299):

Wednesday, July 27

Thursday, July 28

Friday, July 29

Saturday, July 30

Sunday, July 31

Wednesday, August 3

OUT TV:

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The 2011 N. Am. Outgames – "Countdown To The Outgames" - 30” mins

The 2011 North America Outgames – Opening Ceremony – 60’ mins

The 2011 North America Outgames UPDATE #1 – 30” mins

The 2011 North America Outgames UPDATE #2 – 30” mins

The 2011 North America Outgames UPDATE #3 – 30” mins

The 2011 North America Outgame – Closing Ceremony – 90’ mins

OUT TV is available at:

Official Radio Broadcast Schedule

Monday:

OUTGames/PRIDE Week Launch

Eco Challenge

Flag Run UBC

Soccer LIVE Broadcast

Opening Ceremonies

QueerFM LIVE Broadcast - OutGames Opening Party

Tuesday:

6K Vertical Challenge - LIVE Broadcast

Human Rights Conference - LIVE Broadcast

QueerFM LIVE Broadcast - Junction Pub/Priape

QueerFM Interviews

Wednesday:

Volleyball LIVE Broadcast

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Badminton LIVE interviews

Human Rights Conference LIVE Broadcast

QueerFM - LIVE Broadcast

QueerFM Interviews

Thursday:

Softball LIVE Broadcast

Human Rights Conference LIVE Broadcast

QueerFM LIVE Broadcast

Friday:

Track & Field LIVE Broadcast

Dance Sport (tape delay)

Soccer (tape delay)

QueerFM LIVE Broadcast - Oasis

Sweet - Women's Zone

Saturday:

Soccer Finals LIVE Broadcast

Tennis Finals LIVE Broadcast

OutGames: Closing Ceremonies

QueerFM: LIVE Broadcast - Plaza of Nations

Sponsors and Community Partners

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The Outgames Overview: The 2011 GLISA North America Outgames featured events include multi-sports, Human Rights Conference and cultural events including Opening & Closing ceremonies, medal ceremonies, The Running of the Flags, womenzone, event nights, OUTmingling parties and concerts featuring DESTINEAK, ACE OF BASE, CAROLE POPE, DRAGONETTE and other artists! Athletes from as far away as Japan, UK, Germany, France, Uganda, New Zealand and South America will take part in multi sport elements supported by GLISA (International Sports Association of North America and taking place throughout the Lower Mainland. Locations include Softball City in Surrey, Whistler, Edgewater Casino, Langara Golf Course, Stanley Park, Yaletown, Grouse Mountain and more. The Human Rights Conference will host featured keynote speakers Blake Skjellerup (Olympic short track speed skater) Sara Davis Buechner (Professor of Music UBC and concert pianist) and Stephen A. Glassman, Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Closing ceremonies will also feature a flash mob dance hosted by Kiah & Tara Jean from Virgin Radio 953 in support of THE DIVERSITY PROJECT and run by Mackenzie Green and Nathalie Heath from So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 3. The Running of the Flags will see runners transporting the GLISA, Rainbow and Outgames flags from City Hall across Vancouver, heli-jetted up to Whistler, and across the Lower Mainland arriving at the Opening Ceremonies! The first World Outgames were held in Montreal in 2006 and had more than 12,000 participants in the three-day human right conference, 35+ sporting events and 12 days of cultural activities. Since then, Outgames events have taken place in Copenhagen, Denmark and Wellington, New Zealand. The first North America Outgames was held in Calgary in 2007.

The Vancouver Outgames Team: Board of Directors:

Staff:

John Boychuk Greg Larocque Dean Nelson Dan Quon Maxine Davis Pat Hogan

Barb Snelgrove – Communications & Media Mike Fox – Sports Manager David Clark –Wilson, Bernard LeClair, Glenn Stensrud - Sales Graphics – Laicy Herron

GLISA NORTH AMERICA - Host Greg Larocque Brad Bostock

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Message From Chair We welcome you to the Vancouver 2011 North America Outgames, a celebration of sport, culture and human rights. Athletes from across North America and friends from around the world arriving in Vancouver to participate in multi-sport elements supported by the Gay & Lesbian International Sports Association (GLISA) North America. Over the last three years our team of volunteers has worked with community groups, corporations small business and individuals to bring you a Outgames week filled with activities and events that will recognize friendly sport, a human rights conference and community cultural programming. Sport and culture can only be celebrated because of LGBTQ Human Rights and that is why the Human Rights Conference is an integral component of the Outgames. Take in workshops on diversity, equality and an awards ceremony recognizing individuals and corporations being recognized for their contribution to the LGBTQ world. Join us as we celebrate a Outgames week of and the City of Vancouver's 125th milestone anniversary of its founding with performances in music, dance, concerts, medal ceremonies and Womenzone activities and OUT every night events. Show your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fast Track Passâ&#x20AC;? everywhere you go to show your support for the games and for participant savings all summer. We are proud of our city and the LGBTQ2 community and invite you to experience with us from July 25th - 31st with friends and family to celebrate, participate and be a spectator at the Vancouver 2011 Outgames. John Boychuck John Boychuk, Chair Board of Directors, GLISA North America Games Society

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Get Social with the Outgames Like Us, Follow Us... Facebook Be part of the conversation and “Like Us” on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALVancouver2011Outgames

Here you will find our fans posting photos, comments and interactions with the Outgames society. A fantastic place to find story ideas and trending topics!

Tweet Up and Follow Us... Twitter Tweet up and follow the trending topics. You can follow us at twitter.com/2011NA_Outgames #outgames - trending topic for General Outgames #van2011outgames - trending topic specific for Vancouver 2011 Outgames #OG11HRC - trending topic for Outgames Human Rights Conference #OG11Sports - trending topic for Outgames Sports #OG11PARTY - trending topic for Outgames Culture and Social events

Outgames blog on Tumblr Vancouver 2011 Outgames will have an army of roving bloggers uploading content to our Tumblr account. You can follow us at http://vancouver2011outgames.tumblr.com/

A picture is worth a Thousand words... Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/van2011outgames/

A photo is worth 1K, Video is PRICELESS.... YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/VanOutgames2011

Check In on FourSquare Are you one of the 10,000,000 FourSquare users? Download the app today on your iPhone, Blackberry or other smart mobile device. Many of our Outgames partners have “Specials” like “1181” where when,10+ people check in, who everyone that checked in receives a free shot! Brag to your mates and let them know where you are and how much fun you are having in Vancouver. Yes, FourSquare can be linked to Facebook & Twitter so one check in does it all! Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Proclamation

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“The Vancouver Declaration ” July 25, 2011 (Presented at Vancouver City Hall)

DECLARATION TO SUPPORT SEXUAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY IN SPORT

Foundation The purpose of this Declaration is to commit to working towards eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in sport, bearing in mind that: - everyone has the right to participate in sport, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, in a safe and welcoming environment and as an enhancement of one’s health, prosperity, and life activities: - both the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada have enshrined in law protection based on sexual orientation and gender identity; - British Columbia sports associations believe that involvement in sports activities promotes a positive, healthy, productive, and prosperous life and that these associations have a responsibility to ensure a safe and welcoming environment to all those involved in sport; and, - suicides of young gay, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirited, and transgender teens are on the rise and there are increasing incidences of “hate crimes” based on sexual orientation, gender identity, including homophobia, transphobia, bullying, taunting, hazing, and teasing*;

Commitment The undersigned commit that sport activities and sport administration in British Columbia will: - work to eliminate violence, intimidation, hazing, bullying, and taunting in any sport activities through training of sports officials, administrators, coaches, volunteers, and others associated with sport; - assure safe and welcoming environments for all those associated with sport by providing appropriate and accessible redress processes to protect against sexual or gender discrimination, bullying, hazing, teasing, intimidation; and, - promote the rights of all those involved in sport, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity by including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirited individuals in sport and sport-related activities, such as coaching, training, governance, and adjudication. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Actions In order to accomplish the above, the undersigned commit to taking the following actions: - uphold the rights of individuals to be involved in sport without fear of infringement on their rights or abuse by players, coaches, officials, administrators, spectators and others and apply sanctions as appropriate, up to and including exclusion of individuals from involvement in sport; - raise awareness and train sport leaders, including players, coaches, trainers, administrators, officials, volunteers, and sponsors, on how sexual orientation and gender identity are manifested in sport settings and identify actions to confront and eliminate unacceptable behaviours; - review and, if necessary, amend existing sport rules, regulations, and/or protocols to eliminate systemic or particular barriers to the right to participate in sport without discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender diversity; and, - develop and implement appropriate recourse mechanisms so that victims of harassment, intolerance, hazing, bullying, and intimidation are aware of such mechanisms and promote awareness of these mechanisms and the penalties for such conduct.

Follow-Through To assure these actions take place, the undersigned also commit to the following actions: - in training materials such as through internal programs and MSO webinars, web presence, social networking media, guidelines, and event and competition regulations, promote a sport code of conduct, protocols, or procedures to eliminate sexual and gender stereotyping, harassment, hazing, teasing and bullying; - create a welcoming, safe, diverse, and respectful environment for individuals engaged at any level of involvement in sport by reporting internally on progress to eliminate discrimination, by indicating where corrective actions have been taken to alter inappropriate conduct, and by developing remediation strategies for instances of inappropriate conduct, and; - for the benefit of sport clubs, teams and officials as well as sport bodies in other jurisdictions, recognize and highlight â&#x20AC;&#x153;best practicesâ&#x20AC;? in training materials, awards, coaching and training practices, and web presence.

In understanding of the above, we the undersigned declare to uphold the right for equity and participation in sport for all.

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* References Documents http://www.equalities.gov.uk/news/sports_charter.aspx 2011-05-01 Equality Act 2010 Great Britain, 2010 Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Equality: Moving Forward Great Britain, 2010 Protecting Children from Violence in Sport. UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre, 2010 On the Team: Equal Opportunities for Transgender Athletes. National Centre for Lesbian Rights et al., 2010 Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport. Victoria State, Australia, 2010 Come Out and Play: The Sports Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People in Victoria. Victoria State, Australia, 2010 United Nations 5th World Conference on Women and Sport. Sydney, 2010. Copenhagen Catalogue of Good Practices. 2009 The Yogyakarta Principles. 2007 EU White Paper on Sport. 2007 International Olympic Commission Olympic Charter, Chapter 4, Art. 28. 2007 The Yogyakarta Principles (United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights) 2006 Council of Europe Statement on Sport, Tolerance and Fair Play. 2003 UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child; article 31. 1989 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 1948 UEFA Ten Point Plan of Action to Fight Racism.

Websites Matthew Shepard Foundation The Trevor Project Step Up! Speak Out! Ally Campaign for Inclusive Sport

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MyGSA.ca Athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ally True Sport

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Sports

Culture

Human Rights

The 2011 GLISA North America Outgames is coming to Vancouver July 25 -July 31, 2011! Get involved in one of the multi-sports taking place, attend the Human Rights Conference take part in the 3-flag run as they are carried throughout the Lower Mainland, or have fun at one of the many cultural events including Opening & Closing ceremonies, medal ceremonies, womenzone, event nights, OUTmingling parties and concerts! Don’t miss being part of one of the largest events happening in Vancouver this summer. With thousands of athletes & spectators expected in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, this is definitely going to be a week to remember!

Outgames Week Highlights (This list does not represent all events) July 25, 2011 (11:00am – 1:30pm) Vancouver City Hall Pride Week Van Pride/Outgames Civic Launch Vancouver City Hall (12th Avenue and Cambie Street) City Hall Joint kick off to Pride Week and launch of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames. Taking place both within City Hall and outside on the North Lawn, featuring Running of the Flags, BBQ, speakers, lawn games, In Council Proclamation and much more! Free event, all ages. July 25, 2011 (1pm) Vancouver 2011 Outgames “Running of the Flags” Vancouver City Hall (12th Avenue and Cambie Street) Kick off the Games with the "Running of the Flags!” Join us as 70 runners, with a variety of abilities running the Rainbow, GLISA & Outgames Flags from Vancouver City Hall through the communities and neighbourhoods of Vancouver-UBC, Vancouver-West End, Burnaby-SFU, Heli-jetted up to Whistler, back down to North VancouverGrouse Mountain and on to the opening ceremonies at the Vancouver Art Gallery at 6pm! Free event, all ages. July 25, 2011 (6-7:30pm) Vancouver Outgames Opening Ceremonies Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia Street) The kick-off to the GLISA North America Vancouver 2011 Outgames. Entertainment, presentations, “Running of the Flags”, performance by Sugarbeach. Free event, all ages.

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July 25, 2011 (7 pm – 2am) Vancouver 2011 Outgames Opening Night Party Five Sixty (560 Seymour Street) Not to be missed, visually compelling headliners Destineak will rock the house and special guest Sugarbeach performing their Outgames theme song “Come on Out”. Must be 19 years of age to attend, tickets ($25) available at www.ticketcard.ca, Little Sisters Bookstore and PRIAPE. July 25-30, 2011 (times various) Vancouver 2011 Outgames Sporting Events Throughout the Lower Mainland & Whistler Athletes from as far away as Japan, UK, Germany, France, Uganda, Australia, the United States and South America will take part in multi sport elements supported by GLISA (International Sports Association of North America) including Soccer (teams vying for the IGLFA North America Cup), Volleyball, Softball (taking place at the world renown Softball City), Eco-Challenge (Whistler) 10K Run 4K Walk, Golf, Dancesport, 6K Vertical Run (Grouse Grind), Poker, and more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland. Locations include Softball City in Surrey, Whistler, Edgewater Casino, Langara Golf Course, Stanley Park, Yaletown, Grouse Mountain, and more! Free, all ages. For more information on the Sporting element of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames click here: http://www.vancouver2011outgames.com/sports.html July 26-28th 2011 (8:00am – various) Vancouver 2011 Outgames Human Rights Conference Sheraton Wall Centre (1088 Burrard Street) The Human Rights Conference will be taking place at the Sheraton Wall Centre. This 3 day event will feature keynote speakers Blake Skjellerup (Olympic short track speed skater) Sara Davis Buechner (Professor of Music UBC and concert pianist) and Stephen A. Glassman, Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Some of the highlights include the daily breakfast of champions, Salaam Conference, plenary, panel , discussion groups, LGTBQ Human Rights Awards and much more. Full conference details, list of speakers and conference seminars are available at www.vancouveroutgames.com/conference.html. July 28, 2011 (8 pm – 2am) Vancouver 2011 Outgames LIVE! Showcase Five Sixty (560 Seymour Street) Taking place in one of Vancouver’s hottest and biggest club venues, performers include headliner Carole Pope, Armstrong Jr. and Peter Breeze with DJ G-Luve spinning the hot tunes and one of Vancouver’s best electro light shows! Must be 19 years of age to attend, tickets available at www.ticketcard.ca July 29 – July 31, 2011 (times various) Vancouver Flygirl WOMENZONE Events. The Vancouver 2011 Outgames are proud to have FLYGIRL PRODUCTIONS producing entertainment for female participants of the Outgames to enjoy. Canada’s largest women’s event producers and 2nd largest in North America, FLYGIRL events are some of the best parties of the week! Must be 19 years of age to attend all WOMENZONE parties listed below. July 29, 2011 (10pm-2am) “SWEET ” - Canvas Lounge (99 Powell Street) Official Kick-off party where the girls are hot, the dancefloor is hopping and the atmosphere is elegant, warm and welcoming. Come as you are. EVERYONE welcome! Details at www.flygirlproductions.com

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July 30, 2011 (7:30pm – 12:30am) Chicks Ahoy! Fireworks Party Boat Cruise Plaza of Nations Marina (750 Pacific Boulevard) Enjoy Vancouver’s Annual Celebration of Light Fireworks competition that attracts the world’s best pyrotechnic artists battling it out for top spot! Enjoy the opening night fireworks display while dancing and mingling on board a private ship cruising English Bay. July 31, 2011 (3-9pm) Chicas @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre Outdoor Plaza (650 Hamilton St. @ Georgia) One of the most famous parties of Pride weekend, the annual Pride afternoon Chicas party will definitely have something for everyone. DJ’s dancing and always special surprises, this party is packed to the rafters with “girls who just wanna have fun” and is a memory in the making for all who attend. Details at www.flygirlproductions.com. July 31, 2011 (8pm – 2am) Hershe Bar Gossip (750 Pacific Boulevard) and Blvd (750 Pacific Boulevard) This year’s premiere Pride night women’s party takes place at Vancouver’s largest nightclubs, Gossip & Blvd. Be prepared to have the time of your life and enjoy your post Outgames experience Pride night with the top international DJ’s on the circuit and special guest performers. Canada’s largest women’s event producers and 2nd largest in North America, FLYGIRL events are some of the best parties of the week! Tickets and info available at www.flygirlproductions.com. July 30, 2011 (11:00am – 11pm) Vancouver 2011 Outgames Closing Ceremonies Plaza of Nations (750 Pacific Boulevard) The finale blow out!! Breakfast of champions, Parade of athletes, community performances, food & vendor merchants, DJ’s, (DJ Rafael Calvente-RIO & DJ Adam Dreaddy) beer gardens and dance party. Performer line up includes headliners Ace of Base, and Dragonette. Other performances by Carole Pope , Sugarbeach, Kim Kuzma, Alison Ai, Matthew Presidente, Tracey Bell with special drag performances by Conni Smudge, Iona Whipp, Carlotta Gurl, Kamelle Toe and hosted by David C. Jones. This is going to be a party to remember!! Closing ceremonies will also feature a flash mob dance hosted by Kiah & Tara Jean from Virgin Radio 953 in support of THE DIVERSITY PROJECT and run by Mackenzie Green and Nathalie Heath from So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 3. Ticket prices: regular price $45, and special VIP $69 (VIP tickets include: Private area access, private bar with premium products, special access door to casino, couches and exclusive side stage viewing. Tickets available at ticketcard.ca, Little Sister`s Bookstore and PRIAPE. Must be 19 years of age to attend beer gardens. July 26 –July 29, 2011 (times various) Out Everynight 1181 Lounge (1181 Davie) The Junction Pub (1138 Davie) Oasis (1240 Thurlow) Numbers (1042 Davie) Moxies (1160 Davie) These OUTmingling events involve Athletes, Media and Sponsors at various Outgames partner venues; 1181, The Junction, Numbers, Oasis and Moxies. Fast Track Pass holders will have front of the line privileges and athletes and premium cardholders will have FREE entrance and special benefits. For information on the final schedule of events go to www.vancouver2011outgames.com.

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Vancouver 2011 Outgames - The Medals Designer: The Vancouver 2011 Outgames is honoured to have renown local artist Corrine Hunt design the athletic medals for the sports element of the upcoming Vancouver 2011 Outgames being held July 25-31st 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Corrine was the co-designer of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Medals and her background is Komoyue Heritage on Vancouver Island. Her work is contemporary in nature, reflecting her diverse interests and passions. Corrine was recently awarded the Aboriginal Achievement Award for the Arts.

Corrine incorporated the Outgames theme of Sea, Land and Sky and states “The design for the Outgames Medal incorporates the beauty of the west coast environment, the sea/orca, the land/wolf's tail and the sky/raven". The illustrator who brought Corrine’s vision to its’ final stage is Carol Weaver one of B.C’s most talented illustration and graphic designers. www.carolweavercreative.com.

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Outgames Flag Relay The Flags: 1. Vancouver 2011 Outgames: Representing the 2nd GLISA North America Outgames being held in Vancouver between July 25th and July 31st, 2011 2. GLISA.NA: the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association, North America Chapter representing community based inclusive, friendly sport, Human Rights and Cultural celebrations. 3. Rainbow Flag: Representing the diversity and unity of the LGBTTQ communities of the world as a recognized and accepted symbol of our history & future.

The Launch: July 25, 2011 Vancouver City Hall Pride Week Van Pride/Outgames Civic Launch (11:00am – 1:30pm) Vancouver City Hall (12th and Cambie) City Hall Kick Off to Pride Week and launch of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames. Joint launch with Van Pride Society at Vancouver’s City Hall featuring Running of the Flags, BBQ, speakers, lawn games, In Council Proclamation and much more! Free event, all ages. After the Raising of the Outgames Flag and the First Nations call out for the Athletes, (3) three runners will take the flags in ceremony to their respective starting points at UBC, SFU and Whistler where 111 runners will carry the flags on to the Vancouver Art Gallery and the lighting of the Cauldron to open the 2nd GLISA North America Outgames.

The Run: The Marine Leg (24)/ University of British Columbia to Vancouver Art Gallery: this leg will see (3) runners start off at the Student Union Building and depart to cover the grounds of UBC to then follow on to (3) NW Marine Drive and on to (3) Jericho Park. From Jericho Park (3) the runners will cross English Bay to (3) Sunset Beach at the bottom of Davie Street. Runners will follow (3) Davie Street to (3) Hornby Street and follow the Bike Lane (3) across the City to The Vancouver Art Gallery. (3:30pm – 6:55pm) The Land Leg (33)/ Simon Fraser University: this leg will see (3) runners start off at the Student Union Building and depart to cover the grounds of SFU to then follow on to University Drive E (3) to Gaglardi Way (3) to Broadway (3) and on to the Sky Train Station (3) where the runners will board the train and travel west to Commercial Drive Station(3) and continue the run north to 1st Avenue (3) and on to (3) Venables where runners will turn west to (3) Chinatown, and the (3) Street Viaduct Bike Lane West on to (3) Hornby Street Bike Lane to head South to the Vancouver Art Gallery. (3:00pm – 6:55pm) The Mountain Leg (51)/ Whistler & Grouse Mountain: this leg will see (3) runners start off at the heart of the Village and cover off the (3) Resort following roadways and trails to the (3) HeliJet pad where the flags will be transported to the top of (3) Grouse Mountain where the flags continue on to the (3) Gondola and are carried down to the mountains base (3) where the run resumes to pass (3) Cleveland Park, (3) Capilano Suspension Bridge, (3) pass under the Trans-Canada Highway, (3) to Marine Drive and on to the (3) Lions Gate Bridge where at mid point another pass off (3) will see the runners follow the Stanley Park Causeway (3) and on to the Seawall at the corner of (3) Denman and Georgia to head East along the Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Seawall past the Bayshore (3) to the Vancouver Convention Centre (3) where the final portion of the leg will follow Burrard Street South and (3) East along Georgia to pass the Hotel Vancouver and join the other runners at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Lawn. (3:00pm – 6:55pm) Whistler Leg: 1.30PM - Vancouver City Hall; Flag relay begins 2.00PM - Team Mountains arrive at Vancouver HeliJet port 2.30PM - HeliJet lands on Whistler Mountain; relay races to Village 3.00PM - Jog through village stroll to Olympic Plaza 3.10PM - Jog from Olympic Plaza to Upper village via Lost Lake Park inside trail along Lormier Road 3.15PM - Jog from SLCC First Nations Culture Centre trail on Blackcomb way into the Upper Village 3.30PM - Drive up Blackcomb Mountain (Canadian All Terrain / CSA) to Rendez Vous 4.10 - Peak 2 Peak to Whistler 4.30 - Whistler Heli-Pad to Grouse Mountain 5.10 – Gondola to top of Grouse Mountain * Times & routes are subject to change Flag Run Downtown Sponsored by

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Flag Runner Switch out points for 3 to 3. Three new flag runner switch out from three runner of the leg to continue the relay Road / Seawall route to be followed with the destination being the Vancouver Art Gallery

The Marine Leg with a starting point of the University of BC & Spanish Banks The Mountain Leg with a Starting point at the Grouse Mountain Helijet Pad & North Vancouver The Land Leg with a Starting point at Simon Fraser University to Commercial Drive Skytrain to Venables and West. Vancouver Art Gallery Opening Ceremonies 6pm - 7:30pm

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Flag Runner Switch out points for 3 to 3. Three new flag runner switch out from three runner of the leg to continue the relay The friendly transit portion of the leg with the team heading west to Commercial Drive station.

Road route to be followed with the destination being the Vancouver Art Gallery

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Base Grouse Mountain Start point Flag Runner Switch out points for 3 to 3. Three new flag runner switch out from three runner of the leg to continue the relay Road route to be followed with the destination being the Vancouver Art Gallery The Mountain Leg with a Starting point at the Grouse Mountain Helijet Pad & North Vancouver Vancouver Art Gallery Opening Ceremonies 6pm - 7:30pm

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Outgames Human Rights Conference

Blake Skjellerup - Out Olympic Short Track Speed Skater

Steven Glassman - Chairman - Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Sara Davis Buechner - Transgender Professor and Concert Pianist

Sheraton Wall Centre Host Conference Hotel 1088 Burrard Street | Vancouver | BC (604) 331-1000 | 800-325-3535 sheratonvancouver.com

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Human Rights Conference www.vancouver2011outgames.com The Vancouver 2011 Outgames Human Rights Conference is a three day event encompassing a variety of thematic areas, including the following:

Organizing Committee Greg Larocque, Co-Chair British Columbia, Canada Victor Elkins Co-Chair British Columbia, Canada Jennifer Birch-Jones Ontario, Canada Mary Anne Bobinski British Columbia, Canada Maxine Davis British Columbia, Canada Gordon Dunbar Ontario, Canada Brian Yuen British Columbia, Canada Rev. Peter G. Elliott British Columbia, Canada Paula Ettelbrick New York, USA Cesar Maschmann Quebec, Canada Keri Renault Maryland, USA Stephen Shapiro British Columbia, Canada

•Youth •Seniors/aging •Health and well-being •Law/jurisprudence •Workplace •Spirituality •Education •Sport The Vancouver 2011 Conference will cross generational barriers and move LGBTQ human rights forward in North America. In doing so, the conference will reflect various LGBTQ communities including youth, seniors, educators, workers, unions, those in the legal and health care communities, and others. Conference sessions will include concurrent, plenary, panel, and interactive activities. Concurrent sessions, panels, and discussion groups in particular will rely on open dialogue, community-building, and skill-enhancement.

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The 2011 Conference will also feature the presentation of two LGBTQ Human Rights awards. One will be presented to an individual, couple, or family and the second to the corporation, association, or federation which has made a significant constructive impact in moving forward LGBTQ human rights within their sphere of influence.

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 1088 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC Registration The Registration Desk for the Human Rights Conference is located in the North Lobby of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel.

The Conference will build on previous Outgames conference outcomes including the Montreal Declaration (2006), the Calgary Blueprint (2007), and the Copenhagen Best Practices (2009).

Registration Counter Hours Monday, July 25 07:00 – 17:30 Tuesday, July 26 07:00 – 17:30 Wednesday, July 27 07:00 – 17:30 Thursday, July 28 07:00 – 17:30

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Program

10:30 - 12:00

HIV Prevalence within the Transgender Community Port McNeil Quinn Bennett Tasha Anastasia Riley

10:30 - 12:00

Demystifying Homosexuality and Bisexuality in Québec Gulf Island BC Marie Houzeau

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break (Lunch not provided)

13:30 - 15:00

Concurrent Sessions

13:30 - 15:00

A Global Crisis: Reconciling Faith & Achieving Equality Grand Ballroom A Michael J. Adee

13:30 - 15:00

Youth Session Part 2 Telling your Reel Story Grand Ballroom B Reel Youth PM

13:30 - 15:00

Day Session - Part 2 Grand Ballroom C Making Sport More Welcoming to Sexual and Gender Diversity: Getting on with it! Sport BC Jennifer Birch Jones Helen J. Carroll Pat Griffin

13:30 - 15:00

The Power of Invitation. The Power of Voice. The Power of Us. A Self creating framework for modern day spirituality Grand Ballroom D Brad Tyler-West

13:30 - 15:00

LGBT Human Rights in Canadian and United Nations Law Port Alberni Robert Leckey Robert Wintemute Charles Radcliffe

13:30 - 15:00

Engaging the Aging Athlete Port Hardy

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 08:00 – 09:00

Breakfast with Champions (Additional fee may apply)

Ballroom Foyer 09:00 - 10:00

09:00 - 12:00

Armchair Experts: Grand Ballroom A Moderator: James Bond Douglas Sanders Mary Anne Bobinski Prof. Robert Wintemute Day Session - Part 1 Grand Ballroom C Addressing Homophobia in Sport: Leading the Way CAAWS Jennifer Birch Jones

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 - 12:00

Youth Session Part 1 Celebrating LGBT Athletes and their Role in Sports Grand Ballroom B Ross Johnstone

10:30 - 12:00

Lessons Learned at Homophobia High: Canadian Human Rights Discourse and LGBTQ Youth Grand Ballroom D Catherine Taylor Tracey Peter Helen Kennedy Line Chamberland

10:30 - 12:00

The "Positive Space Campaign" Port Alberni Neill Kernohan Sue Sneyd LGBT Seniors Port Hardy Sharryn Modder

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Robin Hanson 13:30 - 15:00

13:30 - 15:00

Hate Crimes: What they are and what to do about them. Grand Ballroom B Sean McGowan

“Boys are like puppies, Girls are like princesses”: Teachers’ notions of gender in the classroom Port McNeil Tasha Anastasia Riley Quinn Bennett

10:30 - 12:00

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 - 12:00

“I am a lady…” Intersex and Transgender Athletes and Educational Opportunities. Complex Problems and Simple Solutions Gulf Island BC Kristen Worley

Challenging the Gender Binary in Sports and Recreation Grand Ballroom C Erin Buzuvis Pat Griffin Ann Gillard

10:30 - 12:00

Putting LGBT into K-12 Classrooms: Resources, Teaching Strategies, & Dealing with Resistance Grand Ballroom D Joan Merrifield Steve LeBel

10:30 - 12:00

Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights Port Alberni Nancy Nicol Jennifer Hyndman Douglas Elliott El Farouk Khaki Phyllis Waugh

10:30 - 12:00

The Impact of Homophobic Violence and Discrimination on the Lives of Out Gay Men Port Hardy Chad Smith

10:30 - 12:00

The experiences of LGBT trade unionists in the Canadian Labour Movement Port McNeil Lynn Bue Tim Armstrong

10:30 - 12:00

Beyond Policy and Into Practice: Addressing Homophobia in Sport and Athletics in a University setting. Gulf Island BC Jude Tate Matthew Strang Christine Hsu

15:00 - 15:30

Break

15:30 - 17:00

Conference Opening and Keynote Address Grand Ballroom A My Journey to Excellence Blake Skjellerup (Olympic Short Track Speed Skater)

17:30 - 19:00

Grand Ballroom B Labour Forum - An evening of Dialogue and Networking. Sophie Rousseau Dominique Dubuc Victor Elkins

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 08:00 - 09:00

Breakfast with Champions (Additional fee may apply)

Ballroom Foyer 09:00 - 10:00

Armchair Experts: Seniors and Aging Grand Ballroom A Robin Hanson Dean Malone Alexandra Henriquez

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00

Youth Session Part 3

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13:30 - 15:00

Engaging Youth in the Dialogue, Discussion, and Fight for Human Rights Gulf Island BC Jeremy Dias

QuĂŠbec Policy Against Homophobia: Why and how it came to be Grand Ballroom A Dominique Dubuc Line Chamberland Steve Foster

15:00 - 15:30

Break

15:30 - 17:00

Keynote Address My Human Rights Journey Grand Ballroom A Stephen Glassmen

Youth Session Part 4 Organizing a CampOUT in Your Community Grand Ballroom B TBD

Thursday, July 28, 2011

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break (Lunch not provided)

13:30 - 15:00

Concurrent Sessions

13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 09:00

Breakfast with Champions (Additional fee may apply)

Ballroom Foyer

Critical Studies, Queer Literature and LGBT Human Rights Grand Ballroom C Chieh Wang Pierre de Vos Jaco Barnard-Naude Gender Identities in Schools: Getting Past the Barriers Grand Ballroom D Reece Malone Brad Tyler-West Human Rights / Strategies Addressing Anti-queer Violence Port Alberni Reverend Kerri Mesner Tobacco Is Not a Friend of the LGBT Community Port Hardy Joseph Erban Female MASKulinity: Queering Visuality at the Gay Games and Outgames Port McNeil Donia Mounsef

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09:00 - 10:00

Armchair Experts Municipal Leaders Grand Ballroom A Gael McLeod Jerko Bozikovic Brian Pincott

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

10:00 - 10:30

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 - 12:00

Campus Games: When Sport, Gender, Sexuality and Civility Collide Grand Ballroom A Mark S. Schuster Scott Lazes

10:30 - 12:00

Youth Session Part 5 Straight Talk about Good Sex Grand Ballroom B TBD

10:30 - 12:00

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: The Journey Toward LGBT Equality in School-Based Athletic Programs in the United States Grand Ballroom C Helen J .Carroll Pat Griffin

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10:30 - 12:00

Salaam Conference #1: Decolonizing the Spirit: Interfaith Perspectives on Recreating Sacred Spaces and Rebuilding our Communities Grand Ballroom D El Farouk Khaki Amai Kuda The Revolution will not be circumcised: On Foreskin, Sexual Freedom, and a Human Rights Struggle that will define the 21st century Gulf Island BC Glen Callender

10:30 - 12:00

LGBT Reassessment: Working People in the “Developed Countries” Port Hardy Michael Roskey

10:30 - 12:00

Teaching About Queer Families in Schools: The fear of Parents Port McNeil Wendy Cumming-Potvin Professor Wayne Martino

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break (Lunch not provided)

13:30 - 15:00

Concurrent Sessions

13:30 - 15:00

Queering the School System Grand Ballroom A James Chamberlain Steve Mulligan

10:30 - 12:00

Youth Session Part 6 Transgender Issues Grand Ballroom B TBD

13:30 - 15:00

Addressing Homophobia in Sport: the Canadian Experience Grand Ballroom C Jennifer Birch Jones Karin Lofstrom Guylaine Demers

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13:30 - 15:00

Salaam Conference #2: Indigenous Feminism, Activism and Spirituality Grand Ballroom D Amai Kuda Molisa Nyakale

13:30 - 15:00

Exercising Your Right to play Your Sport and Build Your Community GLISA NA Port Alberni

13:30 - 15:00

The ABC's of Diversity & Social Inclusion. The Building Blocks of Toronto's Diversity Creating Excellence for Accessibility in Sport and Recreation Port Hardy Kristen Worley

13:30 - 15:00

My Transjourney Port McNeil Reece Malone

13:30 - 15:00

Who is “coming out” and “coming in” to Play? Gulf Island BC Matthu Strang

15:00 - 15:30

Break

15:30 - 17:00

Conference Closing, Keynote Address & Human Rights Awards: My Journey to Excellence Grand Ballroom A Sara Davis Buechner

17:00 - 18:00

Awards Presentation Grand Ballroom A

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Session Descriptions Tuesday, July 26, 2011 09:00

12:00

All Day Session - Part 1

Addressing Homophobia in Sport: Leading the Way Sport BC Jennifer Birch Jones Building on the Canadian Association for Advancement of Women and Sport’ (CAAWS) discussion paper “Seeing the Invisible, Speaking about the Unspoken; Addressing Homophobia in Sport”, this 3.5 hour interactive session provides coaches and other sport leaders with the opportunity to really understand what is homophobia, how it can hurt an organization’s athletes, coaches, officials and other participants, regardless of their sexual orientation. From understanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and two-spirited (LGBT) language to dealing with sensitive issues such as same-sex relationships amongst teammates, the session allows for an open and honest conversation about homophobia and the important role coaches and other sport leaders can play in making sport more accepting of sexual diversity. The workshop will be delivered by Learning Facilitator Jennifer Birch-Jones who is also the Program Lead for CAAWS’ Addressing Homophobia in Sport.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:30

12:00

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Celebrating LGBT Athletes and their Role in Sports Ross Johnstone Sport plays a crucial role in the health and positive development of young people, fostering productivity, leadership and skills building that will greatly influence the rest of their lives. Popular culture and the arena of professional sport offer young people few, if any positive images of LGBT athletes, resulting in a serious lack of role models for queer youth who are often discouraged to take up sport as a hobby or career. This scenario is made worse through a climate of sanctioned homophobia in sport which often still exists in our schools, where most young people are introduced to sports for the first time. LGBT youth who often express feelings of isolation, become further marginalized through this process that upholds traditional stereotypes around athletes and sexuality.

Through a panel discussion with queer athletes and through a combination of film and media works, this workshop explores and celebrates the achievements of LGBT athletes. By examining the role that media, corporate sponsorship and schools have played in perpetuating homophobia in sport. The workshop will Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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provide solutions on how to queer athletics in schools and reduce isolation amongst LGTB youth by providing a more inclusive playing field. This workshop is presented through the Out in Schools program, a unique high school outreach initiative that brings queer films to schools throughout BC in order to initiate dialogue on homophobia, bullying and safer and diverse schools.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:30

12:00

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"Lessons Learned at Homophobia High: Canadian Human Rights Discourse and LGBTQ Youth” Catherine Taylor , Tracey Peter, Helen Kennedy, Line Chamberland Canadian law protects people from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, but our public schools do not fulfill their ethical and legal obligations where sexual and gender minority youth are concerned. This paper reports on a national survey study on homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in Canadian high schools. Participants (n = 3607) were questioned about school climate, harassment, school attachment, and institutional interventions. We also report compare findings of the Canadian study to those of a parallel survey conducted at the same time in Québec. We found that schools were neither safe nor respectful for sexual and gender minority students, and we argue that ongoing exposure to this situation undermines students’ respect for the Charter of Rights and their faith in adults. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:30

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The "Positive Space Campaign" Neill Kernohan, Sue Sneyd In April of 2010, the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Pride Network created the Positive Space Campaign. The campaign celebrates diversity and recognizes the responsibility of the OPS to work towards being a safe and accepting environment for persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations. A Positive Space indicator (tent card, sticker, lapel pin) in a workspace identifies the occupant as a Positive Space Champion, an employee who is accepting and supportive of these communities. Positive Space Champions receive training and volunteer their time to answer questions, provide assistance, suggest resources, and refer individuals to appropriate offices and services. They become leaders of inclusiveness, regardless of their position within the OPS. This campaign has created a genuinely inclusive community and reduced the climate of disapproval and fear of same-sex attraction and the ostracism of variable gender expression within the OPS. By creating a Positive Space Campaign and a network of champions, we have created an OPS community that is positive for all of its members, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Where everyone can bring their whole selves to work; leading to a more inclusive, engaged and productive environment. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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This session will discuss how transformational leadership enabled the formation of the campaign, and give concrete examples to enable participants to create their own Positive Space Campaigns within their workplaces. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:30

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LGBT Seniors Sharryn Modder Despite our rising ranks and numbers, LGBT boomers and seniors are still a largely ignored demographic. After years out in the open, gay seniors often slip “back into the closet” in our old age because we fear being alienated if we live in a care facility or being discriminated against by health care providers. LGBT seniors face unique challenges in housing, health care and long-term care. In this workshop, we will discuss and strategize around these issues. For example: did you know that aging members of the LGBT community are twice as likely to live alone, more likely to have no close relatives to call for help and four times less likely to have children for help. This workshop aims to: • • • •

identify current trends in healthcare for LGBT seniors identify challenges and barriers facing the aging LGBT population discuss our unique healthcare related needs identify areas where policy changes will improve care and to find other older adults, advocates and providers interested in these issues.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:30

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HIV Prevalence within the transgender community Quinn Bennett Tasha Anastasia Riley The first half of the workshop will focus on discussing basic fundamentals of transgender identities, HIV, and how trans populations and HIV prevalence are connected. The workshop will begin with an overview of HIV prevalence in transgender communities, and will go on to discuss the gaps of transgender and HIV research and the identified specific areas that require research. The second half of the workshop will discuss standard targeted outreach for HIV education and awareness, prevention strategies, and treatment. We will dissect how these streams of HIV outreach are, often times, gender-normative and do not account for transgender experience and persons. We will Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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discuss strategies for including transgender and gender-variant identities and experiences in targeted HIV education, prevention, and treatment strategies. Lastly, we will discuss the complexities of HIV positive transgender people and key issues that healthproviders, educators, and community workers should be aware of. We will also discuss factors that elevate HIV risk within the transgender population, and how to incorporate these factors into education and awareness around HIV in trans-communities. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:30

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Demystifying homosexuality and bisexuality in Québec Marie Houzeau The Groupe de Recherche et d’Intervention Sociale-Montréal is a community group who has been working to demystify homosexuality and bisexuality through research and education in Québec since 1994. This presentation will provide a brief historical overview of this community organization; discuss its main educational activities, and present data that have been collected in Québec schools since April 2004. During each educational workshop, participants are asked to complete a questionnaire that asks them questions about their knowledge of and attitudes towards gay men and lesbians. Sample questions include: “In your own words, how would you describe homosexuality?” as well as a series of questions related to their comfort level in various situations such as: “I’m doing group work with a lesbian girl, I feel: very comfortable, comfortable, uncomfortable, very uncomfortable.” This scale is used to measure a series of questions about gay men and lesbians in situations ranging from class work, to sports teams, friendship groups, and family life. These questions are answered prior to the start of the workshop and again immediately following the presentation. The analysis of these findings indicates that the workshops have a positive impact on the attitudes of students towards gay men and lesbians. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 13:30

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A Global Crisis: Reconciling Faith & Achieving Equality LGBT activists face religiously-based opposition to equal rights, hate crime protection and marriage equality around the world. In 93 countries homosexuality is still a crime. In 7 countries the death penalty can be imposed. In Uganda, the "kill the gays" bill is pending. Traditional religious arguments against equal rights stigmatize same-sex relationships and are used as the basis for discrimination against LGBT persons and their families. Politicians and government leaders use religious arguments to oppose equality even if they are not religious people. Homophobic religious rhetoric is harmful to the full respect, dignity and well-being of LGBT people and their families when it is allowed to persist in a society, or in too many cases, dominate an entire culture. Secular LGBT activists or activists of faith need to understand and how to counter these traditional religious arguments to achieve equality. This workshop will offer: a religious defense course for LGBT Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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activists with insights and skill-building in how to challenge religious arguments that sanction homophobia and support discrimination; effective ways to enlist and train religious leaders to support inclusion, diversity and LGBT equality; and innovative ways for LGBT people of faith to find their voice and rightful place within their own faith communities. Historically, regarding LGBT equality, religion has been the problem and in many ways countering religiously-based arguments and appealing to the more noble and ethical values within religion is a key solution to the problem. In a real sense, this workshop investigates and offers ways to turn the problem into the solution. In the midst of this global crisis wherein millions of LGBT persons and their families are not safe, advances are being made toward equality in a growing number of countries. Moreover, there are religious traditions that have become more accepting of homosexuality, LGBT equality and marriage. Therefore, information and inspiration from supportive religious traditions will be shared as well. This is an experiential, interactive workshop with a blend of presentation, discussion and sharing of educational resources. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 13:30

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The Power of Invitation. The Power of Voice. The Power of Us. A Self creating framework for modern day spirituality. Brad Tyler-West “ Progress in realizing LGBT human rights demands multi-layered change in all parts of the world: rights must be secured, laws changed, new policies designed and we will only win if we enlist others as allies in our struggle..” The Montreal Declaration Informed by the challenges and success of ‘ super powered spiritual warriors’ from all over the globe both past & present. Inspired by the model of inclusivity used by Tawanee Joseph- Executive Director for the Four Host First Nations Secretariat –who with VANOC and its partners to develop meaningful Aboriginal participation in the planning, hosting and staging of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This dynamic, interactive, highly personal session will build knowledge, skills and awareness while allowing participants to expand their own spiritual practice, enriching themselves and their communities. Outcomes will include: The power of invitation – discover proven narrative for spiritual evolution and self creation Intersectionality – wisdom for one can be wisdom for all Enlisting others – strategies for finding ‘kindred spirits’ and building connections with them Small is significant – the power of small gains and how to harness their energies for the larger ones Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Spirit and Sex – crafting a juicy, congruent sexual life that is spiritually grounded. Motivation, Movement & My Space– being on your own does not mean you are alone; engaging social media to build meaningful community. Mapping the Future – create a S.M.A.R.T map for your own story. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 13:30

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LGBT Human Rights in Canadian and United Nations Law Robert Leckey Robert Wintemute Charles Radcliffe UNHCHR The presentation will review recent Canadian case law on LGBT human rights. In the Canadian context, where same-sex conjugal relationships now enjoy equal footing with different-sex couples, the work for formal equality claims, based on sameness, is likely finished. Gay and lesbian advocacy turns now to the question of how vigorously to enforce claims based on substantive equality and difference, and how robustly (1) to contest governmental regulations that, based on ostensible health concerns, have a disparate impact on gays and lesbians, and (2) to challenge religious groups’ heterosexist or homophobic presence in the public square. I will propose that, at the United Nations level, the LGBT human rights movement should set itself an ambitious long-term goal: a "Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" (CESOGI), which might ultimately be merged into a "Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination" (CED), along with CERD (race), CEDAW (sex) and CRPD (disability), if it were decided that there were too many anti-discrimination conventions and committees. I would envision a process, with three main steps (Resolution, Declaration, Convention), and many intermediate steps: (1) a focussed UN General Assembly Resolution (mainly about decriminalisation and protection against violence, but not yet discrimination, which the Vatican and such countries as China, India, Indonesia, Russia and Turkey should, in theory, be able to support); (2) a broad UN GA Declaration on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and (3) a UN GA resolution, adopting and opening for signature and ratification a broad Convention banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Engaging the Ageing Athlete Robin Hanson Although the Outgames is an event built on the inclusiveness of allowing everyone to participate in a wide range of sporting activities, there is very little emphasis on attracting, or even acknowledging the older athlete. Not surprising since the older athlete is normally on the outside looking in, but within the LGBT community that distance is even greater because of the prevailing focus on the good-looking young, and well built. In this environment the fear of aging and engaging in activity that might accentuate the fact even more pronounced. Even within the women’s community, which might be more tolerant of the aging female athlete, she must still face the consequences of growing older and suffering diminished athletic ability that can have serious impact on an athletic lesbian’s self image. Although these representations might appear diché, there are reasons for why these well-worn stereotypes still remain in our community that must be addressed. As people live longer, more robust lives in general, the older athletes remain active far longer and our attitudes towards physical activity after the golden age of 35 are starting to change. The LGBT community needs to provide an environment that is welcoming of the older gays and lesbians who no longer fit into that youthful mold of gayness. Athleticism provides an avenue that allows us an opportunity to engage the aging process from a healthy and inclusive perspective. Thus, this presentation discusses issues pertinent to the older members of our community, whether athlete or not, such as health, training, availability of activities, and their place within the LGBT community. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 13:30

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“Boys are like puppies, Girls are like princesses”: Teachers’ notions of gender in the classroom Tasha Anastasia Riley, Quinn Bennett Part 1: Content Presentation “Boys are like puppies, Girls are like princesses”: Teachers’ notions of gender in the classroom (20 min): The first portion of this lecture/workshop will involve the review of a study where twenty-one teachers recommended twenty-four fictional students for remedial, average or advanced programs based upon the program eligibility criteria. Teachers were then asked to respond to questions about the basis of their decisions. Interviews probed teachers’ ideas regarding issues of race, class and gender. All twenty-one teachers were asked to respond to the question, “to what extent might gender influence achievement or does it?” Findings revealed that teachers categorized who they identified as male and female learners in distinct and obvious ways. Teachers responded that the school environment was more advantageous to female learners and were more inclined to first consider the need for alternative teaching methods for students they identified as male. This presentation will conclude with some considerations on how educators might resolve to decrease gender stereotype-congruent responses towards their learners. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Part 2: Content presentation (25 min) & questions and interaction (40 min): Beyond the Binary: (Trans) Gender Awareness and Education: The second portion of this lecture/workshop will focus upon the implications of these findings and will consider how teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perceptions of gender may specifically influence transgender learners. The speaker will discuss some of the challenges transgender students have faced within the educational system in Canada and will provide information on what educators can do to ensure their classroom is a safe space for all of their students. Speakers will also provide educators with some considerations for the classroom when considering issues around gender. This will include a presentation of various activities educators may implement within their own classroom to help foster discussion around how notions of gender influence our daily practice, both in terms of gendered privilege and gendered inequalities. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 17:30

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Labour Forum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an evening of dialogue and Networking Sophie Rousseau, Dominique Dubuc, Victor Elkins The purpose of the session will be to facilitate cooperation and networking between trade unions involved in the fight against homophobia and other lgbt issues. In most of our trade union confederations, at least in Canada, we obtained the creation of official committees to promote the rights of lgbt workers and citizens, and to fight the discrimination against lgbt at work and in the society. This workshop will allow the participants to share their knowledge, challenges and strategies. It will also facilitate the creation of a union network to keep on exchanging information, and more, afterwards. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Hate Crimes: what they are and what to do about them Sean McGowan The BC Hate Crime Team's mandate is the effective identification, investigation and prosecution of crimes motivated by hate. The BC Hate Crime Team is seen as a Leader in investigating hate on the internet. If a person is being bullied as a result of who they are: i.e.: religion, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, sex, color, race, language, national or ethnic origin or any other similar factor and the extent of the bullying meets the threshold where it can be considered a criminal offence, the matter can be not only investigated as a criminal offence but also a hate motivated criminal offence and there is specific sentencing legislation within the code that deals with hate motivated crimes. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Challenging the Gender Binary in Sports and Recreation Erin Buzuvis, Pat Griffin, Ann Gillard Sport and recreation provide participants with opportunities to create community and strengthen social bonds, develop competence and physical skills, and realize other positive social and emotional benefits. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Many sport and recreation programs, however, are organized to reflect the assumption of a gender binary. Programs often separate male and female participants, a practice that can serve to exclude, either formally or informally, gender nonconforming individuals and those whose sex is not located on a binary. Sex-segregation in sport and recreation may also foster gender stereotypes in ways that are harmful to participants and non-participants alike. The panel will provide various perspectives on the gender binary in sport and recreation and how it might by challenged through policy, management, and activism. From diverse academic perspectives, including womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studies, youth development, sport studies, and law, presenters will address such topics as the inclusion of gender-queer participants in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational sports, management practices to reduce the perpetuation of gender stereotypes in youth programs, and the creation and implementation of policies governing transgender and intersex participants in sexsegregated sports. While providing different perspectives on the benefits of women-only spaces in sport and recreation, we seek nevertheless to challenge those practices that serve needlessly to exclude interested and enthusiastic participants and to perpetuate stereotypes. By framing this challenge in activism, management, and policy formation and implementation, we hope to support all those seeking to critically engage with the gender binary in sports and recreation contexts. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Putting LGBT into K-12 Classrooms: Resources, Teaching Strategies, & Dealing with Resistance Joan Merrifield, Steve LeBel This interactive workshop will discuss a variety of strategies for teaching about LGBT issues in the classroom. We will share concepts, lesson plans and activities that can be used with students in grades K to 12. There will also be components on (a) dealing with resistant students, parents, and colleagues; (b) examining barriers and possible supports for teachers; (c) connecting issues of gender and orientation to anti-racism education; and (d) teaching students to think openly and critically when facing new issues. There will also be time in this workshop for all participants to share their successful lessons and strategies; if submitted in advance electronically, the presenters will arrange to have them distributed to participants. Resources from Pride Education Network will be available as well as a resource list of DVDs, books, and websites for students and teachers. PEN resources include (a) Dealing with Name-Calling; (b) Creating & Supporting GSAs; (c) Challenging Homophobia in Schools; and (d) Creating Gender- Inclusive Schools. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:3012:00

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Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights Nancy Nicol, Jennifer Hyndman, Douglas Elliott, El Farouk Khaki, Phyllis Waugh Panel: Nancy Nicol, Faculty of Fine Arts, York University / Envisioning project lead; Jennifer Hyndman, Centre for Refugee Studies, York University; Douglas Elliott, Charter rights lawyer; El Farouk Khaki, refugee lawyer; Phyllis Waugh, Rainbow Health Ontario. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Envisioning is an international research and documentary film project linking 25 academic and community researchers and 33 partner groups in Canada, the Caribbean, East Africa, Southern Africa, and India. Our goals are to research i) criminalization of LGBT people, ii) flight from violence and persecution, iii) resistance to criminalization, and iv) the interaction between International Treaty Body Human Rights Mechanisms and LGBT rights initiatives. We will give an overview of the project focusing on LGBT asylum in Canada and the legacy of British colonial laws that criminalize on the basis of sexual orientation in the Commonwealth today focusing our our work with partners in the Caribbean, Africa and India. Increasing numbers of LGBT asylum seekers are coming to Canada, but do so under conditions of considerable distress: 45% of lesbians and 24% of gay men report having been exposed to physical and or sexual violence. (Berg and Millbank, 2009) Infringement on human rights can continue as part of the refugee claim process and settlement. What are the experiences, obstacles and challenges faced by LGBT asylum seekers; service providers and front line workers? And what are their recommendations for change? Envisioning is a five-year project from May 2011 to April 2016. We welcome this opportunity to meet with others and engage in discussion. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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The Impact of Homophobic Violence and Discrimination on the Lives of Out Gay Men Chad Smith On paper, Canada is a society in which many policies have been implemented which mandate the same rights for GLB individuals as heterosexual individuals. However, practice often looks very different. This session will present the results of a qualitative research study on the effects of violence, gay bashing, homophobia and discrimination on the lives of the Canadian gay men that participated. Out of the study come several recommendations that can be used to better provide services and support to individuals that have experienced violence, gay bashing or homophobia. The study is relevant to social workers, health care workers, mental health workers and policy makers. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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The experiences of LGBT trade unionists in the Canadian Labour Movement Lynn Bue, Tim Armstrong Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Beyond Policy and Into Practice: Addressing Homophobia in Sport and Athletics in a University Setting. Jude Tate, Matthew Strang, Christine Hsu

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In North America, institutions such as universities provide opportunities in physical education, health, sport and recreation and have important social responsibilities. Integral to a healthy physical, psychological, spiritual and socially fulfilled life, physical activity is an important medium of personal and social expression. However, in sport and most forms of physical recreation sexual minorities are frequently excluded by traditions that require conformity to traditional gender roles, and expectations of heterosexual orientation. In its role as a progressive leader in equity, the Faculty of Physical Education and Health (FPEH) at the University of Toronto took up the task of addressing many equity issues including sexual diversity in the field of physical education and sport. Its work set a precedent in Canadian athletics and recreation. Just over a decade ago, the FPEH began this ground breaking initiative, addressing the intersections of sexual and gender diversity and homophobia in sport, athletics and recreational activities across its many programs. In this conference session reflecting different generational boundaries and experiences, presenters from the University of Toronto will discuss the challenges and leadership opportunities that developed as a result of implementing a multi-strategy approach to address the profound culture and difficulties that surround sexual and gender diversity in physical education and sport. The presentation will focus on the work involved to get beyond policies which frame the rights of individuals based on sexual orientation and gender, and into addressing the difficult terrain of homophobia and heteronormativity in sport and physical activity contexts. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Québec policy against homophobia: why and how it came to be Dominique Dubuc, Line Chamberland, Steve Foster In 2009, Québec government adopted a policy against homophobia. This was the result of an important mobilization of a large variety of actors who decided to work together. Grassroots organizations, lgbt associations, academics and unions united their strengths to open channels of communication with the government and eventually to form an alliance which speaks with a single voice in the consultation process. This alliance is still strong and active in this crucial period in which the government is in the process of producing an action plan based on its 2009 Policy against homophobia. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Critical studies, queer literature and LGBT human rights Chieh Wang, Pierre de Vos, Jaco Barnard-Naude Critical men’s studies challenges not only traditional sex roles but also the gender ideologies and legal proposals advocated by some radical and difference feminists whose policies and theories tend to overlook men’s needs and marginalize men’s difficulties. The paper rethinks some of the feminist unilateral gender-specific legal policies from a perspective of critical men’s studies. The author argues that critical men’s studies offer us new directions in reflecting on the status of gay men and queers in law from a male-sensitive perspective and is worth of further research. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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This paper excavates the relationship between law and queer literature in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa. With reference to the work of Koos Prinsloo, Hennie Aucamp, Danie Botha, Johann De Lange and Joan Hambidge we argue that these writers inaugurate a queer politics in South Africa that both challenges and reinforces heteronormative persecution. At the same time, these writers foreshadow and motivate the demise of the criminalisation of queer sexual activity in South Africa, while providing a poignant comment on the insidious practices of apartheid as a political ideology. In this way, the paper emphasizes how the private is always and undeniably influencing what occurs in the public sphere. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Gender Identities in Schools: Getting Past the Barriers Reece Malone, Brad Tyler-West In schools, more transgender, transsexual, Two-Spirit, intersex and all gender variant youth are disclosing their gender identity and/or expressing themselves outside of gender and sex-role stereotypes. How can schools be more affirming to gender diversity? How can the school environment be a more safe and aware atmosphere? And how can the experiences of trans youth be included in all aspects of broadly based education and not be delineated to health class or “sensitive topics”? Supplementary to the document Questions & Answers: Gender Identity in Schools, recently published by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the session will provide answers to the most commonly asked questions by school administrators, teachers, educational support workers, mental health practitioners, parents and caregivers. The session will also include more awareness to the issues, identifying personal bias as well as the social and systemic barriers facing trans youth. By the end of the session participants will gain practical skills on how to make school settings more affirming and open to all students regardless of gender identity and gender expression. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Human rights / Strategies addressing anti-queer violence Kerri Mesner Despite extraordinary strides in sexual-political activism in recent decades, religiously motivated antiqueer violence continues to be as prevalent as it is inadequately addressed. Forms of subtle and outright homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia are among the few remaining forms of societal discrimination that still have an air of acceptability. This discrimination appears to be further exacerbated both by complacency within queer communities, and an increasing normalization and mainstreaming of queer religious activist movements. This interactive presentation introduces a new body of work combining queer theologies and Theatre of the Oppressed to develop strategic interventions in addressing religiously motivated anti-queer violence. Utilizing an innovative combination of queer theological reflection and techniques from Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed methodologies, this presentation aims to bridge the gap between academic Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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and activist approaches to sexual-political activism, opening out thereby an embodied queer theological praxis. While offered in the form of an experiential, participatory workshop, pedagogical and theological frameworks will be offered to support participant engagement/learning. This session would be particularly suited to those with interests in arts-based approaches to addressing anti-queer violence, as well as those interested in the intersections of queer political activism and spirituality. The theatre techniques that will be offered are transferable to a wide range of communitybased applications as well. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Tobacco is not a friend of the LGBT community Joseph Erban The rights to health and protection from harm are both human rights, and, equally, rights of the LGBTQ community. Cumulative evidence shows a higher prevalence of tobacco use in the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS community. This places the community at both higher risks of morbidity and mortality than the general non-LGBTQ population. The tobacco industry has been targeting the LGBTQ community through advertisement and philanthropy in order to increase consumption of tobacco. The presentation will highlight the evidence of tobacco use in the LGBTQ and the HIV/AIDS community and its health consequences. It will expose the tobacco industry campaign to target the LGBTQ community by various means to increase consumption of tobacco. The talk will conclude with a discussion on how to reverse the consumption of tobacco within the community and thus promote and protect health and well-being in the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS community. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Female MASKulinity: Queering Visuality at the Gay Games and Outgames Donia Mounsef In recent years, female masculinity and athletics have attracted a lot attention, especially in light of the South African runner Caster Semenya’s controversy. Media images of Semenya have emphasized her harsh masculine traits and fed the frenzy around intersexed athletes and their disqualification and banning from competition. This media frenzy is linked to the very act of looking; but as art historian James Elkins once wrote, “There is no such thing as just looking.” The act of looking is an essential component of the sport experience ever since sports became spectacle in the 1960s. Of particular importance to this act of looking is the role female athletes have played in the entanglement of vision with what is called visuality. Visuality is defined as the distinct historical manifestation of visual experience or the process of locating vision within a specific historical and cultural context. This paper interrogates the mediatic representation of male and female athletes at the Gay Games and OutGames in terms of what lacan called “scopic regimes” or the need to establish regimes of control of the relationship between the one seeing and what is seen. The paper will compare the construction and Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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femininization of female athletes in mainstream sports (the case of the compulsory long hair in the WNBA) and the imagery and representation of strength in the Gay Games and Outgames. While media attention is reveling in the sight of perfectly shaped hot men parading in top designer bathing suits, the “women” athletes of the Gay Games and Outgames continue to be presented for the most part in a friendly, jovial atmosphere, mainly as having “fun” while “hanging out” with friends. The questions this paper asks: shouldn’t the gaymes challenge the continual masking of female masculinity in sports and the myth of separate physical spheres? How can the gaymes reconfigure the process of “masculinization” not merely as a question of appropriating gendered appearances, but examining “masculinity” separate from its supposedly “natural” location, the male body, as Judith Halberstam has pointed out in her groundbreaking book Female Masculinity (1998). Acknowledging with Halberstam that female masculinities have played a crucial role in the construction of dominant masculinities and understanding of gender, this paper will problematize this gendered difference in the visual representation of male and female athletes at the gaymes and look at productive ways for the Gay Games and Outgames to understand and represent female masculinities as legitimate gender formations in their own right. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Engaging youth in the dialogue, discussion, and fight for human rights Jeremy Dias In this workshop, participants will learn how to engage youth in the dialogue, discussion, and fight for human rights. The workshop will look at how youth have been involved in the past, and what organizations can do to reach out to engage youth in taking a leadership roles within their organization. The workshop will look at the barriers youth face, and how they can be overcome. The workshop will include a presentation & discussion. Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:30

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Campus Games: When Sport, Gender, Sexuality, and Civility Collide Mark S. Schuster, Scott Lazes For over two years, the Dean of Students Office and Writer’s House at Rutgers University have collaborated to make digital mini-docs made by students and athletes on sport and sexuality. Students tell their own and other athlete’s stories; Dean Schuster teaches the content in his Intersection of Sport and Sexuality class; and award winning filmmaker, Dena Seidel, teaches filmmaking technique through her courses Digital Storytelling and Documentary Making. Scott Lazes, an intern for both professors, helped to pull it all together. Scott filmed the Outgames in Copenhagen, mentored several students and athletes, and was the primary filmmaker for launching another two-year initiative “Project Civility,” this fall at Rutgers University. Participants will watch a 30-minute digital montage that illustrates this journey, moderated by Mark Schuster and Scott Lazes. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the process, and learn how to pilot such projects on campus, their laptops, or at sporting and athletic events. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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The digital reporting media is an excellent and immediate means of capturing the passion, struggles, beauty and achievements of LGBT athletes. The video montage will cover the intersection of gender (primarily focusing on gay male athletes), sexuality and sport in an intercollegiate context. Interviews follow the experience of several elite athletes at the collegiate level, as well as their families, supporters, and challenges. Scott interviews athletes, his mother, and Jeff Shang, a photographer of LGBT elite athletes while in Copenhagen. Weaving in “Project Civility,” emphasizes how getting to know and respect others as positive, dynamic human beings -through every day acts of kindness and cultural sensitivities—allows us all to appreciate who we are and want to become without judgment of who we love and how we share our sporting and athletic experiences and accomplishments. Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:30

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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: The Journey Toward LGBT Equality in School-Based Athletic Programs in the United States Helen J .Carroll, Pat Griffin This session will provide participants with an update on the status of LGBT rights in high school and collegiate athletics in the United States. The session will highlight progress and persistent challenges in achieving LGBT sports equality. Differences in the visibility of and discrimination against LGBT coaches and athletes in the context of the cultures of women’s and men’s sports will be discussed. Presenters will also discuss the importance of addressing intersections of race, sexual orientation and gender identity/ expression when challenging homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism in athletics. Topics to be addressed include coach and athlete education programs, legal and advocacy initiatives, policy development, student-athlete peer support and empowerment, resource development/dissemination and anti-bullying programs for coaches, student-athletes, athletic administrators and parents: Education and advocacy projects focused on LGBT issues in sport Policy recommendations for inclusion of transgender student-athletes on sex-separate sports teams Legal status of and advocacy for LGBT student-athletes and coaches Cultural changes that support equality for LGBT athletes and coaches Increasing visibility of heterosexual coaches and athletes as allies The influence of Christian Sport Ministries in school-based athletics and their effect on LGBT equality The participation of intersex athletes in school sports Persistence of anti-lesbian discrimination in women’s sports

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After the presenters’ remarks, participants will have an opportunity to discuss the issues raised by the presenters and present additional information and perspectives on the presentation topic. Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:30

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Salaam Conference #1: Decolonizing the spirit: inter-faith perspectives on re-creating sacred spaces and rebuilding our communities El-Tawhid Juma circle & Chezuva presentations: Salaam and Moyo wa Africa How do we harness the power of reclaiming indigenous knowledge systems within syncretised religions? How do we harvest the power of liberatory practices based in indigenous spirituality and apply them ethically in diverse communities and movements? Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:30

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LGBT Reassessment: Working People in the “Developed Countries” Michael Roskey A neoliberal world order collapses, great powers realign, resources wars morph and resurge, while human rights battles expand in the “developing” world … Gains won by LGBT people appear to consolidate … against a backdrop of retrenchment in the “developed” world … assaults on human rights (especially youth and ethnic/racial minorities), on the environment and especially on the right to organize and bargain collectively. An unsettling calm in the LGBT human rights movement … focused on specific battles … seems to ignore the collecting storm. This workshop will discuss where to go from here. What alliances can be built across yawning divides in increasing scarcity and disaster. All classes, ages, races, sexes, sexual orientations and gender identities welcome. Spanish-English translation. Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:30

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Teaching about queer families in schools: The fear of parents Wendy Cumming-Potvin, Professor Wayne Martino Part 1 (50 minutes): Presentation: In this presentation we report on a study which deals with teachers’ reflections on using resources such as picture story books depicting same-sex families in their classrooms. The focus is on the teachers’ perspectives and concerns. Our overall aim in is to provide further insight into the role that fear of parental intervention and surveillance in inciting fear of reprisal in teachers with the result of limiting the potential of using resources about queer families in elementary school classroom. Three teachers from Australia and several teachers from Ontario who have had significance experience teaching in elementary schools participated in this small study. Implications of the Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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research for pre-service teacher education and for the professional learning of teachers more generally are outlined. Part 2 (40 minutes): Participation: Participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups to consider more carefully the teachers’ perspectives and to address specific questions related to both the implications for policy and practice of addressing non-normative sexuality in schools. Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:30

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The Revolution Will Not Be Circumcised: On Foreskin, Sexual Freedom and a Human Rights Struggle That Will Define the 21st Century Glen Callender As Canada’s queers celebrate their hard-won equality rights, we must be reminded that queer women and men are still fundamentally unequal in a way that (literally) cuts to the core of our sexualities—in spite of a constitution that guarantees equal protection under the law, the Canadian criminal code protects female minors from unnecessary genital cutting, yet fails to provide the same protection to young males. In “The Revolution Will Not Be Circumcised,” Canadian Foreskin Awareness Project founder Glen Callender advocates for the human right of all children—male, female, and intersex—to grow up with intact genitals. He reveals how culturally-biased science, medicine and mass media perpetuate an essentially superstitious disdain for natural human male sexuality, and argues that the current drive to combat HIV through the mass circumcision of African males is a disastrous wrong turn that will ultimately increase infection rates. In an alternately harrowing and hilarious presentation, Callender stands up for foreskin the way queerrights advocates stood up for Canadian queers in the not-too-distant past—exposing flawed research and popular prejudices as red herrings that distract from the central issues of equality and fundamental human rights. Canadian males will not have true sexual freedom so long as other people have arbitrary editing rights over their sex organs when they are defenseless children—and as the “intactivist” movement grows ever larger and more vocal, it is becoming clear that the circumcision controversy is a human rights struggle that will define the 21st century. Thursday, July 28, 2011 13:30

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Queering the School System James Chamberlain, Steve Mulligan This interactive workshop focuses on the work of queer teachers, parents and supportive allies within the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and Vancouver School Board and how they have successfully integrated LGBTQ content into schools. The presenters, who are experienced teachers and queer activists, will provide concrete ideas, strategies and resources to participants. We will highlight how school boards and teacher unions have worked with queer community activists and supportive politicians to shift the school Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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system to be more accepting of children from same-gender families, LGBTQ students and educators. There will also be time in this workshop for participants to share their ideas and strategies from other regions of the world. Thursday, July 28, 2011 13:30

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Addressing Homophobia in Sport: the Canadian Experience Jennifer Birch Jones, Karin Lofstrom, Guylaine Demers Thursday, July 28, 2011 13:30

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Salaam Conference #2: Indigenous feminism, activism and spirituality Amai Kuda, Molisa Nyakale Reclaiming Indigenous spirituality as a form of creative resistance: panel discussion Reclaiming Indigenous spirituality as a form of creative resistance: panel discussion What are the distinctiveness of indigenous people’s traditions and cultures? Exploring liberatory practices such as ma’at, ubuntu and sankofa on the premise that the future has an ancient mother....the African legacy Thursday, July 28, 2011 13:30

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The ABC's of Diversity & Social Inclusion. The Building Blocks of Toronto's Diversity - Creating Excellence for Accessibility in Sport and Recreation. Kristen Worley The City of Toronto, Canada’s capital and most diverse city is seeing and recognizing a ‘paradigm shift’ from multiculturalism to interculturalism in our growing and ever changing landscape of those living, working and thriving in Toronto. With a growing population of 2.5 million and 140 languages and dialects spoken here, and just over 30 per cent of Toronto residents speak a language other than English or French at home, is heralded as one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and ranked as the safest metropolitan in North America. With the Canadian Government relying heavily on immigration to balance our declining birth rate, and Toronto being one of the key cities to migrate too crates great challenges. When we speak of “cultural’ diversity one part of the diversity family, if these trends continue, by the year 2020, over 60% of Toronto’s population will be made up of cultural minority groups. The shift to interculturalism is not one of politics, but one of necessity for the City of Toronto. Looking at the issues of diversity to be inclusive, focusing on greater social ethics, and bring people and communities together across the Greater Toronto Area [GTA] sharing and learning from each other, rather than models of exclusion dividing individuals families and communities based on ones individual diversity, which encompasses cultural, social, physical differences and combinations there of the greater Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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‘Normal’. Clearly illustrating we have way more in common then we do difference. The role of sport has a unique opportunity to assist and ensure greater access, social inclusion and symmetry across all boroughs. Joining them together as ‘one’ through our public facilities, recreational centres and programming. Setting an example to other metropolitan cities across Canada and around the world. In a short time, we have been able to bring all three levels of government and several municipal partners together, committed and wishing to combine resources to design a communications strategy, language and education recognizing the magnitude and positive reach for all person(s) living in Toronto, empowering them about their physical literacy as part of their overall health, and ensuring they are able to reach their true individual potential. There has been early discussions to-date, met with great enthusiasm by all parties, that this plan will become the social legacy strategy for the Ontario Summer Games in 2012, as well for the Pan/Para American Games for 2015. Illustrating to the world, of which the City of Toronto takes great pride in, our ability to embrace all normal human diversity in one city. Time-and-time again, the importance and tremendous value to bring everyone together as ONE as we are all part of the same TEAM, as diversity embraces everyone, not unique to a person and or group. Each person has a story, and that ones individual diversity is no greater and or smaller than anyone else’s. It is invaluable, that we share our stories and learn from one and other. As sport is much about playing a game on the playing field, it also equally and if not more has a role in social ethics off the playing field as a messenger of change and a conduit of bringing people together of varying backgrounds to share in an equal interest no matter ones diversity, which can act as the fundamental building blocks on creating greater education, awareness and bringing individuals and communities together through one common ground. The City of Toronto has recognized these opportunities and value it brings, using our physical infrastructure and programming to create common linkages across the GTA. Thursday, July 28, 2011 13:30

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My Transjourney Reece Malone In Canada, gender/sex reassignment surgery (SRS) is a legal requirement necessary for a trans individual to amend their sex designation on their birth certificate. What happens if and when a trans person does not need nor desire surgery? Does one go ahead with an undesired surgery or live with an incorrect birth certificate; birth certificates being the gatekeeper to all legal identification amendments. In 2009 Reece Malone from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada filed a human rights complaint challenging current policies requiring SRS as a necessity for a legal sex change. This session includes Reece sharing his journey, including legal outcomes, with a discussion on public policy implications, issues, challenges and barriers for trans people in similar circumstances. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Who is “coming out” and “coming in” to Play? Matthu Strang Many researchers would argue that sport is an inherently hyper heterosexual masculinity-building project. What happens when non-dominant groups such as gay men develop their own sport leagues? What tensions get generated? What remains the same in these unique sport environments? I will explore in this paper how hyper-masculine normativity is created, maintained and resisted in non-normative sporting spaces. Specifically, I will examine how sportsmanship is “cultivated” in a multi-gender lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) soccer league. Drawing upon my own research, I explore how queer sporting bodies negotiate (homo) normativity through contesting and confirming neo-liberal values of ‘sportsmanship’. I will demonstrate that this occurs in five overlapping areas: 1) through gender and racialization, 2) through sexual behavior, 3) through healthy lifestyles discourse, 4) through attention to athletic skills and 5) through body capital and economics. Through these five interlocking "sacromeres" I suggest that ‘a queer muscularity’ and ‘a normative queer nationhood’ is being (re)produced by and through queer sporting bodies and sports spaces. I will conclude that assumptions about queer sporting spaces that make claims to be or are assumed to be more inclusive because of histories of marginalization in sport spaces may facilitate the (re)production of dominant discourses and norms.

Biographies Michael J. Adee serves as the Executive Director of More Light Presbyterians. More Light Presbyterians is a national organization working to achieve LGBT equality in faith communities and society. Michael received his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. LGBT and HIV-AIDS advocacy have been his passion since 1988. He presented workshops at the Outgames Conferences in Montreal and Copenhagen. As an out gay athlete he has competed in tennis in two World Outgames & five Gay Games. He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as a benefit for LGBT equality. Michael lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico USA. Tim Armstrong is a gay man who works as a Union Representative for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Hi is active in promoting LGBT rights in the labour movement and the NDP. Quinn Bennett is the Manager of Volunteer Resources and Support Services at AIDS Vancouver. Quinn has a background in non-profit work, specifically including HIV services, youth-based programming, and queer services. Quinn has a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, from Simon Fraser University.

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Jennifer Birch-Jones is a volunteer with CAAWS and the Program Lead for Addressing Homophobia in Sport. She has presented at the Ithaca Conference on Sexuality in Sport (2009), as well as in Copenhagen at the World Outgames Human Rights Conference (2009). Jennifer was a member of the 2010 Pride House Organizing Committee and was the lead in 2006 for Canada’s first ever Positive Space in Sport for Team Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. Lynn Bue is one of the few out lesbians who sit on the National Executive of any Union. She is the second vicepresident of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Sara Davis Buechner Sara Davis Buechner enjoys a vibrant international performance and recording career as a musician of “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times), “fascinating and astounding virtuosity” (Philippine Star), and “thoughtful artistry in the full service of music” (Washington Post). She established her early career as inner of a bouquet of prizes at the world’s great piano competitions, including the Gold Medal of the 1984 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, and a Bronze Medal in the 1986 Tschaikowsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. With an active repertoire of over 100 piano concertos ranging from Bach to Wuorinen, she has appeared as soloist with many of the world’s prominent orchestras: New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, San Francisco, Vancouver, the CBC Radio Orchestra, Japan Philharmonic, Birmingham (U.K.), BBC Philharmonic, Kuopio (Finland), Slovak Philharmonic and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León (Spain). The New York Times greeted CD of piano music by Rudolf Friml as a “revelation,” and devoted the front page of its Sunday Arts & Leisure section to her 1997 world première recording of the BachBusoni “Goldberg” Variations. Ms. Buechner’s versatility extends to many premières of new music, and collaborations with film and dance projects. A former faculty member of New York University, she has presented lectures and masterclasses worldwide. Now a Canadian resident, Sara Davis Buechner is Associate Professor of Music at the University of British Columbia School in Vancouver. She is a principal classical music consultant to Dover Publications, and plays the Yamaha Piano exclusively. Erin Buzuvis teaches Law at Western New England College in Massachusetts. She has published several articles on sex and various intersecting discriminations in education and athletics, and is a co-founder and regular contributor to the Title IX blog www.title-ix.blogspot.com. Glen Callender a Vancouver-based writer, performer and founder of the Canadian Foreskin Awareness Project. Glen teaches a seminar on foreskin anatomy and sexual pleasure, and travels internationally with his Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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acclaimed performance-art installation, “Foreskin Awareness Booth”, in which he educationally demonstrates his foreskin. Helen J. Carroll Helen J. Carroll joined National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) in August 2001. She is an acclaimed national championship basketball coach from the University of North Carolina-Asheville. Helen had been a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Athletic Director for 12 years, and now works for the positive inclusion of LGBT people in sports. She works with major national sports organizations including the San Francisco 49ers, the San Francisco Giants, the Women's Sports Foundation and the NCAA. She has appeared on ESPN and HBO and several Canadian sports show. Her most recent work, co-authored with Dr. Pat Griffin, is On the Team: Equal Opportunity for Transgender Student athletes. www.nclrights.org/ontheteam James Chamberlain a queer activist who has worked as an out elementary school teacher for twenty years. He currently coordinates the anti-homophobia and transphobia programs for all schools in British Columbia through his work with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Line Chamberland a sociologist and Professor of Sexuality Studies at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). She is also a long time activist. Her research interests focus on the various forms of social exclusion of sexual minorities in institutional contexts (education, workplace, health system). Wendy Cumming-Potvin is a Senior Lecturer at Murdoch University, Western Australia. Wendy’s research and teaching focus on social justice, literacies and school communities. As a member of an Australian Teaching and Learning Council research team, headed at the University of Western Australia, with collaborators across Australia and in New York, Wendy is examining issues related to social justice and engineering education. As a guest co-editor for the McGill Journal of Education, Wendy is collaboratively preparing a forthcoming special issue about mentoring in diverse communities. Guylaine Demers PhD, is a professor at Laval University. She takes particular interest in issues of women in sport, coach education and homophobia in sport. She is the chair of Égale-Action, the Quebec association for the advancement of women in sport and was appointed on the board of CAAWS. Guylaine also sits on the editorial board of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching. In 2007 and 2010, she was named one of the most influential women in sport in Canada. Her latest challenge is with the Qatar women’s sport committee to help them develop a sport system for girls and women.

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Jeremy Dias Jer’s Vision is Canada’s premier diversity organization, working in schools and communities to address bullying, discrimination, homophobia and transphobia. A youth run organization, we look at diversity intersectionally and inclusively, working from a youth perspective to engage youth and non-youth in a dialogue that will improve our communities. An award winning organization, we have presented at countless conferences and event, priding ourselves on quality. Jeremy Dias, our founder & executive director, successfully challenged his school board in a human rights case using the settlement to start Jer’s Vision. Among his many awards and accomplishments, including Citizen of the Year for the City of Ottawa and recipient of the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, he was also the youngest person to present at a Parliamentary committee on Same-Sex Marriage, during the debate. He also edited the second edition of ‘Taking it to the Hill: A guide on parliamentary committees’. Dominique Dubuc Dominique has been an LGBT activist for more than a decade, working in the past on the board of directors of the Lesbian mothers association of Québec and EGALE Canada. Today her involvement is centered around the union movement being part of the National LGBT Committee of the Confédération des syndicats nationaux, and as such is involved in the fight against homophobia especially in the workplace and in the education sphere. Joseph Erban a tobacco control activist and writer working at the Jewish General Hospital, a McGill University teaching hospital in Montreal Quebec. Steve Foster CEO of the Council of Quebec for Gays and Lesbian (CQGL) Involved in heterosexual and LGBT groups, Steve Foster assures that the realities of the LGBT people are recognized by the various social bodies. In 2008, he was awarded the Medal of the National Assembly of Quebec for his outstanding contribution to the LGBT communities. He is an inspiration for the LGBT communities. Ann Gillard Dr. Gillard teaches youth development at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Her areas of research include youth development, program evaluation, recreation programming, gender and recreation, and camp administration. Pat Griffin Pat is Professor Emerita in Social Justice Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is director of Changing the Game: The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network Sports Project. She wrote a book, Strong Women, Deep Closets: Lesbians and Homophobia in Sports. She coached swimming at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Robin Hanson medalist at the 2006 Chicago Gay Games, age group All-American in High Jump, Shot Put and Discus in American Masters Track and Field also holds a masters degree in Anthropology from California State University, East Bay, and a Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University. Marie Houzeau is Executive director at GRIS-Montréal since 2003. She’s also trainer for Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), (a government organization founded in 1998 to improve the coordination, development and use of expertise in public health) for a program which is offered to health, social service and educational professionals to reduce homophobia and to develop culturally competent_ interventions within youth and adult service environments. Christine Hsu is a 3rd year Physical Education and Health student at the University of Toronto, and is currently the VicePresident of Equity for the Undergrad Association (PHEUA). Christine is a queer-identified student leader who acts for change on campus, particularly those in the LGBTQ communities. Ross Johnstone Ross is the Director of Education for the Vancouver Queer Film Festival where he coordinates the Out in Schools program. Ross is rewarded by the opportunity to fuse media with social justice and provide young people with the opportunity to explore their creative capacities. He has been working in Vancouver’s non-profit arts sector for the past 10 years. Helen Kennedy is Executive Director of Egale Canada, a national organization that advances equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-identified people and their families across Canada. Neill Kernohan is the Executive Co-Chair of the OPS Pride Network and also one of the Chief Positive Space Champions of the OPS. Neill is also the Manager of Employee Engagement for the Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster which services the Ontario Ministries of Community and Social Services and Children and Youth Services. El Farouk Khaki El Farouk Khaki is a Canadian refugee and immigration lawyer, and human rights activist on issues including gender equality, sexual orientation and progressive Islam. Khaki founded Salaam in 1991, a support group for gay Muslims. In 2003, he helped organized the first female-led, mixed-gender Muslim congregational prayers in Canada for the Salaam/Al-Fateha International Conference, whose mission and vision continues to manifest in this Human Rights Conference

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Amai Kuda Amai Kuda is a singer/songwriter, community activist and the mother of a young child. Amai Kuda means "mother to the will of the creator" in Shona. She co-founded and coordinates three organizations, Moyo Wa Africa, Seven Directions and R3, dedicated to the decolonization of African peoples and indigenous solidarity respectively. Scott Lazes filmmaker and Journalism major at Rutgers University. Videos including OUT TO PLAY, OUTGames in Copenhagen in 2009 and work on the Atlantic Crossing film to be shown on the Smithsonian Institute film channel. The Sport and Sexuality at Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House: http://wh.rutgers.edu/whtube/cross-department-collaboration/watch/95/sports--sexuality-at-writershouse.html OUT TO PLAY: OUTGames in Copenhagen 2009 (Scott Lazes): http://wh.rutgers.edu/whtube/watch/106/out-to-play.html Sean Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Story: OUT TO SWIM: http://wh.rutgers.edu/whtube/watch/91/sean-smith-out-to-swim.html Steve LeBel is a retired teacher, who worked in elementary and secondary schools in BC, starting in 1976. He was an early activist in the effort to make the BCTF supportive of queer rights. Robert Leckey Robert is an associate professor in the Faculty of Law and acting director of the Quebec Research Centre of Private and Comparative Law at McGill University, where he teaches constitutional and family law. He is chair of the Legal Issues Committee of Egale Canada. Karin Lofstrom is the Executive Director of CAAWS, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity. Through CAAWS she works with National/Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations and Multi-Sport and Physical Active/Active Living Organizations in developing and implementing gender equity initiatives within their organizations. CAAWS has been working specifically on an initiative addressing homophobia within the Canadian sport community. Reece Malone As the Education Program Coordinator of the Rainbow Resource Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Reece delivers public education, and awareness on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual health. Reece Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Human Sexuality at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. Wayne Martino is Professor of Equity and Social Justice Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Ontario. His books include: Gendered outcasts and sexual outlaws (Routledge, 2006), So what’s a boy: Addressing issues of masculinity and schooling (Open University Press, 2003) and Being normal is the only way to be: Adolescent perspectives on gender and school (University of New South Wales Press, 2005). He is currently working on two books: Gender, race and the politics of role modeling (Routledge) and Masculinities in Education (Springer). Joan Merrifield is a grade 5/6 teacher in British Columbia and has taught in both rural and urban settings. She is presently working at the provincial body, the BC Teachers Federation as the assistant director for social justice dealing with issues of oppression. Joan has developed numerous workshops on a wide range of social justice issues. Sharryn Modder is the Equity Officer at the Hospital Employees’ Union in Vancouver, BC. She has worked in the Human Rights Healthcare field for over 20 years and has worked with many populations including seniors, aboriginal and two-spirited youth, and people with mental illness. In her work as Equity officer, she oversees HEU’s five equality-seeking groups: People with disabilities, First Nations, Ethnic Diversity, Women, and Pink Triangle (LGBT). Her work in the HEU also takes her into the community where she works with like minded people fighting for social justice. Sharryn was a founding member of the BC Human Rights Defenders and the Referendum Action Network. She has authored an article on the Fairness if Medicare for use in labour studies in the BC high school curriculum. Donia Mounsef Associate Professor of Drama at the University of Alberta Steve Mulligan has been an out educator for ten years and is now the Anti-Homophobia and Diversity Mentor for the Vancouver School Board. In this position, he supports teachers, counsellors, librarians and administrators, purchases and distributes resources, and consults on individual student issues. He is also a gay dad. Kerri Mesner Kerri is a queer minister, educator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, and activist. Kerri is currently developing new areas of queer ministry using participatory theatre and arts-based inquiry through the PhD program at the Centre for Cross Faculty Inquiry in Education at the University of British Columbia Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Nancy Nicol Visual Arts, York University, is the project lead for Envisioning global LGBT human rights. Nancy is an award winning documentary filmmaker, whose work includes From Criminality to Equality, a four-part documentary series on the history of lesbian and gay rights organizing in Canada. www.yorku.ca/nnicol/ documentary Molisa Nyakale is a storyteller, researcher and community worker. Molisa is derived from Mawu-Lisa, a complex deity worshipped by the Fon of West Afrika and Nyakale is ‘from ancient times’. S/he is in the spaces between designing arts programs for queer/trans East Afrikan communities and producing a documentary. Tracey Peter Tracey is an associate professor of sociology at the University of Manitoba. Her general research and publication interests include: mental health and well-being, issues of homophobia and transphobia / LGBTQ-inclusive education, trauma and violence, suicide prevention, social inequality and marginalization, youth, and research methods/statistics. Tasha Anastasia Riley Dr. Tasha Riley is the Education Program Coordinator at AIDS Vancouver. She also works as an instructor at The University of British Columbia where she teaches both “Social Issues in Education” and “History of Childhood and Youth in Education”. She enjoys collaborating with a diverse group of learners around issues pertaining to sex and sexuality. Michael Roskey Wilton, California, USA. Sophie Rousseau She is an early childhood educator since 1997, the secretary general of the Québec city daycare workers union (CSN) since 1999 and a LGBT activist at the CSN since 2001. Douglas Sanders is a lawyer and former UBC law professor, now living and active in Asia on LGBT issues and human rights. I was one of the founders of ASK, the first gay and lesbian rights organization in Canada. Later I was co-founder of LEGIT, the Lesbian and Gay Immigration Task-Force (also based in Vancouver). I have been active with the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations (pre-Stonewall), and more recently with the International Lesbian and Gay Association. Mark Schuster Senior Dean of Students and Professor, Rutgers University, oversees six Deans of Students on Five Campuses, 38,000 students. Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Over decade of teaching 830:421 Advanced Topics in Social Psychology: The Intersection of Sport and Sexuality (Psychology) and 050:312 Sport in American Culture (American Studies) and Culture Games: What Do Major Sporting Events Tell Us About Society and Culture (Byrne First Year Seminars. Affiliate faculty for Psychology, American Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies Chad Smith is a social worker and the Executive Director of the Rainbow Resource Centre, Manitoba’s LGBTTQ* centre. In his personal life, he enjoys running, travelling the world and camping throughout Manitoba with his partner, is owned by three distinctive and independent cats, and is glad to call himself a Science Fiction fan and a Star Trek Geek. Sue Sneyd is the Chair Emeritus of the OPS Pride Network and also a Chief Positive Space Champion of the OPS. Sue is the Manager of Youth Programs and Outreach for the OPS provided by the Ministry of Government Services Matthew Strang is an activist, athlete, artist and student. He engages with many communities both on university campuses and off to promote challenge and change for LGBTQ initiatives. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Physical Education & Health’s undergraduate and Master’s programs and is currently doing his PhD in Sociology at York University. Jude Tate is the Gender & Sexual Diversity Officer at the University of Toronto. As an equity officer of the University Jude’s portfolio includes addressing harassment and discrimination, and to develop strategies and practices that support and sustain equitable and inclusive practices in learning and working environments. Catherine Taylor is an Associate Professor of Education and Communications at the University of Winnipeg. She serves on Egale Canada's Education Committee and is P.I. in partnership with Egale Canada for the First National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools. Brad Tyler-West Senior HR Consultant for Legacy Bowes Group, the premier boutique HR Company for Manitoba, Brad brings to life incredibly complex issues in amazingly simple terms. A leader & subject matter expert in the LGBTT community; master story teller who was once a professional actor, Brad is a dynamic, interactive presenter.

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Pierre de Vos is the Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Constitutional Governance at the University of Cape Town Law Faculty. He has written widely on sexual orientation discrimination and the law, runs a Blog called Constitutionally Speaking and is widely quoted in the electronic and print media. Jaco Barnard-Naude is a Professor of private law at the University of Cape Town and co-author of a forthcoming book on Hannah Arend and the law. Both authors made presentations to the South African Parliament in the run-up to the adoptin of same-sex marriage legislation in South Africa. Chieh Wang is a Taiwanese PhD student from the Law Department of the London School of Economics and Political Science. His research interests lies in the fields of legal and political theory, equality law, family law, gender theory and men’s studies. He is currently working on a PhD thesis of ‘reviewing mainstream jurisprudence on sexuality, gender and law from a gay men/queer perspective. Phyllis Waugh Phyllis is a Community Outreach Worker with Rainbow Health Ontario and Co-Chair of the Rainbow Health Network. She works to promote access to health and social services for LGBT people. She develops educational resources, workshops and events, with a focus on understanding intersections of oppression. Robert Wintemute Professor of Human Rights Law at King's College London, has participated in LGB human rights cases before the European Courts of Human Rights and Justice, and the Supreme Courts of Argentina, Massachusetts and the United States. He was Co-President of the Montréal 2006 World Outgames human rights conference.

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Outgames Quick Guide:

Outgames Week At A Glance July 24 - July 31, 2011 Event

Location

Sunday July 24

Wednes ThursMonday Tuesday day July day July July 25 July 26 27 28

Friday July 29

Saturday Sunday July 30 July 31

Where

Running 10K

Stanley Park

Vancouver

Walking 4K

Stanley Park

Vancouver

Grouse Mountain

North Vancouver

Softball City Stanley Park & Queen Elizabeth Park

Surrey

10K Verticle Challenge

Softball Tennis Eco Challenge

Lost Lake Trails

Golf

Langara Golf Course Scottish Cultural Centre

Dance Sport Soccer Badminton Volleyball Track & Field Poker Tournament Flag Run March of Athletes Annual Pride Parade

Vancouver

Whistler Vancouver Vancouver

Thunderbird Park

Vancouver

Roundhouse Community Centre Harry Jerome Sports Centre

Vancouver

Burnaby

Minoru Park

Richmond

Edgewater Casino Various Locations

Vancouver

Training 10am-12

Run 1pm7pm

Vancouver

WestEnd

Noon

Vancouver

Human Rights Conference

Sheraton Wall Centre

Opening Reception & Outgames/Pride Launch

Vancouver City Hall

11am-2pm

Vancouver

Art Opening Ceremonies Vancouver Gallery

5pm-7:30

Vancouver

Opening Party

7:30pm 2am

Vancouver

Club 560

8am-6pm 8am-6pm 8am-6pm

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Outgames Week At A Glance July 24 - July 31, 2011 Event

Location

Closing Day Celebrations Closing Party & Concerts

Sunday July 24

Wednes ThursMonday Tuesday day July day July July 25 July 26 27 28

Vancouver

Plaza of Nations

5pm--11pm

Vancouver

Q-Hall of Fame/Ball

Sheraton Wall Centre

Sunday July 24

Wednes ThursMonday Tuesday day July day July July 25 July 26 27 28

Various Locations

Club 560 Numbers Moxies

OUTevery night

Davie Village

1181

OUTevery night

Davie Village

Junction

Oasis

Downtown

Womenzone W/Flygirl Various Locations Vancouver Pride Society

Friday July 29

Saturday Sunday July 30 July 31

Club 560

Fast Track Card Event

Club 560

Fast Track Card Event

Davie Street Party

Fast Track Card Event Fast Track Card Event

Club 560

Club 560 City Hall Launch

Movie Night

"Sweet"

Boat Cruise

Chicas Hershey

Ticketed Event

Davie St Dance Party

TWM Breakfast

Pride Parade & Festival

Ticketed & Free Activities

Plaza of Nations

Fast Track & Ticketed Event

Chicas Hershey

Ticketed Event

Anthem Party

Womenzone W/Flygirl

Flygirl Productions

Cultural Activities

Confessions of a Mad Drag Queen

Cultural Activities

Vancouver Men in Leather

Cultural Activities

Celebrate Queer Vancouver

Cultural Activities

Queer Arts Festival

Cultural Activities

Screeming Weenie Prod Pod-Cast

Cultural Activities

Flame & the Dame Productions

Vancouver Ticketed Event

6pm-10pm

OUTevery night

Cultural Activities

Where

11am-5pm

Location

Pride Week Activities

Saturday Sunday July 30 July 31

Plaza of Nations

Cultural Activities

Womenzone (Pop-UP)

Friday July 29

"Sweet"

Club 560

Boat Cruise

Fast Track & Ticketed Event

Raving Theatre Production

Fast Track & Ticketed Event

Queer History Project presented by Out on Screen Art Party

FREE Ticketed & Free Activities

nggrfg 1188 Burrard @ Nelson 1-5pm Pool Party

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Cultural Activities

Flame & the Dame Productions

Rapture: Heatwave

Ticketed Event

visit www.vancouver2011outgames for updates, additional events & details (events subject to change) Official Vancouver 2011 Outgames Programming Official Vancouver 2011 Outgames Activities Outgames Cultural Partner Activities

Event starts earlier or ends later

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Outgames - Sports

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Outgames Sports venues & schedule: Badminton: Vancouver Roundhouse Community Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver July 27 & 28 10-5 (2 days of play in various singles & doubles divisions) Contact: Cindy Simpson cindysimpson@uniserve.com

Dancesport:

Scottish Cultural Centre 8886 Hudson street Vancouver July 29 9AM-10PM ( various competition dance events) Spectator Tickets: Daytime $10; Evening $20 Contact: Pat Hogan

soundfries@gmail.com

Poker: Edgwater Casino, 750 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver Wednesday July 27, 2011 - 11AM • Lessons given on basic rules of Texas Hold’em poker • Two 1hr sessions • Question and Answer period • 11am Thursday July 28, 2011 - 12PM • 110 max players • Play down to winners, day will be compete • 12pm Contact: Lorea Ytterberg ytterberg@edgewatercasino.ca Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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10 k Run 4k Walk: 10 K run in partnership with the PRIDE run 4 k walk Start & finish at Lumbermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arch, Stanley Park, Vancouver (will have race map shortly) July 30th (9.00 start) Contact: Patrick Tham

pkctham@yahoo.ca

Soccer: Thunderbird Park, UBC July 25 9-3 July 26 9-3 July 27 no games July 28 9-5.30 July 29 11-3 July 30 11-3 (tournament finals) 16 teams in round robin play for first few days, ending with finals on the Saturday A number of international teams are registered Contact: Michael Sutherland michael.r.sutherland@gmail.com

Track & Field Dhillon Track & Field Oval University of British Columbia 16th Avenue @ Wesbrook Mall July 28 & 29 (various track & field events on schedule)

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Softball:

Softball City, 2201, 148 street, Surrey July 27 &-28

9AM-5PM

Contact: Tim Beaulieu timbeaulieu@hotmail.com

Tennis: Outgames Tennis is scheduled at 2 venues, Stanley Park off Beach Avenue and Queen Elizabeth Park July 27-30 (singles & doubles in various divisions and categories) Wednesday, July 27 Thursday, July 28 Friday, July 29 Saturday, July 30

8-10 8-10 8-10 9-6

Contact: Charles Friesen charlesfriesen@gmail.com

Golf: Alberta street, Vancouver (off 49th avenue) 2 days of Golf at Langara Golf Course, Vancouver July 25 practise day (10.30 tee off) July 27 tournament round (10.30 tee off) Contact: Mike Fox mrfox@telus.net

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Vollleyball: Harry Jerome Sports Centre 7564 Barnet Highway, Burnaby Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9AM-4PM Contact Nicole Sirockman

promotions@voleyballbc.ca

Eco Challenge: Lost Lake Park, Whistler, BC Monday, July 25th 8AM-12PM Contact Dean Nelson

dean@gaywhistler.com

Race Director: Guillaume Otis info@coastmountainguides.com

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The Vancouver 2011 Outgames Cultural Events Outgames Opening Celebration Monday July 25th 2011

The Opening Ceremony at the Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia Street Plaza) kicks off from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm and will be the official launch of the 2nd GLISA North America Outgames Vancouver 2011! Come cheer on the flag runners as they arrive at the Celebration site. The first of three legs (representing the 'LAND' element) will kick off the carrying of the flags (Vancouver 2011 Outgames and Rainbow flags) from Vancouver City Hall. Leg two (representing the 'MARINE' element) will see the 3 flag runners depart the University of British Columbia (UBC). The third leg (representing the 'MOUNTIAN' element) will depart from the base of Grouse Mountain and all will meet at the Art Gallery! There will be live performances by Destineak, Tyrell Witherspoon, DJ / drum performance with Waacouture, Out in Harmony & Friends Choir and Sugarbeach who perform the Vancouver 2011 Outgames theme song ‘Come on Out’. Distinguished guests will speak to the importance of the Outgames and the LGBT movement. The ceremony will culminate with the official declaration of the opening of the Games!

Outgames Opening Party MONDAY July 25th 2011

Following the Opening Ceremonies and arrival of the flags at Vancouver Art Gallery on Monday, July 25 the OPENING PARTY at Club Five-Sixty will kick off the week-long celebrations. Meet the fabulous athletes, artists and party-goers who will be celebrating the Outgames and Pride for the week ahead! Doors open at 7:00 pm and includes the WomenZone in the upstairs lounge. Dynamic duo DESTINEAK always presents an energetic, action-packed show as DJ / Drummer Bobby James and uber-talented vocalist Christina Sing crank out the hits. SUGARBEACH will be performing their Outgames theme song ‘Come on Out’. Acclaimed dancer, choreographer and actor, TYRELL WITHERSPOON will play his unique blend of pop and dance. WAACOUTURE – the first Waacking, Funk and House dance crew of its kind in Vancouver pays homage to the gay community's 1970's underground voguing and waacking movement which is growing in popularity all around the world. DJ JEFFERY MICHAEL will command the dance floor with one hard-hitting beat after another with his sounds of electro, top 40 mash-ups and progressive house. Host DAVID C. JONES, one of the funniest minds in Vancouver, twice awarded the Best Comedian in Vancouver award by readers of the Georgia Straight, will have you laughing hysterically when you’re not busting a move on the dance floor.

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Outgames Showcase THURSDAY July 28th 2011 With a fabulous lineup of live performances all night long this high-energy evening is the where all the action will be Thursday, July 28th. A special guest drag queen will entertain you with sensual games and outspoken comedy. Held at Five Sixty, Vancouver’s super-club with three floors and mind-blowing surround visuals, this Live Showcase will be a highlight of the Outgames. DJ G-LUVE will keep the good times spinning with an eclectic blend of music genres from the seventies onward including disco, 80’s pop, new wave, house, electro, classic rock and funk. G will spread the Luve to the crowd at the Outgames Live Showcase. CAROLE POPE is the legendary Canadian Diva, author, Genie and Juno award winner and former lead singer in Rough Trade. With four 4 gold and 2 platinum records under her belt, Carole will be bringing her provocative and unique musical style to multiple stages during the Games. ARMSTRONG JR mixes his unique harmonic vocal arrangements with the electronic production styles of Disco House, Electro and Pop to deliver a sweet highly original sound. PETER BREEZE will present his fantastic mix of catchy dance hooks, trashy beats and cocky lyrics that lead the listener into the color full world of Hollywood. Shameless with his stories and unapologetic for his antics, Peter finds the perfect balance between catchy pop music and artistic integrity as he writes all of his songs.

Closing Ceremonies SATURDAY July 30th 2011 Vancouver 2011 North America Outgames in partnership with Big Roger Events present the Outgames Closing Party at Plaza of Nations with international stars ACE OF BASE and DRAGONETTE as co-headliners. The Outgames Closing Party will be a full day festival of LGBTQ culture with non-stop entertainment. In addition to an action packed day of concerts and DJ’s, the Closing Party will feature drag shows by Conni Smudge, Iona Whipp, Kamelle Toe, Carlotta Gurl and Candus Churchill as well as dance performances, medal presentations, a beer garden, The Breakfast of Champions and the Closing Ceremonies finale. Closing ceremonies will also feature a flash mob dance hosted by Kiah & Tara Jean from Virgin Radio 953 in support of THE DIVERSITY PROJECT and run by Mackenzie Green and Nathalie Heath from So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 3.

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The Artists: Headlining act: Ace of Base are the hit artists behind the best_selling singles “All That She Wants”, “The Sign” and “Don’t Turn Around”. Ace of Base’s first album, “Happy Nation,” sold six million copies before being released in the U.S. as “The Sign” where it sold a further 10 million copies. After that North American success, the album sold another 8 million worldwide, making their first release one of the most successful musical debuts in history. Dragonette Renowned Canadian electro pop artists behind the hit track “Hello” have been taking the music world by storm, having sold out shows throughout the world. The latest Dragonette single “Hello” is currently hot on the airwaves and has already garnered over 30 million youtube views. Carole Pope With three Juno Awards (Canada’s version of the Grammy), a Genie (Canada’s Oscar) and multiple gold and platinum records to her credit, Carole Pope is a certified rock legend. In the '70s and '80s, Pope fronted the infamous post-punk band Rough Trade and is now a successful solo artist, currently recording a new album. A new single Viral is available on iTunes. Throughout her career, she's been known as a musical agent provocateur, writing and performing songs that make you "think and dance at the same time." Pope has performed at the Brooklyn Museum, Joe's Pub and the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, as well as LGBT Pride festivals around the world. Her music has been featured in movies and television shows like The L Word and Queer as Folk, and her autobiography Anti-Diva (Random House) is in development for the big screen. When not making music, Pope is an ambassador for The Hetrick-Martin Institute and a Songwriters Association of Canada board member. "The most rewarding part of my work," Pope says, "is writing music, having it come alive on a recording and performing it live. It's a very freeing experience." Kim Kuzma this award winning Canadian artist's strong, soaring vocals and sassy stage presence have mesmerized audiences through Canada, USA, Mexico and Europe. She has shared the stage with Jennifer Holliday, Thelma Houston, Martha Wash, Sandra Bernhard and Alan Cumming to name a few. www.kimkuzma.com Alice Ai the new project of Vancouver born recording artist Kym Brown whose debut album "Pygmalion" received a whirlwind of accolades from Canadian and international press. Following this success, she re-located to London where she has shared the stage with Florence and The Machine, Lady Sovereign and others. She has co-written with Space Cowboy (Lady Gaga's DJ/ Co-Writer) and the Alice Ai seminal EP "Eye Spiral" and forthcoming full length album "Cursery Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . c o m

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Rhymes", have already been turning heads from notable tastemakers such as Kiss FM London DJ Lord Fader and Larry Little (Futuresounds/WOXY) www.aliceai.com

Sugarbeach This Aussie/Canadian Duo are energetic, powerful, moving, and married to each other. Mixing sweet and soulful vocals with meaningful lyrics and driving tracks, these women have established a unique and recognizable sound, which has taken them across North America including New York, and also to Australia and Europe. They recently released their latest single “ C o m e O n O u t ” t h e t h e m e s o n g f o r t h e Va n c o u v e r 2 0 11 O u t g a m e s . www.sugarbeachmusic.com Matthew Presidente has independently recorded and released 4 full-length albums, and performed numerous stages around the lower mainland including headlining festival shows as well as resident appearances at major Vancouver nightclubs. Whether he is rockin’ an acoustic piano with a passion and intensity rarely seen in this style of music or leading a band with keyboards synths and loops, Matthew’s eccentric onstage persona is a must see! www.matthewpresidente.com DJ Rafael Calvente (RIO) Brazil has become known worldwide as a hotbed of talent in electronic music and not coincidentally the name of DJ Rafael Calvente Rio is already a reference in the segment of house music. DJ Adam Dreaddy local house music DJ favourite Adam Dreaddy will throw down a mix that is sure to you have you on the dance floor.

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Diversity Project The Diversity Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Diversity, Education, Understanding and Compassion for not only the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community but for anyone who has ever felt out of place or like they don’t fit in. With such campaigns like “It Gets Better” having such media attention the world is starting to notice, people are starting to change, and the world is starting to figure out that it doesn’t matter where you come from, the colour of your skin, or your sexual orientation, love and compassion are the most important things we should cherish. There will be a mix of celebrity performances from the dance, acting and singing communities with question and answers and serious talks in between.

Tracy Bell award winning performer becomes 8 divas in 44 minutes. Tracey has guest starred on the XFiles as Cher and photo-doubled for the actress in the movies Reindeer Games, Murder at Cannes & Becoming Dick.

Host David C. Jones one of the funniest minds in Vancouver, twice awarded the Best Comedian in Vancouver award by readers of the Georgia Straight, will have you laughing hysterically when you’re not busting a move on the dance floor.

Come OUT and Play The Closing Party is sure to be a vibrant spectacle - a full day of colourful characters celebrating the Outgames at Plaza of Nations. The beautiful outdoor waterfront setting includes a main stage and fully licensed site. Gates open on Saturday, July 30 at 11 am the festivities kick off with The Breakfast of Champions. The Closing Ceremony will be held at 6 pm and the live music and dance party continues to 11 pm.

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Culture Performance Schedule July 25 & 28 VANCOUVER 2011 NORTH AMERICAN OUTGAMES CELEBRATION SITE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AT PLAZA OF NATIONS - AS OF JULY 18, 2011 MONDAY JULY 25 - VANCOUVER ART GALLERY - OPENING CEREMONY SET TIME PERFORMER Doors Open 4 pm 5:00 PM Background Music 6:00 PM Emcee 6:05 PM DJ / Drum performance w/ WaaCouture 6:15 PM Out in Harmony & Friends Choir 6:25 PM Sugarbeach 6:35 PM Host - introduce speeches 6:40 PM Speeches - Federal / Provincial / Municipal 6:45 PM Tyrell Witherspoon 6:55 PM Flags Arrive 7:00 PM Speeches - Outgames International / John B 7:10 PM O Canada - Choir 7:15 PM Destineak

MONDAY JULY 25 - FIVE SIXTY - OPENING PARTY SET TIME PERFORMER 7:00 PM Doors Open 7:30:00 PM - close DJ Jeffrey Michael 9:00 PM Sugarbeach 10:00 PM Tyrell Witherspoon 10:15 PM Waacouture 11:00 PM Destineak

THURSDAY JULY 28 - FIVE SIXTY - OUTGAMES LIVE SHOWCASE SET TIME PERFORMER 8:00 PM Doors Open 8:00:00 PM - close DJ G-Luve 9:30 PM Armstrong Jr 10:30 PM Peter Breeze 11:30 PM Carole Pope 12:00 PM DJ Lisa De Lux

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Culture Performance Schedule - July 30 & 31 SATURDAY JULY 30 - PLAZA OF NATIONS - CLOSING PARTY SET TIME 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 5:55 PM 6:00 PM 6:10 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 7:15 PM 8:45 PM 10:00 PM

PERFORMER Doors open - David C Jones host DJ Adam Dreaddy Diversity Project Diversity Project Tracey Bell Matthew Presidente Sugarbeach Drag Performances - Iona Whipp / Conni Smudge / Kamelle Toe Carole Pope Carnival Band - Athlete's Parade to enter site Medal Presentation Hosts / Tribute to Games & Volunteers Fit for a Queen - Candace Churchill / Carlotta Gurl Closing speeches Kim Kuzma Alice Ai Dragonette Ace of Base DJ Rafael Calvente (Rio)

SUNDAY JULY 31 - PLAZA OF NATIONS - ANTHEMS PARTY SUNDAY JULY 31 - MAIN STAGE SET TIME PERFORMER 3:00 PM Doors Open 4:00 PM DJ Eddie Martinez 5:00 PM Drag show / Female impersonator 6:00 PM Fashion show 7:00 PM Wynter Gordon 8:00 PM Anthem Performance 9:00 - 11:00 PM DJ Abel

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Official TV Broadcast Schedule THE 2011 NORTH AMERICA OUTGAMES COVERAGE AIR TIMES ON SHAW TV, SHAW DIRECT, & OUTtv Description: LGBT Coverage of the North America Outgames 2011 in Vancouver: From the Opening to the Closing Ceremonies and everything in between including Multi-Sports, Human Rights Conference, Cultural Activities, and of course, the parties.

SHAW TV (Channel 4): "Countdown To The Outgames": 30 mins Tuesday, July 19th Wednesday, July 20th Thursday, July 21st Saturday July 23rd Sunday, July 24 Tuesday, July 26th

@ 3:30 pm PT @ 4am PT @ 3:30pm PT @ 2am, 5pm and 9pm PT @ 3am and 11am PT @ 5am, 3pm and 6pm PT

The 2011 North American Outgames Opening Ceremonies (1.0 hr) Tues, July 26th repeating Wed, July 27th

@10pm-11pm @10am-11am

The 2011 North American Outgames (30min) Wed July 27th repeating Thur, July 28th

@10pm @10am, 3pm, 6pm

The 2011 North American Outgames (30min) Thur, July 28th repeating Fri, July 29th

@10pm

@10am, 3pm, 6pm

The 2011 North American Outgames (30min) Fri, July 29th repeating Sat, July 30th

@10pm

@10am, 3pm, 6pm

The 2011 North American Outgames Closing Ceremonies (1.5 hrs) Tues, Aug 2nd Wed, Aug 3rd

@10pm-11:30pm repeating @10am-11:30am

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SHAW DIRECTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outgames 2011 air dates/times (Channel 299): Wednesday, July 27 10:00am PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames Opening Ceremonies (1 hour)

Thursday, July 28 10:00am PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min) 3:00pm PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min) 6:00pm PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min)

Friday, July 29 10:00am PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min) 3:00pm PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min) 6:00pm PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min)

Saturday, July 30 10:00am PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min) 3:00pm PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min) 6:00pm PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames (30 min)

Sunday, July 31 3:00pm PT -4:30pm PT -6:30pm PT -7:00pm PT --

Kelowna Centre of Gravity Tournament - Women's Beach Volleyball Finals (1.5 hours) Kelowna Centre of Gravity Tournament - Men's Beach Volleyball Finals (1.5 hours) Kelowna Centre of Gravity Tournament - Slam Dunk Contest (30 min) Kelowna Centre of Gravity Tournament - Basketball Finals

Wednesday, August 3 10:00am PT -- The 2011 North American Outgames Closing Ceremonies (1.5 hours)

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OUT TV: The 2011 N. Am. Outgames – "Countdown To The Outgames" - 30” mins

– OUTtv air date Friday July 29th at 8.30pm ET/PT The 2011 North America Outgames – Opening Ceremony – 60’ mins

– OUTtv air date Friday July 29th at 9pm ET/PT The 2011 North America Outgames UPDATE #1 – 30” mins

- OUTtv air date Saturday July 30th at 8pm ET/PT The 2011 North America Outgames UPDATE #2 – 30” mins

– OUTtv air date Sunday July 31st at 8pm ET/PT The 2011 North America Outgames UPDATE #3 – 30” mins

– OUTtv air date Monday August 1st at 8pm ET/PT The 2011 North America Outgame – Closing Ceremony – 90’ mins

- OUTtv air date Friday August 5th at 9pm ET/PT OUT TV is available at: Rogers = 269, Bell (TV & Satellite) = 609, Telus = 187, Shaw = 100, Shaw Direct (Satellite) = 574, Novus = 207 Videotron = 108, Cogeco = 181, Sasktel = 108, Eastlink = 167, MTS Allstream = 295, Bell Alliant = 778 Source Cable = 224, TBayTel = 609, Delta Cable = 311

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Official Radio Broadcast Schedule

Opening Ceremonies When: Monday, 25 Jul 2011, 18:00-19:00 Where: Vancouver Art Gallery

CiTR 101.9FM & QueerFM from UBC Vancouver teamed up with QMUNITY, Vancouver’s LGBTQ Resource Centre to establish the Queer Youth Broadcaster Program for broadcast of the 2011 North American OutGames! CiTR personnel and UBC/Queer Youth broadcasters have been selected, trained and scheduled to broadcast over 60 hours of content - sent all across Canada & North America on two different radio networks.

QueerFM LIVE Broadcast - OutGames Opening Party When: Mon, 25 July, 19:00 – 21:00 Where: Club 560 Tuesday: 6K Vertical Challenge - LIVE Broadcast When: Tue, 26 July, 09:00 – 11:00 Human Rights Conference - LIVE Broadcast

CiTR 2011 North American OutGames Broadcast Schedule:

When: Tue, 26 July, 12:00-14:00 Where: Sheraton Wall Centre

Monday: QueerFM LIVE Broadcast - Junction Pub/ Priape

OUTGames/PRIDE Week Launch When: Monday, 25 Jul 2011, 11:00 - 13:00 Where: Vancouver City Hall

When: Mon, 25 July, 19:00 – 21:00 Where: Club 560

Eco Challenge

QueerFM Interviews

When: Mon, 25 July, 08:00 – 12:00 Where: Whistler BC

When: Tue, 26 July, 21:00 – Wed, 27 July, 02:00 Where: Numbers Cabaret, 1181

Flag Run UBC LIVE Broadcast - QueerFM Runs FIRST Vancouver Relay Leg - UBC When: Monday, 25 Jul 2011, 13:00 Where: CiTR Studios

Wednesday: Volleyball LIVE Broadcast When: Wed, July 27, 09:00-15:00 Where: Harry Jerome Sports Centre

Soccer LIVE Broadcast When: Mon, 25 July, 09:00 – 15:00 Where: Thunderbird Park UBC

Badminton LIVE interviews When: Wed, July 27, 10:00-17:00 Where: Roundhouse Community Centre

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Human Rights Conference LIVE Broadcast

Soccer (tape delay) When: Fri, July 29, 10:00-18:00 Where: Thunderbird Park UBC

When: Wed, July 27, 12:00-14:00 Where: Sheraton Wall Centre

QueerFM LIVE Broadcast - Oasis

QueerFM - LIVE Broadcast

WhenFri, July 29, 7pm – 9pm Where: Oasis Lounge

WhenWed, July 27, 19:00-21:00 Where: Celebrities Nightclub

Sweet - Women's Zone

QueerFM Interviews

When: Fri, July 29, 22:00 – Sat, July 30, 02:00 Where: Canvas Lounge

When: Wed, July 27, 22:00 – Thu, July 28, 02:00 Where: Moxies, Oasis

Saturday:

Thursday:

Soccer Finals LIVE Broadcast

Softball LIVE Broadcast

When: Sat, July 30, 11:00 – 15:00 Where: Thunderbird Park UBC

When: Thu, July 28, 09:00-17:00 Where: Softball City, Surrey

Tennis Finals LIVE Broadcast

Human Rights Conference LIVE Broadcast

When: Sat, July 30, TBA Where: Stanley Park/Queen Elizabeth Park

When: Thu, July 28, 12:00-14:00 AND 15:00-17:00 Where: Sheraton Wall Centre

OutGames: Closing Ceremonies When: Sat, July 30, 12:00-17:00 Where: Plaza of Nations

QueerFM LIVE Broadcast

QueerFM: LIVE Broadcast - Plaza of Nations

When: Thu, July 28, 19:00-21:00 Where: QMUNITY

When: Sat, July 30, 19:00-21:00 Where: Plaza of Nations

Friday: Track & Field LIVE Broadcast When: Fri, July 29, 09:00-17:00 Where: Minoru Park Dance Sport (tape delay) When: Fri, July 29, 10:00-16:00 Where: Scottish Cultural Centre

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