Fernie Pride Society

Queer Prom with The Nuffs, Ella Lamoureux and Guests
2024-09-20 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton)
Celebrate Prom with the Elk Valley Pride Festival!

Join Queens Ella Lamoureux and the entire Nuff Family will be entertaining us with DJ Cona and SNCKS for an evening of dancing, drag, and inclusion!

Beverages available for purchase. Please bring government issued ID to partake in alcoholic ones. Please note that this is a 19+ event.

Dressing up is encouraged but respecting Prom as a safe space is MANDATORY!

Bring cash and/or card for purchasing beverages. Reminder: bring cash to tip the drag performers!

Prom will be held at the Fernie Senior’s Drop In Centre.

Things to Note:

Fernie Pride-hired private security will be on-site.

The room will not be well lit and will have ambient as opposed to fluorescent lighting. There could be flashing lights and there will be loud music.

There is no interior space for a more chill zone unfortunately but outside is easily accessible if you need a break.

The venue is fully mobility device accessible including washrooms. It will be a standing event, although some chairs will be provided for folks to rest at.

Washrooms are located on the same floor as the event. Gender neutral washrooms are available.

To ensure a comfortable event for all our guests, we ask that you please avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, or strongly scented products.

AED, basic first aid, and naloxone kit on site.

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All Bodies Swim
2024-09-20 18:30 - 20:00
Join the City of Fernie, in partnership with Fernie Pride, in celebrating inclusivity and diversity with this All-Bodies Swim!

This swim prioritizes those who may find joining in on regular programming challenging. We encourage folxs who are queer, transgender, gender fluid, people of all sizes, people with scars, tattoos, and body hair, and any other variation that does not fit into social expectations.

All people, identities, and bodies are welcome to attend this swim as long as they are committed to upholding this safe space. Please be respectful of all bodies, boundaries, identities, names, pronouns, and spaces.

During this body-positive event, swimmers are welcome to wear swim attire they feel confident in and may safely use the changeroom they are most comfortable in. There will also be a Universal Changeroom available.

Feel safe and supported, cool off comfortably, and most importantly have fun!

Registration is not required.

Thank you and enjoy your swim!

Cheers Queers! FBC x FPS Pilot Brew Launch
2024-09-20 16:30 - 18:30
Fernie Pride and Fernie Brewing have once again teamed up for some exciting Elk Valley Pride Festival collabs!

Be among the first to try the 2024 Elk Valley Pride Festival Pilot Brew at the launch on Friday, September 20 at 4:30pm at Fernie Brewing Co! (26 Manitou Rd)

Pilot Brews are a chance for the Brew team to get creative, try new recipes, and play around with fun ingredients. And we can guarantee that the 2024 Pride brew is all of those things!

And while you are at FBC during the Elk Valley Pride Festival weekend, make sure to pick up a FBC x FPS fundraising tee designed by our favourite West Kootenay designer, Glitterburns!

These delicious Pilot Brews and tees don’t last long and are super comfy, super soft, and super supportive of equity and inclusion in the Elk Valley and South Country!

See you at Fernie Brewing so we can raise a glass together!

Teen DJ Workshop with SNCKS (and snacks!)
2024-09-20 14:30 - 16:30
Join Fernie’s favourite DJ duo, SNCKS for a fun afternoon of hitting the decks!

Werkshop includes lesson and snacks with SNCKS! No experience required just a willingness to laugh, groove, and learn! All youth aged 12-17 welcome.

Held at the Fernie Senior’s Centre.

Please email (info@ferniepride.ca) or DM us on FB/Insta with dietary restrictions and we will attempt to accommodate.

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Lunch & Learn with Dustin Dufault
2024-09-20 12:30 - 14:00
Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality Ella Lamoureux. Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light.

Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons. Through the art of drag Dustin/Ella has embraced their femininity and helped them on their journey of cultural/two-spirit identity. Learn about their journey and how to incorporate little acts of decolonization into your daily life.

Tickets are $15/person and includes both the talk and lunch. We will try our best to accommodate dietary needs but cannot guarantee it!

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Drag Story & Craft Time featuring Ella Lamoureux
2024-09-20 10:00 - 11:30
Join Fernie Pride Society and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy – Elk Valley for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts!

Craft kits generously supplied by Fernie Heritage Library!

Ms. Anie and Ms. Laura are super excited to meet, sing, and craft with our fabulous Queen, Ella Lamoureux! And we may even have a special guest or two joining in!

When you reserve your tickets, please make sure to get one for everyone attending so kids and adults alike need to have one!

If you have any questions, please email Courtney at info@ferniepride.ca.

We cannot wait to see you on Friday, September 20 at 10am at the Seniors Drop-In Centre for one of our favourite Elk Valley Pride Festival events!

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Pride Stride with Hike Fernie
2024-09-20 09:00 - 11:30
Meet Hike Fernie at the Seniors Drop-In Centre for the Pride Stride!

This hike is for all levels and will take place on the trails around Fernie. Route TBD but should take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

Hike Fernie is a wealth of local knowledge with experienced guides that bring, along with their great personalities, so much knowledge on the plants, animals, and mountains that make up our amazing Valley.

So just show up with a water bottle, snacks, proper footwear and clothing, and the will to walk and you will have a fabulous morning on the trails, guaranteed!

Spirit & Songs
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:30
Join us at Fernie Distillers, 531 1st Ave, for a laid back social event with songs and spirits.

Sip on one of the cocktails or mocktails crafted by local talent, while enjoying live music and chatting with friends.

Festival Opening Events & Picnic
2024-09-19 17:30 - 18:30
Join us on Thursday, September 19 for the opening events of the 8th annual Elk Valley Pride Festival!

Following some welcome speeches and the raising of the Progress Pride Flag, we will head off a group on the Pride Pedal Parade which is a short loop down 2nd Avenue.

Once back at City Hall join us for The Pub Pride Picnic!

Order your picnic meal in advance from The Pub and they will deliver it at 6pm to City Hall for you!

Flags, parades, and The Pub Picnic – yes, please!

5:30pm — Flag Raising and Opening Remarks5:45pm — Pride Ride Bike Parade6:00pm — Rainbow Connections Pride Picnic with The Pub

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Rainbow Reels Film Screening: Fire Island
2024-09-18 19:30 - 21:00
Join Fernie Pride and the Fernie Arts Station for Rainbow Reels featuring the 2022 film, Fire Island!

Fire Island is a 2022 American romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Ahn, written by and starring Joel Kim Booster. The film co-stars Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, and Margaret Cho. The plot follows a group of gay friends on vacation at the titular New York island, where romance becomes complicated by classism in a story inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

This event is by donation and beverages will be available for purchase. Please bring ID if you would like to buy alcoholic bevvies. Popcorn also available by donation.

Take a look at the trailer here.

Please note that this film is rated R.

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Pride Ride Bike Decorating
2024-09-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Fernie Arts Station, 601 1st Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
Who is ready to Ride With Pride?

Who wants to deck out their bike thanks to the phenomenal folks at The Fernie Arts Station!

Head on over there on Wednesday, September 18 at 4:30pm with your creativity hat on for some Station Decoration!

We cannot wait to see your creative work in action at the Pride Ride Bike Parade on Thursday, September 19 at 5:45pm, departing from Fernie City Hall!

This event is free and all supplies are provided.

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Elk Valley Pride Festival '24
2024-09-18 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Elk Valley Pride Festival!

September 18-22, 2024

Feeling Fine Friday
2024-08-09 17:00 - 21:00
Cap off your week, with a visit to @sparrowhairinc!

As part of the #ferniepride Queer Health Initiative, we are partnering with Sparrow for pay-what-you-can haircuts. Get a trim, a totally new style, whatever works for you!

Feeling Fine Friday is drop-in so waiting for a bit is a possibility. Due to time constraints, colouring and more complicated styles may not be a possibility.

Sparrow wants their clients to feel beautiful inside and out, to feel at home when they sit in their chairs and confident when they leave. Passion, creativity, family, empowerment, inclusion, and connection are at the core of their hair salon.

Thank you to Sparrow for being of part of the Queer Health Initiative and make sure you pop in there on Friday, August 9 from 5pm onwards for some self-care to end your week!

Sparrow Hair – 641 7th Ave, Fernie

Wildcat Days Parade
2024-07-01 08:00 - 17:00
Join in the fun – Fernie Pride will have a float in the Wildcat Days Parade in Elkford, and all are welcome to join and walk in the parade.

Meet at 11am in the parking lot for the new community center.

Paddle & Picnic
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
Meet Melissa at Maiden Lake (behind Canadian Tire/Independent) in #fernie for the next Rainbow Connections evening!

This month is a paddle and picnic and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!

Bring a picnic for yourself as well as something to float on if you like. If floating, please bring a lifejacket.

Rainbow Connections are casual, social evenings with different events each month.

Celebrate Pride in the Elk Valley, meet some new or known friends, and get outdoors!

See you Tuesday, June 18!

Youth Art Class (with Pizza!)
2024-06-18 16:00 - 19:00
Join Brina for a fun after-school mushroom themed watercolour art project – all supplies provided as well as PIZZA!

Brina will go through the art supplies with you and see how they work together, create markings, find colour combinations you like, and then lead you through a piece of art that requires a bit of imagination and allowing your mind to play.

This is a FREE event but registration is required. There is limited space (only 8 people) so don’t delay and register today!

Register at https://www.zeffy.com/…/cfa41a5a-bc11-4412-b866…

And a huge thank you to Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy – Elk Valley for their support of this event!

Youth Art Class (and pizza!) is taking place at the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Elk Valley office located at 402 Highway 3, Unit 1A – the entrance is around the back of the building on the alley.

#smalltownpride

#createandconnect

#queerarts

#ferniepride

#cbal

#artbbybrina

Coalminer Days Parade
2024-06-08 08:00 - 17:00
Join in the fun – Fernie Pride will have a float in the Coal Miner Days Parade in Sparwood, and all are welcome to join and walk in the parade.

Theme and time to be announced.

Queers on Gears with GoByBike Week
2024-06-03 18:30 - 20:00
Join #ferniepride Board Director Andrea for a casual and social Queers On Gears ride through the Ridgemont or Montane Trails as part of Gobybike Fernie week on Monday, June 3!

Meet at 6:30pm at the Bike Gazebo at the #fernie Aquatic Centre. Helmets mandatory!

Route TBD depending on comfort of the riders. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Registered for GoByBike Fernie and not on a team? Or you haven’t registered to participate yet? You can still do both! We encourage you to search Fernie Pride Society or click to join our Go By Bike team!

Happy pedalling and remember to ride with Pride!

Self-Care Pay-What-You Can with Thunder Meadows Health & Wellness
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00
The Fernie Pride Queer Health Initiative is focused on a person’s whole health. This includes elements of what often gets labeled as self-care. Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. Practicing self-care regularly can bring about both short and long-term benefits that lead to improved well-being and improved health status. The act of caring for oneself is an important part of overall well-being with the main goal of self-care to prevent or control disease and preserve health through consistently taking care of various aspects of your person, of which there are many.

For the month of June, extending if possible and as needed, we are excited to partner with @thundermeadowshealth for Pay-What-You-Can treatments including massage, craniosacral therapy, fascial work, physiotherapy, pelvic health physiotherapy, acupuncture, relational health counselling, and dietician services.

Thunder Meadows Health & Wellness practitioners have all completed gender affirming therapy training in their respective discipline and offer a safe space where they can work with you to become mentally and physically stronger. Thunder Meadows seeks to help you achieve optimal health and function while working together to lift up the community.

To learn more about Thunder Meadows Health & Wellness or to book an appointment, visit www.thundermeadowshealth.ca or call 250-423-2673. The clinic is currently not accessible as there are stairs to be navigated.

Remember, you are able to access all available services on a Pay-What-You-Can scale but in the ‘Note’ section of the online booking form, please indicate, “FERNIE PRIDE QUEER HEALTH INITIATIVE” for invoicing purposes.

Fortunately, there is a shift towards understanding the human body as a whole to be treated holistically. So take care of the whole of yourself and give yourself the time and care that the fine folks at Thunder Meadows Health & Wellness are able to provide.

For more Fernie Pride Queer Health Initiative projects, visit ferniepride.ca/health

Free to Be Auction
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00
Fernie Pride is excited to be hosting the Free To Be auction again this coming June! Free To Be is a virtual opportunity for you to support Pride in the Elk Valley and South Country we encourage you to click around and bid, bid, bid!

Our goal for 2024 is to raise $6,500.00 and all money raised will be used directly for supporting inclusion and equity initiatives in the region. This includes youth and adult programming, resource development, education programs, capacity building programs, peer support, and so much more!

Fernie Pride would also send the biggest of thank you’s to the absolutely fabulous businesses in the Elk Valley that have donated items to Free To Be. We are so incredibly humbled by your generosity and your commitment to equity and inclusion and we could not be more appreciative. So thank you a million times over!

The Free To Be Auction will be available for preview starting May 27 with items up for bid from June 1 to June 30. Remember to check back often as items will be added throughout June!

Scan the QR code or visit charityauction.bid/ferniepride.

Disc Golf Social
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00
Join Fernie Pride for a fun and casual tour around the James White Disc Golf Course on Thursday, May 23 at 6pm!

Everyone welcome!

No experience necessary. Bring a disc if you have one but we will try and round up a few spares to share as well.

Stay for as many frolf holes as you like or just join us for a walk in the part!

BYOB snacks and beverages and dress for the weather!

In case of rain and we have to postpone, we will make sure to post that info on FB and Instagram.

Rainbow Week of Action Community Potluck and Letter Writing Party
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, May 15, 6pm at the Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre (562 3rd Avenue). From May 11th to May 17th, the Society of Queer Momentum (Momentum), alongside partner organizations across Canada, is organizing a National Rainbow Week of Action to raise our voices to urge elected officials and governments at every level to take meaningful steps to address rising hate and advance equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada. The goal of the Rainbow Week of Action is to create a more free, equal, and socially just Canada. For elected officials and governments at every level to confront rising hate and advance 2SLGBTQIA+ equality. Ultimately, we are calling for individual Elected Officials to:

• Complete our Rainbow Pledge in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and rainbow equality.

• Publicly condemn the rise in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate taking place across Canada.

• Speak up in the House of Commons, Council Meetings or Legislature to urge action to

advance rainbow equality and address rising hate.

To help aid this cause, Fernie Pride is hosting a Community Potluck and Letter Writing Party. Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. We will supply all the stamps, paper, envelopes, and whatever else you may need to craft your letter. We will also have a letter template available for you to use if you like.

New Date! Youth Clay Class
2024-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Fernie Arts Station, 601 1st Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
Attention #elkvalley and #southcountry 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 13-18!

Join Fernie Pride and The Arts Station for a late afternoon Clay Class on Thursday, April 18 from 4-6pm!

This class is FREE but registration is required. Space is limited to 12 people so if you register and are unable to make it, please cancel your ticket just in case there is a waitlist.

You will get a chance for instruction on both the pottery wheel and with handbuilding.

Fernie Pride Annual General Meeting
2024-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Fernie Senior’s Centre, 562 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
Mark your calendar for the the 2024 #ferniepride AGM taking place this year on Monday, March 11 at 6pm at the Seniors Drop-In Centre in #fernie. The venue is fully accessible.

AGM documents will be available in advance on our website or through a link in our Instagram bio closer to the date.

AGM Agenda & Minutes

We will also be actively seeking new Board Directors. If you would like to know more, reach out to Courtney at info@ferniepride.ca!

Everyone welcome but only members are eligible to vote. Refreshments and social gathering to follow the business of the meeting.

Wondering if you are a member or need to purchase yours? Send us a message at info@ferniepride.ca for info or purchase on our website at ferniepride.ca. only $10/ year or $20/3 years!

Happy AGM season to those who celebrate!

Steep & Deep Theo Tams & Zenon Concert
2024-03-09 12:00 - 15:00 | The Knox, 201 2nd Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
#ferniepride is super excited to help welcome @theotamsmusic and @z.enon to #fernie as part of the #steepanddeep series from @knox_on_2nd on Saturday, March 9!

Scoop up your tickets now at steepdeepfernie.ca or knox.tickit.ca/events/23122 for this sure to be fab night of music and friends!

Parade with Pride (Griz Days)
2024-03-02 10:45 - 11:45
Parade with Pride at the @ferniegrizdays Parade at Saturday, March 2!

#ferniepride would love to have you join us in walking with our float! Our float theme is ‘Bright Hearts’ so think fun colours, good times, and general gayeity!

We have heart shaped glasses and neon LED fibre optic wands for walkers and some to give kiddos along the way.

Everyone is welcome to walk with Fernie Pride and take part in this favourite #fernie winter event!

Find the Pride float at 5:45pm at the Griz Days Parade lineup starting around the Barkside area for a 6:00pm start time. We will be the ones with all the rainbows — you can’t miss us!

Spirits & FBC Fundraiser
2024-02-20 02:00 - 2024-03-03 15:00
Planning on buying some delicious FBC Hit the Deck or Craft Collection beers?

Do it it Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop at the Park Place Lodge from February 20 to March 3 and support #ferniepride!

Profits from these items will be donated directly to Fernie Pride during that time frame!

Also, available in-store to support Fernie Pride – a $1 Merch Giveaway, where for $1, people can have a promotional item (think bandanas, hats, t-shirts, sunglasses, cups, etc.).

AND don’t forget to enter the draw for a FBC branded backpack with your purchase of a six-pack of Hit the Deck or a case of the Craft Collection!

A massive thank you to our friends at Park Place Lodge, Spirits Cold Beer & Wine, and Fernie Brewing Company!

Spirits and FBC – the homes of drinks as diverse as a rainbow!

#createandconnect#smalltownpride#drinkfernie#pridefernie#cheersqueers

Rainbow Connections Gaymes Night
2024-02-16 11:00 - 14:00 | The Pub – Park Place Lodge, 742 Highway #3, Fernie, British Columbia, V0B 1M0, Canada
Friends and allies, join Fernie Pride for a casual evening of games playing and socializing at The Pub in Fernie!

Everyone welcome! There will be some games available to play or bring one to share!

This is a free event but beverages and food will be available to purchase from The Pub.

We will be in the back room at The Pub.

See you there!

Pride Glide
2024-01-19 11:00 - 13:00
Join Fernie Pride for our first Rainbow Connections evening of 2024!

Meet us at the Outdoor Skating Loop in Sparwood (skating conditions permitting) for a social and casual evening of gliding and sliding!

If skating is not an option, we will switch to tobogganing.

Skates are available to rent for $3.00 at the Sparwood Rec Centre.

Everyone welcome and this Rainbow Connections is an all-ages event. See you in Sparwood!

People Like Us Film Screening & Discussion
2023-12-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Fernie Arts Station, 601 1st Ave, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0
Ryan Collins explores the implications of being a gay man in Revelstoke, BC, while seeking to frame a larger picture of queer life in a mountain small-town.

People Like Us follows Ryan as he connects with the queer communityof Revelstoke, seeking their opinions and stories and relationship withmountain culture, in the hope of building perspective into what it is like to be queer in a rural setting.

After moving to Revelstoke in 2020 to work in the mountain sports industry, Ryan felt welcomed, building a strong friend group and work opportunities. Despite this warm reception, he started to feel that there was something missing, a connection with people like him. As Ryan actively reaches out to members of the local queer community he begins to build a better understanding of the shared queer experience. In doing so People Like Us will celebrate the existence of queer folks in non-urban settings, and show that healthy queer communities can flourish in small towns.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Patty Vadnais and featuring Ryan Collins, Janet Wong, Jas Clancy, and some fab Fernie locals.

This very special evening is a fundraiser for Fernie Pride Society. $10 ticket price includes automatic entry for raffle prizes!

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