Queer Human Rights Forum
Hosted by the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity
The Fyrefly Institute is proud to present the Queer Human Rights Forum.
This event empowers citizens of Edmonton to advocate for queer civil liberties. However, we also understand that sometimes activism can be draining, so we've curated the event to include several activities to spark queer joy & restore hope. Tickets are pay-what-you-will, and proceeds support the Fyrefly Institute. A special thank you to the City of Edmonton Beyond Belonging Grant for making this event possible. Thank you to Camp Dragonfly for providing free child-care to conference attendees (to book childcare please email: rayenav@ualberta.ca). Please note childcare MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE via email.
Queer Joy Activities include:
- Free Mimosas & Mocktails
- Free Hair Styling
- Free Makeup Artistry
- A Queer Improv Show Presented by Rapid Fire Theatre
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A Free Gift-Economy Market (like a farmers market, but everything is
free). Items include:
- Household needs (laundry detergent, toiletries, etc)
- Pantry Staples (Non-perishables, including treats like chips and chocolate)
- Gift Cards to local restaurants
- Recreation items (sports equipment, toys, etc)
- Skills Alley (queer volunteers that can teach you a new skill)
- And more!
Civil Liberty Activities Include
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Speeches from:
- Warren Winnipeg - 2-Sprit Indigenous Ceremony
- Evan Westfal - Fyrefly, Programs Manager
- Youth Address - Project Oasis, Youth Lead Programming that Provides Gender-Affirming Gear
- Kameron Heughan - Skipping Stone, Community Programs Lead
- Phone Buzz: How to call your MLA
- Structural Responses to Transphobia & Political Organizing
- Bystander Intervention Training: Responding to Transphobia on the Street
- How to Start a Not-For-Profit or Collective
- And more!
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Conference
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$40.00 -
June 6, 2026 -
390 minutes -
11:00 -
Fringe Theatre Arts Barns -
Westbury Theatre -
14A -
Tickets are pay-what-you-will, low income folks are encouraged to attend for free.
