UniQ Victoria — the representative group for LGBT students at Victoria University — has announces the details of Proud 2006, Wellington's queer pride week. Proud 2006 is organised by UniQ Victoria and takes place between 7 and 14 October, with a whole range of activities and events on the campuses of both Victoria and Massey Universities as well as throughout the Wellington CBD. Nicole Skews, coordinator of UniQ Massey says, “This year we're working with UniQ Victoria to make Proud 2006 bigger and better. By combining our two groups and resources it means we can put on better events and promote them better, as well as raise queer awareness.” Events during Proud 2006 include a high school prom-themed ball to open the week at the James Cook Hotel. There are also workshops on at the Victoria University Kelburn campus, a movie screening at The Film Archive of Squeeze — the first ever gay-themed New Zealand movie, quizzes, community forums, beauty workshops and closing the week is the spectacular Oriental Disco. Proud 2006 is supported by Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association, Massey University Wellington Students' Association, Wellington City Council, Frozen Flame Media, GayNZ.com and the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. Check out our events diary listings for the week 7-14 October for details of Wellington Pride Week events. Ref: GayNZ.com (m)
Credit: GayNZ.com News Staff
First published: Saturday, 23rd September 2006 - 12:00pm