Bow Valley College Pride Committee
The Bow Valley College Pride Committee is responsible for creating event and connection opportunities for the College's 2SLGBTQIA+ community including the first-ever Pride Month (formerly Pride Week) and BVC Pride Presents, a series of monthly events. Pride Week is a collaborative effort by Learner Success Services, SABVC, students, and employees from diverse Schools. Pride Month, taking place every October, is a collective celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities at Bow Valley College.
Sustainability & BVC Pride Presents: Make your own Pride pennant or flag
September 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Intercultural Centre | 3rd Floor North Campus
Come out and showcase your pride and your crafting skills before BVC Pride Month. Everyone at the college is invited to upcycle fabric swatches from the Interior Decorating program into their own original designs, to be taken home or used as a decoration on campus during Pride Month.
Bow Valley College Pride Month - October 2024
Pride Month includes a series of weekly events and month-long opportunities to engage with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, information, and more. Throughout the month of October, we have planned a series of exciting activities and events including the ever-popular drag show, a karaoke kickoff, resource booths, socials, workshops and more. All events are open to students and employees of the college are welcome to join for the majority of events.
October Pride Events Calendar
Karaoke Kickoff
October 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2nd Floor North Campus
Pride Beading in the Iniikokaan Centre
October 10, 2024 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Iniikokaan Centre
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and color at our Pride Beading event! Join us for a relaxing and fun time where you'll craft your own unique jewelry or accessories using vibrant beads in all the colors of the rainbow. Whether you're making a bracelet, necklace, or keychain, express your pride and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through art and design.
Drag Me To BVC Annual Drag Show
October 17, 2024 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | TransAlta Hall
Get ready for an electrifying show of glamour, talent, and fabulous performances at our Pride Month Drag Show! Join us as fierce drag queens and kings take the stage to dazzle, entertain, and celebrate the beauty of diversity and self-expression. Expect high-energy lip-syncs, dazzling costumes, and plenty of pride as we honour the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in style. Don’t miss this unforgettable event!
EDI Series – Gender Diversity (two dates)
October 23, 2024 | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Intercultural Centre | 3rd Floor North Campus
Join the Intercultural Centre this Pride Month to learn about the diverse spectrum of gender that exists and about the history of gender diversity in different countries around the world. Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/qpgny7nyCw
October 24 | 10am – 11am | Virtual
Join the Intercultural Centre this Pride Month to learn about the diverse spectrum of gender that exists and about the history of gender diversity in different countries around the world. Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/qpgny7nyCw
Pride Pizza Party with SABVC
October 29, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Intercultural Centre | 3rd Floor North Campus
Join us for a fun-filled lunch hour sponsored by SABVC with delicious pizza and 2SLGBTQIA+-themed trivia to celebrate Pride Month! Test your knowledge, enjoy friendly competition, and have some pizza while connecting with the community. Whether you're a trivia master or just there for the food and laughs, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
Discovery Hub – Drag 101
Ongoing through October | Intercultural Centre | 3rd Floor North Campus
Explore the vibrant world of drag with this exhibit that celebrates the rich history and cultural impact of drag performance. From its early roots to its role in 2SLGBTQ+ activism, explore the evolution of drag through stunning costumes, iconic figures, and the stories of trailblazing queens and kings who have shaped the art form. Learn how drag continues to challenge norms and uplift the voices of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Pride Flag Scavenger Hunt
Ongoing through October | Campus-wide
Go on a fun and exciting adventure with our Pride Flag Scavenger Hunt! Celebrate Pride Month by exploring our campus in search of hidden Pride flags representing various identities in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Grab your friends, follow the clues, and learn about the meaning behind each flag as you complete the hunt. Prizes await those who find them all!
Gender Affirming Clothing Drive
Ongoing through October | Intercultural Centre | 3rd Floor North Campus
Help us support trans and non-binary individuals by donating gender-affirming clothing and items! Your contributions make a huge difference in helping people feel comfortable and confident in their identities. The Second Chances Free Store is accepting gently used or new clothing, accessories, binders, and other gender-affirming items. Every donation brings us closer to building a community of inclusion and self-expression. Thank you for your generosity!
Resource Tables
Learn about various resource groups and organizations supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Calgary. More information on dates, times, and location to come.
Personal vs. Professional values
How to navigate personal and professional values when it comes to sexual diversity.
Personal gender pronouns
Bow Valley College is committed to respecting and validating gender identity and gender expression.
Gender identity expression
Understanding the differences between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
Upcoming Pride Events
1. PROMOTION AND PROMOTIONAL PERIOD: To celebrate BVC Pride 2023, we will be running a social media contest during Pride Week. For this contest, students will be asked to take photos with the #BVCPride art piece on campus and share the photo with us on social media platforms using #BVCPride and #BVCNow. This promotion will be open and running from Monday, February 6 – Friday, February 10, 2023.
2. ELIGIBILITY: The promotion is open to all current domestic and international students at Bow Valley College (herein referred to as the “College” or “BVC”) actively enrolled in a program during the Winter 2023 term.
3. PRIZE: The College will provide five (5) chosen winners each with a tuition credit award worth $100 (one hundred dollars). The College will waive the cost of $100 of tuition and mandatory non-instructional fees for each winner.
4. QUALIFYING TO WIN: On or around February 13, 2023, BVC will draw, at random, five individuals from a pool of eligible contestants who enter the 2023 BVC Pride Social Media Photo Contest.
The College will confirm each drawee’s eligibility as defined in this document.. If a drawee is ineligible, their name will be discarded, and new draw conducted. If a drawee is eligible, they will be considered a Winner.
Winners will be asked to share their BVC email with the College Instagram account (Instagram.com/bowvalley) through an Instagram direct message. The College will not reach out with any other Instagram account. The College will then attempt to contact each Winner twice each via student email. If BVC cannot reach a Winner within five (5) calendar days of the drawing, receives no response from the Winner within five (5) calendar days, or the Winner declines the Prize, their eligibility will be canceled, and a new drawing will take place immediately.
5. ADDITIONAL TERMS:
a. By accepting the Prize, the Winner holds harmless and indemnifies the College, its employees, board, and third-party service providers of all liability related to the awarding and use of the Prize.
b. The Prize must be accepted as defined above. It is not available as a cash sum nor as a refund from the learner’s account. The Prize cannot be transferred to another program, or post-secondary institution.
c. The College retains the right to disqualify individual entrants if, in The College’s sole opinion, the entrant is suspected of attempting to manipulate the drawing or unfairly increase their chances of winning.
d. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible applicants who complete the survey.
e. The College is not liable for technological or connectivity issues should an applicant have trouble accessing the online survey.
f. The College reserves the right to revise these terms and conditions or to cancel the promotion at its sole discretion.
g. The administrative contact for this promotion is:
Bow Valley College
Senior Communication Specialist
Office of the President and Communications
345 6 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 4V1
phone: 403-410-1402
email: communication@bowvalleycollege.ca
