30 Years: Making the First Nelson PRIDES Happen
- When
- · 6:30 – 8:30 pm
- Where
- Nelson Public Library
602 Stanley Street, Nelson - Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Accessibility
- The Nelson Public Library has step-free access from Stanley Street and seating.
1996: how it all went down.
Participants act out and read letters to the editor, comments by the mayor and council, notes from the Pride committee, notes from the Human Rights submission, and other material from the 1996 archive (about 60 minutes). Observers in the gallery will come away understanding how the first Pride parade in Nelson was created, even in the face of active resistance. Small group discussions follow the presentation (about 30 minutes).
There is time at the beginning to view materials and photo albums. This one is excellent for elders and for those under 50 alike, as well as for anyone new to the area. Youth are particularly invited to take a role.
Photos courtesy of the Nelson Museum archives.
We encourage you to consider alternative means of transit, including buses, carpooling, walking, or biking, if possible. Please try to leave parking close to the event open for those with accessibility needs, and please use this parking if you need.