On Friday, May 25, UWinnipeg kicked off its 2018 Pride events with a flag raising on the Front Lawn. Representatives from Pride Winnipeg as well as community members, local organizations, elected officials and police officers joined in the celebration.
Albert McLeod and Harmony Knott from Two-Spirited People of Manitoba offered an opening prayer and drum song. UWinnipeg President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Annette Trimbee raised the Pride and Two-Spirit flags, which will be on display in front of Wesley Hall until Winnipeg Pride comes to a close on Sunday, June 3.
UWinnipeg’s Pride Committee has organized a free, public Film and Speaker Series on campus from May 23-31.
