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Camp Out!  Exploring LGBTQ activist history in the Maritimes
July 17th, 18th and 19th 2009

At the Mermaid and the Cow, queer campground, Pictou County, NS 
for more information check out  www.themermaidandthecow.ca  

Camp Out! is an all-ages, family-friendly weekend celebrating and 
exploring LGBTQ activism in the Maritimes, past and present. Camp Out! 
will feature discussion groups, nature walks, barbeque, community 
campfire, live music, slide show presentation, a zine station, and audio 
booth. The camp will be held on the weekend of July 18th in Pictou 
County, at Nova Scotia's queer campground, The Mermaid and the Cow. 
Participants will be folks who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 
Transgender, Transsexual, 2 Spirit, Queer, and questioning.  Straight 
allies are welcome too.   

The project is being organized by a small group of enthusiastic 
volunteers, not affiliated with any specific organization, and on a very 
low budget.  We have received much support and encouragement from the 
Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project (NSRAP), and generous in-kind 
donations from the Menz Bar, Wayves, CKDU and the Mermaid and the Cow.

A registration form is attached to this email, you can send it by email 
or regular mail.  Get in touch if you would like more information about 
this exciting weekend.  We welcome new volunteers and contributions to 
Camp Out!

Cost:   per person for the whole weekend plus 25 tent/night campground 
fee.  Please pre-register by email or mail and pay when you arrive at 
the campground.

Saturday lunch and supper will be provided for all registered 
participants. Most planned activities will happen Saturday July 18th   
and you are welcome to join us just for the day if you don't want to 
camp.  

Camp Out! Weekend Schedule

Friday July 17
Evening:
* registration
* orientation to the campground
* setting up tents
* community campfire

Saturday July 18
Morning: 10-noon
* Introduction to the farm and campground by Jane Morrigan
* Presentation of Masters Thesis research by Kelly Baker
* Small discussion groups
* audio recording and zine station set up to collect and document 
people's stories and thoughts
* Break for lunch

Afternoon: 2-5
* Story circle on LGBTQ activist experience
* Small discussion groups
* Guided plant walk
* Guerilla Gayfair Beach Adventure
* Camp Out BBQ

Evening: 7 onwards
* Slide show presentation by Robin Metcalfe, on local Queer history up 
to the late 1990s 
* Music performances by Tanya Davis, Sarah Mangle, Rae Spoone and 
campfire

Sunday July 19: Pack up camp sites

If you have any questions or concerns about Camp Out! Or about this 
registration form, or if you would like to volunteer your time to help 
out before or at the event, please get in touch by email at 
camp.out.2009@gmail.com or by phone (902) 405-0340. 

And if you're in Halifax June 11th to 16th check out Queer and Rebel 
Days at Roberts Street Social Centre!

Queer and Rebel Days will be a week of queer events, actions, parties, 
and workshops. All events will be free, trans-, lesbian-, bisexual-, 
gay-, two-spirited-, pansexual-, queer- and questioning-positive, and 
childcare is available upon request.

It will run out of the Robert Street Social Centre, 5684 Robert Street, 
446-1788, from July 10- July 16.  E-mail 
queer.and.rebel.days.2009@gmail.com to find out more!

--
Daniel MacKay