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OUTspoken is a queer (LGBTTQ) conference focusing on a number of relevant topics in Lethbridge, Alberta. Founded in 2010, it began as a three day event organized by GALIA (Gay and Lesbian Integrity Association), now known as ULSU PRIDE, the University of Lethbridge queer student group. The first conference proved to be very successful and drew audiences between 15 and 170 in attendance for each presentation. OUTspoken has since become an annual event and has grown to include other organizations in the city of Lethbridge, including GALA/LA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge and Area) and Lethbridge College Pride.

OUTspoken 2011
This year's conference is from Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - Saturday, March 12, 2011. Over the five days, the afternoon presentations from Tuesday, March 8 to Friday, March 11 will exist entirely on the University of Lethbridge campus. The evening and weekend presentations will be in various locations around Lethbridge, Alberta. OUTspoken 2011 is organized by three organizations: ULSU PRIDE, GALA/LA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge and Area), and Lethbridge College Pride.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Kick-Off (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
 * University Hall Atrium, University of Lethbridge
 * Join us as we officially kick-off OUTspoken 2011! Speakers and entertainers from across the city and across the country will make this the biggest kick-off yet.  Also check out the information booths of various groups and organizations from in and around Lethbridge.

Queer 101 (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
 * ''PE261, Health and Wellness Centre, University of Lethbridge
 * This introductory workshop seeks to answer the most basic questions you may have coming into OUTspoken 2011. What does the word Queer mean and why is it used?  What does GLBTTQ stand for?  Why do people use these labels?  Where do you fit in?  All these and more will be discussed.

'''Identity, Bullying, and Building A Better School (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
 * The Galt Museum
 * Using performance, storytelling, interactive activities, and comedy, in small and large group activities, Peterson facilitates a discussion about homophobia and the impact it has on all students – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning AND straight! Peterson helps students get beyond mere tolerance to a deeper understanding and willingness to create and maintain a healthy safe atmosphere for all students.  A perfect presentation for students, teachers, teens, adults, parents, friends, and everyone else.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
HIV/AIDS Today (1:00pm - 2:00pm)
 * Alison Clarkson
 * L1050, University Library Building, University of Lethbridge
 * Alison Clarkson, Program Coordinator of the Lethbridge HIV Connection, invites you to join her as she discusses HIV/AIDS as it exists today and brings to light the common misconceptions that are often applied.

Agokwe (2:30pm - 4:30pm)
 * Waawaate Fobister
 * Ballroom B, Students' Union Building, University of Lethbridge

Queer 101: Take 2 (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
 * Lethbridge College
 * If you missed it the first time, here it is again! This introductory workshop seeks to answer the most basic questions you may have coming into OUTspoken 2011.  What does the word Queer mean and why is it used?  What does LGBTTQ stand for?  Why do people use these labels?  Where do you fit in?  All these and more will be discussed.

Parents' Perspective Panel (7:30pm - 9:30pm)
 * Lethbridge College
 * Enter in to the lives of others as the panel engages the audience with personal stories and thoughts on being parents of LGBTTQ children.

Thursday, March 10, 2011
A House Divided: Finding A Place In Society (2:30pm - 3:30pm)
 * Braden Yamamoto
 * ''TH241, Turcotte Hall, University of Lethbridge
 * As cultural acceptance of LGBTQ people continues to increase, opinions on how non-heterosexual people ought to act within society are beginning to divide. Braden will examine the concept of “the Good Gay vs the Bad Gay”; whether to integreat as best one can, or to remain somewhat outside the norm.  Combining theory with pop culture, Braden hopes to offer both a humourous and engaging exploration of how LGBTQ individuals fit (or don't) with the mainstream.

Claiming Space: Queer Oral History In Lethbridge (4:00pm – 5:00pm)
 * Tiffany Muller Myrdahl
 * TH241, Turcotte Hall, University of Lethbridge
 * This presentation offers first reflections on 'The Lives of (Sexual) Others)', a new project that aims to collect oral histories from LGBTQ people who live in the Lethbridge region. We will discuss research design, preliminary findings, and the need for a public archive for queer histories.

Queer and Christian Panel (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
 * Mickey Wilson
 * Chinook High School
 * The Queer and Christian Panel returns this year with both familiar and fresh faces. Members of the community who identify as both Queer and Christian from different backgrounds, including Pentecostal, Lutheran, Evangelical, and LDS, tell their stories and then take time for your questions.  A presentation by Mickey Wilson, former pastor and self-identified as Trans-Queer, will also be included.

Friday, March 11, 2011
Same-Sex Ed (1:00pm – 2:00pm)
 * Tyson Skriver and Liz Coderre
 * TH241, Turcotte Hall, U of L
 * Everything you were never taught in Sex Ed but always wanted (and needed) to know. Come prepared with your questions!

Drag 101 (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
 * Britt Elder
 * AH177, Anderson Hall, U of L
 * Drag 101 returns with more makeup, more facial hair, and even more sass. This interactive workshop will give you a hands-on experience of the world of drag. As before, feel free to bring your own gender-bending tools and be prepared to unleash your inner king or queen.

Allies: Why They Are So Awesome and Necessary (4:00pm – 5:00pm)
 * Kristie McDonald and Sarah Kuhn
 * AH177, Anderson Hall, U of L
 * In this presentation, Kristie and Sarah, both self-proclaimed Allies, seek to answer the questions: What is an Ally? What makes them so wonderful?  Why are they necessary?  How does one become an Ally?  They will also explain the differences between “out” Allies and “closeted” Allies and discuss the presence of Ally organizations and Gay Straight Alliances.

Rae Spoon (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
 * Galt Museum

Saturday, March 12, 2011
Brunch and Entertainment (10:00am – 12:00pm)
 * Bill Kergan Centre

My Princess Boy (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
 * Cheryl Kilodavis
 * Bill Kergan Centre

Trans 101 (4:00pm – 5:00pm)
 * Mickey Wilson
 * Bill Kergan Centre

Rhino in the Room Film Screening (7:00pm – 9:00pm)
 * Bill Kergan Centre
 * Rhino in the Room International Queer Film Festival, founded in 2008 in Lethbridge, invites you to a special film screening as they wrap up OUTspoken 2011 for another year.

OUTspoken 2010
OUTspoken 2010, the first conference of its kind in Lethbridge, Alberta, was organized by GALIA (Gay and Lesbian Integrity Association), now known as ULSU PRIDE in 2010. The conference began on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 and finished on Friday, March 12, 2010.

Schedule
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
 * Kick-Off
 * Queer 101 with Dr. Suzanne Lenon
 * What's Morally Wrong With Homosexuality? with Dr. John Corvino

Thursday, March 11, 2010
 * Struggles Within: Creating A Comprehensive Queer Movement with Sonny Dhoot
 * The Importance of Allies with Kristie McDonald
 * A History of Queer Activism in Canada with Tyson Skriver
 * Inclusive Education with Tara Elliott
 * Queer and Christian Q&A
 * Rhino in the Room: Queer Film Presentation and Screening with Heather Zarichney and Britt Elder

Friday, March 12, 2010
 * Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Today with Charleen Davidson
 * Drag 1000 with Carl
 * Trans Talk: Expanding Concepts of Gender with Mickey Wilson
 * A Parent's Perspective with Terry Dreaddy
 * An Evening with Elvira Kurt with Elvira Kurt