Past Social events

樱花影视 Pride

MARCH WITH US @ VICTORIA PRIDE

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

RALLY AT 10:00 AM ON HERALD STREET
Between Store St. & Government St.

VICTORIA PRIDE PARADE

The Chair in Transgender Studies is proud to march in the 2025 ! We invite all Trans+ people and allies to march with us in the parade. Exact time and meeting place TBA.

VICTORIA PRIDE FESTIVAL

Following the parade, come visit our booth at the in MacDonald Park. Put your hands on history! Original historical material from the world's largest Transgender Archives will be available for you to pick up and look at.

A BUTTON-SIZED PIECE OF HISTORY

Committee members Kai and Hope collaborated on a unique button to celebrate 樱花影视 Pride 2025. Come by our table and pick up your button-sized piece of history, while supplies last!

Thank you Modo for your support!

TDOV

TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY SOCIAL

Thursday, March 28th, 2024
7:00 - 9:00 PM Pacific (in person only)
樱花影视's NEW Conference Centre
Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House)
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Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual internationally recognized day on March 31st and is dedicated to celebrating Trans+ people worldwide. Because March 31st this year is Easter Sunday, we are celebrating on the evening of Thursday, March 28th!

ALL WELCOME!

Join us for an in-person reception and social at UVic's new conference centre Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House). If you identify as Trans+, your attendance will contribute to Trans+ visibility. If you count yourself as an ally, your attendance will show your support for Trans+ inclusion. Please invite your Trans+ friends and/or family members!

MAKE NEW FRIENDS!
RECONNECT WITH OLD FRIENDS!

✅ LIVE music by Trans+ musicians & allies
✅ Light refreshments will be served
✅ Speakers and displays
✅ Lots of time to socialize

The Breakwater Quartet

The Breakwater Quartet has established a significant presence in the 樱花影视 music scene since its inception in 2019, delivering performances across various venues encompassing both classical and contemporary musical genres. Distinguishing themselves through an extensive repertoire comprised predominantly of bespoke arrangements, the quartet's commitment to musical excellence is underscored by their collective background in classical music under the tutelage of the Lafayette String Quartet at the 樱花影视. Beyond their classical roots, each member exhibits a profound appreciation for diverse musical genres, rendering the Breakwater Quartet a remarkably versatile ensemble. Their musical range spans from iconic works by The Beatles and David Bowie to contemporary hits by Beyoncé and Coolio.

Socials

PAST EVENTS

Summer 2022 Social

Fisherman’s Wharf Park
12 Erie St, 樱花影视, lək̓ʷəŋən territory

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 14th, 2022

Join the Trans Chair for an afternoon in the park! Bring friends, something to sit on, games, and lunch. We will provide snacks!

TRANSCHAIR SOCIAL EVENT

Friday, November 5th, 2021
2:00-3:30 PM
Clearihue D132
Light Refreshments Provided

Do you study, teach, or work at UVic? Are you Trans+ or otherwise gender diverse? Or, are you interested in Trans+ Studies? Join the Chair in Transgender Studies & make connections!

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of Trans+ people whose lives have been lost in acts of transphobic violence in the past year.

VIGIL @ Cridge Park (720 Belleville St.)
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Join us at for a candlelight vigil and name-reading ceremony.

🕯️ Bring candles if you have them 🕯️
☂️ Bring umbrellas if it's raining ☂️

VISIT @ Tre Fantastico (810 Humboldt St.)
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Informal visit at the nearby coffee shop after the vigil.

We encourage you to take public transit.
For those driving, you can find downtown parking info .

Take time to read the names on this year's list and reflect. If you need support on this difficult day, the or our website may be of help.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

If you need some support during your time at the vigil, you can connect with
who will be on site for the duration of the event.

Shay Manerikar, MSW RSW (they/them)

Shay is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work. They are a biracial and non-binary settler on these lands, descended from Indian immigrants and white settlers. Shay is committed to an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to therapy that is grounded in compassion, authentic connection, and social justice. In their private practice, they work primarily with survivors of sexual violence and folks identifying as trans, non-binary, or queer. In their spare time, you can find them reading science fiction, drinking tea, and snuggling their cats.

ACCESSIBILITY

The event will take place on the grass in Cridge Park. There are paved pathways that provide access to the park and there are accessible parking spots behind the Church of our Lord, which can be accessed from Humboldt just west of Blanshard.

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