Homophobia

It's important that you let someone from QA know if you've encountered homophobia while at a event affiliated with us. If you do, we will speak with the management of the group which hosted the event and, if need be, re-evaluate their affiliation with QA.

You'll be kept anonomus if so desired, and all matters will be handled with descretion.

DropZone 4

Group: Urban Army
Group Type: QA Affiliatted Student Club
When/Where: Saturday 3rd of October, Home Bar, Bedford Row
Open to: Everyone

Dropzone 4

feat. Timmy Schumacher, 4 Corners, DJ Raw, MC Flows, DJ Penfold, MC 4 Higher Switch SirCut Katalyst & JMC HIPHOP vs BREAKS vs DnB
7DJs, 5MCs, biggest night of 2005
limited presales @ Cosmic Corner

Art, Fashion and Compassion (AFC)

Group: Art, Fashion and Compassion (AFC)
Group Type: QA Affiliatted Youth Event
When/Where: 8pm on Thursday, 20 October 2005, Isaac Theatre Royal
Open to: Everyone

AFC is a newly established youth event in Christchurch.
Taken from the AFC website :

"Vision
To promote and celebrate the well-being of young people through the fostering of inclusion, community participation and youth leadership.

Mission

• To catalyze initiatives and investment that supports youth leadership and well-being.
• To promote and celebrate well-being on all levels -Nga Tangata Hauora (mind, body, spirit).
• To create a vibrant and innovative network of public and private partners committed to youth empowerment and well-being

Stratigies

• To empower youth through artistic and cultural mediums.
• To host the inaugural 'Art, Fashion & Compassion' event in Christchurch (October 2005)
• To establish a Foundation governance body to foster on going collaboration and support for youth well-being and leardership initiatives
  

The Art, Fashion & Compassion (AFC) show will be held at 8pm on Thursday, 20 October 2005 at the Isaac Theatre Royal, (Tickets available through Ticketek). It will be an amazing, and not easily forgotten experience: a community-based show that offers hope, dignity and respect, bringing the community together in a celebration of youth well-being. The show will incorporate fashion, music, dance, multimedia, art and drama from diverse sections of the community and feature some of Christchurch's top talent. It promises to be a visual and aural spectacular celebrating youth energy, culture and diversity, promoting well-being, empowering youth and boosting self-esteem."

Tickets avalible at Ticketek. $15 (waged), $10 (unwaged). Booking fee not included.
Additional info can be found at the AFC website listed at the top of this post.

UniQ Movie Screenings

Group: UniQ
Group Type: QA Affiliatted Student Club
When/Where: Every second wednesday, 7:30pm. UC campus - location to be advised
Open to: Students

Each forutnight UniQ Canterbuy hosts a queer movie screening. Meet in the foyer of the UCSA building at the bottom of the stairwell just before 7:30. These screenings continue through the university holidays.

Please note: The venue for these screenings changes so check in here or at the UniQ site for updates.

Christian World Service Run/Walk for East Timor

Group: Christian World Service
Group Type: Non QA affiliated community organisation
Where/When: North Hagley Park. Saturday October 15 from 2pm
Open to: Everyone

8km Run and 4km Run/Walk. Entry $5 per person with proceeds going to East Timor to support a Youth Fishing Project in Dili and an agricultural project in Soibada. This program assists young people to build a better future for themselves and their families in the world’s newest nation.

We've been encouraged by CWS to take part in this event, and the 4km walk/run looks appealing. Contact me if you're interested in coming along.

The Numbers are in

I'm pleased to announce that the First Annual Queer Alliance Charity Soccer Match raised a total of $170 for MakePovertyHistory. Well done everyone and thanks for the support and encourgment!

Affiliated Groups

Community Groups

Art Fasion and Compassion (AFC)
AFC is a recently founded program and show which aims to promote and celebrate the well-being of young people through the fostering of inclusion, community participation and youth leadership. The show will bring diverse sections of the community together in a celebration of youth well-being. To empower youth through artistic and cultural mediums.

Website - http://www.afc.org.nz/
Contact - jill@afc.org.nz

Knox Community Church
Knox aims to create a Christian community in which people of all ages, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds and socio-economic situations are included as equally valued participants in our congregational life. Further details can be found on their website.

Website - www.knoxchurch.co.nz
Contact - fit4kings@clear.net.nz

Lesbian Radio
Lesbian Radio is a show by, for and about lesbians presented each Saturday
at 9:30am on PlainsFM 96.9. Hear news, music and interviews of interest to
lesbians in Christchurch (and around the world via our website).
Each show is avilible to download via the website.

Website - http://www.lesbianradio.org.nz
Contact - info@lesbianradio.org.nz

Q-topia
Q-topia is a social support group for queer youth aged 25 and under, or youth who are questioning their sexual identity. We are based in the canterbury region and meet regularly once a week. We run social events such as coffee nights, movie nights, picnics, rock climbing or whatever activities may interest the members. Q-topia aims to provide a safe and supportive environment where queer youth can meet and safely explore issues, feel comfortable with themselves, and have pride in who they are.

Website - http://www.qtopia.rainbow.net.nz/whyandhow.html
Contact - q_topia@hotmail.com

University of Canterbury Student Clubs

Campus Coffee Club
Campus Coffee Club is a meeting place for mature lesbian and bisexual women. In a campus the size of Canterbury there must be hundreds of lesbian and bisexual women, but how can we meet each other? Meet up over coffee between lectures or find a study buddy via Campus Coffee Club. We can put you in touch with other queer organisations on campus or lesbian events in town.

Contact - campuscoffeeclub@hotmail.com

Campus Greens
Campus Greens will provide a network for people aligned with the Green Party principles of: * Ecological wisdom * Social responsibility * Appropriate decision making * Non violence We will promote the Green Party of Aotearoa/New Zealand on campus. We will educate members and students about Green Party policies and also about politics in New Zealand. We intend to help transform the university campus towards ecological sustainability.

Website - http://www.greens.org.nz/about/youth
Contact - mcc74@student.canterbury.ac.nz or eah36@student.canterbury.ac.nz


Killing As an Organised Sport (KAOS)
KAOS is a university club dedicated to helping students survive the overwhelming experience that university life can be, through stunts, killing rounds where we shoot each other with water pistols, pacifist warfare, and of course... parties! KAOS is an extremely open-minded group, and our members are a very diverse and colourful collection of people. Just remember - ALL of the rumours are true, and we're not monsters, we're moral people!

Website - http://www.kaos.org.nz/
Contact - propaganda@kaos.org.nz

RE: DEFINE
A society established by and for students studying Gender Studies at UC. Their aim is to provide a space for students to discuss gender-related social issues, network with a diverse group of people in the local community and give students with these interests a voice on campus.

Website - http://ucgss.blogspot.com/
Contact - zrm11@student.canterbury.ac.nz

Student Christian Movement (SCM)
An ecumenical student Christian organisation. They have specific interests in social justice and progressive theology, as well as being queer friendly and open to people of all faiths and none.

Website - http://www.scm.org.nz/home/
Contact - canterbury@scm.org.nz

UniQ
UniQ is a social and support group for past and present students and staff at the University of Canterbury. It doesn't matter if you're gay, straight, bisexual, transgendered, Takatapui - everyone is welcome! We organise many events during the year, including dances and Pride Week.

Website - http://au.geocities.com/uniqcanterbury/index.htm
Contact - Adam and Beth acs500@gmail.com


Urban Army (UA)
A society dedicated to urban breakbeat music and culture. Their mission is to form an integral underground resistance through events with the music you want to listen to. Opportunities to hone your skills at DJing, MCing, Production and Graf Art through our series of expert tutorials, classes and seminars.

Website - http://www.urbanarmyhq.bravehost.com/
Contact - jmc274@student.canterbury.ac.nz