activism

National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is a day celebrated each year, to mark the important point in every Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally person's life: Coming Out. It is technically on October 11th, but that is the weekend this year so we are having the events on the Friday before and Monday after.

Each year, Keweenaw Pride creates a chalking circle by the MUB, so that those who are comfortable in their sexuality can come sign and show their support for the community.

We implore all to come and take part; you don't have to be GLBT to come out, our Allies are terribly important to us regardless of how actively they support the community (though we do love the avid supporters a lot!)

Along with this, we are entreating people to wear red shirts all day, to create a visible presence of those who support the day and may or may not be able to come sign the circle.

And last but not least, on Monday the 13th, we will be having a Coming Out Story discussion in the DHH studylounge/ballroom. Students will be telling their stories in a relaxed atmosphere, open to questions and
comments of those who attend. And once again, Allies will also be telling their stories.

CHALKING CIRCLE: October 11th, ALL DAY, MUB CIRCLE

COMING OUT DISCUSSION: October 13th, 7:00 pm to ??? DHH Ballroom

(In case of Rain...IT WON'T RAIN!...the chalking will be inside Fisher with markers on paper.)

During the career fair, Keweenaw Pride will be placing out little display cards, for those companies that have:

- Sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policy

- Gender identity in their non-discrimination policy

- health coverage to employee's domestic or same-sex partners

So be on the lookout, to see which companies you REALLY want to work for!

October 7th up at the SDC...be there or be jobless!

While exam week is in full flow, Keweenaw Pride will still be active during the summer.

If you're interested in hanging out with those of us still in the area, by either going to some weekly dinners, one of the Pride Weeks in the local cities, or our second MDOT cleanup at the end of Summer, contact one of our e-board, we'll be looking forward to seeing you!