Stigma Bash 2016

Get ready to make your mark in shattering stigma at Stigma Bash 2016! This prelude to the Gay Men’s Health Summit is the place to be if you’re into a night of partying, socializing, and wine.

Mix, mingle, and meet like-minded stigma warriors, including some of the presenters of the Summit. Refreshments and light nibbles will be served, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Wine will be available.

Come bash stigma with us! 

Date: Wednesday, November 8th, 2015
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: YouthCO Office, 201 – 568 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC on unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples
Cost: Free! Wine by donation ($4 suggested donation)

*As the USA presidential election is on the same evening, there will be a designated room live-streaming the election at this event.*

This event is hosted by CBRC’s Investigaytors, YouthCO’s Mpowerment, and Health Initiative for Men (HIM). 

The Investigaytors are a group of young gay guys learning to do research in Gay Men’s Health. Mpowerment is an HIV leadership program that hosts social and educational events for young, gay, bi and queer guys. HIM operates throughout the Lower Mainland and is dedicated to strengthening the health and well-being of gay men.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the CBRC Investigaytor's program.

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This event will take place on two floors of the YouthCO office. Only one level (the main space) is wheelchair accessible. Our bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. We are working to have an agreement set up with a nearby cafe, for their washroom. The USA presidential election will be live-streamed in a wheelchair accessible room.

ASL interpretation will be made available if requested by Oct. 28, 2pm. If you would like ASL interpretation, please contact us through a message, email us at [email protected], or comment on the event wall by Oct. 28th, 2pm.

For information on the Gay Men's Health Summit in the two days following this event: http://cbrc.net/summit