Event looks to educate and fund raise for local GSA
An upcoming event will look to do more than just raise money but also educate the community to be more inclusive.
Kelly Waters, who hosts events she terms as ‘Gogs’ at her home in North Battleford – stemming from the fact her home was once a synagogue – has held functions for the Canadian Mental Health Association in the past, but on Nov. 10, will instead focus on gender and sexuality in an effort to support the Battlefords Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
“I have always had an interest in helping out any group of people who feel there’s oppression going on,” Waters said. “Working with students in school, I’d run into GSA issues. As an artsy person, I have known people who are across the spectrum of gender issues over the years.”
Waters helped the GSA last summer host Pride Week. But after the lead organizer relocated to Saskatoon, Waters didn’t want the event to die. With this in mind, she met with others in the group to come up with ideas to fund next year’s Pride Week.