Just a couple of quick updates as Camp draws every closer (two sleeps! Or basically, no sleeps for me): I hope this is the last schedule change I’ll have to make but hey, let’s not make any assumptions because anything might happen. thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding!
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2022 – How to make worker legislation work for you with Linsey Higgins
Linsey recognises the challenges of being fat and having workplaces that expect you to fit into them – especially when you’re disabled. Drawing on her knowledge of employment, and health and safety legislation, Linsey will share some experiences as well as tools and strategies to make your workplace fit you. Linsey is a fat, queer,Continue reading “2022 – How to make worker legislation work for you with Linsey Higgins”
2022 – Crafting with Victoria Buchanan
Keeping your hands busy has a really great way of facilitating chat and getting to know one another, and that’s exactly what Victoria is offering us. We’re going to be sitting down to craft bright, fun and colourful beads, chill out and enjoy the good vibes and make something to take home with you. VictoriaContinue reading “2022 – Crafting with Victoria Buchanan”
2022 – It’s a Drag with Willy
Willy SmacknTush is a Wellington based Drag performer, producer and MC. With five years experience under this belt, he has helped change the landscape of the local scene. He was the first and only Drag King to win the regional title of Mx Capital Drag and has a smorgasbord of other awards to his name. Continue reading “2022 – It’s a Drag with Willy”
2022 – Fat Yoga at Camp Boom
Founded in 2017 by Sarah-Jane Duff of the plus size fashion label Lost and Led Astray, FAT YOGA’S ideaology is to offer yoga which is accessible to all body types. We believe in diversity and fighting to change negative perceptions of the FAT body. Striving to create a community space where we can talk freely about our bodies andContinue reading “2022 – Fat Yoga at Camp Boom”
2022 – A tasty tasting session
I love wine tasting because it’s a great way to try new things and learn stuff while hanging out with friends. Hang on, did I just describe the entire Camp Boom experience? I think I did! But I know that not everyone is into wine, which is why we’ll also be doing a beer tastingContinue reading “2022 – A tasty tasting session”
2022 – Getting to know you with Creatif Kate
We know that coming to a Camp where you don’t know everyone (or maybe even anyone) can be a bit of a scary experience – so we’re kicking things off with a warm-up session from a woman with confidence to spare! Creatif Kate will introduce all the speakers, and help you introduce yourselves to theContinue reading “2022 – Getting to know you with Creatif Kate”
2022 – Panel discussion: The intersection of fatness and indigeneity
‘Decolonise your body’, ‘decolonise your beauty standards’. These are key ideas in a truly intersectional fat liberation movement, but what do they actually mean? Hear from wāhine/ tāngata Māori as they unpack these ideas through a discussion of their lived experiences at the intersection of fatness and indigeneity. This panel is chaired by Emma Parangi,Continue reading “2022 – Panel discussion: The intersection of fatness and indigeneity”
2022 – New journalism scholarship to Camp Boom
We use scholarships to make Camp Boom more accessible to a wider range of people, to make sure that we are more equitable. New this year, thanks to funding from one of the Boomettes, we are also offering a Media Scholarship to Camp Boom. We need more fat stories in the media (stories about actualContinue reading “2022 – New journalism scholarship to Camp Boom”
2022 – Cake decorating with Penny
Penny is a science nerd and amateur cake baker who lives in Wellington with her husband and two cats. Her love of baking really took off when she became vegan around 12 years ago and she is self-taught from a mix of practice and YouTube vids. Penny will cover some baking 101 including basic tools,Continue reading “2022 – Cake decorating with Penny”
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