FEM-EXPO (Feminist Empowerment Expo) is a bold, week-long celebration of intersectional feminism that weaves together the magic of workshops, panels, vendors, art, performances, and more!

Taking place from March 3-7 in the UVSS Student Union Building, FEM-EXPO is a love letter to empowerment, a celebration of resilience, and a rallying cry for change. Together, let’s embrace what uplifts us, dream of what liberates us, and dance through the revolution for a better future.

FEM-EXPO is the more inclusive big sister of SEXPO, the bratty celebration of sex positivity GEM has hosted annually since 2022!

For accessibility information about FEM-EXPO venues (SUB Upper Lounge, Michèle Pujol Room, and Vertigo), please see the accessibility guide.

Want to get involved? 

• If you are a vendor or organization looking to table, please fill out the form here!
• Looking to volunteer, or learn more information? Send us an email through the form on our contact page!

💟 MONDAY MARCH 3 💟

“Plant-cestral” Empowerment: A Feminist Introduction to Herbal Medicine | 12 – 1:30pm | SUB Upper Lounge

Admission-by-Donation at the Door | Registration Recommended
Click HERE for more info & to secure your spot!

On Topping: Finding Inspiration & Play Through BDSM (18+) | Presented by Complexxi | 2:30 – 4:30pm | SUB Upper Lounge

Free Admission | Registration Recommended
Click HERE for more info & to secure your spot!

daughters, mothers, grand-mothers, and other sexual outlaws | Guest Art Exhibit | 12pm – 5pm | SUB Upper Lounge (Board Room)

In collaboration with Island Sexual Health, FEM-EXPO is proud to host this powerful photo exhibit, curated by Inter Pares.
While the idea of “passing down” knowledge through generations is common, in reality, intergenerational knowledge is multidirectional. Older generations are challenged, changed and informed by younger ones and vice-versa. Guided by this idea, daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws documents the intergenerational exchanges and youth leadership fueling sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) activism around the world, at the family and community levels.
Click here to read more about the background of this exhibit! 

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💟 TUESDAY MARCH 4 💟

Market & Community Table Fair | 10am – 4pm | SUB Michèle Pujol Room

Community organizations & resources | Local Vendors | Student Art Display | Clothing Swap

Interested in displaying your art? Fill out the form here!
If you are a vendor or organization looking to table, please fill out the form here! 

Clothing Swap Info:

Bring some clothes, and/ or accessories you no longer need! Items will be displayed in the clothing swap area of the market for you to puruse at your own pace. Take what you like and enjoy your finds! It is a totally free, community-oriented way to change up your wardrobe!

Please note: We will not have fitting rooms available. You are welcome to use the washrooms in the SUB to try items on!

Want to drop your items off ahead of time? Items can be dropped off in the GEM (SUB B107) up until Monday March 3.

Body Mapping: An Art-Based Workshop for Reclaiming the Body | Co-Hosted with SSD | 2:30 – 4:30 | SUB Upper Lounge

Free Admission | Registration Recommended
Click HERE for more info & to secure your spot!

 

daughters, mothers, grand-mothers, and other sexual outlaws | Guest Art Exhibit | 10am – 5pm | SUB Upper Lounge (Board Room)

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💟 WEDNESDAY MARCH 5 💟

Market & Community Table Fair | 10am – 4pm | SUB Michèle Pujol Room

Community organizations & resources | Local vendors | Student art display | Clothing Swap
Interested in displaying your art? Fill out the form here!
If you are a vendor or organization looking to table, please fill out the form here!

 

Interfacing with Enforcement: An Immersive Introductory Workshop for Frontline Activism | 11am – 1pm | SUB Upper Lounge

Free Admission | Registration Recommended
Click HERE for more info & to secure your spot!

 

Starting your Kink Journey: Community and Risk (18+) | 2-5pm | SUB Upper Lounge

Free Admission | Registration Recommended
Click HERE for more info & to secure your spot!

 

Trans ID Clinic | Co-Hosted with PBSC | 5 – 7:30 pm | SUB Vertigo

Trans ID Clinic is a group of volunteer law students and lawyers who provide legal information and assistance to folks who want to legally change their name and/or gender marker. Trans ID Clinic requires registration in advance—those who are interested in the service should send an email at pbsctransid@uvic.ca to book an appointment.

The project is led by Steven Taylor (he/him) and Chloe Manthorne (she/her).

 

daughters, mothers, grand-mothers, and other sexual outlaws | Guest Art Exhibit | 10am – 5pm | SUB Upper Lounge (Board Room)

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💟 THURSDAY MARCH 6 💟

Queering the Spirit: An Inclusive Multi-Faith Community Circle | Co-Hosted with SOCC & Pride Collective  | 1-2:30pm | SUB Upper Lounge

Created by and for queers (and their allies), this circle is discussion-based space for those grappling with the intersections of faith, identity, and social justice.
Free Admission | Drop-In Only

 

Pleasure & Play Fair:A Night of Carnival Delights for Queers & Feminist Freaks (19+) | 8pm-Midnight | SUB Vertigo

Admission by Donation at the Door
Click HERE to reserve your ticket!

 

daughters, mothers, grand-mothers, and other sexual outlaws | Guest Art Exhibit | 10am – 5pm | SUB Upper Lounge (Board Room)

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💟 FRIDAY MARCH 7 💟

Everybody Wiggle: Accessible Movement Session | 3:30 – 4:30pm | SUB Vertigo

Every Body Wiggle is an hour-long, semi-guided dance session focused on moving in a way that feels good for you! Bring comfy clothes, socks or sneakers to dance in, and a water bottle. We’ll start with a group check-in and some gentle warm-ups, then offer some simple prompts for dancing through the space to music. Unlike an ordinary dance class, you won’t be expected to learn any specific moves. You can choose to move (or not move) in any way that feels best for you!

You can sit out and rest or not follow along at any time, for any reason. There will be chairs and mats available. Feel free to use them to take a break or to dance while sitting! We’ll also have drawing supplies set out.   

This session will be facilitated by Flora Wells and Taylor Schiedel-Foucher. If you need to lip-read, we can take off our masks while speaking. Otherwise, we will be wearing masks and a door will be open for airflow. Masks are encouraged and there will be masks in the space you can take. 

The room is wheelchair accessible. If there are any accommodations you need, or anything we can do to make it easier for you to participate, let us know through our Google Form.

FREE Admission | No Experience Required
Please RSVP and indicate any accessibility requests through the form here!