Shift is our national hui (gathering) for rainbow young people! Over 100 young people joined us in April for a weekend of making connections, learning about different issues facing the rainbow community, taking part in workshops and activities (talent show!) and gaining new skills and knowledge to help them set up and/or sustain a support group in their schools and communities. We want to see a shift in the dominant culture and see Aotearoa New Zealand as a safe place for everyone, regardless of their sex, sexuality or gender.
Shift 2020 will take place from April 17th to 20th at Horouta Marae in Porirua, for young people aged 15-20. You can apply to attend by filling out the form here. Head to our Shift website closer to the time for more info, to apply to come along, or check out the films from our 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 hui!
In 2013 we ran PatchwerQ in collaboration with School’s Out – a hui aimed at young people in the lower North Island (though attended by people all over). Check out this awesome documentary made by one of the young people who attended the hui, to get more insight into what it was all about! In 2012 we ran Hui Putahi – a fusion of young people from all over the country coming together to connect and learn about how to set up and sustain queer straight alliances in their schools.