Preliminary details for NOLOSE 2013 have just been released. NOLOSE is a unique gathering in the US that has emerged from the fat feminist movement. Historically a lesbian event, the conference is now open to people of all genders and retains a queer and trans sensibility.
NOLOSE 2013 will take place in Portland, Oregon, 19-21 July. Visit the NOLOSE website for more details. Registration opens on 1 March, and there are many opportunities for volunteering.
Survival of the Fattest is this year's theme. This is all about sharing skills and info, and also about: "passing the mic to superfat folks, who bear the burden of so many other NOLOSErs' fears and anxieties, and who so often get left behind when fatties try to prove we're 'just like everyone else.'"
NOLOSE is a pretty amazing experience. But getting to Portland in July is likely to be a bit of a trial for many. There are three Financial Assistance funds available, to which people can now apply. Of particular interest to readers of this blog might be the 12 scholarships covering registration costs to people from groups underrepresented at NOLOSE, including those from outside of the US and North America.
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