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6.0 Appreciative Comments from Conference Participants "This conference was an historic event, the first time our communities, province wide, could get together to discuss hate crimes and suggest strategies for change." "Finally! A government which respects and represents me. Some important social policy was drafted here." "You gave more than dollars - you gave us hope - Thank you!" "Thank you for the financial support on such a positive and constructive project." "Thank you for acknowledging and funding this one. Hopefully we are able to contribute a little back for social change." "Thanks for making this so accessible. The dollars for food made it possible for me to be here." "Thank you for a good conference, helping us make a step towards equality for all LGBT's." "Great to network provincially - to find ways of sharing resources. Thanks for the dollars." "Helpful, informative and fun!" "Your decision on funding has made it possible for people from all parts of the province to make a positive contribution to social policy." "Your help feels validating and gives me hope for actual change, one day we might not experience hate crimes." "Financial support for the work we are doing to build better communities is essential. Support of existing services is critical." "Great job, money well spent." "It was great to have Govt help to help us meet together from across the province." "Thank you, I loved this conference. It taught me a lot and gave me the strength to educate people at my school." "Thank you! This has been a long time coming. PS The money was well spent." "Thanks! I finally have a few resources/info to pass along to those who need it." "An excellent conference, I feel immensely empowered." "Thank you for making it possible to be acknowledged by your government." "Funding removed barriers to participation based on age, poverty, able-ism and/or region. Thanks for making our voices heard." "Your help, both with funding dollars and supportive attitude, made this conference possible. I really hope it makes a difference and creates positive social change." "It was great and these conferences need to keep happening, we need to keep meeting like this." "It was just a great conference, as a woman with a disability, my needs were met and I had all the support I needed to attend this conference. Thanks to the organizers and to the Govt for making it possible for me to attend." "As an educator the conference was enlightening, illuminating and necessary. Thank you for letting the people have a voice." "The accessibility for youth and the disabled contributed a great deal. Thank you, it was well organized and very user friendly." "Thank you for helping a tired, disabled, poor dyke to reconnect with the political queer community and the chance to do useful work." "I had a great time and I'm speaking on behalf of my mother and partner and thank you for the economic support that without it we wouldn't come." "I look forward to seeing effective changes in BC as a result of this conference." |