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June is Pride Month, a celebration of 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities and the progress we have made towards more equal rights for all people, regardless of sexuality or gender identity. Pride Month events in June across the province of Alberta from June 24 to June 30: Innisfail Pride Burlesque Pride Show – YYC Back Alley Pub 2022 Pride YMM Festival Panel: The …
Calgary Pride 2021 (August 27 – September 6) will take place with both in-person and virtual programming. Calgary Pride has recently announced the details of programs and events planned for this year’s celebration, in partnership with B!G ART. B!G Pride Festival: August 27th – September 6th, 2021 Calgary Pride Parade (virtual): September 5th, 2021 B!G Pride: Drive-In, September 1st – …
June is Pride Month, in honour of the Stonewall Riots in the United States which happened on June 28, 1969. This event marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ2S + Rights movement. Canada celebrates June as Pride Month too, but Canadian pride has its own history, struggles, milestones, and turning points. On May 14, 1969, Canada decriminalized homosexual acts between …
Calgary Pride 2021 (August 27 – September 6) will take place with both in-person and virtual programming. Calgary Pride 2021 is excited to be working with B!G ART to celebrate gender and sexual diversity from our homes, businesses, streets, and cars at the B!G ART Drive-in! Download the Calgary Pride app, available on IOS and Android, to stay up to …
On November 27, 2020, the Government of Canada launched the LGBTQ2 survey, which is Step One towards the first federal LGBTQ1 Action Plan helps the government better understand the daily experiences of LGBTQ2 people helps advance equity and improve the lives of the LGBTQ2 communities Want to have your say in the LGBTQ2 Action Plan? Participate in the survey today! …
It’s almost Pride Week (August 28 – September 6)! Pride Week leads up to the Pride festival and parade, which usually takes place on Labour Day long weekend. Thousands would gather in celebration of gender and sexual diversity. This year, due to health guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 30th anniversary of Calgary Pride has been reimagined. Calgary Pride …
Do you want to change your name and/or gender mark on your ID documents? Now you have low barrier access to information about the ID change process in Alberta. Skipping Stone has recently launched TRANS ID ALBERTA (JULY 2020)! Download the PDF version today. This a comprehensive guide to name & gender marker amendments on identification in Alberta for trans …
What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a word that can replace a noun or noun phrase. For example, I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, etc.; We live in a society where we are used to 2 sets of gender pronouns – she/her and he/him. What is Gender-Neutral / Nonbinary Pronoun? These are pronouns that don’t specify …
Calgary Pride is organizing an online workshop called “Trans & Nonbinary 101” to help create bridges of understanding about the LGBTQ community. James Demers from the OUTReels Diversity Education Program will be delivering this fun and informational session on trans and nonbinary gender identities. You will learn tips for developing your understanding of trans-identified people. How to register? Go to …
Calgary Pride is organizing an online workshop called “LGBTQ 101” to help create bridges of understanding about the LGBTQ community. The sessions are open to anyone who is looking better understand how they can support co-workers, family members and neighbours as we create a more empathetic and connected world. How to register? Go to this link and click on RSVP …
