National Coming Out Day is a day to celebrate authenticity and the LGBTQ+ community. It is a day when individuals are encouraged to share their sexual orientation or gender identity with others, and to live their lives openly and honestly. Coming out can be a challenging process, but it is...Read More

Celebrating East Side Pride at Grandview Park Welcome to the 2023 Vancouver Pride Season kickoff with East Side Pride! A vibrant celebration of diversity and unity, East Side Pride is more than just a parade and festival – it’s an affirmation of our shared commitment to fostering an inclusive society...Read More

Unveiling Agender Pride: An Introduction to Agender Pride Day Hello, and welcome! Today, I’d like to talk to you about an important day in the LGBTQ+ calendar that you might not have heard of: Agender Pride Day. Agender Pride Day, celebrated every year on the 19th of May, is a...Read More

As a transgender woman who identifies as a lesbian, I have experienced the beauty and complexity of love and acceptance in my 21-year journey with my partner. Together, we have built a family and navigated the challenges and triumphs of life. To me, Lesbian Visibility Day holds a special place...Read More

Welcome, dear readers. Today, we come together to celebrate Asexual Awareness Day on April 6. As a vital part of the LGBTQ+ community, asexuality is an often overlooked and misunderstood orientation that deserves recognition and understanding. Despite being an essential aspect of the diverse spectrum of human experiences, asexuality has...Read More

Introduction Today, I invite you to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and fostering acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 2007, this day has since been marked by various events, campaigns, and activities to encourage...Read More

Today is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of trans* folx in our community. Transgender Day of Visibility is a reminder of the resilience, strength, and beauty of transgender individuals in the face of discrimination and marginalization. As a transgender community, we have faced many challenges,...Read More

Each year, Chosen Family Day aims to represent trans*, queer, and disabled families formed by choice to provide interpersonal and community support that cultivates a strong sense of belonging among individuals marginalized by gender, sexual orientation, and ableism. The appeal of having a chosen family extends beyond sharing our lives...Read More

Introduction Intersex Awareness Day is a time to celebrate and honour the strength and perseverance of the intersex community. Intersex individuals have faced significant marginalization, mistreatment, and silencing from both society and the medical community. These experiences have had profound emotional and psychological impacts on intersex individuals, including issues with...Read More

National Coming Out Day is an annual event celebrated on October 11th to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and encourage individuals to come out and share their sexual orientation and gender identity with family, friends, and society. Coming out is a crucial step in the journey towards self-discovery, self-acceptance,...Read More