Upcoming events.
Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the trans community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is internationally recognized on November 20th every year. This day was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off the "Remembering Our Dead" web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. Rita Hester’s murder — like most anti-transgender murder cases — has yet to be solved.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people; it is a day to publicly mourn and honors the lives of our members of our community who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of public indifference and hatred.
TDOR reminds non-transgender people that we are people too. This day gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who’ve died by anti-transgender violence.
#TDOR
2SLGBTQ Virtual Book Club
The 2SLGBTQ Virtual Book Club is returning, with a new twist. Each month will have a special theme or genre to read within; you choose the title! Then the group will meet and discuss what books they finished (or didn’t) and their recommendations. If you love books and want to discover new works and authors, please connect with us.
Theme: Sleuths on the Loose”: Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller Fiction
Rainbow Recharge
All ages
Drop into our safe crafting space to connect with 2SLGBTQ+ folks in the community (allies are also welcome). Create something unique using our button maker, learn how to make stickers, and more!
Central Library - Meeting Room 1A
Deceiving Divas Drag Show
A touring professional female celebrity impersonation troupe. See the stars of yesterday and today come to life before your eyes. An enjoyable evening of entertainment.
See stars such as Adele, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Cher, Dolly Parton, P¡nk, Lizzy and more...all hosted by the Queen of the Red Carpet Joan Rivers!
Ticket purchasing details are in the event photo.
Deceiving Divas Drag Show #2
A touring professional female celebrity impersonation troupe. See the stars of yesterday and today come to life before your eyes. An enjoyable evening of entertainment.
See stars such as Adele, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Cher, Dolly Parton, P¡nk, Lizzy and more...all hosted by the Queen of the Red Carpet Joan Rivers!
Ticket purchasing details are in the event photo.
Rainbow Recharge
All ages
Drop into our safe crafting space to connect with 2SLGBTQ+ folks in the community (allies are also welcome). Create something unique using our button maker, learn how to make stickers, and more!
Central Library - Meeting Room 1A
Rainbow Recharge
All ages
Drop into our safe crafting space to connect with 2SLGBTQ+ folks in the community (allies are also welcome). Create something unique using our button maker, learn how to make stickers, and more!
Central Library - Meeting Room 1A
Trans Parent Day
Transgender Parent Day is a special day celebrated annually to honour and recognise transgender parents and parents of transgender children. This day is opposed to the more traditional Mothers’ or Fathers’ Days.
Transgender Parent Day is especially important for transgender parents who may feel isolated or invisible in their communities. It’s a reminder that they are supported, appreciated, and accepted for who they are. It’s an opportunity to create a community of support and understanding for transgender parents and their loved ones.
Author Visit and Q&A – Out North: An Archive of Queer Activism and Kinship in Canada
Meet Dr. Craig Jennex, co-author of "Out North," a visual guidebook that documents the Canadian queer history, activism, and community of the ArQuives, the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archive in the world. Join us for a presentation on the research methods and writing process behind the book, a live reading, and discussion on the challenges of uncovering the histories of marginalized communities.
Appropriate for adults and teens.
Hosted on Zoom.
2SLGBTQ Virtual Book Club
The 2SLGBTQ Virtual Book Club is returning, with a new twist. Each month will have a special theme or genre to read within; you choose the title! Then the group will meet and discuss what books they finished (or didn’t) and their recommendations. If you love books and want to discover new works and authors, please connect with us.
Theme: “This is Halloween”: Horror and Paranormal Fiction
Intersex Awareness Day
Intersex Awareness Day is a day to highlight the human rights issues faced by intersex people, to raise awareness of the unwanted cosmetic medical procedures intersex infants and children are often forced to go through, and to end the shame and secrecy surrounding being intersex.
Evening of Hope
This annual event is dedicated to honouring the memories of those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who have been lost to suicide as a result of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and bullying. We come together to remember, reflect, and renew our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive world. Your participation helps us create a meaningful and supportive evening that acknowledges these profound losses and fosters hope for positive change.
Ace Week
Ace Week, formerly Asexual Awareness Week, is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality.
The week gives all of us an opportunity to celebrate how far our community has come and to dream about the future we will create together.
Ace Week (founded as Asexual Awareness Week in 2010) is an annual event that puts asexuality in the spotlight. Part celebration of the progress we’ve made as a community, and part campaign for greater understanding and acceptance of asexual-spectrum identities, Ace Week is a time to focus on all things ace*.
The ace community has made significant headway over the years. Asexual representation in mainstream media continues to improve, major LGBTQ+ organizations now acknowledge and include us, and ace community groups have sprouted up and flourished in cities around the world. Ace Week gives us an opportunity to recognize these achievements and the efforts that made them possible.
Though we have much to celebrate, the fight for visibility and acceptance is still ongoing. Ace identities are often overlooked or misunderstood, and many aces still grow up not realizing that asexuality is an option. Since the issues aces face are directly influenced by their other marginalized identities, many in our community—especially aces of color, disabled aces, and aces with other LGBTQ+ identities—can face significant barriers to equality and acceptance.
In light of this, aces all over the world participate in Ace Week by creating educational resources, sharing information on social media, and organizing community events. These global initiatives serve to raise awareness, spread information, and spark discussion about ace identities. More and more people discover ace communities each year, and with them, find acceptance, comfort, and joy.
International Pronouns Day
International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society to celebrate people’s multiple, intersecting identities.
#PronounsDay
National Coming Out Day
Each year on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day continues to promote a safe world for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals to live authentically as themselves, whatever that looks like to each unique person!
As we learn more about ourselves and the world around us, our understanding of our identities can change and evolve continuously. Whether you choose to come out once, twice, every other year or not at all, coming out is a lifelong journey unique to each person.
International Lesbian Day
Lesbian Visibility Day is an important day celebrated annually on April 26th. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the issues faced by lesbians and to celebrate their contributions to society.
Lesbian Visibility Day was created to highlight the ongoing struggle for equal rights for lesbians around the world. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of the lesbian community and to raise awareness about the challenges they face. The day is also a reminder that despite the progress made in recent years, there is still much work to be done to achieve true equality for all.
Lesbian Visibility Day is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of the lesbian community. It is a day to recognize the contributions of lesbians in all areas of life, including politics, arts, and culture. It is a day to celebrate the strength and resilience of the lesbian community in the face of discrimination and prejudice.
On this day, it is important to remember that lesbian visibility is not just about being seen, but about being heard. It is about creating a world where lesbians feel safe and supported, where their voices are heard, and their contributions are valued.
In conclusion, Lesbian Visibility Day is an important day to celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the lesbian community. It is a reminder that we must continue to work towards achieving true equality for all, and to create a world where lesbians feel safe, supported, and valued.
LGBT History Month
Originating in the United States as Lesbian and Gay History Month in 1994, the month represents a month-long observance of the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights movement. It represents an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of the GSRD community to the overall civil rights movement and is celebrated in countries all over the world!
Glitter and Glamour
A 19 plus event, Drag Show, featuring some of Durham Regions Finest Drag Talent at Sir Monty’s Brewing Company
Hosted by Miss J & Violet Seductions
Tickets are $25 (plus $1.95 handling fee)
Doors Open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm!!!
2SLGBTQ Virtual Book Club
The 2SLGBTQ Virtual Book Club is returning, with a new twist. Each month will have a special theme or genre to read within; you choose the title! Then the group will meet and discuss what books they finished (or didn’t) and their recommendations. If you love books and want to discover new works and authors, please connect with us.
Theme: “Back to School”: Children’s and Young Adult Fiction and Non-fiction
Curve Lake Traditional Pow Wow
Dates & Times
September 21 & 22, 2024
Grand Entry both days at 12:00PM
Sunrise ceremony at 6:00am
Drummer/Dancer Registration at 10am
Location
Lime Kiln Park
70 Whetung Street East
Curve Lake First Nation
Admission
13-64 years old, $10/daily
6-12 years old, $5/daily
5 & under, Free
65 plus, Free
International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
Every year on 21 September, the United Nations invites the world to mark the International Day of Peace. This year’s focus is on “Cultivating a culture of peace”.
In a world mired by conflict, inequalities and discrimination, we must strive ever harder to promote dialogue, empathy and human rights for all.
As we begin the 100-day countdown to Peace Day, let us plant the seeds for non-violence, justice and hope.
António Guterres
Take Back The Night: We Are Louder Together
Take Back The Night will feature survivor speakers sharing their personal and inspirational stories, as well as live entertainment performances for guests to enjoy. Pizza and refreshments will be provided to all guests while supplies last. Best of all, Take Back The Night is a FREE community event for all ages, with allies welcomed!
Back by popular demand, we will also be offering a variety of Take Back The Night swag available for purchase at the event, including t-shirts, tote bags, and stickers. These items are a great way to show your support for our mission of empowering those who have been impacted by sexual violence in our community. Most importantly, donations to our organization help us continue to offer our services for free in the community!
This year, we are also pleased to welcome special guests Dollz by Dezign and Morrigans Cross WMC who will be supporting us in our walk. Please be advised that motorcycles will be present at Take Back The Night. We understand that this can be triggering for some; we will be setting up an outdoor quiet space for any guests who may wish to use it.
Uxbridge Pride
Join us at Elgin Park in Uxbridge from 10am to 4pm. See https://tinyurl.com/2sfcnb5z for more details.
Brock Pride
Join us at Beaverton Harbour Park for our Second Annual Brock Pride Celebration on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM!