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Pride Season refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place from June to September, when 2SLGBTQI+ people and their allies come together to highlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize their communities’ contributions.
Although special attention is put on the Pride events during the summer months, they happen throughout the year in many communities.
Historically, Pride gatherings emerged from the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. In Canada, the first demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971. By 1973, Pride events were held in several Canadian cities, including Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Toronto's Pride weekend in June is now among the largest Pride events in North America.
Happy Pride Season!
This Pride Season, show your support and get involved:
Pride Season toolkit
Use the Government of Canada's digital toolkit to promote Pride Season all summer long. You will find social media images, a virtual background, and much more!
2SLGBTQI+
Find out about the work of the Government of Canada to improve equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Pride Flag
The Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag is the official Pride Flag of the federal public service of Canada! Learn more.
Explore the Unity campaign to help you recognize stigma, debunk misinformation, and support 2SLGBTQI+ communities :
For a better together: All people in Canada should feel free and safe to be who they are.
The Unity campaign sets out to create a more inclusive future for everyone, including Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and other sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) people.
Help advance equality by recognizing stigma, debunking misinformation, and supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Discover the steps: You’ve already taken the first step to creating a safer future for all Canadians. Deepen your knowledge by reflecting, learning, and taking action.
Visit the Unity website for more info and resources