Pride is a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ people, connect with community, get politically active, rest, celebrate, mourn and so many other things. It can be a complicated or challenging time as well as a really joyful time. With Pride month coming to an end, we wanted to go over some of the different ways you can celebrate both during the month of and beyond. Remember that 2SLGBTQ+ folks deserve to be validated and supported throughout the year, not just for one month!
There are so many different ways to recognize Pride. In this page we pulled together some different ideas. Hopefully you can find a way to recognize Pride here that works for you and if not, feel free to reach out to our Peer Educators and we can brainstorm some ideas together.
There are lots of things you can do at home, at a park or almost anywhere you feel comfortable to celebrate Pride. These activities can be done alone or with friends.
One way some people recognize Pride is by buying creations from 2SLGBTQ+ artists or supporting businesses owned by 2SLGBTQ+ people. There are so many amazing artists and businesses out there, some examples of places to find them are the Flamingo Market (virtual and in person options) and the Toronto Queer Market (in person).
Existing as a 2SLGBTQ+ person in this world is an act of resistance. If you aren’t up for doing more activism than that right now, that’s okay, you are already doing enough. If you are looking for ways to get politically involved, here are a few ideas:
If you have questions about this topic, feel free to contact one of our peer educators. [Link]
Last Updated: June 2023
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