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NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor John Tory, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim June 2021 as “Pride Month” in the City of Toronto.
#GAY PRIDE MONTH 2021 CANADA FREE#
The City of Toronto recognizes the 2SLGBTQ+ community for the contributions they have made to the cultural fabric of our city and is committed to making Toronto a place free from violence or discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, and where everyone is valued. As we begin to recover from the pandemic, we look forward to the day where we can come together to celebrate Pride in person. A range of events focusing on community, education, and celebration will be offered throughout the month online. For the second year, due to COVID-19, Pride will be going virtual. Pride Month is a time to show support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community by participating in programming throughout the month. As we reflect on that history, it is important that we recognize what progress has been made while also acknowledging that we still have much more work left to do. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of Pride in Toronto, which was founded in 1981 as a grassroots collection of organizers, activists, and advocates in Toronto’s Queer community who banded together to demonstrate against the infamous bathhouse raids. Today, as we begin to mark June as Pride Month, we recognize the entire 2SLGBTQ+ community in the largest celebration of Pride in North America. WHEREAS thirty years ago, in 1991, Pride Day was first proclaimed by the City of Toronto. The City recognizes that 2SLGBTQ+ communities are comprised of some of the most marginalized and vulnerable populations in our city and the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the mental/physical health and financial well-being of many across these communities, particularly trans people as well as Black, Indigenous and racialized members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities, as a result of their intersectional identities. The City is committed to addressing the unique challenges facing 2SLGBTQ+ communities to build a more inclusive and equitable city.
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The City recognizes that this is a challenging time for many in the community, and while people cannot physically come together, Torontonians can and should continue to reach out and connect to support each other and share these important moments. Raising the Rainbow flag, Transgender flag and proclaiming Pride Month in Toronto brings Torontonians together to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Toronto’s Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, communities (2SLGBTQ+). On June 1, the City of Toronto raised the Rainbow flag and Transgender flag on the courtesy flagpole at City Hall to proclaim Pride Month. #RNation #FierteCapPride /JdgWewCyFTĪnd don’t forget about this throwback where our very own Max marched in the Pride Parade with Toronto Argonaut Brian Bulcke! Click the tweet below to watch the video.A virtual flag-raising ceremony took place on Jthat featured Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn-Wong Tam and representatives from Pride Toronto. Our squad will be reppin’ in tomorrow night’s game. #DiversityIsStrength #FierteCapPride /AJDPNMLodXĪnd that same year, the REDBLACKS rocked a pride flag on their helmets. The buds Greg Ellingson and Brad Sinopoli walked in Ottawa’s version of the parade, too. While you start planning your parade watch parties for this year, here’s a look back at Pride in Toronto in 2018 where the CFL, along with our friends at You Can Play (an organization that works to create more inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ2S+ community in sports), marched in the parade! The entire conversation can be heard below.īecause of stay at home orders and mandatory social distancing, this year Pride will look a little differently and that means virtual pride parades! This year’s Toronto version of the parade is on June 27th from 2:00 p.m.
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Ryan, who goes by Russ, talks about coming out as bisexual and how showing up freely as yourself in sports can create space to show up as a more focused athlete. Last year, former NFL defensive end Ryan Russell joined The Waggle Podcast to talk about his journey with self love and sport. Never apologize for being you? /HIeNppsePOĪs the month gets started, CFL.ca is taking a look back on how the league has celebrated Pride Month in the past to get you excited about the month ahead. Let’s stand together to support, celebrate, and embrace the LGBTQ2S+ community this month, and every month. This month is a chance for everyone to support and celebrate LGBTQ2S+ community. June is Pride Month and the CFL is celebrating!