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È«Ãñ²ÊƱ (È«Ãñ²ÊƱ) is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, and in honour of Pride, we celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty members.

As we salute our community, we acknowledge that Pride represents the ongoing movement for collective liberation and justice for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In Canada, ‘Pride season’ runs from June to September, and Vancouver Pride takes place from July 26 to August 4.

In Canada, the early advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights was highlighted by the rally in August 1971. Participants from Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto presented a petition to the federal government with a for equal rights and protections. In August 1973, the Gay Alliance Toward Equality (GATE) hosted the inaugural Pride events in Vancouver, featuring a park picnic and an art exhibition. As we approach this year's Vancouver Pride, let's acknowledge the remarkable progress made so far and continue to support a community of inclusivity and respect for all.

To support your engagement and learning this Pride season, take a look through our stories on È«Ãñ²ÊƱ artists that use queerness in their art practice, other resources and Pride events below:

Read È«Ãñ²ÊƱ Stories

• Diyan Achjadi Slows Down the Act of Looking to Uncover the Movement of Knowledge—this story looks at Diyan Achjadi, Interim VP Academic + Provost, and their recent exhibitions within the community.
• Kathleen Gros Gives New Life to ‘Anne of Green Gables’ in Graphic Novel—this piece looks at Kathleen’s graphic novel retelling of the iconic Anne Shirley adventures through a modern and queer lens.
• Kirk Gower and the Romance of Painting—this piece discusses the points in Kirk’s practice where femininity and queerness collide to confront and challenge the viewer.
• The ‘Funny and Fearless’ Work of Sophia Zarders—this article showcases Sophia’s stunning and witty new book, You’re Funny For A…: The Illustrated Guide to Trans Comedians, Non-Binary Comics and Funny Women.

Reading + Watching

• The Library team has created a Reading Room on the upper floor of the library with books and materials celebrating queer lives, queer joy, and queer creatives. You can also review their with books, journals, recommended databases, and queer cinema to deepen your knowledge.
• Queer Events has put together in Canada, with the key milestones across the country and the political strides made by advocates and community pioneers.
• The NFB has of films and documentaries that reflect the multitudes of 2SLGBTQI+ realities and experiences in Canada and abroad.

Attending

• The , led by queer historian Glenn Tkach showcases the vibrant history and cultural landmarks of Vancouver’s queer community. Sign up for a tour during Pride Week!
• July 26 - Aug 4: From workshops with queer elders to dance parties and the Pride Parade, there are plenty of events to check out .
• Aug 3: will be a fun evening of music, poetry, and collective witnessing.