June is Pride Month! We celebrate Pride to recognize the resilience, talent and contributions that two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (or questioning) and intersex communities (2SLGBTQI+) bring to the region. Durham Region acknowledges the diverse and intersectional identities within 2SLGBTQI+ communities and champions equity and acceptance for all.
On June 1, the Intersex-Inclusive Progressive Pride Flag will be raised at Durham Regional Headquarters. There are also many events taking place throughout the month to celebrate Pride including Drag Queen Storytime on May 27, June 3 and 10 and Youth Pride Durham taking place on Saturday June 17 at Regional Headquarters. For more details, visit durham.ca/YouthPrideDurham.
At Durham Region, we are committed to promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive community that values and embraces characteristics that make us unique. Having a sense of belonging is critical to our personal and collective success. No matter what our gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation is, we should feel supported and welcomed at Durham Region.
We installed a beautiful rainbow crosswalk in 2020 to ensure that everyone who enters our Regional Headquarters in Whitby feels welcome. In June every year, we celebrate Pride to recognize the value and diversity that two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (or questioning) and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) communities bring to the region. We have curated a hub of resources to provide 2SLGBTQI+ education, information and support.
Tools and Resources
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The Parents Guide to Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Kids - Tools, Articles, Tips, Stories
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Travelling Abroad: Health and Safety for 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians (Gov’t Canada)
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Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit:
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S) | The Homeless Hub (Sourced from: Trans Youth of Colour – City of Toronto)
- Refuge Restrooms
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