June is PRIDE Month in Canada!

We celebrate PRIDE in the Learning Commons in May!

Pride Season is a term that refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place over the summer (June to September) when 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. 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 Montréal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Toronto's Pride weekend in June is now among the largest Pride events in North America.  Click 👇

Calgary Pride Week will be celebrated August 31 to September 6, 2026. 

Pride Week will take place across Calgary through a network of venues, community spaces, and cultural hubs. From performances to panels to markets, each event contributes to the larger celebration of queer arts and community life.

In the lead-up to Pride Week we will share stories from the artists, organizers, and volunteers helping shape Pride 2026. These voices reflect the diversity, creativity, and leadership that make Pride possible.

Pride exists because of the people who build it. Whether you volunteer, host an event, perform, or attend, every contribution becomes part of the celebration. Click 👇

Kids Help Phone : 2SLGBTQI+: What does it mean? Click 👇

Kids Help Phone : What are personal pronouns and why are they important? Click 👇

Kids Help Phone : 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies, this is your space! Click 👇

Come on up to the Learning Commons and check out our PRIDE display!

Happy PRIDE!

See you in the Learning Commons! 

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