No room for complacency when it comes to PRIDE

Pink Triangle

  While we have made much progress in the fight against homophobia and transphobia, the uprising of right-wing protesters at many of this year’s Ontario PRIDE events, shows just how vital PRIDE remains. Brandishing signs that state, “Hell awaits you” and “Turn or burn”, anti-LGBTQ protesters have been turning up at events, with some, screaming…

National Indigenous Peoples Day, 2018

Aboriginal Council

2018 marks the 22nd anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, held annually on June 21st.   Today we recognize and celebrate the contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We salute their strength and courage in the face of attempts to erase their cultures and express our gratitude for their stewardship of the environment over generations. We…