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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Conservation Halton launches Pride in Nature series, earns national Rainbow Registered accreditation
Conservation Halton launches Pride in Nature series, earns national Rainbow Registered accreditation Conservation Halton has launched its annual Pride in Nature event series in celebration of Pride Month, while also announcing it has been accredited as a Rainbow Registered organization by the 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce of Canada (CGLCC). The Pride in Nature series began Sunday, June 1, and includes a month-long roster of inclusive, nature-based events at Mountsberg, Kelso and Area 8 Conservation Areas. Events are open to all members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, along with their allies, friends and chosen family, and are presented in partnership with PRISM Halton, Pride Toronto, and Queer@ROCK . 'At Conservation Halton, we believe nature is for everyone,' said Craig Machan, Director of Parks & Operations. 'As a recently accredited Rainbow Registered organization, Pride in Nature represents a key part of our ongoing commitment to making nature accessible to the 2SLGBTQI+ community and helping community members feel safe, welcome and celebrated in our parks.' The Rainbow Registered designation is a national accreditation for businesses and organizations that meet rigorous standards for inclusivity, including training, policies and operational practices. Fewer than 500 organizations in Canada hold the designation. Conservation Halton's recognition was made possible by the work of its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Advisory Group—a staff-led initiative dedicated to aligning the agency's practices with Rainbow Registered criteria. 'Diversity is a strength for our organization,' said Chandra Sharma, President and CEO of Conservation Halton. 'Beyond our training, policies and procedures that foster safe environments for staff, our community partnerships and events help make Conservation Halton a welcoming and accepting space for all—because nature is for everyone.' The Pride in Nature event series began with Birds of ALL Feathers at the Mountsberg Raptor Centre on June 1 and will continue with a Pride in Nature Weekend at Kelso Conservation Area on June 7 and 8. Activities include watercraft rentals, a challenge course and a guided hike up the Kelso Escarpment Trail. The series concludes on Friday, June 20, with I'm Coming Out to a BBQ & Bonfire at Area 8 Conservation Area. The evening will feature music, lawn games, bonfires and barbecue fare from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Conservation Halton's Pride in Nature began in 2021 and has since become a key part of its broader commitment to equity and belonging in the outdoors. For more information or to register for events, visit . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Exhibition Brings Stories of Queer Courage and Resistance to Washington
Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada's LGBT Purge pop-up opens today at the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery for WorldPride Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2025) - An exhibition from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on Canada's LGBT Purge opens today at the Canadian Embassy Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. The pop-up exhibition is on display as part of WorldPride, an annual event that promotes visibility and awareness of 2SLGBTQI+ issues on an international level. Love in a Dangerous Time pop-up exhibition To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada's LGBT Purge shares the harassment and firing of 2SLGBTQI+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and federal public service workers from the 1950s to 1990s. This well-documented but not well-known piece of history became known as the LGBT Purge. "The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, as well as all of our exhibitions and programming, are grounded in the belief that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights," said Isha Khan, CMHR CEO. "Our collective responsibility is to ensure those rights are protected and upheld for everyone." The pop-up exhibition and a full-scale version were developed through a partnership between the LGBT Purge Fund and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The powerful exhibition shares this painful chapter of Canada's history while celebrating the courage and resilience of those who fought for justice, and whose activism led to lasting legal and social change. "This exhibition shines a light on the baseless and tragic pursuit of 2SLGBTQI+ people who sought to serve their country," said Michelle Douglas, survivor and executive director of the LGBT Purge Fund. "It reveals important lessons for today and strives to leave visitors with a sense of the resilience of those who experienced the Purge. We also hope this exhibition will give people pause and not allow history to repeat itself." The 500-square-foot pop-up exhibition is one component of the partnership between the CMHR and the LGBT Purge Fund that also includes a full-scale exhibition currently on display at the CMHR in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Both the pop-up and the full exhibition will continue travelling and sharing these important stories. The Embassy of Canada Art Gallery, located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free of charge. -30- Media contact: Amanda Gaudes Media Relations Specialist, CMHR Cell: (204) 299-0303 About the Canadian Museum for Human Rights The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. Canada's only national museum in Western Canada, the CMHR is situated on Treaty 1 territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the heart of the continent. Its mandate is to explore human rights in Canada and beyond, to enhance the public's understanding of human rights, promote respect for others, and encourage reflection and dialogue. Its vision is to create a world where everyone values human rights and takes responsibility for promoting respect and dignity for all. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: About the LGBT Purge From the 1950s to the 1990s, the Government of Canada systematically investigated, harassed and fired 2SLGBTQI+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and the federal public service - over 9,000 of them. Now called "the LGBT Purge," this official policy destroyed thousands of careers, did untold psychological damage and ruined lives. It was one of the longest-running, largest-scale violations of human rights in any workplace in Canadian history. In 1992, a landmark legal challenge to the military's discriminatory policies against LGBT service members formally ended the Purge. A class action lawsuit in 2018 led to justice for hundreds of Purge survivors, including a $145 million settlement and an official apology from the Government of Canada. The class action legal settlement included funds for legacy projects, including this pop-up exhibition, to honour survivors of the Purge as well as those who did not live long enough to receive compensation. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
Canada Standard
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Canada Standard
National launch of NFB feature documentaryParade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance.Screenings start this month in Canadian cities with broadcast and streaming premieres on TVO and NFB platforms during Pride Month.
May 20, 2025 - Toronto - National Film Board of Canada (NFB) An acclaimed look at activism that sparked the rise of Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ movement, Winnipeg director Noam Gonick and Toronto producer Justine Pimlott's National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance begins a national rollout in May. Over 15 Canadian community and festival screenings are confirmed for Parade , with more cities to come. Pride Month in June will also feature broadcast and online premieres on TVO and NFB platforms. The film recently opened the Hot Docs film fest, where it was voted a top ten audience favourite. About Parade Unflinching, bold, enraging and hopeful, this vital new chapter in the queer canon captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honouring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today. Through rarely seen archival footage and first-person accounts, audiences are transported to the frontlines of the struggle. From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons, Parade brings the complex history of the country's diverse communities to vivid life. Key milestones illustrate the power of taking it into the streets and underscore how easily the rights we've fought for can be revoked, making the documentary essential viewing for all Canadians. National screening schedule Dates confirmed so far May 31 at 11:45 a.m., Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, Toronto - filmmakers in attendance June 12-15, Queer North Film Festival, Sudbury June 14 (with panel discussion) and June 21, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto June 22: Streaming premiere across Canada at 9 a.m. EST on TVO Docs YouTube, website and app, and broadcast premiere in Ontario at 9 p.m. EST on TVO June 26, Hello Film! at the NFB's Alanis Obomsawin Theatre, French-language screening and panel discussion, Quebec premiere presented in collaboration with Fierte Montreal and image+nation, Montreal June 27, begins streaming on NFB platforms June 27, Dixon Hall, Toronto June 27, Trans Wellness Ontario, Windsor June 28 at 6:30 p.m., Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg - panel discussion with filmmakers June 28, pflag Chapter, The Rumpus Room, Owen Sound, Ontario June 28, Museum London, London, Ontario July 26 at 2 p.m., Millennium Library, Winnipeg August 3 at 1 p.m., Richmond Public Library - Brighouse Branch, Richmond, British Columbia August 5 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Bibliothque et Archives nationales du Quebec, French-language screening, Montreal August 5 at 6 p.m., CineQueer presented by Fierte Montreal and the NFB in collaboration with image+nation at the NFB's Alanis Obomsawin Theatre, French-language screening, Montreal August 16-24, Capital Pride, Ottawa Acclaim for Parade "Parade is overflowing with intelligence, energy and honesty. At a moment in history when the freedom to love who you want and be who you want to be is in question, this film is unequivocally on the side of the angels. Parade is an absolute triumph." - Border Crossings Magazine "There are moments of heartbreak, depression, and sadness, but the film also illustrates how much love and warmth was at the heart of these equality movements. It's both critical and uplifting at the same time." - The Gate "...a call to arms to reach out to and learn from the queer elders who are still with us, and to preserve stories that are gradually disappearing. Parade invites us to see the ghosts, and challenges us not to look away." - Xtra - 30 - Stay Connected Online Screening Room: NFB Facebook | NFB X | NFB Instagram | NFB Blog | NFB YouTube | NFB Vimeo Curator's perspective | Director's notes About the NFB
Canada Standard
18-05-2025
- Health
- Canada Standard
Statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Canada News Centre 18 May 2025, 02:30 GMT+10 May 17, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Today Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: "On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Canada stands in solidarity with Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and other sexually- and gender-diverse individuals worldwide. We support those facing discrimination or violence solely for being themselves. No one should be denied their dignity or human rights because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. "This year's theme, The Power of Communities, highlights the strength, resilience and unity of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in the ongoing struggle for equality. Across the globe, courageous NGOs, human rights defenders and advocates continue to lead efforts to protect fundamental human rights and freedoms, often at great personal risk. Canada supports and stands with these individuals and organizations, amplifying and adding to their voices and efforts for justice. "May 17 marks the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder-a step forward in the long journey to equality. Today, we reflect on the hard-earned progress we have made. At the same time, we acknowledge the challenges that remain, at home and worldwide. We reaffirm our commitment to advancing human rights and inclusion for 2SLGBTQI+ people through international engagement."
