Let's celebrate!
Pride Month is a time when Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) communities and their allies around the world come together in the spirit of activism, remembrance, and celebration.
The Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS) is excited to welcome everyone in the George Brown College (GBC) community to Pride events happening in June.
KICKOFF EVENTS – JUNE 1
Pride Flag Raising
We reaffirmed our commitment to supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities by raising the Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar. The flag includes black and brown stripes to represent Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, as well as the colours of the transgender Pride flag.
It was a great afternoon with food and fun activities, including a photo booth, button-making station, community organization information tables and a live DJ. Associate Vice-President OAREHRS Jennifer Grant delivered remarks.
Creating a space “where we can thrive, not just survive”: GBC kicks off Pride Month
Being Seen
Following the official Pride flag-raising event, we hosted a panel discussion featuring GBC changemakers and leaders. We explored many topics, including strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace culture and the importance of allyship in the workplace.
Giselle Basanta, GBC General Counsel, moderated the panel. We were also joined by special guest Toronto City Councillor Chris Moise.
Creating a space “where we can thrive, not just survive”: GBC kicks off Pride Month
JUNE 5 - 30 PRIDE EVENTS
Craft Tea, Waterfront Campus
Tuesday, June 6
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus
51 Dockside Dr., room 721
Join us for a relaxed social tea and create beautiful Pride-themed crafts.
Craft Tea, Casa Loma Campus
Thursday, June 8
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Casa Loma Campus
146 Kendal Ave., room CLC221 (right beside the Tim Hortons)
Join us for a relaxed social tea and create beautiful Pride-themed crafts.
Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, June 20
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts, St. James Campus
300 Adelaide St. E.
Flex those icing and sprinkle skills and showcase your creativity by decorating Pride-themed cookies.
2SLGBTQ+ Fundamentals to Action (online) — for non-instructional employees
Monday, June 26
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Online - Cornerstone
This workshop is open to everyone in the GBC community to develop the capacities needed to make George Brown College a more inclusive place for all 2SLGBTQ+ people.
2SLGBTQ+ Fundamentals to Action (online) — for students
Tuesday, June 27
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
This workshop is open to everyone in the GBC community to develop the capacities needed to make George Brown College a more inclusive place for all 2SLGBTQ+ people.
2SLGBTQ+ Fundamentals to Action (online) — for educators
Wednesday, June 28
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Online - Cornerstone
This workshop is open to everyone in the GBC community to develop the capacities needed to make George Brown College a more inclusive place for all 2SLGBTQ+ people.
