Pride 2018

Read this #YUBlog article to learn more about Pride in Toronto and here at York University.

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Interested in joining the York Pride float on Sunday June 24? Details below: 

Thank you for joining us for the York@Pride float this year!!!! Rain or Shine we March & Dance! Come prepared for the weather. We have the most amazing T-shirts for everyone to wear should you want to.

The team will meet at the truck on Rosedale Valley Road to prep at 1:30pm. The Parade begins at 2pm. No vehicles will be allowed to enter, so you will have to walk down the line of floats to meet us at section J28. Enter at top of Rosedale Valley Road and Park Rd, just off of Church. We are behind: Ryerson Students’ Union and in front of: Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity at the University of Waterloo.

Events at York: June 14-21, 2018

Thursday June 14th

• Opening Ceremony & Reception
  3:30 – 4:30pm
  Student Centre
  Join the York U community for Pride@York’s Flag Drop ceremony

Monday June 18th

• Positive Space Training & Know Your Pride
  11:00am-12:30pm
  York Lanes 305
  Register for the Positive Space Workshop
  In this workshop, learn about gender identity and sexual orientation, the impact of homophobia and transphobia on employees, and how to better support LGBTQ* employees. Learn about using inclusive language, being a supportive ally, campus resources, and creating safer spaces on campus for gender and sexually diverse students, staff and faculty. The June 18th workshop is a part of Pride@York events and will include a Know Your Pride component. This session is eligible towards a REDI certificate of completion.

Wednesday June 20th

• York Pride Reception
  3:30-4:30pm
  Vari Hall
  Register for the Pride Brunch
  Visit the Pride Reception to listen to our honoured guests discuss their commitment to the equity and safety of 2SLGBTQIAP* communities at York U while enjoying some delicious rainbow cake.

Thursday June 21st

• Banner and Float Decorating
  12:00-4:00pm
  Vari Hall
  The 38^th annual Pride Parade in Downtown Toronto is one of the biggest Pride Toronto attractions, and the Pride@York float will be there! Come help decorate the float, designed by Toronto artist Natalie Wood.
• Just Me and Allah: Samra Habib Artist Talk & Round Table Discussion
  6:00-7:30pm
  Location: TBC
  Join us as artist and writer Samra Habib shares her international Queer Muslim photo project Just Me and Allah and introduces her future publication We Have Always Been Here. This amazing event will be finished off with a round-table discussion asking “What does belonging look like for you?”
  

Stay tuned for more details about more activities!