Okotoks Pride

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After much thought and discussion, it has been decided that Okotoks Pride will be archived until the local Community is once again in a space for the levels of growth, philanthropy, and collaboration that were the initial vision of this committee.

Moving forward, several individuals will be focusing on separate endeavors to ensure Pride is always visible and accessible in the Foothills. Efforts to recover organizational assets will also continue so Okotoks Pride is ready to bring everyone together when the time comes to get Loud and Proud again.

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“One Of A Kind Kid: A Journey With ADHD” is a new children’s book from Calgary author, Nancy Anderson.

Nancy Anderson is the mother of a son who was diagnosed with ADHD at six years old. She advocates for more understanding around ADHD and hopes her book One of a Kind Kid will raise awareness about the disorder and the importance of understanding it. Her goal is to spread a message of awareness and compassion around a condition that affects over a million children and adults in Canada.

Come join us! (Mark your calendars...)

May
May 10 (8pm-1am) Dance ‘Club Carousel’ - hosted by Pansy Club
May 11 (7-11pm) Spring Fling Dance & Games - Parkdale Nifty Fifties Association
May 12 Picnic with Drag is for all Ages - Okotoks
May 17 (7-9pm) Rainbow Week of Action - Memorial Park
May 25 (10am-1pm) Coffee and chat - Gravity Cafe Inglewood

June
June 5 (1-3pm) Coffee, Cookies and Chat with Janis and friends - Unison Kerby Center
June 7 (10am-3pm) Senior’s Info Session - Triwood Community Centre
June 26 (11am-Noon) Presentation Brenda Strattford Foundation - Online

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

✨️ We're hiring! ✨️

The Folk Festival Society of Calgary seeks an enthusiastic, organized and customer-focused team player to join us for the Youth Summer Jobs program.

The Box Office and Administrative Assistant role is a seasonal, short term contract and in-office position and requiring some flexibility in work hours prior to and during festival periods.

Learn more:
https://calgaryfolkfest.com/news/job-posting-youth2024

Did you know?

There are over 500 settler places of ceremony in Calgary and not 1 accessible and dedicated to Indigenous Peoples.

Calgary is the only major city in Canada without an Indigenous Gathering Place.

In a place where the Blackfoot Confederacy are the Indigenous Rights Holders.

Learn more on the most recent Native Calgarian Podcast Podcast out now.

https://www.nativecalgarian.com/podcast/episode/2c9a132d/indigenous-gathering-place-in-calgary

The community is invited to join a Pipe Ceremony tomorrow, May 5 at 4:30 p.m. to honour National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples. The ceremony will take place in Ethel Tucker Park (behind Bow Valley College, Okotoks Campus), and will include guest speaker and Blackfoot Elder, Ruth Scalp Lock. Berry soup and Bannock will be served.

Community members are welcome to bring offerings to the Town's MMIWG memorial site, also located in Ethel Tucker Park. Offerings can be anything that has meaning to you and pays respect to what you are honouring.

Please note, in the event of inclement weather, the Pipe Ceremony will be moved indoors to the Municipal Centre Council Chambers, located at 5 Elizabeth Street.

For more information, visit the link below.

https://www.okotoks.ca/your-community/living-okotoks/community-event-calendar/ceremony-national-day-awareness-missing-and

Help spread the word: there are still tickets available for Q***r Youth Prom this Friday night May 3rd. Youth (age 12-18) need a ticket and proof of age. Prom is free of charge, including food, drink and coat check. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/queer-youth-prom-yeg-2024-tickets-874784533087

Have you visited Viola yet? We have saved Viola Desmond's seat at the for the month of February! Together with this Cinema we choose to save the VIP seat for all of in memory of her sacrifice and to ensure that we will never discriminate on who can sit in the VIP seats at either of our screenings.

At BGC Foothills Clubs, the values of Inclusion & Belonging are enshrined in everything we do. Please know that you are a valued member and your authentic self is embraced! You are welcomed and respected for exactly who you are! Our doors are open to you and in our spaces, you are celebrated! Our commitment to providing equitable opportunities extends to everyone, regardless of how you identify, because we know that .

While we can't endorse all the organizations listed in the letter, we do appreciate and acknowledge how important and special it is to have this level of support from the municipality and a growing network of local groups.

Not sure if y'all remember how the first Pride way back in 2017 had to be hosted with a private event permit and didn't get endorsement from the Town. Actually, we operated as Foothills Rainbow Connection back then because we had been asked to not even use the word Okotoks in our name or event branding. What strides we've all made since!

Needless to say we are passionate about this being a safe town for everyone and are glad to see the Mayor is too, not that there was ever any doubt 😉💖

Last week, the provincial government shared that in the coming months, they will be implementing new policies related to health, education, and sport for Alberta children who identify as transgender. Please know that no matter who you are, where you come from, how you look, or how you identify, know that you are welcome here and are such an important part of our community fabric. My full statement is here. ⬇️

Applications will be accepted until Feb 29! Visit our website to apply.

You cannot agree to disagree with someone's existence.

We've always been here. Always. ❤️🏳️‍⚧️
And without your agreement, we'll still be here.

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On a black background, text in trans colours (left blue, pink, white, pink, right blue) reads: you cannot agree to disagree with someone's existence

We're stronger together ✊️🏳️‍🌈✨️

Stay safe and watch out for each other 💞

Hope to see you there!

Exciting things happening in High River!
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An Open Mic Night at High River United - Everyone Welcome!



Come enjoy an evening of entertainment, food, fun and conversation!

hosted by the High River United Youth Group and Affirming Team

Friday, Nov. 3, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
at High River United Church

$5.00 cover

Sign up your act now by contacting High River United Church.
We welcome performances (poem, song, story, play, etc.) up to 10 minutes maximum.



We invite everyone to come and enjoy this event,

whether or not you are performing.



http://www.highriverunitedchurch.org/news-events/latest-announcements/784-an-open-mic-night-at-high-river-united-everyone-welcome

The Venue in High River has a Drag Show happening this Saturday, Sept 23rd at 7pm!

It will be another great evening of Drag Performance featuring High River's very own QT Pie and special guest Posie Pocket. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased by contacting QT Pie at [email protected] or

Save the Date!

Are you an artist or maker in Southern Alberta that supports Pride? Come sell your work at our market during Fort Macleod Pride.
When: Aug 26tg 10am-3pm
Where: Centennial Park Fort Macleod, Ab

Pride started as a riot. 😤 54 years ago today, the now iconic Stonewall Inn in New York's Greenwich Village was raided by police. Such raids were common, but on June 28, 1969, the 2SLGTBQIA+ community decided enough was enough, and so the Stonewall Riots began.

Resistance was led by two transgender women of colour, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. These two icons and their brave actions helped to spark a whole new era. They inspired 2SLGTBQIA+ communities in New York, the wider United States and beyond. ❤️

The uprising eventually led to the first Pride March, which set off from the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1970. Thank you to Marsha, Sylvia and the many others who took great risks to stand up for what is right. We must continue to build on their legacy. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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