Oceanside Pride

Don't you dare *tolerate* our existence. 🏳️‍🌈

We accept and celebrate our diversity. ❤️
We're not bad weather or small mishaps to be tolerated and endured. We're beautiful people who deserve acceptance and joy. ☺️ We're here and we're q***r.

Equality Diversity Humanity

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When I began Oceanside Pride just over four years ago it was because there wasn't anything like it in this region. I had big dreams for what I might accomplish with it: starting a non-profit, creating a space for people to get together, an avenue for mutual aid, and - always - a page focused on education and advocacy for the q***r community in the Oceanside region of Vancouver Island.

I always thought Oceanside Pride would grow organically. However, this has remained a mostly (but not exclusively) solo project since the beginning. My goals for this space are things I can't accomplish alone. I'm at a crossroad. I would love to work together with like-minded folks to develop Oceanside Pride into the space I know it can be. Without help though, I don't know that I'll be able to continue. I've hit my limit as an individual.

I'm open to any ideas, advice, or offers of assistance. I don't want to let this page go, but without help I can't see a way forward.

Regardless of how things turn out I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this community over the past four years. We have so many amazing people here and none of this would have been possible without you.

Much love and appreciation.

***r

Truth.

WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!

For real.

Right on! Need more allies like this - not just in June!

Trolling 909

Stay safe, cool, and hydrated everyone!

Beautiful.

And yes, it's Over 9000 😎👉👉

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[Image credit: ***r.and.feral]

Nature is not binary. 💛🤍💜🖤

Happy anniversary, Stonewall riots! Stay revolutionary!

🙋🏽‍♀️Have you ever felt like you didn't belong?

Maybe you started a new job that wasn't accessible or felt out of place in a new community.

These experiences are all too common and can significantly impact your well-being.

Our latest blog explores what inclusion means and why it's necessary for a thriving community.

From social benefits to economic growth, inclusion can transform lives and strengthen communities. 🌈💼🧠

We also share practical steps you can take to be more inclusive, especially for those with developmental disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and people of colour.

Let's make our community a place where everyone feels valued and respected! 💪🏽✨

Read more 👉https://inclusionpr.ca/blogs/belonging/understanding-inclusion-plus-5-tips-to-be-more-inclusive

To confine love is to confine the universe 💫💜

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Art by Sacred Objects Steph Littlebird

PRIDE IS FOR EVERYONE
Happy Pride Month To You.

"If you are not personally free to be yourself in that most important of all human activities-the expression of love-then life itself loses its meaning."
- Harvey Milk
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June is Pride Month, when we recognize and celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and embrace all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. A Pride flag to signify inclusion is being flown at 100 Jensen Avenue East and our building is lit for Pride.