Pride Central

Attention Thunder Bay students — The Pride & Gender Equity Centre is hiring! Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Wednesday, July 31. Detailed job descriptions available at lusu.ca and the link in our bio.

Questions? Send us a DM or email!

Celebrate Pride with us on Thursday, June 27th from 12:30-3:00 pm in the Library Courtyard! Activities will also take place in the RC Lobby and Lakehead International.

We will be joined by special guest, .molly.poppinz, who will read stories from the Lakehead Education Library’s Pride collection.

Can’t wait to see you there! 🌈

Pride Month begins tomorrow! Wherever you are in your journey, we see you, we love you, and we celebrate you.

We hope to connect with you out in the community at the Pride Festival on June 15th and will be hosting a Pride Block Party on campus on June 27th — stay tuned for more details!

Peer Support will be starting up again next week, with both in-person and virtual options!

If you would like the link for our virtual meetings, email q***[email protected].

We look forward to connecting with you this spring/summer!

CW: Mentions of violence.

November 25 to December 10 is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Follow along each day between November 25th, International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women and December 10th, Human Rights Day, to learn more about gender-based violence and how you can take action.

Resource Link(s):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx8Mw8ofi6Y&t=108s

Need Support?

https://www.endwomanabuse.com/

https://www.tbdhu.com/mentalhealthsupport

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and-wellness/counselling-services/crisis

CW: Mentions of violence.

Tomorrow is the first day in the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign.

Understanding gender-based violence (GBV) is the first step in taking action. GBV includes any emotional, physical, psychological, financial, physical or sexual violence experiences because of gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. Everyone has the right to live a life free of violence.

Follow along each day between November 25th and December 10th to learn more about gender-based violence and how you can take action.

Join the Pride & Gender Equity Centre and the Indigenous Students’ Resource Centre for a painting workshop led by Robbie Kakegamic of Kakegamic Abstracts!

All materials will be provided. Spots are limited! Visit the link in our bio to register!

Introducing Play with Pride: a 3 week series where you can try out a new intramural sport in a fun, inclusive and welcoming environment!

This event is free to all students. Register at the link in our bio — drop ins also welcome!

Join the Pride & Gender Equity Centre in honouring the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

If you are interested in sharing your story at this event, please send us a DM or email [email protected].

Join the Pride & Gender Equity Centre, the Multicultural Centre, and Lakehead International for our third instalment of Pride Around the World! We will be talking about what q***rness means to each of us while collaborating on an art project to represent our discussion. Refreshments will be provided!

Join Student Health & Wellness and the Pride & Gender Equity Centre for Body Talks: a conversation series around the intersections of body image and health.

Our first discussion, “Fitness for Every Body” will address inclusion in the fitness industry and how the way we see our bodies influences physical activity.

Featuring special guests, Sofia Rizzo, Gillian Whybourne, Jessy Bogacki, and Dr. Leigh Potvin.

See you Wednesday, November 8th in the side room of The Study!

We are excited to announce a new peer support group specifically for trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming students, co-facilitated by our MSW placement student, Sophie and Trans Inclusion Coordinator, Victor!

Trans Peer Support will take place every Monday from 10 am-12 pm. Hope to see you there!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Do you want to know more about your rights as a 2SLGBTQIA+ person on campus?

Join us on Thursday, November 2 at 12:30 pm in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room for our November Rainbow Connections: Know Your Rights!

We will hear from the Office of Human Rights and Equity about our rights on campus and what supports are available should those rights be infringed upon.

Lunch will be provided!

Questions? Send us a DM.

Join us on Thursday, October 26th to Take Back the Night.

If you are interested in speaking at this event, or you would like your story to be read anonymously by a staff member/volunteer, please send us a DM or email [email protected].

All are welcome — if you feel connected to the subject matter of this event, please join us.

Join us Tuesday, October 17th from 5-7pm for a Pride Social at The Study Coffeehouse!

It will be an evening to connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students, hear from community partners and make friendship bracelets! Refreshments will be provided.

See you there!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and followed along yesterday!

Whether you are out in all areas of your life, have only come out to a few people, or haven’t told anyone yet, you are valid.

If you choose not to come out, you are valid.

Whether your coming out was celebrated, painful, or somewhere in between, you are loved.

We celebrate you.

Happy National Coming Out Day.

Happy Reading Week everyone! The Pride & Gender Equity Centre will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and available virtually on Friday. If you need immediate support over the long weekend, you can access the following helplines:

TBay Help Line: 807-346-8282 or 1-888-269-3100
Trans Lifeline: 877-330-6366
LGBT Youthline: 647-694-4275 (text) or [email protected]

A reminder that if you are interested in applying for our assistant positions, resumes and cover letters are due on Sunday, October 8th.

We’re hiring! Send your resume and cover letter [email protected] by Sunday, October 8. Visit lusu.ca to see detailed job descriptions.

Questions? Send us a DM or email!

We are excited to announce that Peer Support will be starting up again the week of October 16th!

This year, we will be running 2 separate groups: Q***r Peer Support on Mondays and Survivor Support on Thursdays. Swipe to learn more.

Questions? Send us a DM or email [email protected] or [email protected].

October is 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month and Women’s History Month in Canada! Keep an eye on our Instagram over the next few weeks to learn more!

Are you interested in getting active but are not sure where to start?

Join us on Thursday, October 5th at 1 pm for our first Rainbow Connections of the year: Welcome to Athletics!

We will hear from Athletics and Campus Rec, then go on a tour of the facilities with Lindsey from Student Health and Wellness who will answer any questions you have about specific machines or getting active in general — don’t forget your indoor shoes!

Questions? Send us a DM.

Gender Equality Week is September 17-23! Today we take a look at some of the ways you can take action toward a more equitable society for all. Thanks for following along!

TW: mentions of violence/murder against women, Indigenous women and girls, trans and gender-diverse people.

September 17-23 is Gender Equality Week. On Tuesday, we took a look at gender equality throughout history. Today, we look at statistics that provide a glimpse into the state of gender equality in 2023.

Please remember, data collection can be flawed, particularly with regard to statistics around violence and the ways gender intersects with race, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, religion, disability, etc.

Stay tuned — to end the week, we will share some ways you can take action.

With hateful demonstrations occurring across the country, we want to remind you we are a safe space. Should you need support today, please drop by the centre. We are here for you. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️🏳️‍🌈

September 17-23 is Gender Equality Week! Today, we take a look at a few significant dates in the history of Gender Equality in Canada.

While many strides have been made, it is important to recognize those who have historically been excluded from the movement and how far there still is to go.

To read a more in-depth account of the history of the vote in Canada, visit elections.ca > Resource Centre > A History of the Vote

Stay tuned throughout the week to learn more about gender equality in Canada!

September 17-23 is Gender Equality Week! Stay tuned throughout the week to learn more about gender equality in Canada.

Have you heard of Gwen’s Closet? Swipe to learn more about accessing and contributing to this initiative!

Introducing… The Pride & Gender Equity Centre!

We are excited to welcome you back for a new year of exciting events and community building.

Not only will we be open Monday to Friday, we are thrilled to announce that we will now operate year round!

During construction, we will be utilizing the Pride Central space in UC 0019. Feel free to stop by if you have any questions, or if you’d like to say hi!

Stay tuned for upcoming events and programming, as well as job and volunteer opportunities!

Protect 2SLGBTQI+ Communities & Drag Artists Whereas drag performance is a liberating and empowering art form that allows diverse communities to see themselves represented and celebrated.

THANK YOU all for an unforgettable year! We hope you had as much fun as we did, and wish you a safe and restful summer. Until next time 🌈💖✨