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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T074925Z
UID:21412-1792022400-1792108799@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Spirit Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/spirit-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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CREATED:20260124T075404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T075404Z
UID:21422-1791676800-1791763199@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/national-coming-out-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
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CREATED:20260124T073402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T080220Z
UID:21400-1785628800-1785715199@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/vancouver-pride-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260124T081415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T081415Z
UID:21428-1782604800-1782691199@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Stonewall Riots Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/stonewall-riots-anniversary-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260413T075955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T080142Z
UID:21499-1781395200-1781481599@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Kamloops Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/kamloops-pride-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260124T074148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T074148Z
UID:21407-1778976000-1779062399@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT
DESCRIPTION:International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/idahobit-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260124T074736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T140217Z
UID:21410-1778342400-1778356800@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Big Gay BBQ 6: GrillOUT
DESCRIPTION:Your favourite burger is BACK! Saturday\, May 9th is the sixth annual Big Gay BBQ! We serve Halal meat and also cater to vegans\, vegetarians\, and those with Celiac. \nThe location is the same as last year: Lower Hume Park Picnic Area in New Westminster. There is a large\, covered picnic shelter with many tables. The BBQ is a GO rain or shine! \nEat as many burgers (or hotdogs) as you can by making a cash donation to Qmunity at the BBQ! Bring your whole family (and your dog)! Scroll down and RSVP below so we know how many burgers to cook! \nWe hold this BBQ annually in recognition of International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia\, which is observed globally on May 17 to commemorate the day that homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization in 1990. \nVisit our Downloads page for loads of fun BBQ graphics! We will have buttons at the BBQ again this year! \nMAP: \nMap of Lower Hume Park Picnic Area
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/big-gay-bbq-6-grill-out/
LOCATION:Lower Hume Park Picnic Area\, 660 E. Columbia Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L 3Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee":MAILTO:info@pride111.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260124T073540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T235247Z
UID:21402-1775673000-1775682000@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Int'l Day of Pink
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of entertainment and free popcorn to raise awareness about International Day of Pink! \nScreenshot
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/intl-day-of-pink-2026/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 326 12 Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 4H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,Pink Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee":MAILTO:info@pride111.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260124T075321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T075321Z
UID:21420-1774915200-1775001599@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/transgender-day-of-visibility-3/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260124T073702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T073702Z
UID:21404-1771977600-1772063999@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/pink-shirt-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,Pink Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20260124T075552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T075552Z
UID:21426-1769504400-1769533200@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/pride-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 326 12 Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 4H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee":MAILTO:info@pride111.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20250729T023043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T034942Z
UID:2575-1754222400-1754233200@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Pride Parade 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Unifor BCRC Pride Committee and Unifor members from all BC locals at this year’s Vancouver Pride Parade! \nThe staging location has changed: Concord Community Park at 50 Pacific Boulevard. The closest Skytrain station is Stadium-Chinatown; good luck if you choose to drive into town as there will be many road closures and MANY people! \nOur entry number is #59 and our section is called “Glam” – our marchers are welcome to arrive at noon\, at which time we will take a group photo. The parade is scheduled to begin moving at 1:00pm. \nMake sure you wear SUNSCREEN even if it is cloudy! Make sure you wear COMFY SHOES! Make sure you bring WATER (but we will also have some). Make sure you are ready to have FUN! Sunglasses and a hat would also be advisable! \nPlease wear your Unifor Pride shirt from a previous year – we are running low! If you have not marched with us before and do not already have a Unifor Pride shirt and would like to request one\, please fill out this form.
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/vancouver-pride-parade-2025/
LOCATION:Concord Community Park\, 50 Pacific Boulevard\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 0H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20241122T122737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T122737Z
UID:2350-1747440000-1747526399@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT
DESCRIPTION:International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/idahobit/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20250211T071801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T002835Z
UID:2360-1746874800-1746885600@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Big Gay BBQ™ 5: Rainbow Nation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to our FIFTH instalment of the annual Big Gay BBQ™! We are delighted by the ever growing support and excitement for this event year after year. \nThe Big Gay BBQ™ is intended to raise awareness for International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia\, which falls on May 17 every year. We hold our BBQ a week early because May 17 is a long weekend\, and people tend to go camping and be out of town. \nJoin us on Saturday\, May 10\, 2025 from 11am to 2pm at the Lower Hume Park Picnic Area in New Westminster (by car\, enter where North Road becomes East Columbia Street\, north of Holmes Street; 660 EAST Columbia Street). The park is easily accessible from Braid Skytrain Station and is also serviced by the 109 bus! Just make sure you are navigating to LOWER Hume Park Picnic Area! The walk from Braid Station is about 15 minutes (10 minutes if you’re Gay™ ;). \nWhile the event is technically free\, we have a tradition of collecting donations on-site which are given to Saige Community Food Bank and Rainbow Refugee! Donations are cash only at the event\, and any amount is welcomed! \nPlease RSVP by clicking the “GOING” button near the bottom of the page so we can get a sense of how much food we need! See you there!
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/big-gay-bbq-5/
LOCATION:Lower Hume Park Picnic Area\, 660 E. Columbia Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L 3Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee":MAILTO:info@pride111.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20241122T122212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T041444Z
UID:2342-1744225200-1744232400@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Pink
DESCRIPTION:The Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee invites you to Day of Pink! Join us for speakers\, entertainment and popcorn in celebration of International Day of Pink to stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and take a stand against bullying\, discrimination\, homophobia\, and transphobia. There will be Day of Pink shirts available for a suggested donation of $20\, CASH ONLY. Limited quantity – first come\, first served. All proceeds will go to Qmunity\, an incredible queer resource centre in Vancouver. \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, event starts at 7:00pm. \nPlease RSVP below so we can get a sense of how much popcorn we’ll need! See you there!
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/international-day-of-pink-2025/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 326 12 Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 4H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,Pink Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee":MAILTO:info@pride111.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20241122T122637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T122637Z
UID:2348-1743379200-1743465599@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/transgender-day-of-visibility-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20250219T005818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T005818Z
UID:2421-1740528000-1740614399@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:In 2007 there was an incident of homophobic bullying in a Nova Scotian school. That event spurned kids\, who barely knew the bullied child\, to hand out and wear pink shirts in support of someone new to their school. Since then it’s been taken and brought to the public as a general awareness of bullying. \nOur local union has 4\,000 or so members; we all at some point in our lives have experienced bullying. Be it a sexist comment\, a misogynistic statement\, racism\, transphobia\, homophobia or others. The work to end this is ongoing\, and Pink Shirt Day is a day to show that no\, bullying is not ok and that by wearing the shirt yes\, you are a safe person for someone suffering from it to talk to. \nThe history of Pink Shirt Day: \nIn 2007\, in Berwick\, Nova Scotia\, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt\, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise\, the majority of the students arrived wearing pink! With that act kindness\, Pink Shirt Day was born. \nIn recognition of the Berwick event\, Nova Scotia proclaimed the second Thursday of September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day”. In 2008\, British Columbia proclaimed February 27th to be the provincial anti-bullying day\, and the movement has continued to grow. In 2012\, the United Nations declared May 4th as Anti-Bullying Day\, and now the last Wednesday each February is Canada’s national Pink Shirt / anti-bullying day. \nhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Shirt_Day \nhttps://www.pinkshirtday.ca/
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/pink-shirt-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,Pink Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20241122T122330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T122330Z
UID:2344-1733788800-1733875199@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/human-rights-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20241122T122459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T122459Z
UID:2346-1733011200-1733097599@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/world-aids-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20241018T113836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T113836Z
UID:2329-1732060800-1732147199@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Trans Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/trans-day-of-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20240720T135849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T141142Z
UID:2312-1724583600-1724594400@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Kamloops Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/kamloops-pride-2024/
LOCATION:Downtown Kamloops\, Kamloops\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20240720T135753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T141213Z
UID:2310-1723852800-1723939199@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:New West Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/new-west-pride-2024/
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240804T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20231212T075848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T141100Z
UID:1847-1722774600-1722785400@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE RSVP TO THIS EVENT BY CLICKING HERE \nMeet us on Davie St at Thurlow St at 12:30pm! You must access Davie Street from the north side via Thurlow Street. There will be many road closures in effect. Our staging group is MN-2. \n  \n 
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/vancouver-pride-parade-2024/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Davie Street at Thurlow Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pride Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20231212T075732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T232918Z
UID:1845-1715428800-1715439600@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Big Gay BBQ™ 4
DESCRIPTION:We’re back again for the 4th annual Big Gay BBQ! We have a new location this year: Hume Park in New Westminster. The BBQ will start at noon on Saturday\, May 11\, 2024. \nWe will be collecting cash donations for Rainbow Refugee and Saige Community Food Bank. We will also draw the winner of the iPad raffle! Everyone is welcome – see you there! \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/big-gay-bbq-4/
LOCATION:Lower Hume Park Picnic Area\, 660 E. Columbia Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L 3Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BBQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unifor Local 111 Pride Committee":MAILTO:info@pride111.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20231212T100307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T100307Z
UID:1861-1714089600-1714175999@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Lesbian Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Annual day to celebrate\, recognize\, and bring visibility to lesbians.
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/lesbian-visibility-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20231212T095638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T095720Z
UID:1859-1713312000-1713398399@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Day of Silence
DESCRIPTION:The Day of Silence is the Gay\, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s (GLSEN) annual day of action to protest the bullying and harassment of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender (LGBTQIA+) students and their supporters. Students take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent the silencing of LGBTQIA+ students and their supporters.
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/day-of-silence-2024/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20231214T063235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T063235Z
UID:1877-1712707200-1712793599@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Int'l Day of Pink
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Pink is a worldwide anti-bullying and anti-homophobia event held annually during the second week of April. Though similar to Pink Shirt Day (held in February) in that it also seeks to end all bullying\, the Day of Pink is more specifically aimed towards anti-LGBTQ+ bullying. \nThe event was sparked when a gay Canadian high-school student was witnessed by two fellow students as being bullied at their school for wearing a pink shirt. The two students got everyone at their school to wear pink the following day as a gesture of support\, inspiring Jer’s Vision (now Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity) to establish the International Day of Pink.
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/intl-day-of-pink/
CATEGORIES:Pink Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20231212T093915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T093915Z
UID:1857-1711843200-1711929599@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/transgender-day-of-visibility/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20260507T230705
CREATED:20231214T062953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T071908Z
UID:1874-1709078400-1709164799@pride111.ca
SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:February 28 is Pink Shirt Day. Today we work to end all forms of bullying which includes misogyny\, racism\, homophobia and transphobia. Originally\, Pink Shirt Day started as a result of homophobic bullying at school and has since expanded to fight bullying for any inherent human trait that may make someone different. \nImagine being bullied for the colour and style of your clothes as a child. Or imagine being a member and any minor changes to make you feel safe are met with complaints and vandalism. \nSo what does that mean for us? We’re about 4000 strong with a mix of different people coming from different backgrounds\, making us collectively a diverse force for change. Not just for the membership but also for the community we work in. Wearing your pink shirt today will show that you support the end of bullying. \nHistory: \nIn 2007\, in Berwick Nova Scotia\, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt\, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise\, the majority of students arrived wearing pink!  With that act of kindness\, Pink Shirt Day was born. \nIn recognition of the Berwick event\, Nova Scotia proclaimed the second Thursday of September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day.” In 2008\, British Columbia proclaimed February 27th to be the provincial anti-bullying day\, and the movement has continued to grow. In 2012\, the United Nations declared May 4 as Anti-Bullying Day\, and now the last Wednesday each February is Canada’s national Pink Shirt/anti-bullying day. \nhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Shirt_Day \nhttps://www.pinkshirtday.ca/ \nUnifor National Statement on Pink Shirt Day: \nhttps://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/pink-shirt-day-2024-statement \nAs we approach February 28\, Pink Shirt Day\, we stand firm in our commitment to fostering communities of respect and inclusivity. \nPink Shirt Day originated from an inspiring act of kindness in 2007 when a group of students in Nova Scotia rallied behind a fellow student who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Since then\, it has grown into a global movement symbolizing our collective stand against bullying in all its forms. \nThis year\, on February 28th\, we urge all Unifor members to proudly wear pink and join us in standing together against bullying. Each pink shirt worn demonstrates our solidarity and represents an important pledge to actively combat bullying and discrimination wherever it may arise. \nIt’s no secret that some politicians use hate and division to distract from real issues impacting workers and communities. As our union has exemplified in a year of significant stands against power\, when we come together\, we win. We too can unite against bullying by lifting each other\, seeking to better understand one another\, and building workplaces and communities where everyone feels welcomed and included. \nBullying is a pervasive issue that affects individuals of all ages\, backgrounds\, and identities. Whether it occurs in the workplace\, schools\, online\, or within our communities\, its impact can be profound and lasting. By wearing pink on Pink Shirt Day\, we send a powerful message of solidarity that bullying will not be tolerated and that we stand for kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. \nWe encourage all Unifor members to participate in Pink Shirt Day by wearing pink on February 28\, sharing messages of support on social media (tag @UniforCanada on Facebook and Instagram and @UniforTheUnion on X)\, and engaging in activities that promote kindness. On Pink Shirt Day and every day\, let’s do everything we can so love wins. \nPlease send photos of you and your colleagues wearing pink shirts to communications@unifor.org and watch the sea of pink grow on our Unifor Facebook Album.
URL:https://pride111.ca/event/pink-shirt-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Pink Day
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