{"id":8173,"date":"2026-06-01T10:26:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/?p=8173"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:26:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:26:35","slug":"firefly-celebrates-pride-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/news\/firefly-celebrates-pride-month\/","title":{"rendered":"FIREFLY Celebrates Pride Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At FIREFLY, we are committed to fostering inclusive, respectful, and affirming environments where children, youth, and families feel safe to be their authentic selves. We recognize that identity, belonging, and acceptance are&nbsp;closely connected&nbsp;to wellbeing, and we strive to ensure our services reflect those values in meaningful and everyday ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also acknowledge that inclusion is ongoing work. Across Northwestern Ontario and beyond, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community continue to face barriers and exclusion related to homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia. Pride Month is both a celebration and a reminder of the importance of continued learning, advocacy, and action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are proud to stand in support of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community,&nbsp;not only in June, but throughout the year&nbsp;as we continue to build safe, welcoming spaces grounded in compassion and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to join in or show your support?&nbsp;See&nbsp;below for a list of events in our region and nearby. Know of an event to add? Please add a comment&nbsp;at&nbsp;the bottom or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:communication@fireflynw.ca\"><u>communication@fireflynw.ca<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to Be an Ally<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#ways-to-be-an-ally\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At FIREFLY, allyship is something we show in everyday moments: how we speak with people, how we listen, and how we help create spaces where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to be themselves.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;an important part of providing inclusive, affirming care for 2SLGBTQQIA+ children, youth, families, and colleagues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allyship is a journey, and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;okay to be learning along the way.&nbsp;Looking for ways to show support, learn more, or have questions about being an ally? The Human Right Campaign Foundation has created a report title&nbsp;<em>Being an LGBTQ+ Ally<\/em>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reports.hrc.org\/being-an-lgbtq-ally\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;<\/a>to read the report and learn more about ways to support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atikokan<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#atikokan\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fort Frances\u00a0(Borderland Pride)<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#fort-frances-(borderland-pride)\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 8- Pride\u00a0Celebration\u00a0hosted by\u00a0Giishkaandago\u00a0Health Services\u00a0includes\u00a0mini parade, free grab and go dinner, resource tables, speakers, take home craft tables,\u00a0inflatables, giveaways\u00a0at Memorial Sports Centre, 2:00\u00a0p.m.-6:00\u00a0p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out\u00a0BorderlandPride\u00a0on Facebook for more events\u00a0and details\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kenora<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#kenora\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 2-\u00a0Flag Raising Ceremony at Kenora City\u00a0Hall,\u00a0 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 7-\u00a0Knox United Church and St. Alban\u2019s\u00a0Anglican Cathedral\u00a0host\u00a0Pride\u00a0Sunday Service,\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0Jarnel\u00a0Contracting Pavilion at the Harbourfront, 10 a.m.\u00a0BYO coffee\/tea. Dainties provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 27-\u00a0Kenora Pride Rally &amp; BBQ,\u00a0time\u00a0and location TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lac Rouge<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#red-lake\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winnipeg<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#winnipeg\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 6-\u00a0Pride Winnipeg Festival, The Forks-Community Zone, 12\u00a0\u2013 6\u00a0p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 7-\u00a0Pride\u00a0Winnipeg\u00a0Parade, Near the Legislative Building,\u00a011:00 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 7-\u00a0Pride Winnipeg Festival, The Forks- Community Zone,\u00a012 \u2013 6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 8-\u00a0Rainbow Resource Centre\u00a0presents\u00a0\u201cAsk a Trans Person Anything\u201d,\u00a0Park Theatre,\u00a05:00-7:00\u00a0p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dryden\u00a0(Rainbow Alliance)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#dryden-(rainbow-alliance)\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 1 &#8211;\u00a0Progress Pride Flag Raising at Dryden City Hall,\u00a012:15\u00a0p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 2 &#8211;\u00a02SLGBTQQIA+\u00a0Drop-In Night\u00a0at DRHC,5:00-6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 12 &#8211;\u00a0Pride BBQ\u00a0at DNFC,\u00a011:00-2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 18 &#8211;\u00a0Go-Getters Sponsored\u00a0Lunch, 11:30 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 20 &#8211;\u00a0*Iced* Coffee &amp; Connect\u00a0hosted with the Dryden Public Library\u00a0at\u00a0the library,\u00a010 a.m.\u00a0A queer classic twist on the\u00a0Library&#8217;s\u00a0&#8220;Coffee &amp; Connect&#8221; event!\u00a0This is a fun, low-pressure event to foster connection between Dryden&#8217;s queer community and allies. Come for a free iced coffee and some treats, chat with folks, make new friends, talk about books!\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 24 &#8211;\u00a0Rock Painting at Dryden\u00a0Public Library, 5:30-7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 27 &#8211;\u00a0Pride Opening Ceremony, Speeches and Pride March\u00a0at Dryden City Hall,12 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 27 &#8211;\u00a0Pride in the Park at\u00a0Cooper Park, 1:00-4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesdays all month-\u00a0Queer Affirming Bible Study,\u00a0evenings\u00a0(virtual)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All month,\u00a0Pride Your Pet Photo Contest\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking for more\u00a0details? Search\u00a0RainbowAllianceDryden\u00a0on Facebook!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sioux Lookout\u00a0(QuISL)<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#sioux-lookout-(quisl)\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July 31 to August 9\u00a0Sioux Lookout Blueberry\u00a0Festival\u00a0\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0QuISL\u00a0(Queers in Sioux Lookout)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thunder Bay\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fireflynw.sharepoint.com\/SitePages\/Pride-Month-at-FIREFLY.aspx#thunder-bay\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 6-\u00a0Pride Growing Together Festival\u00a0has\u00a0an incredible group of entertainers, vendors, and\u00a0performances\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0Friendship Gardens, 12\u00a0p.m.\u00a0\u2013 6 p.m.\u00a0More details\u00a0and tickets can be\u00a0found here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thunderpride.ca\/\"><u>Thunder Pride | Support Inclusive Communities<\/u><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 13-\u00a0Mamaweh\u00a0Neebweedoah\u00a0\u201cLet\u2019s Stand Together\u201d Pow\u00a0Wow,\u00a0\u202f150\u00a0Grandview Road, Thunder Bay,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 27-\u00a0Two-Spirit and All Our Relations Coming Together Pow Wow\u202fThunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. 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