Canadian Pride Historical Society

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We are saddened and outraged to read the news that @Twitter has recently modified sections of their policies meant to protect the respect and safety deserved by our trans and NB family. We have made the decision to suspend our use of this platform, effective immediately.

The CPHS is grateful for the hundreds of hours our volunteers dedicate to the work of the CPHS. This #volunteerspotlight is for Jessica Klauke, one of our Sr. Research Coordinators based out of Oshawa, Ontario. Read more about Jessica here: cphs.ca/volunteer-spot…

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek! The CPHS would not exist if it weren't for our dedicated team of volunteers. Thank you for making all that we do possible ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎 See our available #volunteeropportunities at @CharityVillage.com #NVW2023 #WeavingUsTogether

@GLSEN's #DayofSilence began in 1996 to spread awareness about the harmful effects of bullying and discrimination against GSRD folks in schools. Get involved with #BreakingtheSilence here: glsen.org/dayofsilence

For #ThrowbackThursday this week, we are going back to just last year, when South Okanagan Similkameen PRIDE held their first #Pride Fruit Float since before COVID-19! They had an amazing turn-out with dozens showing up to float down the river in Penticton.

What happened in Canada #OnThisDayinHistory ? Find out here: cphs.ca/passing-bill-c…

Le livre d'Elise Gravel est disponible sur Amazon en français ! Cherchez "Le rose, le bleu et toi !" Et voici une liste de quelques autres : jesuisfeministe.com/2019/01/08/7-l…

#WorldHealthDay is an annual event observed on April 7th to raise awareness about the importance of global health issues. In Canada, the Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) community faces unique health challenges. Read more cphs.ca/world-health-d…

April 6 marks #InternationalAsexualityDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness about asexuality and celebrating the asexual community. Read more: cphs.ca/international-… #internationalasexualityday #aceday

*REMINDER* A Special Meeting of the Members has been called by the Board of Directors for approval of the Continuance of the organization from Manitoba to Federal. The Special Meeting will be held virtually on April 17, 2023, at 5:00 pm CT. More info: cphs.ca/special-meetin…

#Pride shout out this week to Queer Heritage Initiative of New Brunswick, an archival research initiative aiming to collect & preserve #2SLBGTQ+ content and provides opportunities for public education throughout New Brunswick. #queerhistoriesmatter

#InternationalChildrensBookDay is a celebration of the transformative power of literature for young readers. Here are six children's books that cover Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) topics: cphs.ca/international-…

On March 31st, an annual awareness day known as #TransDayofVisibility is observed worldwide. Learn more: cphs.ca/trans-day-of-v…

#throwback to last year’s pride parade in Charlottetown, PEI. The parade was a huge success, but something out of the ordinary happened. saltwire.com/atlantic-canad…

This week, our #Pride shout out is for Armstrong Pride Society. This society originally formed with the goal of creating a pride sidewalk for their city. You can see photos of the sidewalk and check out what they have been up to since on their website: armstrongpride.ca

CPHS Heritage Minutes: The 1969 Decriminalization of Homosexuality youtu.be/ORaLeaVIehs

Today’s #TBT takes us back to a monumental moment in Canada’s GSRD history when homosexuality was officially decriminalized in 1969. We have a free lesson plan which covers this event available on our website. Share it with your teacher friends! cphs.ca/for-teachers/e…

Have you checked out our merchandise store yet? This is a great way to support our efforts while also treating yourself! Go to cphs.ca/merchandise to see what we have in store! 🌈👕🧢👜☕️

World Poetry Day honours one of humanity's most cherished forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Here are 6 GSRD Canadian Poets to Celebrate today: cphs.ca/6-canadian-poe… #WorldPoetryDay #CanadianPoetry #QueerPoetry