Two-Spirit: identity, history and the rise of a movement in Canada
Each year around the spring equinox, communities across Canada observe Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day. Held on or near March 20, the...
Volunteer Spotlight: Cris Lacuna
Volunteers are vital to the success of our organization, and we are grateful for the hundreds of hours our volunteers dedicate to the work of the Canadian Pride...
Black History Month: Chosen family and the Pride we still need
Long before rainbow crosswalks and Pride sponsorships, Black 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians built something quieter and more enduring. They built chosen families.
These were not...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering the Pink Triangle
Each year on Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day invites reflection on the millions of people murdered under Nazi persecution. While the Holocaust is often...
Education Project
CPHS 2025: A Year in ReviewÂ
As 2025 wraps up, the Canadian Pride Historical Society has been reflecting on a year marked by new connections, hands-on education and steady growth. Across events and...
The language of visibility: how trans terminology evolved in CanadaÂ
Language has always shaped how Canadians see gender. For transgender and gender-diverse people, finding the right words has been an ongoing act of visibility and...
From Bullying To Belonging: The Power Of Purple On Spirit Day
Every October, purple takes over. Landmarks across Canada are lit in violet hues.School halls fill with purple shirts and ribbons. For one day, a single colour links...