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31 May 2023

On May 31, 2023, the Canadian Pride Historical Society (CPHS) announced the launch of our social media campaign #CapturePrideHistory, which was created to increase awareness and access to historical information on the Pride Movement in Canada.

The #CapturePrideHistory campaign encourages individuals across Canada who have photos from any Pride events (past or present!), to submit photos with the hashtag #CapturePrideHistory on social media or by emailing to [email protected] (note, email submissions will also be asked to complete the submission form available HERE.)

The #CapturePrideHistory initiative will create a robust, vibrant living historical database and supports CPHS’s on-going research of the history of Canada’s Pride Movement.

Help us Capture Pride History!

Access our Media Release about the launch HERE.

Media Coverage

We hopped onto Global’s QR Calgary Radio, Global Saskatoon, CTV Edmonton, 900 CMHL Hamilton, and Global Regina to share information about the #CapturePrideHistory campaign!

Submissions

Here are some of our favourite submissions from week 1 of the campaign – keep them coming!

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Social Media

20 April 2023

The CPHS was both saddened and outraged to read the news that Twitter has chosen to silently remove sections of their policies meant to protect the respect and safety owed to our trans and NB family. Given this and other policy changes to the platform over the past several months, we have made the decision to suspend our use of that social media platform, effective immediately. We look forward to continuing to interact with you all via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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31 December 2022

As 2022 comes to a close we’d like to acknowledge our achievements this past year. It was a busy year for the Canadian Pride Historical Society with many milestones achieved and foundations laid for our continuous progress on our Pride History Research and Education Projects. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers we have much to celebrate as we go into 2023.

In January we revealed our new Accessibility Policy which was developed to help guide the organization on developing an Accessibility Plan to address accessibility and barriers.
On June 3rd, 2022, during the 2022 Pride Winnipeg/Fierté Canada Pride Festival, we launched our extensive Research and Educational Materials that documents the historical account of the Pride Movement in Canada. The Research and Educational Materials were the cumulation of two years of extensive research and development of education resources for the use in schools, and for the general public.
In June we announced that our website was now fully translated into French and could be accessed at www.fr.cphs.ca or by clicking on the “FR” button at the top of the page.
During the summer our Chair and CEO Jonathan Niemczak provided virtual lunch and learn presentations to Red River College Polytech and Norton Rose Fulbright law firm on the history of the Pride Movement in Canada. The presentations covered the various national events throughout Canada from the 1950s to the 1980s that were pivotal to the national Pride Movement, as well as an overview of how the term Two-Spirit came to be and further resources for people to explore the Canadian Pride Movement.
In May we joined Instagram (@CanPrideHistory) to increase our social media presence to share about our collective pride history.
In September we published our new Research Intake Form for individuals that wish to submit historical Pride information directly to us.
In October we launched our new Merchandise Store which features various items from t-shirts, hoodies, and hats to home items and accessories such as bags and mugs. Every purchase supports our organization and assists us in our preservation of Pride history in Canada.
Over the course of the year, we successfully recruited and onboarded additional skilled volunteers to assist us with our work, expanding our team from 25 to 39.

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15 December 2022

The holidays are a stressful enough time of year, but for some within the GSRD community it can be harder as one may need to navigate their identity or family members as a group. While some of us have personally experienced this, others have been allies of our friends or family going through this period. Unlike Santa, we don’t have the means to make it around the world in one night, so we won’t be able to attend everyone’s family dinners as a supporter. Instead, we compiled a list of strategies to help you get through the most stressful time of the year.

Self-Care
It can be simple to lose track of what you need amid the holiday commotion. Never forget to take a break and look after yourself. Taking a bath, going for a stroll, or enjoying a cup of your favourite coffee are all examples of self-care. It’s crucial to take the time to consider your needs before travelling or returning home for the holidays.

Define Your Boundaries
If it makes you more at ease, discuss a list of your restrictions and boundaries with the people you are about to see. Setting limits and discussing potential stresses with family members can help reduce stress. Doing this can help you feel prepared to deal with stressors that may arise, especially if you know some topics or behaviours come up consistently with family members.

Your Feelings are VALID!
The way that other people view your identities can be incredibly degrading and invalidating. Whether you are visiting a queer-friendly location or not, it is essential to affirm your own identities and experiences. Whether it be through podcasts, reading queer-affirming literature, or talking to a close friend. Prior to entering a setting that doesn’t respect your experiences, it is valuable to reaffirm your identity.

Move at Your Own Pace
The season of giving can feel rushed. Take your time and don’t worry if you can’t visit everyone or make it to everything. It’s okay to be late or miss something entirely because you need a moment. Do not feel obligated to do or be everything for everyone; instead, move at your own pace.

Journal
You can express your thoughts and ideas in a journal without having to worry about how they will come across to other people. If you are still in the closet or do not have close friends or family members who can support you, this may be useful. It can also assist you in taking stock of your sentiments and emotions as the holiday season progresses.

Spend Time with your Chosen Family
It may seem obligatory to see and spend time with your blood family during the Christmas season. Keep in mind that you are under no need to spend time with anyone you do not want to. The individuals you CHOOSE to travel through life with each day are your chosen family. They can be blood relations or someone else entirely. The season can be improved by spending time with individuals that value you and love sharing life with you.

Create an Exit Strategy
If you travel to a place where you have no support networks, it might be simple to feel stuck. Develop a plan for leaving a gathering at a specific time or stay in a hotel rather than with family members to avoid this, for example. You may have your friend call and make an excuse to get you out of that gathering. At the end of the day, you do not need to stand-by and tolerate discriminatory behaviour and have every right to leave an event you are no longer comfortable being at.

Decompress
The holidays can be very taxing, both mentally and emotionally, especially when we’re in unsettling situations. Decompressing and processing feelings and relationships after the holidays are important but doing so can be quite stressful. Set up a phone call, a lunch appointment, or just some devoted time to discuss the holidays with a supportive person in your life.

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