Langley Pride Society

@langleypridesociety.ca

https://langleypridesociety.ca

🏳‍🌈 We will be raising the Pride Flag at Langley City Hall! Come give us a visit at 11:00AM on July 27th to hear a few speakers talk about pride, and as we raise a flag reflecting the support queer individuals have from the City of Langley.

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July is Disability Pride Month. This is not just a month to reflect on the incredible work disability advocates have done, but to continue work towards a better future for everyone with disabilities. Are there any resources that have helped you or a loved one with your disability? Please share!

July is Disability Pride Month1982 - Disability rights were recognized in the enactment of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
1985 - The Canadian Human Rights Act is amended to include the rights of those with disabilities
2019 - The Accessible Canada Act passes the senate, starting work towards removing barriers in employment, infrastructure, communication, and more   All six flag colors: Disability spans borders between nations 
Black background: Mourning for victims of ableist violence and abuse 
Diagonal Band: Cutting across the walls and barriers that separate disabled people from society 
Red Stripe: Physical disabilities 
Gold Stripe: Neurodivergence 
White Stripe: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities 
Blue Stripe: Psychiatric disabilities 
Green Stripe: Sensory disabilities

June is Pride Month, and the beginning of Pride Season here in Canada! This is a month the reflect on all the progress we've made as a community, and a month to work together to create a better future for everyone. Have a beautiful sunny June, and remember that you are important and loved!

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The Langley Pride Society and The Langley Senior Resources Society are proud to present Langley Pride Day on Saturday, August 8! Join us in celebrating inclusion, resilience, and growth for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Langley.

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It's the start of the summer pride season in Canada, so come out and meet others in the community at our June Mingler! For those with a competitive streak, be sure to come brushed up on your pride related trivia starting at 7:00! Date: June 17 Time 6 - 9 pm Place: Camp Beer Co. Ages 19 +

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We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our board as Director of Sponsorship and Fundraising! This role leads fundraising initiatives, secures sponsorships and grants, and builds strong community partnerships to support our mission. This is a for a one-year term.

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March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility. Today, we reflect not just on all of the progress we've made towards making trans life livable, but also on the progress that still needs to be made. Buy trans art, protest transphobic policy, and show up for your community.

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April 8th is the International Day of Pink 🩷 International Day of Pink is a worldwide movement against homophobia and transphobia based bullying and discrimination. This year's theme is 'Echo' - listening to queer voices from the past and present.

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Today the NDP party brought a motion asking for the House to affirm its unequivocal support for the B.C. Human Rights Code and the Tribunal’s powers to enforce it. After a 3 hour debate, the final vote was 83 to 3.

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We never announced it, but the winner from our February 14th Valentines Day Mural Walk is Tara! We'll be reaching out to set you up with your prize of 100 Downtown Dollars from the Downtown Langley Business Association.

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I bet your singing voice is way better than ours. Wanna put it to the test? We've got a reservation at Newlands Bar and Grill where we can all melt away our worries and compliment each others high notes. We'll be belting from 5 to 9PM on March 15th.

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We are proud to share that we are a nominee this year for two awards from the Fraser Valley Cultural and Diversity Awards! It's an honour to see ourselves listed with so many great organizations for Inclusive Environment and Innovative Initiative.

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The Langley Pride Society and the Langley Senior Resources Society are collaborating again on the second annual Langley Pride Day - and we need your support! Sponsorship support helps ensure this event remains accessible, celebratory, and meaningful for all in our community.

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Between the 1950s and the mid-1990s, countless 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians faced discrimination, investigations, and dismissal from public service and the military in what is now known as the LGBT Purge. Many have lived with the lasting trauma of that injustice.

Join us for a fun walk to see each of Langley Cities beautiful murals! Afterwards, we're headed to Rendezvous Pub, and we'll have a slideshow of our selfies, and we're giving away a prize of $100 to one lucky participant! Saturday, Feb 14 11:30AM to 3PM

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