In a time when advocating for and celebrating Regina’s gender and sexually diverse community is more crucial than ever, the Queen City Pride Festival has emerged as a significant event. There are times when members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community in the province face backlash and protests, forcing individuals to have to fight for gender affirming […]
Tonight in Regina, the annual QCPride Awards Gala is set to take place at the Hotel Saskatchewan, celebrating the achievements, resilience, and diversity of Regina’s gender and sexually diverse community. With the rights of those who are members of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ Community coming under attack globally- allyship and community support are more important than ever. […]
A storm brought rain, thunder, and lightning to start June, but also a rainbow that spread across the Regina sky, just in time to kick off Pride events in the city. Lisa Phillpson, the co-chair of Queen City Pride, said this year’s theme is “Pride for All.” “The intention behind the theme is the representation […]
Consultations are underway as the City of Regina looks to see how it can better serve the 2SLGBTQIAP+ people. Last June, Regina City Council passed a motion asking City Administration to prepare a report on how the City can better serve 2SLGBTQIAP+ people. Now, Ivy + Dean Consulting is hosting a series of consultations focusing on […]
Marching and waving, hundreds of people in dozens of groups took part in Saturday afternoon’s Queen City Pride parade. Cheers from families and individuals greeted the revelers both active in the 2sLGBTQIA+ community and their allies, as they made their way to events at the Saskatchewan legislative grounds in the afternoon. The Queen City Pride […]
This Saturday will mark the return of the Queen City Pride Parade! The parade is the signature event for pride celebrations in the city, and over the course of time has been growing and has become the city’s most colorful and vibrant parade. The first parade in Regina celebrating ally ship, inclusion and freedom of […]
Pride Week festivities in Regina kicked off this morning at City Hall with the raising of the Pride Flag. Lisa Phillipson, co-chair of Queen City Pride, said there are still issues people in the LGBTQ community will place. “Homelessness is definitely one of them,” she said. “There are still a lot of youth that are […]
Saskatchewan residents now have the option to leave their sex identifier blank on government issued photo identification. Previously a distinction of M, F, or X was necessary. This move is one that is part of their ongoing commitment to inclusivity says Penny McCune, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund. “We have customers who wish […]
