Pride @ GBC
During Pride Month, Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) communities and their allies around the world come together in the spirit of activism, remembrance, and celebration.
The Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS) is excited to welcome everyone in the George Brown College (GBC) community to Pride events happening on campus and online in June.
Find a full listing of on-campus events below.
Show Your Pride
In Teams meetings
Use this background for your Teams meetings in June.
On social
Be sure to use #PrideAtGBC when you're at campus events, and follow all of our channels for coverage throughout June.
At the parade
You can register to be part of the GBC parade contingent (details above) or cheer us on at the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30.
Featured Events
Pride Kick-off Celebration
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences
Waterfront Campus
51 Dockside Dr., main floor
GBC President Dr. Gervan Fearon and Jennifer Grant, Associate Vice-President of the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Services reaffirmed our commitment to supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
We enjoyed a fun afternoon with food and activities, including a photo booth, button-making station, community organization information tables and live entertainment.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Keynote Event
Thursday, June 20, 2024
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Waterfront Daniels Building
Waterfront Campus
3 Lower Jarvis St., room 240
Anishinaabe activist and artist Sarain Fox, a renowned advocate for Indigenous rights and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity, delivered the Pride keynote address, Beyond Tolerance: Building a Culture of Acceptance and Advocacy. She shared her insights on moving beyond mere tolerance and fostering a culture of true acceptance and advocacy.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
June 6 - 30 Pride Events
Qraft-Tea
Thursday, June 6
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Casa Loma Campus
Room 221 (OAREHRS office)
Join us for a relaxed social tea and cookies and get creative with Pride-themed activities.
Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, June 11
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. James Campus
200 King St. E., room B130 (BSSN Space)
Decorate your own unique and delicious Pride-themed cookies.
2SLGBTQIA+ Fundamentals to Action (for Students)
Tuesday, June 18
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Online: Zoom
This workshop is open to all GBC students to develop the capacities needed to make George Brown College a more inclusive place for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
2SLGBTQIA+ Fundamentals to Action (for Staff)
Wednesday, June 19
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Online: Teams
This workshop is open to all GBC staff to develop the capacities needed to make George Brown College a more inclusive place for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Queer Sex Ed
Tuesday, June 25
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
King's Lounge, St. James Campus
200 King St. E.
This workshop is for 2SLGBTQIA+ students and students who love them. The focus is providing nonjudgemental, affirming, and trauma-informed education on sexual health.
GBC @ the Toronto Pride Parade
Sunday, June 30
2 p.m.
Meeting location TBA
Members of the GBC community will march together in the Toronto Pride Parade. If you're not a member of the official parade contingent cheer for us from the audience. See you there!
Pride Parade: Details for the GBC contingent
Pride Toronto's Parade Terms & Conditions
Pride Toronto's Parade Terms and Conditions: Participants are strongly encouraged to review Pride Toronto's Parade Terms and Conditions before registering with George Brown College's ("the College") parade contingent.
Photography & recording notice
Photography and/or video recording will occur at and around the parade event, including by participants and third parties other than the college. By registering to participate with the George Brown College contingent, you acknowledge that the college may capture photos, videos and other recordings of you and other participants and use such media for promotional purposes. You will be required to sign a media release form provided by the college. You understand and acknowledge that this media release does not extend to photographs or recordings taken by third parties. If you do not consent to the college's capture and use of your photos and recordings, you must notify Ana Mateus upon registration using your official George Brown College email address, ana.mateus@georgebrown.ca.
