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It’s “laudable” that B.C. is investing in its in-province gender-affirming care capacity, said Queer Momentum exec director @faejohnstone.bsky.social. At the same time, it’s “critical” the province doesn’t interrupt care or increase wait times, she added.
Today and every day, we commit to building a community rooted in inclusion, visibility, and love.
Wear pink. Speak up. Stand together.
#PinkShirtDay #qathetPride #KindnessMatters
At qathet Pride, we believe:
🌈 Queer and trans youth deserve safety
🌈 Schools and workplaces should be affirming
🌈 Silence in the face of bullying is not neutrality
As a 2SLGBTQIA+ community, we know how deeply bullying and exclusion can impact mental health, safety, and belonging. Pink Shirt Day is more than wearing pink—it’s about actively choosing kindness, standing up for one another, and creating spaces where everyone feels safe to be exactly who they are.
Today, qathet Pride stands with our community for Pink Shirt Day 🌈
Pink Shirt Day began when two students took a stand against bullying—and sparked a movement that now reaches across Canada and beyond. It’s a reminder that small acts of solidarity can create powerful change.
Hockey seems to be in the news everywhere these days, from the #Olympics, to Heated Rivalry and to our local Cutting Edges team!
As it’s #BlackHistoryMonth, we wanted to share some amazing #queer history about one of our nation’s fave sports! If you aren’t already familiar, meet Angela James…
“I’m really interested in having these educators... be able to build networks and relationships, share strategies and resources for how to respond, combat these really anti-trans and limiting policies for educators.”
#SOGI #BCEd
With the Carney’s government's Groceries and Essentials Benefit in the news, it's important to remember that queer and trans people are disproportionately affected by food insecurity. These organizations are on the front lines of that struggle.
Save the Date! 📅 Pride Fest and 3rd Annual Pride Parade 🌈 July 4, 2026 #qathetpride #qathetpridesociety #pride2026
Happy Family Day
While on its surface Skate Canada’s move is one of policy adherence—the organization’s statement indicates a simple misalignment of its rules with Alberta’s—experts say the action itself speaks a lot louder than any symbolic grandstanding.
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Happy Valentine’s Gay 🌈
The fact that this tragic event in Tumbler Ridge immediately inspired calls for restrictions on gender-affirming care and trans rights at large in Canada should raise huge alarm bells for trans people and our allies, writes @melwoods.me
Sending love and light to our
#2S/LGBTQIA+ Olders and Elders!
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Poster courtesy of @nativenorthwest 🙏
#lgbtqseniors
"The shooter’s identity will likely be used in legislatures across Canada to argue against life-saving medical care for young people, inclusive education in schools and the outlawing of harmful conversion therapy practices."
Almost immediately, the tragedy was pulled into the public domain and repackaged, writes municipal councillor Ken Matheson.
Not to support the grieving or help a traumatized community heal, but to advance ideological positions and turn suffering into rage farming. #TumblerRidgeShooting #bcpoli
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Have any suggestions for books you’d like to see added to our collection? Visit our website, prpl.ca, and click on the Suggest a Purchase link under “Find Books and More”
* The Deal by Elle Kennedy
* Finding Her Edge by Jennifer Iacopelli
* Him by Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen
* See you at the Finish Line by Zav Hammett
* Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen
Rachel Reid’s books are hot hot hot, so if you can’t get enough there are lots of similar titles to recommend such as:
@powellriverlibrary Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Ready to relax, and read something sweet, or maybe a little spicy... or maybe a lot spicy with a side of sports?
We should be focused on the Tumbler Ridge victims, families and the community.
But some gross people are forcing another conversation: one of virulent transphobia.
The ramifications of that now have to be addressed.
@faejohnstone.bsky.social and @amaramarasingam.bsky.social helped me to do that.
