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Drag queen Brooke Lynn Hytes poses in a playful, glam fashion shoot for the Joe Fresh Pride Collection. She wears a white T-shirt covered in colorful hand-drawn hearts, with platinum blonde vintage-styled hair, bold makeup, and a red purse beside her. Behind her are large red inflatable balloons.

A collage of six Joe Fresh Pride Collection tops laid out flat. Designs include white T-shirts with rainbow and heart doodles in various colors, and one black tank top with a large red heart centered on the chest.

Brooke Lynn Hytes sits confidently on a red chair against a deep blue velvet curtain. She wears a white Joe Fresh Pride Collection T-shirt featuring rainbow and heart doodles, paired with a sleek black mini skirt. Her hair is platinum blonde, styled in vintage waves, and her makeup is bold and glamorous.

Joe Fresh just launched this year’s Pride Collection w/ drag ⭐️ @bhytes.bsky.social , and it’s giving! 👑💅 JF is also donating up to $25k to support pflag Canada and our work with 2SLGBTQIA+ families. ❤️ Every look you rock helps us keep showing up with support, resources, and advocacy that matter.

Grey background with a ballot box outline. On the front of the box is a maple leaf made up of the progressive pride flag. The leaf is centered on the front of the box. The bottom left of the ballot box contains the pflag Canada logo. There is a ballot half in the box with the words ‘Vote 2SLGBTQIA+ Equality 2025. To the right of the ballot box are the words: Stay Tuned to pflag Canada's Socials for Election 2025 News And Issues That Affect the 2SLGBTQIA + Community Find Us on All Platforms @pflagcanada

Stay tuned for our Election 2025 posts. We will be highlighting issues that 2SLGBTQIA+ folx are facing and how different legislation may affect us.

Queer Joy Podcast with Daniel MacIvor - Pink Triangle Press Season One: Celebrating the Champions and Changemakers of the 2024 PTP Pink Awards

pflag Canada was chosen as a recipient of a PTP Pink Award, join Daniel McIvor as he interviews all the folx who are changing our country and world for Queer and Trans individuals!
#queerjoypod

#ptppinkawards

#pinktrianglepress

In times like these, celebrating Queer Joy is more important than ever.

#QueerJoyPod is your ticket to the #ptpPinkAwards, join host @danielmacivor.ca for inspiring heart-to-hearts with Champions like @rufus-wainwright.bsky.social and charities like @pflagcanada.bsky.social now bit.ly/4jNtw9u

Families and Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Order Seeking to Restrict Access to Gender-Affirming Care | American Civil Liberties Union WASHINGTON – Transgender young adults and families with transgender youth joined PFLAG National and GLMA in a federal legal challenge against an...

Standing In Solidarity! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

The passing of anti-trans legislation in Alberta this week demonstrates a continued and misguided attack on the safety and well-being of trans youth and 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Alberta. pflag Canada stands firmly against these harmful laws. visit https://buff.ly/3ABHLfw for info & resources.

December 1st is World AIDS Day. Today we remember those who have died from HIV/AIDS and also honour the persistent advocacy that 2SLBTQIA+ communities and their allies have done and continue to do for equitable access to treatment and care, justice, and addressing stigma. #WorldAIDSDay2024

We can put our pieces together, not without the people we’ve lost, but highlighting the impact they’ve had our lives. Filling the cracks and spaces of their absence, we’re left with a memory of them. That joy isn’t truly lost from us.
In coming together and healing, we turn our grief into gold.

Kintsugi is the art of repairing pottery with gold and precious metals. It pulls the pieces together to reform the whole. It does not seek to hide the damage or make it “like new,” but instead highlights the broken places. Mourning can be an act of creation.

Yesterday we highlighted people at the start of the 2Spirit and trans movement, today we are highlighting amazing advocates in 2024!
https://buff.ly/3AYa486 (Ravyn Wngz)
https://buff.ly/4i460Ei (Fae Johnstone)
https://buff.ly/3OdqCft (Alec Butler)
https://buff.ly/4hVfiSG (Sheri Osden Nault)

As humans we look to our past for guidance and ideas on how to make things better for our future.
This mini doc from CBC highlights people who were at the forefront of the trans rights movement in Canada: https://buff.ly/40Py1sU

JusticeTrans’ project, Tracking Transphobia: Identifying
and Countering Anti-Trans Organizing in Canada has a wealth of information.
Thank you to our friends at Justice Trans for doing this work. You are making a change for the better across the country. 🏳️‍⚧️
Click Here To Read The Report:

Canada has amazing organizations fighting for and upholding the rights of transgender and gender non conforming folx. From support to gender affirming healthcare, Canada continues to lead the way and is an example of acceptance and tolerance.
Find your resources here: https://buff.ly/4hOtKfm

Allyship Part Two!
Check out this great article from It Get's Better Canada: https://buff.ly/3CmKmL3

How To Be A Better Ally - Part 1

It's time to walk the talk, we're not out here pretending to be allies - Lets Do It!
Allyship can look different to everyone, but here are a few easy ways to show you are someone that a trans person can count on.
Check it out: https://buff.ly/3Cln9sx

Holiday celebration for 2SLGBTQIA+ in the Sault WATCH: PFLAG Canada is holding its second annual 'Home for the Holidays' event for the queer community and allies in Sault Ste. Marie.

‘Home For The Holidays’ Is A Hit in Sault St Marie!

If you’re interested in participating, or contributing in a Home For The Holidays affair email: operations@pflagcanada.ca

Transgender Week of Awareness is the week leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20th). We use this week to highlight the hardships, inequalities, and transphobia that transgender people face in their daily lives.

We will never forget.

Congratulations pflag Canada for being one of the recipients of the Pink Triangle Press' Pink Awards!
Thank you to Rufus, and Pink Triangle Press for recognising us.
For more information about the award go to: https://buff.ly/3AnWiLW

pflag Canada stands in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and families in Alberta, who deserve respect, dignity, and the freedom to be their authentic selves.
pflag Canada is here for you.
For support and resources visit: https://buff.ly/2Trn0NY

National Coming Out Day!
It can be scary out there, but let us help support you on your journey. pflag Canada will be there to help you come out and live out. Our chapter facilitators are a wealth of knowledge, support and love. Find your safe space: https://buff.ly/47Z7zyy
#NationalComingOutDay

Today we take the time to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. We take time to reflect on the children who didn't come home, and we stand in solidarity with Indigenous People when they demand better.

pflag Vancouver In The House! Great pflag representation! Awesome Colin and Team!
(Thanks Board Secretary Chris for taking the pictures!)

Nominations and Applications are now open for election at our upcoming 2024/2025 AGM on September 29 2024. Check out our website to learn more and apply: pflagcanada.ca/about/become... . Nominations and Applications for this year's election cycle close September 1 2024.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community? Do you want to be part of an inspiring team dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those who love them? Then consider joining us as a volunteer Board Member at pflag Canada!

Consultez notre site Web pour en savoir plus et postuler : pflagcanada.ca/about/joigne... . Les candidatures et les candidatures pour le cycle électoral de cette année se terminent le 1er septembre 2024.

Alors pensez à vous joindre à nous en tant que membre bénévole du conseil d'administration de pflag Canada! Les candidatures et les candidatures sont désormais ouvertes aux élections lors de notre prochaine AGA 2024/2025, le 29 septembre 2024.

Êtes-vous passionné.e par l'idée d'avoir un impact positif sur la communauté 2ELGBTQIA+? Voulez-vous faire partie d'une équipe inspirante qui se consacre au soutien, à l'éducation et à la défense des personnes 2ELGBTQIA+ et de ceux qui les aiment?

pflag Canada has made the decision to close our account on X (formerly
known as Twitter) effective July 26 2024.

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pflag Canada a pris la
décision de fermer son compte sur X (anciennement connu sous le nom de
Twitter) à compter du 26 juillet 2024.

Celebrate all of the amazing humans that make up the Transgender community! Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) was created to highlight the incredible trans people and contributions they make to our society. #TransgenderDayOfVisibility #TDOV #pflag #2SLGBTQIA