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World Health Day is an annual event observed on April 7th to raise awareness about the importance of global health issues. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) chose the theme “Health For All” to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today ̶ and tomorrow. In Canada, the Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity […]

April 6 marks International Asexuality Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about asexuality and celebrating the asexual community. Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to others. While asexuality is often misunderstood or dismissed, it is a valid and important aspect of human diversity. The asexual community faces unique […]

International Children’s Book Day is a celebration of the transformative power of literature for young readers. It’s a day to recognize and honor the importance of books in shaping the minds of future generations. In the spirit of inclusivity and diversity, we’ve compiled a list of six children’s books that cover Gender, Sexual, and Relationship […]

National Diversity Month is a time to celebrate and appreciate the unique differences that make our world a more vibrant and inclusive place. As we celebrate diversity, it is important to recognize and honor the contributions of marginalized communities, including the Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) community. One way to celebrate National Diversity Month […]

An annual awareness day, known as “Trans Day of Visibility,” is observed worldwide with the goal of raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to attain trans justice while also honouring the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming persons. While much has been achieved since the turn of the millennium, including […]

World Poetry Day, which is observed annually on March 21st, honours one of humanity’s most cherished forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Poetry has been used historically in every culture and on every continent, speaking to our shared values and our shared humanity. Even the most basic poems can work as a strong […]

Every year on March 21, the world observes Omnisexual Awareness Day. The event provides an opportunity to recognize the omnisexual community and to spread awareness of their struggles. Attending events, participating in online discussions, and providing resources about the identity are all ways that people may support omnisexuality. It is also a chance to find […]

Due to not meeting quorum we have rescheduled our Special Meeting of the Members for Monday, April 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM CT. For more information on the Special Meeting of the Members please see our earlier post from January 18th.

On March 16, 2000, Bill 202, an amendment to the provincial Marriage Act that exclusively included a heterosexual definition of marriage, was approved by the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms’ Notwithstanding Clause was also cited in the measure. This protected the Marriage Act from being challenged in court for […]

International Women’s Day honours and celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women and girls. It’s also a moment to increase awareness of the efforts still needed to achieve gender equality as well as the progress made in that direction. In honour of this day, here are some great GSRD women who […]

The goal of Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month is to increase knowledge of the social, economic, and health disparities that affect the bisexual+ (bi, pansexual, fluid, queer, etc.) community, advocate for resources, and motivate activities to enhance the wellbeing of bi+ individuals. Despite making up the majority of the GSRD population, the bisexual+ group suffers from […]

March 1st is Zero Discrimination Day, a chance to celebrate diversity and advance inclusivity. It is also an opportunity to consider how discrimination impacts people and communities and to take steps to make the world more just and equal. The occasion serves as a reminder that everyone is entitled to respect and dignity. Discrimination is […]

After a new student at their school in Berwick, Nova Scotia was harassed for sporting a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and inspired their peers to jump on board. To their astonishment, most of the students showed up wearing pink the day they went to hand out the shirts! Since […]