To the Humber community, 

On behalf of the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre and the 2SLGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG), we want to say thank you to everyone who celebrated in Pride Month with us thus far! 

We are happy to have witnessed enormous support and engagement in Pride events and activities throughout the whole college. We truly appreciate everyone who has put together a Pride themed event, helped get the word out on social media and decorated their spaces with Pride symbols. 

We were also very honoured to have so many people join in our Pride and Trans Flag Raising and Pride Opening Ceremonies event at both the North and Lakeshore campuses. 

Here is some information about the flags that are flying high this month: 

The rainbow flag was created as a symbol of LGBT rights in 1978 by Gilbert Baker. This flag was modified by Daniel Quasar in 2018. The new Progress Pride flag signifies broader inclusivity within queer communities. It includes colours that represent trans and non-binary folk, racialized people and people living with HIV/AIDS. 

The trans flag was created by Monica Helms, a trans woman who is both a U.S. Navy veteran and trans activist. Helms first designed the flag in 1999 and introduced it at a Phoenix Pride parade in 2000. The flag is a symbol of trans pride and diversity and has since become a trans and non-binary community badge of joy and acceptance. 

Historically trans, non-Binary and other gender diverse communities have been underrepresented under the broader 2SLGBTQ+ umbrella. At Humber, we raise the progress pride Flag and trans Flag together to show our support for the spectrum of gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations of our students and staff. 

There are still several events to participate in and we encourage the Humber community to continue to display your Pride for the remainder of the month. More information on Pride events happening can be found on the events calendar.  

Happy Pride!