June 19th was made a federal holiday in the United States in 2021 by President Joe Biden. African Americans have celebrated this day, referred to as Juneteenth, since the late 1800’s, but what exactly is Juneteenth all about and do we celebrate it in Canada? Read more...
The Acronym
The google definition of an acronym is an "abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word." In a sense, acronyms are bits of words that become words themselves. Words have power and meaning, they change alongside our world.Read more...
2022 Pride!
Pride with SOY (June 20th-June 29th)
Celebrate a fun week for pride with events hosted by Sherbourne Health’s Supporting our Youth Program (SOY). Events include Black Queer youth pride, Newcomer Pride, and many more! Read more...
National Indigenous People’s Day
The history of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in Canada is a rich, complex, and painful story of determination and resilience. Interwoven in this history is the loss of appropriated land and the legacy of enduring pride and pain it created. The first "National Aboriginal Day" was declared on June 21st, 1996.Read more...
Let’s Get Real: Mental Health Awareness Week
During the week of May 2nd, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) celebrates their 71st annual mental health awareness initiative. The theme this year is “Let’s #GetReal” and the focus is on ways that everyone can help. . Read more...
Creative Corner
Reimagining St. James Town
The Corner’s newcomer 2SLGBTQ members imagine what they would like to see in their community. Read more...
In The News
‘Patients want to see their care team are allies’
How this clinic is working to gain the trust of 2SLGBTQ+ patients. Read more...
Regent Park is a challenge for people with disabilities. A new partnership is trying to change that. Read more...
