{"id":1522,"date":"2026-06-01T15:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/alternative-education\/2026\/06\/01\/june-is-pride-month-in-the-wrdsb-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:59:01","slug":"june-is-pride-month-in-the-wrdsb-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/alternative-education\/2026\/06\/01\/june-is-pride-month-in-the-wrdsb-2\/","title":{"rendered":"June is Pride Month in the WRDSB"},"content":{"rendered":"

June is Pride Month. It\u2019s a chance to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community to our community and the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Pride Month<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since 2016, WRDSB has proudly raised the Pride flag at every building across our school board as a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also marking the beginning of Pride month. This longstanding tradition reflects our deep commitment to equity and inclusion. We know that students who feel seen, supported, and respected are more likely to thrive academically and personally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout history, 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders have laid the foundation for current and future generations to bravely walk in their identities and affirm their rights. We are committed to maintaining spaces for all to feel a sense of belonging and to see themselves represented and reflected in our schools, workplaces and in the curriculum, in alignment with the <\/span>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Community Events<\/b><\/h2>\n

Pride in the Park: Summerfest 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n

Pride in the Park, also known as Summerfest, has been a long-standing tri-Pride tradition, marked on the first Saturday of June. They\u2019re ready for another year of entertainment and fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

When<\/b>: Saturday, June 6, 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where<\/b>: Victoria Park (Willow River Park) in Kitchener<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more: <\/span>@tripridekwc on Instagram<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Woolwich Pride Festival<\/b><\/h3>\n

A family-friendly celebration of love, inclusion, and community at Woolwich Pride Festival .<\/span><\/p>\n

When:<\/b> June 13, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/b> Gibson Park, Elmira<\/span><\/p>\n

Grand River Pride Festival<\/b><\/h3>\n

Grand River Pride strives to help 2SLGBTQIA+ people to find a sense of belonging. They envision a community where all people are welcome, recognized, safe, valued, and celebrated, regardless of how they identify or who they love.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When: <\/b>June 13, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Where: <\/b>Gaslight District<\/span><\/p>\n

Ayr Pride<\/b><\/h3>\n

Grand River Pride and Ayr Pride Present, Pride in the Park! Join them for music, drag, and a vendor market. Bring the family, and get to know the queermunity!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When: <\/b>July 11, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Where: <\/b>Centennial Park, Ayr<\/span><\/p>\n

Resources for Students and Families<\/b><\/h2>\n

2SLGBTQIA+ Supports and Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n

Visit the <\/span>2SLGBTQIA+ Supports and Resources page<\/span><\/a> to find a selection of resources for students and families from clinical and community organizations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO)<\/b><\/h3>\n