It’s Pride Month! June is a month of vibrant celebration and advocacy as we honour Pride Month in B.C. and beyond. June calls for celebrating sexual diversity, promoting dignity, equal rights, and self-affirmation. The month also calls to increase society’s awareness of the issues systemically faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
The creative industries honour and celebrate Pride Month to amplify the strength and representation of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across British Columbia. From dance parties to films, and community events, queer stories enrich our cultural landscape. Join the creative industries and celebrate the power of storytelling and self-expression throughout June, all summer long, and year-round. Discover a list of celebratory events, as well as sector highlights and resources for allies below.
Province-wide
Pride Parades across British Columbia
Resources and Events
Book + Magazine Publishing
- Celebrate Pride Month with Queer B.C. Books – Read Local BC
- Pride Reading List – Massy Books
- LGBTQ+ Books (25% for Pride Month) – Arsenal Pulp Press
- Book Club Recommendations – QMUNITY
- VPL Picks: LGBTQ2S+ Non-Fiction – Vancouver Public Library
- VPL Picks: Indigenous Queer and Two-Spirit Literature – Vancouver Public Library
- Anti-Oppressive Writing Workshop – MagsBC
- What’s On Queer BC Magazine
Motion Picture
- Films for PRIDE – National Film Board of Canada
- Summer Qamp – VIFF Screening June 5, 2024
- Farming for Love – Lark Productions/CTV Airing now
- Out on Screen Festival – *Fall event: September 11-22, 2024
- Celebrating Pride Month and Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health – Call Time Mental Health
Music + Sound Recording
- Hotlatch: Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21, 2024
- Flygirl Pride 2024
- East Side Pride – June 22, 2024
Resources, Tools, Actions, and Learning for Allies
Queer Glossary: A to Q Terminology – QMMUNITY
Educational resources on LGBTQ2S+ inclusion – Canadian Centre for Inclusion
Working with Queer Performers – outACTRAto
Watch this space for more pride events that continue throughout summer 2024 across B.C.
