TORONTO PFLAG THRIVES ONLINE!
We have moved our support meetings and some other activities online, and it turns out thata works great! Check out what's happening on out Events Page.
We have successfully moved Workplace Workshops and School Presentations to online video meetings.
You can also always reach out to us for help through our telephone support line (9am-9pm).

Learn more about our online Support Meetings
☛ 7pm on 2nd Tuesdays
☛ Lunchtime 3rd Tuesdays
☛ 7pm on 4th Wednesdays
We also offer a social “Dads Night” for fathers of LGBTQ2S+ dads to hang out together.
☛ 4th Thursdays
Toronto Pflag Calendar of Events
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Pansexuality is a sexual orientation which is not limited by gender. It is defined as an attraction to all genders, including trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people.
Pansexual Pride Day is an annual celebration of the pansexual community, which recognizes, celebrates and brings visibility to those who identify as pansexual. It is celebrated on December 8 each
The 1st of December is an important day, marking not just the beginning of the holiday season for many, but the recognition of World AIDS Day. This important date is a time to recognize those who have been lost to the HIV/AIDS pandemic over the past four decades, as well as to celebrate life, activism, and continued progress toward a cure and combating stigma.
A United Nations study found that, by 2020, between 27.2 million and 47.8 million people have died as a result of AIDS, and that another 37.7 million are currently living with HIV. Luckily, thanks to years of scientific work and public health campaigns, as well as activist efforts, the death rates and stigma around HIV/AIDS have plummeted
By Mike Ott
Why do we celebrate Pride Month in June? Why is Pride marked by a parade? Why do we so often hear about Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and other LGBTQ2S+ heroes this time of year? These are common questions that many have, and they all reach back to the same root answer: the Stonewall Riots.
In June of 1969, an event took place that is considered by many to be the igniting spark of the modern queer rights movement.
Here’s what happened: In the very early hours of June 28, 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village institution on Christopher Street that served as a popular gathering place for queer people. Finally having had enough, patrons and other community members fought back, resisting police aggression and violence.
This resistance effort, now known as the Stonewall Riots, extended into the following days and nights, eventually culminating in the formation of several activist groups fighting for the right to live openly and legally regardless of sexual orientation.
One year later, in 1970, members of
Are you an 18+ trans woman, transfeminine individual, or nonbinary person looking for support? Are you questioning or exploring your gender identity? Do you have questions about coming out to partners, family and friends, coming out at work, social transition, medical and legal transition? Are you looking for community and a place to discuss your trans experience during the pandemic? Toronto Pflag's new transfeminine and nonbinary virtual support group may be for you!
The group will be a trans and nonbinary safe space, facilitated by trans feminine folx. It will be held on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00-9:30 pm.
Please email: transfem.enby@torontopflag.org to register, or for more information.
Toronto Pflag’s mission is clear: Keeping families together by promoting the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people and families through support, education, community, and advocacy.
We promote the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people by advocating for gender-affirming care, including timely, equitable access to that care for the entire community. This aligns with guidance from all major medical organizations, such as the Canadian Paediatric Society.
We are unequivocal in affirming our transgender community in all of the glorious, joyful, and diverse identities and expressions they bring to our lives.
We staunchly support and stand with our community’s families, regardless of their make-up or where they are in this journey.
We do not agree with the Vatican’s statements, which directly contradict Toronto Pflag’s mission and values.
To our transgender friends, families, and loved ones: We see you, we love you, and we will not stop fighting for you.
Happy Pride Month from all our Toronto Pflag families and volunteers!
With June suddenly arriving, Pride is less than 20 days away! Over the past months we have seen a deliberate increase in anti-trans and anti-queer sentiments, from flag raisings at schools, to drag events at libraries, to a rise in anti-trans bills and policies across the US, or more locally this past week in New Brunswick. You can tell that Pride 2023 is going to be loud and proud with our Pflag families and volunteers readying our rainbows and preparing to share rainbow love, far and wide throughout the entire month of June.
Want to participate with Toronto Pflag at Pride? Let us
Throughout February, Black History Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the ways Black artists, icons, and historical figures have contributed to art, culture and history.
Our sister-chapter, Pflag Durham Region, runs an incredible campaign throughout Black History Month which we encourage everyone one to check out - celebrating and honoring amazing Black Queer individuals and taking time to recognize their contributions and accomplishments. Last year featured innovators and leaders like Marsha P. Johnson, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, and James Baldwin, and we can’t wait to learn more. You can follow along with …
Many Canadians, including those with Jewish ancestry or connections, observe the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th. It commemorates the lives and heroism of Jewish people who died in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945. While the majority of the Holocaust victims were Jews, many minority groups were targeted as well.
The Nazis persecuted those they considered to be racially inferior. While Nazis viewed Jews as racial enemies and subjected them to arbitrary arrest, internment, and murder, their racial ideology also targeted the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, Roma (Gypsies), Jehovah's Witnesses and
After two years of Pride over Zoom, in 2022 we are returning to In-Person events this year, and it's a great time to remember why Pride continues to matter, and why it’s important to gather each year. Not only is Pride a colourful celebration of diverse sexualities and genders, it's also a festival that promotes self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility for LGBTQ2S+ individuals to live Out and Proud, as their authentic selves.
February is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture.
When did it start? - The history of Black History Month dates back to 1926 in the United States. At that time, an African-American historian named Carter G. Woodson founded a week that focused on celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans. He decided on a week in February because two important leaders were born in that month. The first was Frederick Douglass, a former slave and antislavery activist in the 1800s who spoke out for the freedom of slaves, as well as equal rights for women
For those of us in Ontario, some would say we are navigating oddly familiar times: rise in case counts, school lockdowns, retail capacity limits. However, other people would say that while there are similarities to previous waves, there are huge differences worth mentioning. Namely that vaccinations are available (please get your booster if you have not already) and the world better understands the virus.
Regardless of which side of the conversation you sit on, we can agree that the current situation is less than ideal and its impacts on mental health cannot be discounted. Looking back, our community has a history of overcoming adversity and has built the capacity to recover from difficult situations, also known as resilience.
Building resilience is not impossible and there is research on how each of us as individuals can become more resilient in the face of hardship. One such strategy as developed by psychologist Martin Seligman is reminding ourselves of 3 Ps that may stunt recovery:
Dave Chappelle has always been a controversial comedian. His recent comedy special, The Closer, is no different. The special, released on October 5th, contains hateful comments which cannot be tolerated. These comments question the science behind gender and amplify overtly transphobic views on identity. For example, in one segment, he defends JK Rowling for her past hateful comments and calls himself team TERF.
With Trans Day of Remembrance being November 20th, I am reminded of the individuals lost in acts of anti-transgender violence
October 11th is National Coming Out Day. What started out as a march for queer rights over 30 years ago is now a celebration of the LGBTQ2S+ community and a stand against discrimination in the form of sharing one's truth.
It's an important day for already out LGBTQ2S+ individuals as it provides an opportunity to reflect on their own individual journey. It provides an opportunity to reflect on one's personal growth and the support that was provided by

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