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

By Mike Ott
June 12th marks the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, USA, and one of the darkest moments in LGBTQ2S+ history of the last decade. There are many days in the year to remember and celebrate the achievements of the queer community and its progress toward equality and acceptance, but there are also times when we must reflect and mourn for the days that have been dark.

Seven years ago, on June 12th, 2016, a lone gunman opened fire in the Orlando nightclub, killing 49 people and wounding 53 more. The venue was a popular queer space, and many of the victims were

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Toronto Pflag families and volunteers gathered at Toronto City Hall Podium Green Roof courtesy flag pole to raise the Progress Pride Flag to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHTB).

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia raises awareness about the violence and discrimination faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community and in 2023 the International Theme selected by May17.org: "Together Always: United in Diversity" serves as a reminder for

Transgender people have been in the headlines frequently in the past few years. You’ve probably been hearing disinformation about their medical care and watched as school board meetings have been protested and disrupted. You may think that this doesn’t affect you or anyone you know, so today, on this Transgender Day of Visibility, as a family member, ally, and fierce mama bear, allow me to introduce you to some real, live transgender people.

Transgender people are our friends, siblings, aunts, uncles, parents, children, grandchildren, neighbours, and colleagues. We love them passionately and unconditionally. They are artists, healthcare providers, writers, accountants, IT professionals, movie producers, chefs, and scientists. They enrich every walk of life you can imagine. However, by simply living their lives as their true selves, they’ve become targets of discrimination and hate, and they are

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice.

Many trans women, trans men, and nonbinary folk find joy and euphoria just living our everyday lives as our authentic selves; some of us choose to be more visible, to help build awareness.  But trans people are leaders in many fields, and are changing the world.  In entertainment, we have

Pink Shirt Day, or Anti-Bullying Day, is on February 22nd and it’s a day all about kindness, inclusion, unity and compassion. It’s a day for people to come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show that they are against bullying. 

How did Pink Shirt Day Start? 

Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 in Nova Scotia when two grade 12 students

Erin's Guide to Kissing Girls is an irresistibly sweet, humorous, queer-positive teenage romcom, the type of movie so many wish they had growing up. Written and Directed by Toronto-based award-winning queer filmmaker, Julianna Notten, Erin’s Guide to Kissing Girl is charming and fun, with stellar performances from the leading trio.   

Erin’s chance to kiss a girl might finally be here, but can she complete this middle school mission without losing

HQ Health Hub is a community‐driven collaboration among 10 Toronto agencies to provide a different, more effective model of health care for Ontario’s gay male, trans and non-binary populations. Despite the health inequities they experience, these groups are not able to access health services that would make a difference in their lives. HQ is the culmination of many years of planning to respond to the complex unmet health needs of these groups.

HQ opened in July of 2022 as an easily accessible, safe, welcoming space for cis guys into guys and all trans and non-binary people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, socio-economic status, immigration status, or ability. HQ is a transformational