In photos: r shows its colours for Pride Month
Published: June 21, 2019
The r came together to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community at multiple events across the three campuses this month. Here is a selection of images that detail the colourful displays:
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
The festivities kicked off with the traditional flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium on June 6. “The raising of the Pride and trans flags, along with other campus events, promotes necessary LGBTQ+ visibility, celebrates our differences and emphasizes our support and allyship with our queer and trans communities,” said Kelly Hannah-Moffat (fourth from left), r’s vice-president of human resources and equity.
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
It's the second year that r has flown the blue, pink and white Trans Pride flag. Monica Helms, a U.S. Navy veteran and trans activist, designed the flag in 1999 using the traditional colours for boys and girls, with a white band separating the two to represent intersex, gender non-conforming or transitioning people.
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
People in the audience snap pictures during the flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium.
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
One of the signature events on the Pride at r calendar, Pride Pub brings the community together for barbecue, dancing and a communtiy fair with local LGBTQ+ organizations. This year's edition featured Samba Elegua, a percussion ensemble inspired by Brazilian music.
(photo by Tina Adamopoulos)
The r Scarborough community came out in large numbers for a flag celebration.
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
The Instagram-friendly rainbow frame at Hart House was a popular spot for pictures. Pride Pub is organized by r's Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and Hart House.
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
Partygoers could also record their memories of Pride Pub at a photo booth installed for the occasion.
(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
Cuter than the real Elmo? A family poses for a portrait at the photo booth.
(photo by Drew Lesiuczok)
The festivities took place on each of r's campuses. r Mississauga held its flag-unfurling ceremony on June 6 at the UTM Student Centre with representatives from the Equity & Diversity Office, UTM students’ union, OUT @ UTM, human resources, dean of student affairs and the Indigenous Centre.
(photo by Blake Eligh)
Angela Lange, r Mississauga's acting vice-principal, academic and dean, and Amrita Daniere, acting principal, pose with Pride-themed cupcakes.
(photo by Leslie Seto)
r Mississauga's mascot, Eddy the Eagle, sporting colourful plumage in honour of Pride month.
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