Week 1 Questions & Answers:
Thank you to all those who participated in week 1 of Pride Trivia! Below you will find the answers to last week’s questions. .
Question 1: When was the Pride flag first raised at Parliament Hill in Ottawa?
Response: The first Pride flag was raised at Parliament Hill in Ottawa in 2016.
Question 2: How many colours did the original Pride flag have?
Response: The original Pride flag was developed by Gilbert Baker in 1978 to stand as a symbol of gay pride. Baker’s flag had 8 colours: hot pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, and purple.
Question 3: How many colours does the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag have?
Response: 11 colours. The Pride flag has undergone several updates. The hot pink and turquoise stripes of Gilbert Baker’s original Pride flag were removed. Black and brown stripes were added to represent communities of colour, while black also represents the lives lost during the HIV/AIDS crisis. Light blue, pink, and white were added to represent the Trans community; and a purple circle on a yellow background represents the Intersex community. There are duplications of yellow and purple, for a total of 11 colours.
Question 4: How many Canadians over the age of 15 identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community?
Response: According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadians over the age of 15 who identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, is 1.3 million.
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Week 2 Questions & Answers:
Question 1: In which year was same-sex marriage legalized in Canada?
Answer: 2005. With the passing of the Civil Marriage Act on July 20, 2005, same-sex marriage was legalized across Canada.
Question 2: True or False: Canada was the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage
Answer: TRUE. With the passing of the Civil Marriage Act on July 20, 2005, Canada became the 4th country in the world to legalize same-same marriage, behind Spain (2005), Belgium (2003), and the Netherlands (2001).
Question 3: True or False: the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym stands for: Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Allies
Answer: FALSE. The 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym stands for: Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (and other A identities such as Aromantic and Agender). While allies provide instrumental support to the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, they are not members of the community, and do not share the struggles of community members, therefore they are not represented in the acronym.
Question 4: What do the 6 colours of the rainbow on the Pride flag represent?
Answer: The 6 colours of the rainbow on the Pride flag represent:
| Red | Life |
| Orange | Healing |
| Yellow | Sun or Sunlight |
| Green | Nature |
| Blue | Serenity/ Harmony |
| Purple | Spirit of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community |
Week 3 Questions & Answers:
Question 1: What does 2S stand for in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym?
Answer: 2S in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym stands for Two-Spirit. The term Two Spirit is a culturally specific identity describing Indigenous individuals whose gender, spiritual, or sexual identity includes both male and female spirits. The term honors gender and sexual diversity and emphasizes the ability of Two-Spirits to navigate both worlds and hold male and female responsibilities in their communities. While the concept of Two-Spirit individuals has existed among Indigenous Peoples for generations, the term niizh manidoowag, meaning “two spirits,” was first proposed in 1990 by Elder Myra Laramee.
Question 2: True or False: The Stonewall Uprising was a gay rights protest that started on June 28, 1969?
Answer: TRUE. The Stonewall Uprising, also known as the Stonewall Rebellion, or the Stonewall Riots, was a gay rights protest that began on June 28, 1969 and lasted approximately 6 days. It was named for the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City, and the site of the uprising. In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, police raided the bar, leading to several days of violent protests. It was considered a turning point for the gay rights movement, and the first gay liberation march took place the following year on the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Question 3: The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is observed annually on May 17. What is the significance of this date?
Answer: On May 17, 1990, The World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders, marking a significant step toward greater equity for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is therefore observed annually on May 17 to honour this significant event.
Question 4: Why is Pride Month celebrated in June?
Answer: Pride Month is celebrated in June each year to honour the Stonewall Uprising—which took place in June of 1969—and its contributions to advancing 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights.
Week 4 Questions & Answers:
Question 1: Which Canadian Physician and their husband won The Amazing Race Canada! in season 7?
Answer: Dr. James A. Makokis. Dr. James A. Makokis and his husband Anthony Johnston formed the team “Team Ahkameyimok,” which means “Never give up” in the Plains Cree language, for the seventh season of The Amazing Race Canada! Dr. Makokis is a Nehiyô (Plains Cree), and Two-Spirit Family Physician, from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta. Dr. Makokis’ practice focuses on Trans health. You can learn more about Dr. Makokis on his website at: https://www.drjamesmakokis.com/
Question 2: Which Canadian city was the first in North America to host WorldPride?
Answer: Toronto. Toronto hosted WorldPride in 2014, becoming the first city in North America to do so. WorldPride was developed by the InterPride organization, to generate visibility and awareness of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.
Question 3: What are some ways that you can be an ally to the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community? (Check all that apply).
Answer: There are many ways to demonstrate allyship with the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. You can:
- Access education opportunities by attending workshops and local events, including Thunder Pride
- Advocate on behalf of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, for example, by intervening when you witness discriminatory behavior
- Respect the lived and living experiences of 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals by listening to their stories and perspectives
- Use inclusive language, for example, by addressing a group of people with “Hello, everyone!” instead of “Hello, ladies and gentlemen,” and using gender-neutral terms such as “firefighters” instead of “firemen”