A big thank you to all those who participated in Pride Month Trivia this year. We hope that this was a fun and engaging opportunity to learn more about the 2SLBGTQQIA+ community. Below you will find the answers the final week’s questions.
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”