As Pride Month 2026 has come to an end, the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Subcommittee and Pride Working Group would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for participating in Pride Month events, and supporting the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Pride Month Trivia. The winners for each week are listed below:
Week 1: Terah White
Week 2: Alison Donovan
Week 3: Nancy Maijala
Week 4: Barb Warpula
Week 4 Answers
Below are the answers to the fourth and final week of Pride Trivia.
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: In 1998, Glen Murray became the first openly gay mayor of a major city in North America. What city was he mayor of?
Answer: In 1998, Glen Murray was elected as the mayor of Winnipeg. He was the first openly gay person to be elected mayor of a major city in North America, a position he held from 1998 to 2004.
Question 3: What is the name of Canada’s largest and longest-running queer theatre company?
Answer: Established in 1979 in Toronto, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is recognized as the worlds largest and longest-running queer theatre company. It serves as a major hub for queer artistic expression in Canada, focusing on developing new works and supporting LGBTQ+ artists.
Question 4: 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, therefore all responses are correct. You can:
- Advocate on behalf of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, for example, by intervening when you witness discriminatory behaviour
- 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”
- Access education opportunities by attending workshops and local events, including Thunder Pride
- Respect the lived and living experiences of 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals by listening to their stories and perspectives