To honour Pride Month this past June, several features were presented in the Daily Informed Newsletter throughout the month. If you missed any of the features, you can check them out by accessing the links provided.
Article 1 – Significance of Pride
Provides an overview of the significance of Pride Month, the history of pride in Canada, definitions of each of the identities in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym, as well as the meaning behind each of the colours on the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag. You have view the article here.
Article 2 – Pride Flag Raising
Each year, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is proud to fly the Pride flag, and this year was no exception. The progress Pride flag was raised on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and you can read about it here.
Article 3 – Pride Month Book List
A list of books written by 2SLGBTQQIA+ authors and activists, that reflect the diverse experiences of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. You can access the book list here.
Article 5 – Caring for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Community
Contains a list of resources on how to provide safe, equitable care for members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Resources include a pronoun usage guide, tips on how to practice allyship with the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, foundational courses, videos, and podcasts. You can access these resources here.
Pride Trivia
Throughout the month of June, Pride Month Trivia questions were posted weekly. You can find the questions and answers for each week of Pride Month Trivia here.
Thank you to all of those who participated in Pride Month Trivia. We are pleased to announce the winners:
Week 1: Justin Rob
Week 2: Cheryl Anderson
Week 3: Michael Uhryniuk
Week 4: Angela Murphy
If you have any questions, please contact the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee via email at: tbrhsc.edisteeringcommittee@tbh.net