Mark your calendars for the flag raisings on May 31 at 1 p.m.
In honour of June being Pride Month, the NC community – students and employees – are invited to join as the College raises the Progress Pride flag on Friday May 31 at 1 p.m. at both the Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. In celebration of Pride Month, the flag raising is a chance for the whole NC community to come together and show their support.
A representative from Pride Niagara and members of the College’s Executive Team, and Rainbow Knights student club will be in attendance.
The College will raise the Progress Pride flag, an important symbol of recognition and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Please join us at the flagpoles at 1 p.m. located just outside the main entrances of each campus near the transit stop.
Following the flag raising, NCSAC will be serving cookies to participants, will supplies last.
About the Progress Pride Flag
In 2018, American artist and designer Daniel Quasar added a five-coloured chevron and black and brown stripes to the original Rainbow Flag to better emphasize inclusion and to represent marginalized members of the community. The black and brown stripes represent those lost to HIV/AIDS, and those currently living with AIDS. The inclusion of pink, light blue and white pay homage to the Transgender Pride flag.
June is also Indigenous History Month. The 2S at the start of the 2SLGBTQIA+ acronym specifically highlights the identity of two-spirit Indigenous people. Across the Niagara region, it is placed at the start of the acronym to remind us all that two-spirit people, like all Indigenous peoples, continue to live and work here and were on this land first.
Learn more about the Progress Pride Flag: publicservicepride.ca/flag
Pride month events
This June, the NC community is invited to take part in other Pride Month activities.
May 31 and June 5: SVPRC meet & greet and colouring for Pride Month
Come meet Kaytee, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator!
Take this time to drop-in and ask Kaytee any questions you may have about services, sexual and gender-based violence, healthy relationships, and getting involved in the Consent is Key campaign. Colouring pages will be available for students as well.
- May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wellness Lounge, Welland Campus
- June 5 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Wellness Lounge, Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara on the Lake
Student Engagement: Tie-die event for students
June 4: DJP NOTL Campus – Courtyard
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
June 5: Welland Campus – Outside the cafeteria
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tie-dye kits will be provided. Students can bring their own item or purchase a NC item with NC cash.
June 6: Here and Queer through the Years: Some Highlights of 2SLGBTQIA+ History in Canada
Join the NC community in celebrating Pride Month and learn more about the vibrant tapestry of 2SLGBTQIA+ history in Canada. This presentation will delve into the rich and often overlooked narratives that have shaped queer and trans experiences in Canada. We will uncover stories of resilience and activism as we shine a spotlight on key figures, events, and movements that have played pivotal roles in advancing equity and human rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities in Canada.
This session is being offered in partnership with EDI & the Centre for Academic Excellence.
Learn more and register for the event.
Community events
May 25: Pride Haldimand Norfolk: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Powell Park – 250 Main Street, Port Dover
June 1-June 9: Niagara College is a Rainbow Sponsor for Pride Niagara’s Pride festival, which includes various events throughout the Niagara Region. Learn more about the festival.
June 3: Niagara-on-the-Lake Pride Flag Raising. Learn more.
The NC Recruitment Team will be in and around the community this month at various Pride events:
June 8: Pride Niagara – Saturday, June 8: 12 – 6 p.m.
Montebello Park, 64 Ontario Street, St Catharines
June 29: Fort Erie Pride: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
3 Municipal Centre Dr, Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S6, Canada
