This October, Niagara College will celebrate and highlight the history and achievements of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada. Students and employees are encouraged to take part in one of the many activities aimed at raising awareness, advancing education, and increasing the visibility of the queer community.
October 9
Services Fair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance to cafeteria at Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
See the NCSAC Events Calendar for more info.
Queer Queries-2SLGBTQIA+ Trivia
3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Wellness Lounge at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Open to students and employees
Test your 2SLGBTQIA+ knowledge with Pride Trivia! Covering everything from 2SLGBTQIA+ history to queer memes and pop culture, this trivia is guaranteed to help you expand your knowledge while having some fun.
October 10
Services Fair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance to Applied Health Institute at Welland Campus
See the NCSAC Events Calendar for more info.
NC Pride Parade
Open to students and employees
See the NCSAC Events Calendar for more info.
Drag Show
7 p.m.
See the NCSAC Events Calendar for more info.
October 11: National Coming Out Day
Spilling the Tea – A high tea-themed panel and QA discussion in partnership with Pride Niagara
1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
October 16: International Pronouns Day
Button-making for International Pronouns Day
Welland Campus (near The Shack) and DJP Campus in NOTL (near cafeteria across from Indigenous Education)
Open to students and employees
Positive Space 2.0
10 a.m. virtual and in-person
Employees can register here.
With anti-trans disinformation and rhetoric consistently on the rise, the need for informed allies is critical. This workshop will provide employees the opportunity to expand their knowledge of trans and gender diverse lived experiences and put that awareness into action by challenging harmful disinformation. By deconstructing assumptions and unpacking contemporary discourses, we will explore strategies for confronting anti-trans rhetoric in everyday contexts.
Learning resources
- Niagara College Libraries and Learning Commons- nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca/2SLGBTQ
- The Arquives-Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives arquives.ca/arquives/
- The Canadian Encyclopedia www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/timeline/lgbtq2
- Canadian Museum of History 2SLGBTQIA+ History and Identities in Canada www.historymuseum.ca/teachers-zone/2slgbtqia-history-and-identities-in-canada/
