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The month of June is dedicated to both Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month (NIHM). Each June, we recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and their intersections.

East Gwillimbury (EG) welcomes diversity and works to create an inclusive environment for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We also recognize and celebrate the rich cultures and heritage of Indigenous Peoples.

Thank you to everyone who attended EG's 2026 Pride and NIHM events. Stay tuned for 2027 information.

For information on Pride events in York Region, visit York Pride's website.

Informative resources
What is the meaning of the Pride Flag?

2018 pride flag

Each colour has its own meaning:

  • Red = life
  • Orange = healing
  • Yellow = sunshine
  • Green = nature
  • Blue = harmony
  • Purple = spirit

The flag was altered in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests and those living with HIV/AIDS and those who have been lost. It now incorporates black and brown (for marginalized people of colour), and light blue and pink (to incorporate the colours of the trans community pride flag). The sideways arrows communicates progress being made but the white space is to show there is more work to be done.
How to be an ally and friend to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
  1. Listen.
  2. Be open-minded.
  3. Be inclusive.
  4. Don't make assumptions about how someone identifies. Someone may be looking for support in their coming-out process, and by not making assumptions, you give them the space they need.
  5. Speak out against anti-2SLGBTQIA+ comments and 'jokes'. Let people know the things said are offensive and harmful.
  6. Confront your own bias and prejudice.
  7. Defend your 2SLGBTQIA+ friends and family against discrimination.
  8. Believe that every person should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender identity, pronouns, and sexual orientation.