Ongoing consultation, involvement and representation of Queer Indigenous and Two Spirit members of our community in the work we do.Support requests from our local Queer Indigenous groups in any way we can.Create more spaces in which Queer Indigenous and Two Spirit members of our community can safely connect.Use our platform to increase the representation of Indigenous histories and people in our community.As an LGBT2Q+ organization Queer Events is committed to be constantly working together with Queer Indigenous and Two Spirit members of our community to Queer Events stands in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples who are the caretakers of this land. One of many lasting impacts of colonization on Two-Spirit and Queer people, is an increased level of homophobia and transphobia within many Indigenous communities. The western religious values and belief systems that were imposed on Indigenous people condemned any sort of sexual or gender diversity, and Two-Spirit and Queer Indigenous people were killed or forced into assimilation and hiding. As part of the colonization process, there has been an attempted erasure of Two-Spirit people. Before colonization, Two-Spirit people were included and respected as valued community members, often holding revered roles such as healers, matchmakers, and counsellors, among many others. We recognize the impacts of colonization on our Two Spirit and Queer Indigenous communities. Land acknowledgements do not exist in a past tense, or historical context: colonialism is a current ongoing process, and we are mindful of our present participation. We recognize that our work takes place on these traditional territories. Today, London and the surrounding area are subject to the Upper Canada treaties and specifically the Longwoods Treaty of 1822. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also acknowledge the Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples who once settled this region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee peoples, and used this land as their traditional beaver hunting grounds. The three First Nations communities closest in proximity to us are the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe), Oneida Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee), and the Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Lenape). The three current and long standing Indigenous groups of this geographic region are the Anishinaabek, the Haudenosaunee and the Lenape. She told the Daily Beastin 2017 that the idea for the trans flag just "came to " one morning as she woke up.Queer Events acknowledges with gratitude and respect, the longstanding relationships of the three local First Nations groups of this land and place, Deshkan Ziibiing also known as London, Ontario. Navy veteran and transgender woman, Monica Helms created the Transgender Pride flag in 1999. What is the history of the transgender pride flag? Stella Keating Lobbies on Behalf of Trans Youth.After all, the first step to being a better ally is knowing the history behind the community you're supporting. So before you throw your pink, blue, and white flag high up in the air at Pride, read on to learn about the history of the now-iconic trans pride flag and what its colors stand for.
Either way, it's important to show support during both the hard times and celebratory occasions. The past few years have been difficult for the trans community - especially with the rise of harmful legislation that continues to put their lives at risk. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera who advocated for equal rights - a fight that is still going strong more than 50 years later.
One of the many ways to celebrate is by flying or wearing LGBTQ flags or the trans flag.īefore Pride was known as a festival full of parades and rainbow-clad makeup looks, it was a movement led by trans folks like Marsha P. While the LGBTQ+ community should be celebrated every day of the year, the month of June, a.k.a Pride month, allows for 30 straight days designated to queer folks.