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Taking Pride in our Diversity: YMCA Pride 2018 Workshop Series

25 May 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is proud of our commitment to creating inclusive and diverse spaces where everyone feels welcomed and appreciated. We are also proud of our history in hosting annual, Pride events to build awareness and explore themes related to sexual orientation and gender.

Join our YMCA Pride committee members as they guide this year’s workshop series, designed to show how the Y supports the health and wellbeing of people in LGBTQ2S+ communities by removing barriers to programs, spaces, and services. From May 31 to July 11, they’ll be delivering interactive discussions on the theme “Brave Spaces, Being our Authentic Self” at various YMCA locations (free and open to all, registration not required). Organized by the YMCA’s Pride Committee in collaboration with The 519, the series will explore creating inclusive spaces for gender and sexual diversity.

Promoting open conversations and the exchange of knowledge and experiences is one of many important ways that the YMCA creates inclusive spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and learn about the importance of creating Brave Spaces, Being our Authentic Self.

Workshop series events

Thursday, May 31
12pm-1pm
Oshawa Mary Street YMCA Centre

Tuesday, June 5
11am-12pm
Toronto Yonge Street North YMCA Centre

Thursday, June 14
2pm-3pm
North York Dufferin Street YMCA Centre

Friday, June 15
2pm-3pm
Cooper Koo Family Cherry Street YMCA Centre

Tuesday, June 19
12pm-1pm
Toronto Central Grosvenor Street YMCA Centre

Wednesday, June 20
6pm-7pm
Cooper Koo Family Cherry Street YMCA Centre

Thursday, June 21
12pm-1pm
Etobicoke Albion Road YMCA Centre

Wednesday, June 27
12pm-1pm
Richmond Hill Bayview Avenue YMCA Centre

Thursday, June 28
12pm-1pm
Scarborough Milner Business Court YMCA Centre

Tuesday, July 10
12pm-1pm
Brampton Union Street YMCA Centre

Wednesday, July 11
12pm-1pm
Mississauga City Centre Drive YMCA Centre 

 

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