Pride Kick-Off Celebration

Celebrate the start of Pride Month with us! Enjoy complimentary food, good company, and a sense of community. Experience What's in Store!

• Opening remarks were from Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown College; Jennifer Grant, AVP of Anti-Racism, Equity, and Human Rights; and Toronto City Councillor Chris Moise.
• Entertainment from DJ Lee and Anastarzia Anaquoi.
• Mix and mingle, play games, and make buttons and crafts to show your pride!
  
  

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
• Time: 12 pm to 3 pm
• Location: First floor, Waterfront Campus (51 Dockside Drive)
  
  

But wait, there's more!

Tabling from Community Organizations

• Asian Community AIDS Services
• Black CAP
• Black Queer Youth Collective
• Ontario HIV Treatment Network
• Planned Parenthood
• Toronto Aces & Aros
• Toronto Rape Crisis Centre

Support from GBC Service Areas

• Accessible Learning Services
• Black Student Success Network (BSSN)
• Career Services
• Counselling
• Library
• Peer Mentor +
• Student Association

Get involved with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our GBC and community-based organizations will share information and resources.

ASL interpretation will be present.

Dr. Gervan Fearon is president of George Brown College. An accomplished economist, scholar and teacher, he brings his vision for the transformative impacts of education to leading one of Canada’s most culturally diverse, urban post-secondary institutions. Recognized for his ability to inspire and move teams toward positive and constructive change, Dr. Fearon collaborates across the college to support career-focused programs, advance applied research and innovation, and promote community development.

Jennifer Grant, Associate Vice-President, Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights, leads the college's organizational change efforts to introduce and support embedding anti-racist, equity, diversity and inclusive practices in our community. Jennifer believes that organizations (particularly in the education sector) are duty-bound to create environments that are inclusive, equitable, safe and just. Jennifer brings a unique combination of skills to lead this important work.

Chris Moise is the City Councillor for Ward 13 - Toronto Centre. Chris has spent over two decades living and working throughout the communities in Ward 13 and is committed to improving safety, transit, housing affordability and social services while fostering equity, fairness and inclusion in all aspects of city life.