Visibility Anniversaries Tour
The Visibility Anniversaries Tour celebrates visibility in all its forms — being seen, acknowledged, respected, and listened to. It's about standing tall and embracing our true selves. Because there is nothing more beautiful than being who you truly are.
For this year’s theme, we're marked the anniversaries of three incredible milestones: the birth of the Trans flag, the Brunswick Four, and the Depathologization of Homosexuality. We're honoured to have had amazing advocates joining us throughout our visibility journey.
Together, we celebrated a day filled with empowerment, authenticity, and the amazing power of unity.
Everyday let's celebrate visibility in all its forms - being seen, acknowledged, respected, and listened to. It's about standing tall and embracing our true selves. Because there is nothing more beautiful than being who you truly are.
Let's stand united against injustices, raising our voices for those who need them most. Wear pink, use our campaign resources, and spread the message of visibility everywhere.
This year, we are marking three incredible milestones:
The 50th Anniversary of the Brunswick Four
The 50th Anniversary of the Depathologization of Homosexuality by the American Psychiatric Association, and
The 25th Anniversary of the Trans flag.
Join us for incredible discussions and performances with 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders who have shaped our history including:
Adrienne Rosen (Brunswick Four)
Lamar Van Dyke (Brunswick Four)
Monica Helms (Trans Flag Creator)
Venus Oshun/Aja (musician, artist)
And many more!
Dates and Locations:
March 13—Sault Ste Marie, ON (12pm, Sault College-room M1030)
featuring: Monica Helms, and Vincent BoltMarch 16 —Edmonton, AB (2 pm; Timms Center for the Arts)
featuring: Monica Helms, Sissy Thiessen-Kootenayoo,Felicia Bonée, Zainab,March 20—Winnipeg, MB (6:30 pm; Manitoba Musuem)
featuring: Monica Helms, Elder Barbara Bruce, Elder Charlotte Nolin, Elder Albert McLeod & Jenn RandsMarch 24—Ottawa, ON (2 pm; Club SAW)
featuring: Monica Helms, Adrienne Rosen, Lamar Van Dyke, Venus OshunMarch 29—Kingston, ON (5 pm; Broom Factory)
featuring: Monica Helms, Adrienne Rosen, Lamar Van Dyke, Venus OshunApril 1—Peterborough, ON (4 pm; Fleming College, Theatre, Room B3100)
featuring: Monica Helms, Adrienne Rosen, Lamar Van Dyke, Venus OshunApril 12—Hamilton, ON (4:30 pm; Hamilton Union Hall, 105 Nebo Rd)
featuring: Monica Helms, Adrienne Rosen, Lamar Van Dyke, Venus OshunApril 13—Toronto, ON (2 pm; Fairlawn Avenue United Church)
featuring: Monica Helms, Adrienne Rosen, Lamar Van DykeApril 19—Yarmouth, NS (7pm; Becon Hall)
featuring: Monica HelmsApril 22—Cape Breton, NS (11am; Cape Breton University)
featuring: Monica HelmsApril 24—Charlottetown, PE (5:30 pm; Charlottetown Public Library)
featuring: Monica HelmsApril 27—Vancouver, BC (3 pm; The Junction)
featuring: Monica Helms, Jaylene Tyme, El Chenier, & Susan Craigie
Event Details:
Who’s gonna be there? The individuals presenting at each event will vary, including a mix of international, national, and local voices speaking to this year’s themes of visibility. The full list will be released in March 2024.
What’s happening? discussions and performances with 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders who have shaped our history.
Are there any costs? All events will be free and bilingual. You are invited to make a donation to support our programming, but that is completely optional.
What if I have accessibility needs? All venues include many accessible features, however if you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know 15 days before the event so we can make accommodations.
What if my school or community wants to host in the future? Sign up for our future tours here.
Join us in thanking our Sponsors: Government of Canada; Air Canada; VIA RAIL; US Communications, Flight Plan, City Councillor Ashley Salvadorour local partners, Sault College; our amazing volunteers, and donors like YOU!
For more information on this project and to become a sponsor, please contact us at: info@dayofpink.org
Media Coverage:
630 CHED Radio
Canadian Press
CBC Edmonton
CityNews Edmonton
CTV News
CTV News (National)
Global News (National)
Monica Helms Chats with and Jesse
Pentiction Herald
Sault Star
Soo Today (preview)
Soo Today
Waterloo Regional Schoool Board
Yahoo News