York Region Celebrates PRIDE

As Pride festivities begin across our country, York Regional Council and The Regional Municipality of York join in celebrating Pride Month and pay tribute to those in our communities who have fought to achieve equality and acceptance – and those who continue that effort today.

Pride Month spotlights the resilience, celebrates the talent and recognizes the contributions of Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Intersex communities (2SLGBTQI+).
During Pride Month and all year long, we recognize and celebrate York Region’s vibrant and proud 2SLGBTQI+ community and their long-standing fight for equality and justice.

As one of Canada’s fastest growing and most diverse municipalities, York Region embraces all dimensions of diversity and is grounded in the belief that our greatest strength is the ability to celebrate and value everyone’s differences and contributions. As affirmed by the Inclusion Charter for York Region, York Region is committed to a welcoming and inclusive community where diversity is celebrated and where everyone can live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination.

We all have a role to play in building a welcoming, inclusive and safe York Region for everyone.
This Pride Month let’s join to uplift 2SLGBTQI+ voices and acknowledge the steps we can all take to create communities where everyone can be their authentic and true selves.

In recognition of Pride Month, the clock tower at the York Region Administrative Centre, located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket, will be illuminated with the Pride flag colours on Monday, June 3, 2024.

On behalf of Regional Council and more than 1.25 million residents who call our communities home, I extend my best wishes for a happy Pride Month!

Wayne Emmerson
York Region Chairman and CEO

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