Pride Month

Pride Month, celebrated each June, commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a landmark event in the 2SLGBTQ+ rights movement. This month, we honor the bravery and resilience of 2SLGBTQ+ communities while acknowledging the progress made and the work still needed.

In Alberta, recent announcements of anti-trans policies are both alarming and unacceptable. These measures infringe on human rights and threaten the well-being of transgender and non-binary individuals. The Social Workers Association of Alberta (SWAA) stands in strong opposition to these policies and advocates for the protection, support, and celebration of all 2SLGBTQ+ people.

SWAA calls for the recognition of gender-affirming care and inclusion of gender and sexually diverse communities in education, sport, and everywhere we live and work.

For more details, please read our statements on Alberta Anti-Trans Policies, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, and International Day of Transgender Visibility.

This Pride Month, let's unite in our commitment to fostering a society that values, upholds, and celebrates the rights and dignity of every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Happy Pride Month!

Alberta Pride Events:

• Banff Pride

  • Parade Date: October 12, 2024

  • Website: Banff Pride

• Calgary Pride

  • Parade Date: September 1, 2024

  • Website: Calgary Pride

• Canmore Pride

  • Parade Date: July 6, 2024

  • Website: Canmore Pride

• Edmonton Pride

  • Parade Date: June 8, 2024

  • Website: Edmonton Pride

• Innisfail Pride

  • Parade Date: June 21-22, 2024

  • Website: Innisfail Pride

• Jasper Pride

  • Parade Date: April 27, 2024

  • Website: Jasper Pride

• Lethbridge Pride

  • Parade Date: June 22, 2024

  • Website: Lethbridge Pride

If you want your community’s pride event listed, please send us an email at hello@myswaa.ca.