Re-Emergence: 2024–2025

A Celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ Resilience, Legacy & Justice

This year, on April 9, we celebrated Re-Emergence—a powerful call to honour the brave actions of 2SLGBTQIA+ activists who have fought, and continue to fight, for safer, more inclusive communities.

We are thrilled to share that this year’s campaign was a HUGE success. With your support, we:

✅ Delivered 507 FREE workshops in schools and communities
✅ Distributed 1,532 FREE education kits
✅ Hosted the Re-Emergence Tour, visiting 42 communities
✅ Held 48 live events, from coast to coast to coast
✅ Engaged 63,411 participants in person
✅ Reached 634,319 participants online

None of this would have been possible without our community partners, funders, speakers, and volunteers. Thank you for helping us bring Re-Emergence to life.

📚 About Re-Emergence

This campaign honoured key milestones in 2SLGBTQIA+ history and celebrated the people and movements who continue to lead us forward.

What does Re-Emergence mean?
It means reclaiming space. Restoring voices. And recognizing that the fight for justice is far from over—but that we are stronger when we rise together.

🏳️‍🌈 Key Milestones Honoured

✊ The LGBT Purge – 35 Years Later

In 1990, Michelle Douglas launched a legal challenge against Canada's discriminatory military policies, leading to systemic change. In 2016, Martine Roy, Todd Ross, and Alida Satalic led a class-action lawsuit, securing justice for Purge survivors.

🪶 Two-Spirit Resurgence

  • 35 years since the term “Two-Spirit” was adopted by Indigenous leaders

  • 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report and 94 Calls to Action

  • 5 years (in 2025) since the MMIWG2S+ Final Report and its 231 Calls for Justice

🛑 Banning Conversion Therapy

Led by Cheri DiNovo, Ontario became the first province to ban conversion therapy in 2015—a critical step in protecting LGBTQ+ youth from harm.

🎤 Featured Voices from the Tour

We were proud to share space and stories with incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ changemakers, including:
Chelazon Leroux • John R. Sylliboy • Patrick Hunter • Todd Ross • Jordy Ironstar • Prestin Fleming • Paulette Poitras • Victoria Bucholtz • Felix Ede Juniper

🎬 Featured Resources

Explore campaign videos, curriculums, and tools for continued learning:

🎟️ Support the Movement

💖 Save the Date: The Day of Pink Gala returns April 8, 2026 at Toronto Reference Library, Toronto
💸 Donate to support our free programming, including hundreds of workshops, toolkits, and events
🛍️ Shop the Day of Pink store to support and represent

💬 Let’s Keep the Momentum Going

Thank you for being part of Re-Emergence. Whether you joined us in person, online, or through action in your own community, we are so grateful to stand alongside you.

Together, we rise. Together, we re-emerge.

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 2025.

  • What’s happening? discussions and performances with 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders who have shaped our history.

  • Are there any costs? Most events are 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: Air Canada, Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, Camino Wellbeing, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Government of Manitoba, Lawrence Licensed Interior Design Inc., LGBT Purge Fund, Quest Audio Visual, Scotiabank, Veterans Affairs Canada, VIA Rial; 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

Past events

  • March 27—Calgary (6pm, Contemporary Calgary)
    featuring: Todd Ross, Victoria Bucholtz, & Felix Ede Juniper
    Tickets $10, accessible tickets availible by emailing: info@dayofpink.org

  • March 29—Sault Ste Marie (6:30pm, Sault Ste. Marie Museum, 690 Queen Street East, Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2A4)
    featuring: Patrick Hunter for a Paint Night
    Ticket $40, accessible tickets availible by emailing: ssmpride@gmail.com

  • March 31 —Kingston, ON (6pm; Kingston Frontenac, Central Branch, 130 Johnson Street Kingston, Ontario K7L 1X8)
    featuring: Chelazon Leroux & John R Sylliboy
    FREE event

  • April 2—Edmonton, AB (7 pm; City View Room (2nd floor) of the QEII Bldg) (9820 107 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7)
    featuring: Todd Ross
    FREE event

  • April 2—Peterborough, ON (1 pm; Peterborough Public Library)
    featuring: Chelazon Leroux & John R Sylliboy
    FREE event

  • April 5—Winnipeg, MB (3pm; Canadian Museum for Human Rights)
    featuring: Todd Ross
    FREE event

  • April 5—Toronto, ON (2 pm; Fairlawn Avenue United Church)
    featuring: Chelazon Leroux & John R Sylliboy
    FREE event

  • April 9—Toronto, ON (6 pm; Reid's Distillery, 32 Logan Ave)
    featuring: Chelazon Leroux, John R Sylliboy & Todd Ross
    Tickets availible here

  • April 11—Hamilton, ON (4:30 doors; 5pm start; Hamilton Union Hall  (105 Nebo Rd Hamilton))
    featuring: Chelazon Leroux & John R Sylliboy
    FREE event

  • April 13—Saskatoon, SK (6:30pm; Capitol Music Club)
    featuring: Jordy Ironstar, Prestin Fleming, & Paulete Poitras
    FREE event


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