In Our Day Queer Storytelling Event – July 30th

The In Our Day Collective showcases the lives, stories, and lived experiences of older 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

By sharing and honoring our collective Queer heritage (our losses and our resilience), we learn from the past, unleash our knowledge, and remember for the future.

Event details

• When: 2:00pm - 5:15 pm, Wednesday July 30, 2025

• Where: The Improv Centre, Granville Island (Vancouver) | Map

• Reserve your spot: Register here!

• See the poster for the list of performers.

The In Our Day Collective is supported by Ribbon Community. 👍️

July 22, 2025

City of Vancouver Proclamation

• Please see our DSS social media posts for the full graphic and tributes.

• [CBC News, 2025-Apr-19] B.C.'s Chris Morrissey, a “fierce” advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ immigration rights, mourned by community. Morrissey, 82, founded LEGIT and Rainbow Refugee, both supporting people fleeing persecution to come to Canada [ link ]

• DSS 2024 QT-Elder

Celebrate loud, proud, and in good company at our biggest event of the year!

Join us at Gordon Neighbourhood House for a joyful day of festivities, fabulous drag, and a good ol' BBQ. Eat, dance, and party like it’s 2025!

The event will include free hot dogs / veggie dogs + iced tea, live music, drag performances, a photo booth, free rides with Cycling Without Age, and more!  | poster

Brought to you by:

• Gordon Neighbourhood House

• Saige Community Food Share

• QMUNITY

• Vancouver Friends for Life Society

• Vancouver Pride Society

• West End Seniors Network

• Date: Thursday August 07, 2025

• Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton St., Vancouver [ map ]

• Register now - free! (Capped at 100 registrants)

• Contact: seniors@qmunity.ca