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Once Upon A Time: Queer Tales Told 🏳️🌈
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. 👍️
CoV: Chris Morrissey Day
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
QMUNITY: Aging with Pride 2025 🏳️🌈
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:
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
Pride Storytelling Event: Call for Submissions! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
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.
Call for submissions!
The In Our Day Collective is looking for artists, storytellers, poets, and other creatives to take part in "Once Upon A Time: Queer Tales Told," a Pride storytelling event happening 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm on Wednesday, 2025-Jul-30 - co-hosted withRibbon Community.
If you're interested in performing, please contact:
🗓️ Submission deadline: June 27th (see the attached poster for more details)
Event details
Date: Wednesday 2025-Jul-30
Time: 2:00 - 5:15 pm
Location:The Improv Centre, Granville Island (Vancouver)
The In Our Day Collective is supported by Ribbon Community. 👍️
2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors & Elders Community Kitchen
Welcome to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors and Elders Community Kitchen brought to you by Saige Community Food Share and Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. | [ poster ]
The first event is 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, Saturday, June 28th! 🥳 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
Produce from Saige’s own Food Forest Garden! 🍅 🍆 🥕 🫑 🥒 🥜 🥔
When: last Saturday of every month, starting June 28, 2025
Where:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House - 800 East Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.
Vegan options at every event, plus options for avoiding allergens.
A chill, quiet space is available, and meals eaten as a group.
Games and crafting available for those wanting to eat and not cook. 👍️
Please share with your appropriate resources and feel free to contact me with further questions or to volunteer.
Warmly,
Ryan and the Saige Family
Ryan Hunter (he/him)
Co-Founder and Chair of the Board
Saige Community Food Bank
Vancouver, B.C.
email: ryan@saigecommunityfoodbank.com