Pride Month highlights belonging and allyship at Durham College

Pride Month at Durham College (DC) is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions, experiences and perspectives of 2SLGBTQQIA+ students, employees who help shape DC’s welcoming and respectful college community.

Throughout June, the Progress Pride Intersex Inclusive Flag will fly at DC’s Oshawa and Whitby campuses as an expression of support, solidarity and belonging.

“Pride Month is both a celebration and a reminder that progress is ongoing,” said Dr. Elaine Popp, President, Durham College. “While important strides have been made, we also recognize that 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals continue to face barriers, bias and injustice. We all share a responsibility to create a culture of inclusion through our actions, decisions, and everyday interactions.”

At DC, fostering inclusive spaces is part of the college’s ongoing commitment to creating a people-centred environment where students and employees feel welcomed, valued, respected and able to be themselves. This includes reviewing policies and practices, strengthening understanding across DC, and continuing efforts to address inequities and discrimination.

The DC Library is featuring a curated collection of Pride Month resources that encourage learning, reflection and allyship through diverse stories and lived experiences, inviting students and employees to explore new viewpoints and strengthen their understanding of 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities.