“Toronto Pride 2022 was an incredible experience. After 2 long pandemic years, I was truly looking forward to celebrating this event in person. The Métis Nation of Ontario was invited to carry our flag alongside the 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations and other Indigenous Nations who helped open and lead the parade. I met up with Senator Suzanne Brunelle and President Margaret Froh and Councilor Kate Stewart-McNeal at the beginning of the parade to walk alongside them and help carry the flag. There were thousands of people out in the streets celebrating a wonderful day. It was such a moving and incredible experience and truly an honour to walk alongside other Indigenous Nations in celebrating Pride.” 

– Lisa Shales, TYRMC Secretary

“When the sun was smiling, and even when the rain was dumping buckets of water down, the 2S Community Fair was a peaceful and beautiful respite from the chaos of the main Pride events.  Nestled in a tree-encompassed park beside Allan Gardens, the 2-Spirit community gathered to relax, talk, and take in the sights and sounds of the Main Stage (Music! Burlesque!).  Meanwhile, the 2-Spirits of the First Nations were creating beadwork, and colourful, queer Indigenous folks, as well as their allies and curious passerby’s, co-existed and felt at-home.”

– Nicole Skura, TYRMC 2SLGBTQ+ Councilor