Originally from the US, I’ve lived in Airdrie for about seven years now. In that time I was able to come out to my friends and family as pansexual and transgender ftm. I even made a slideshow for when I came out! However I never got to use it, darn it. My family back in …
Our children come out to us in various ways. Some of them declare their LGBTQ identity the same way they tell you what they ate for breakfast. It’s just a fact. This is how my oldest daughter announced she was bisexual. Some children, however, come out to us in more subtle and cautious ways. My …
Avery reached out to us earlier this month to be a guest blogger! Here at Pride, we believe it is so important to have our youth included in our efforts, and we are thrilled to share Avery’s blog post with you all. <3 The world is a scary place right now; nobody can deny …
Hello Airdrie and Area! My name is Candice Kutyn, and I have been a board member with the Airdrie Pride Society since February, 2017. I am a single mother with 3 children, one who is an adult and the other two, ages 14 and 6. I moved to Airdrie from the Vancouver area in 2009, …
Hello Airdrie! My name is Kiersten Mohr, and I am proud to say that since March of 2017 I have been one of the Airdrie Pride Society Board members. I am thrilled to be a part of building a more open and inclusive Airdrie and working hard to ensure that nobody ever has to leave …
Hello, All! Kiersten took the last post, so I figured I should take this one. My name is Kayla. I’m a founding member and current president of the Pride Society, and have been since 2014. I identify as an ally, and wanted to help create Airdrie Pride because I’m passionate about human rights and inclusivity …
Maybe you noticed the bit of colour currently flying over the old Fire Hall on Main Street today. I am very pleased to announce that for the first time ever, the City of Airdrie will recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance as well as fly the Transgender flag in our city throughout Transgender Awareness week. As …
On November 2, 2017, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 24, An Act to Support Gay Straight Alliances. Airdrie Pride has been very vocal in its support for GSAs historically. We have come out time and again in favour for GSAs, and have been pleased to have the backing of many community members in our …
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This page is still under construction, but please check back soon for updates, events, blog posts from board and guests, volunteer opportunities, and more! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us! In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a line from one of my favourite poems! I do, I do and …
