On May 24, 1995, Ontario became the first Canadian province to make it legal for same-sex couples to adopt, followed closely by BC, AB and NS. In the next 16 years, the rest of Canada did the same.

June is #PRIDEMonth and we're happy to have a guest speaker Lee Kelly from Quadrangle NL to be our #LunchBunch presenter for June. They will be speaking on the services Quadrangle NL offers as well as services for #queer individuals in #Newfoundland.

Honoured to have heard the amazing folks from Quadrangle NL, Rhea R, Pam Parsons - HarbourGracePortdeGrave, and the Dolly Rogers today at the #Pride flag raising!

The 2SLGBTQQIA+ community has made significant contributions to our province, and we honour their courage and resilience. We are stronger because of diversity, and we will continue build a province where all people can live as their most authentic selves. Pam Parsons - HarbourGracePortdeGrave #GovNL

Let today’s Pride ceremony remind us of the beauty of diversity and the strength that comes from unity. Let us all use Pride Month, and every month, to listen, learn and advocate for a more inclusive and just society. Happy Pride Month to all. Pam Parsons - HarbourGracePortdeGrave #GovNL

🔎Découvrez l’acteur de changement Charles Murphy, direction générale, Quadrangle NL. Charles détient plus de dix ans d’expérience dans la défense des intérêts des communautés #2SLGBTQIA+ de Terre-Neuve (Ktaqamkuk) et du Labrador.

Discover CHANGEMAKER Charles Murphy, Executive Director, Quadrangle NL. With over a decade of experience advocating for Newfoundland (Ktaqamkuk) and Labrador’s #2SLGBTQIA+ communities, Charles has worked tirelessly to enact real change in the province.

Quadrangle NL Read more about Charles’ leadership and advocacy journey by visiting the #CHANGEMAKERS website. prideatwork.ca/changemakers/

We love'd sharing time with you all!

For #CHANGEMAKER Charles Murphy, this recognition is a way to ignite spark within other people and encourage them to acknowledge the potential for positive impact they hold. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Read more about Charles’ leadership and advocacy journey: prideatwork.ca/changemakers/

Thank you Dollar A Day for this visit and talk about how we support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Did you know? : Indigenous people who identified as 2SLGBTQ+ made up 7.0% of the Canadian #2SLGBTQ+ population, even though Indigenous people overall made up 5.0% of the total Canadian population.

Wear pride on your sleeve (or your lapel)! 🌈 We're hosting a pride fundraiser in support of @thequadnl. Grab a pin on campus next week to celebrate yourself or someone you care about. Buy 1 pin for 2$, or 3 for 5$. #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQVisibility #QueerPride #Inclusion

Congrats to Colt Pottle, the new Quadrangle NL Executive Director! Looking forward to working with you😊 facebook.com/share/p/6WmHeh…

📢Nomination deadline has been extended until July 10th!⬇️😊

Free, accessible counselling every Tuesday and Wednesday. 170 Cashin Avenue Ext.

John Banks, organizer of Montreal's first Pride Parade, has passed away. Banks spent his life spearheading the change he wished to see for #2SLGBTQI+ communities in Quebec. Read more: cbc.ca/news/canada/mo…

WritersNL, Quadrangle NL and St. John's Pride are excited to announce another fantastic event: Drag Story Time with Madame Daddy (Charis) – a special Pride in the Park edition! Our featured book is “Songs in the Sea” by Pheilm Martin, published by Breakwater Books.

A common explanation for poorer mental health outcomes in 2SLGBTQ+ people is ‘minority stress’, that is, chronic stress related to: -social stigma -discrimination -internalization of negative societal attitudes Learn more:ow.ly/cLol50SHbfU

WOW – What an amazing crowd at Bannerman Park this weekend to celebrate Pride Week in St. John's. 😍 WritersNL was @ the Park with our friends at Quadrangle NL & St. John's Pride for a special edition of Drag Story Time! L-R: Jen Winsor, Hannah Jenkins, Liezel Hues, Charlie Murphy