Oxford County Pride by Tami Murray, President, Oxford County Pride The Oxford County Pride com- mittee is happy to announce our
2022 events were a huge success despite challenges of homophobia biphobia and transphobia experienced via flag vandalism. We are disappointed about the challenges we have experienced with an increase of hate crimes in our community. As noted by the recent protesters at the Woodstock Library drag story time. I am happy to announce Oxford County allies activated and united demonstrating that hate has no place in Oxford County and vastly outnumbered the protestors. On a more positive note we are excited to announce 2023 pride events will be running throughout the month of June starting with flag raisings throughout the County. Initiating with an inclusive Pride Non denominational Service at Norwich United Church June 4th, 23. Our annual, Oxford County Pride family day is scheduled for June 17th Museum Square Woodstock Ontario and we look forward to celebrating with our community sponsors and organizations. Our stage will be full of inclusive diverse musical, theatrical entertainment, and we welcome back our amazing host MC Saidat. Additional events include drag story times in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg as well as a live story time on family day. Other opportunities include a paint night & yoga hosted by Indigo Wellness, naughty drag bingo with our co-host upper Thames brewery Company other events include out Pride Dance Party including drag entertainment co-hosted by Nico’s Bar -Woodstock, Open Mic night, a Karaoke pride closing party co-hosted by the Joker’s Crown in Ingersoll. Last but not least the Woodstock Museum will be hosting a Pride escape room every Friday & Saturday in June.
As we endeavor upon Oxford Pride June 2023 we will continue to advocate, educate and communicate love, harmony, safety and security for all the 2slgbtqai+ in our Oxford community. For further information about our events please check out our social media platforms. www.oxfrordpride.ca DID YOU KNOW... ...that transgender youth who had supportive families experienced a 93% reduction is suicide attempts in one year, compared to transgender youth who did not? ...that London was home to the first gay not-for-profit and social enterprise in Canada, HALO – Homophile Association London Ontario.
Free transportation to and from mental health support in London for youth ages 16-25 who live in Northwest Middlesex county (includes Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy, Exeter and surrounding areas). Free transportation to and from mental health support in London for youth ages 16-25 who live in Northwest Middlesex county (includes Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy, Exeter and surrounding areas). Free transportation to and from mental health support in London for youth ages 16-25 who live in Northwest Middlesex county (includes Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy, Exeter and surrounding areas).
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