Pride Season at Saint Mary’s is celebrated throughout June and July, recognizing Pride Month in June and the Halifax Pride festival in July. The pride flag will be flown on campus throughout June.
Pride is an acknowledgement of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, all other gender identities such as asexual, pansexual, and polyamorous). It spotlights the resilience, celebrates the talent and recognizes the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Learn more about Pride Season and its origins in Canada and visit our online 2SLGBTQIA+ hub for resources at Saint Mary’s.
Join us this Pride Season in supporting and uplifting members of our #SMUcommunity!
Paint Your Pride!
Tuesday, June 18
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Quad outside the O’Donnell-Hennessey Student Centre
Join Student Affairs and Services in the Quad to Paint Your Pride with chalk, play fun lawn games and enjoy snacks to celebrate Pride Month alongside your peers, staff and faculty!
Pride-Themed Movie Night
Wednesday, June 26
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Atrium 101
The Student Success Centre is hosting a Pride-themed Movie Night! Celebrate Pride with the Peer Success Coaches and a classic movie. We’ve got a few great movie choices, and you can cast your vote when you register. Blankets will be provided. Bring a friend!
SMU in the Halifax Pride Parade
The entire SMU Community is invited to join SMU Alumni and SMUSA in the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday, July 20 at 12 p.m. The group will walk the parade route and celebrate our Husky Pride!
SMUSA Pride Centre
Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Located in the O’Donnell Hennessey Student Centre, SC 106
The Pride Centre offers a safe space for all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. SMUSA strives to create more events and resources for students within this community on campus and wants to create a welcoming and accepting environment for all. If you are looking for a hang-out spot or place to study, check out our pride centre!
Mental health support for queer and trans students
Students who are part of the queer and trans community may have unique experiences that impact their mental health. Sometimes, it can be easier to speak with someone who has similar experiences—enter our newest therapist in the Counselling Centre, Derek!
Derek is World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) trained and brings extensive knowledge of trans and queer mental health to the team, as well as the ability to write WPATH assessment and surgery letters for Trans Affirmative Healthcare.
Saint Mary’s Pride Collection
The Saint Mary’s Campus Store has Pride merchandise to help you celebrate Pride Season in style!
Available at the Campus Store in the Loyola Academic Building from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and the Bookstore in the Student Centre from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday to Friday or order online.
Check the Student Life events calendar for all upcoming events!
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