Showing our Pride
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Watching the paradeDal alum Marrilee Wilson is impressed by how many formal LGBTQ organizations have developed since she was a student. -
For the dogsThe rainbow community is canine inclusive. Rico showed his Pride by walking with the two-legged members of Allies at Dalhousie. -
"Better Together"This year’s Pride Week theme sums up the friendly atmosphere that was created by Dalhousie parade participants. -
InclusionDal student Julianne Suleski says that Dalhousie’s active involvement in Pride Parade “is a great way to create and promote an inclusive community [at the university].” -
Proud to be a TigerDal’s mascot joins in the parade festivities. Allies at Dalhousie was just one of the many campus groups that were represented in the Pride Parade. Other groups included the Women’s Centre and Dal residences. -
Celebrating diversityThe entire convoy of participants that made up Dalhousie’s entry in the Pride Parade. -
Every hand countsDozens of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Dalhousie were required to carry Ottawa’s flag. -
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Corner to cornerBarrington Street covered sidewalk to sidewalk in national Pride. “Canadian Pride groups come together under the presence of the flag,” says Sarah-Jo Briand.
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A welcoming climate“It’s important that Dalhousie creates a welcoming climate for all students,” says Gaye Wishart, Dalhousie Harassment Prevention Officer, pictured with Community Safety Officer of Dalhousie Security Jake MacIsaac. -
"An opportunity for role modelling"Chris Demaine, Melissa MacKay, and Julianne Suleski prepare to walk in Halifax’s 24th annual Pride Parade. -
Ribbons and twirlsErica Siba, a masters student in Health Promotion, practices her ribbon-twirling skills prior to the parade. -
AlliesMatt Bellefontaine shares a smile with Allies at Dalhousie member and Dal’s parade entry coordinator Sarah-Jo Briand. -
Ottawa’s Pride flag unfurled.This year Dalhousie had the prestigious honour of carrying the national symbol of Pride. -
HalifaxMontreal native Sarah Limoges attended Halifax’s Pride Parade while studying at Dalhousie as part of the Explore Program. -
Sharing excitementCheryl Coolen of Dal’s Chemistry Department and Lori Baker and Paul Mombourquette, both faculty members in the Engineering and Computer Sciences Co-op Department, were excited to carry Ottawa’s Pride flag. -
On Saturday, July 23, dozens of students, faculty and staff took to the streets of Halifax to take part in the 2011 Halifax Pride Parade, showing their stripes in support of tolerance and diversity. Dal News student writer and photographer Katherine Wooler was there to snap some of the action.
