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Pride 2021

Pride with SPECTRUM

For Pride month, SPECTRUM was excited to work with many great community partners to present a series of events and activities that both celebrated members of our 2SLGBTQ+ communities and promoted equal rights and visibility. 

Learn more about SPECTRUM's 2021 Pride Events:

Discussion Events
Social Events

Discussion Events

Panel Discussions

2SLGBTQ+ Parenting – Straight Parents of Queer Kids

In partnership with PFLAG Waterloo, Wellington, Perth Region SPECTRUM presents a panel of four straight, cisgender parents who will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of parenting 2SLGBTQ+ children. Moderated by Suzie Taka.

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The Liberation Generation

SPECTRUM hosted a panel of Rainbow elders who answered questions from young 2SLGBTQ+ people. Moderated by MPP Laura Mae Lindo.

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2SLGBTQ+ Parenting – Queer Parents of Straight Kids

SPECTRUM hosted a panel of four 2SLGBTQ+ parents discuss parenting and navigating institutions that are cis/heteronormative. Moderated by Suzie Taka.

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The Next Generation

In partnership with the Glow Centre, SPECTRUM hosted a panel of 2SLGBTQ+ youth answer the questions of rainbow elders. Moderated by Suzie Taka.

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Focus Groups

SPECTRUM recently surveyed our volunteers, program participants and the community at large. We heard from several people that they sometimes felt “not queer enough” to attend Pride events or visit 2SLGBTQ+ spaces. SPECTRUM and the Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition would like to do a better job of understanding the needs of traditionally underserved members of LGBTQ2+ communities.

The information we gathered from participants in these groups will help to inform the development of future events, programs and services.

Read the Complete Focus Group Findings

Social Events

(Virtual) Waterloo Walking Tour

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Waterloo's Glow Center, the City of Waterloo Museum and GLOW collaborated to hold a virtual walking tour of UW's campus explaining the history of Canada's longest-lived Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ university group.

THEMUSEUM Variety Show

SPECTRUM provided one of the acts for THEMUSEUM’s Virtual Variety Show, which was hosted by Miss Drew. One of our founders, Jim Parrott, shared his love of the harp and talk about the unique needs of aging 2SLGBTQ+ folks.

Pride Trivia

Presented in partnership with the Waterloo Public Library, we had an evening of virtual Pride trivia. Participants tested their knowledge of queer pop culture, and 2SLGBTQ+ history. 

Pride Store

SPECTRUM’s online Pride Pop-Up Shop has you covered for mini flags, buttons, and vinyl stickers to help you celebrate your Pride. As a pilot project, quantities are limited so be sure to get your orders in ASAP! We can provide shipping within Canada and the US and will have specific dates/times available for local pick-up.

100% of the proceeds of the items sold will support SPECTRUM’s operations.

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SPECTRUM offers a safe place where 2SLGBTQ+ individuals can be themselves and find community and supports.

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