The Provincial Government is joining groups, schools and communities to mark Pride Month throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Pride Month is a dedicated opportunity to celebrate diversity and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, acknowledge their history and achievements, and raise awareness of the importance of acceptance and inclusion. Events in Newfoundland and Labrador are held in various communities, towns and cities throughout the summer.

At Confederation Building, the rainbow flag, a well-known symbol associated with gender and sexual diversity, will fly on the courtesy flagpole, and the building will be lit in the colours of the rainbow. Last year, four new rainbow crosswalks were put in place and rainbow benches were placed on the grounds.

In April 2021, Premier Andrew Furey created the Office of Women and Gender Equality with a commitment to working with the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador is a safe, accessible and inclusive place for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Premier Furey also created the Premier’s Roundtable on Gender Equity, which is co-chaired by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality. The Roundtable is composed of key Indigenous leaders, opposition parties, community stakeholders and advocates, and those with lived experience. It acts as a platform for members to bring forward, collectively, the barriers to gender equity, and to map priorities and collaborate on solutions to address these barriers.

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“I am pleased to wish a happy Pride Month to all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and particularly to members of the 2SLGTBQQIA+ community. Our government will continue to ensure that the rights of all people in our province are recognized and respected. I encourage residents to take part in events being held in their communities in recognition of this important month.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“I am inspired to see messages of pride, inclusion, and acceptance resonating throughout our province. As we celebrate the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community this month, we also reflect on the continued work to ensure all people in our Newfoundland and Labrador are able to live and play without violence or discrimination.”
Honourable Pam Parsons
Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality

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