Our Pride Week community recognizes and embraces the origins of Pride as a political struggle for the rights, safety, and acceptance of 2SLGBTQ+ people, many of whom live at the intersections of multiple forms of marginalization by not only gender and sexuality, but also race, class, disability, neurodivergence, citizenship, age, religion, place of origin, and more. A celebration of the U of A's 2SLGBTQ+ community, Pride Week is also an opportunity to reflect on our campus and ourselves.

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Pride Week is a collaboration between the campus community and the Fyrefly Institute. Besides creating Pride Week, Fyrefly has served 2SLGBTQ+ people for more than twenty years, fighting for queer rights since before marriage equality was achieved in Canada. Every year, our thriving programs and services reach and support thousands of people throughout the province.

FEATURED EVENTS

To register for events, visit the event pages below. If you are having trouble registering for events or have other questions, email the Fyrefly Institute team at fyrefly@ualberta.ca.

If you do not see a button to register for an event, it means that it is a drop-in where registration is not required.

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Pride Parade

March 10

Bring your colleagues and friends of the campus community to celebrate queer joy at the Pride Parade.

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Art Gallery

March 10 - 18

Stop by Rutherford's Foyer to experience all the amazing artwork the Queer students at UofA have to offer! We’re accepting art submissions!

Navigating Canadian Immigration for LGBTQ+ Communities

Navigating Canadian Immigration for LGBTQ+ Communities

March 11

Led by Ansari Immigration Law, a Calgary-based boutique immigration law firm, this session will provide crucial information for individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada, including refugee claims based on sexuality, post-graduation work permits, and pathways to permanent residency (PR).

Queer Trivia

March 12

Test your knowledge on 2SLGBTQ+ history, pop culture, and icons. Everyone is welcome to participate!

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Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, and Futures

March 13

Explore strategies that foster decolonial allyship practices in the spaces we occupy, including the workplace and interpersonally. Facilitated by the Fyrefly Institute’s Where the Rivers Meet Program Coordinator, Rae Madge.

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One-on-One Legal Clinic: Free Immigration Consultation by Ansari Immigration Law

March 18

Calling 2SLGBTQ+ individuals: Receive a one-on-one, 30-minute consultation with a lawyer! Areas covered include refugee claims and more.

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Buy U of A Pride merch!

Brighten up your wardrobe and your space whilst showing your support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community! All proceeds from the U of A Pride Collection support the Fyrefly Institute.

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Thank you to our supporters!

We extend our gratitude to the Office of the Vice-Provost of Access, Community and Belonging for their generous support of Pride Week 2025 which allows us to create spaces that celebrate our 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Thank you to our Pride Week committee for their dedication to providing a wide range of events catered to the diverse interests of our university community!

In addition to Pride Week, Fyrefly Institute's programming includes the CHEW Project, Fyrefly in Schools, the Alberta GSA Conference, Camp fYrefly and Where the Rivers Meet. Our programs empower 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and communities and promote safe, inclusive spaces. The generosity of donors allows us to continue to create meaningful change within our communities.

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