06/02/2026
🌈 Happy Pride Month, Calgary!
Did you know that Pride started as a riot before it became a celebration?
Its roots trace back to the Stonewall riots, where q***r communities (largely led by Black q***r and trans activists) fought back against police raids and discrimination.
While Pride is widely known as a time for celebration (and it absolutely is), its history runs much deeper. It’s important to acknowledge how Pride began and why these conversations still matter today.
So while we encourage everyone to celebrate Pride, have fun, and be proud of who you are, we also encourage you to keep learning — whether that means educating yourself on q***r history, challenging misconceptions, or helping create spaces where people feel genuinely safe and welcomed.
If Pride Month feels overwhelming, complicated, or emotionally heavy, you're not alone.
Our blog shares some ways to support your mental health as someone in the 2SLGBTQI+ community: https://calgarycounselling.com/blog/caring-for-your-mental-health-as-a-2slgbtqi-individual
