Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity

Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity Hub for scholarly and community work on sexual and gender diversity at UAlberta's Faculty of Education

The Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity at the University of Alberta leads research that changes attitudes and delivers services that change lives. The work we do aims to create social change, build a more just society, and ensure that 2SLGBTQ+ people feel validated in their lived experiences.

Less than 24 hours left to grab tickets for our 50/50 raffle for our Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch in support of Fyrefly's...
06/14/2026

Less than 24 hours left to grab tickets for our 50/50 raffle for our Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch in support of Fyrefly's lifesaving programs!

The raffle will be open until 1 pm tomorrow. Grab 2 tickets for $20, 10 tickets for $50 and $50 for 100!

Thank you to our friends at Dragonflies Unite Foundation for running this raffle to support us!

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We have an AMAZING line up of magical and talented performers for our Whimsical Cottagecore themed Annual Mayor's Pride ...
06/13/2026

We have an AMAZING line up of magical and talented performers for our Whimsical Cottagecore themed Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch Fundraiser this Sunday on June 14, 2026 at the Blatchford Field Air Hangar! Grab tickets at the link in our bio to support Fyrefly's lifesaving programs and to experience a Sunday rooted in q***r joy!

Cedar T
This Indigi-Queen is well on her way to reaching Legendary status by serving cultural couture.

Felicia Boneé
Alberta's Premiere Black Transgender Drag Entertainer

Gabe Autumn
This King is often a glam-rock hearththrob

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Our kind friends at Dragonflies Unite Foundation are supporting our Mayor's Pride Brunch by hosting a 50/50 Raffle to su...
06/12/2026

Our kind friends at Dragonflies Unite Foundation are supporting our Mayor's Pride Brunch by hosting a 50/50 Raffle to support our lifesaving 2SLGBTQ+ programs! Can't attend the brunch? Purchase 50/50 tickets to support our programs instead! Grab tickets now at the link in our bio or our website!

You can get 2 tickets for $20, 10 for $50 and 50 for $100. The draw date is June 14, 2026!

Thank you so much Dragonflies Unite Foundation!

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Fyrefly's Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch is 70% sold out! The event is highly sought out  year after year for its spectacul...
06/08/2026

Fyrefly's Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch is 70% sold out! The event is highly sought out year after year for its spectacular drag performances, brunch, and inspiring speeches from political and community leaders! The event is also our largest Pride fundraising event that supports our lifesaving 2SLGBTQ+ programs that strive to create a future where the 2SLGBTQ+ community thrives!

Don't miss out on this year's event, grab tickets at the link in our bio!

Can't attend? Sponsor the brunch (contact [email protected]) or visit the link in our bio to donate a ticket on our event page or to donate to the Fyrefly Institute fund directly!

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Save the date for our Where the Rivers Meet Two-Spirit Conference: Indigiq***ring Wellness! The conference will be on Oc...
06/08/2026

Save the date for our Where the Rivers Meet Two-Spirit Conference: Indigiq***ring Wellness! The conference will be on October 9 and 10 at the Alberta Ave Community League. We're looking forward to it and we hope you are too!

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Fyrefly's Q***r Human Rights is 70% Sold Out. Grab tix while they last, link in bio, tix are free/pay what you will. A s...
06/04/2026

Fyrefly's Q***r Human Rights is 70% Sold Out. Grab tix while they last, link in bio, tix are free/pay what you will. A special thanks to the City of Edmonton & The Edmonton Fringe for supporting this initiative.

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It's Pride Month and Fyrefly is hosting not one, but TWO fabulous events centred on q***r joy this month! Our first even...
06/03/2026

It's Pride Month and Fyrefly is hosting not one, but TWO fabulous events centred on q***r joy this month! Our first event is happening THIS weekend on June 6 at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barn, and it includes several activities that spark q***r joy and restore hope. Tickets are pay what you can and free childcare is available by booking in advance. Please contact [email protected] to book free childcare! Proceeds support Fyrefly. This event is funded by the Beyond Belonging Grant.

The following weekend on June 14 at the Blatchford Field Air Hangar, we'll be hosting our Whimsical Cottagecore themed Mayor's Pride Brunch! Guests will be served a delicious brunch and extravagant drag by Cedar T, Felicia Bonée and Gabe Autumn. Our program will also feature remarks from leaders from all levels of government. Youth tickets are also available! The event raises funds for Fyrefly's lifesaving 2SLGBTQ+ programs. This event is sponsored by the City of Edmonton and the University of Alberta's Alumni Council.

Link in bio to get tickets for these events! Happy Pride!

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Our Mayor's Pride Brunch happening on June 14, 2026 from 10 am - 1 pm at the Blatchford Field Air Hangar supports our li...
05/29/2026

Our Mayor's Pride Brunch happening on June 14, 2026 from 10 am - 1 pm at the Blatchford Field Air Hangar supports our lifesaving 2SLGBTQ+ programs!

Swipe through our post to learn more about our programs: Camp Fyrefly, CHEW Project YEG and YYC, Fyrefly in Schools, the AB GSA Conference, Where the Rivers Meet, and the Family Resilience Project.

We extend our gratitude to the City of Edmonton for their generous sponsorship of the brunch!
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Volunteer for Fyrefly's Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch happening on June 14, 2026!Not available for the brunch? We need vol...
05/29/2026

Volunteer for Fyrefly's Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch happening on June 14, 2026!
Not available for the brunch? We need volunteers to help with set up on June 13!

Apply at the link in our bio!

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With Pride Month approaching, we're so excited to be hosting our first ever Human Rights Forum happening on June 6, 2026...
05/26/2026

With Pride Month approaching, we're so excited to be hosting our first ever Human Rights Forum happening on June 6, 2026 from 11 am - 4:30 pm at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barn! We have TONS of fabulous programming lined up for you, with a focus on building your capacity for allyship and advocacy and we'll also be offering workshops that spark q***r joy and hope!

Tickets are available at the link in our bio and are pay-what-you-will and proceeds support the Fyrefly Institute.

A special thank you to the City of Edmonton Beyond Belonging Grant for making this event possible. Thank you to Camp Dragonfly for providing free child-care to conference attendees (to book childcare please email: [email protected]). Please note childcare MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE via email.

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