Ladysmith Pride Society

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Ladysmith Pride Society Bringing pride to Ladysmith, BC! https://ladysmithpridesociety.com/

Visit ladysmithpride's shop, for our logo on variety of products!

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10/20/2026

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We are midway through Genderfluid Visibility Week, a time dedicated to celebrating, uplifting and honouring everyone whose gender identity shifts and flows across the spectrum!

A central symbol of this week is the Genderfluid Pride Flag, which represents the full diversity of the community through its five distinct horizontal stripes:

🩷 Pink: Represents femininity or feminine-aligned gender identities.

🤍 White: Represents a lack of gender or agender identities.

💜 Purple: Represents the combination of all genders, including non-binary identities that blend femininity and masculinity.

🖤 Black: Represents all other gender identities outside or between traditional binary terms, including neutral genders.

💙Blue: Represents masculinity or masculine-aligned gender identities.

Whether your gender shifts daily, weekly or fluidly over time, your experience is valid, real and worthy of celebration.

If you or someone you know is looking for trans, non-binary and gender-diverse support, community or medical resources in British Columbia, check out these local organizations:

Trans Care BC (PHSA): Offers clinical guidance, gender-affirming care navigation and community resource directories across BC. www. phsa.ca/transcarebc

QMUNITY: BC's q***r, trans, and Two-Spirit resource centre offering low-cost counselling, peer support groups and community programs. www.qmunity.ca

pflag Canada - Nanaimo : Peer support groups, education and community connections for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, parents and families. www.pflagcanada.ca

Trans Rights BC: A comprehensive information hub explaining your legal rights, healthcare access and administrative documentation in BC. www.transrightsbc.ca

Happy Genderfluid Visibility Week! 💗

10/11/2026

Happy National Coming Out Day! 🌈 ✨

Whether you came out decades ago, came out today or are still figuring out what coming out looks like for you (or if you even want to), your journey is entirely your own. There is no right way, no required timeline and no single path to being authentically you.

When you’re ready, we’re here. Whenever that is and whatever that looks like, Nanaimo Pride is here to support you, hold space for you and celebrate every step of your journey.

A few ways that you can offer support:

Be a visible safe space: Let people around you know through your everyday words and actions that you are a safe, supportive space. That you will be there, when they are ready.

Get involved: Follow along with Nanaimo Pride, drop a comment of love below or share this post to help ensure our local community knows they are never alone. 💖

10/08/2026

Every year, on October 8, the world commemorates International Le***an Day, a global celebration of le***an culture, history, identity, and community achievements. Be sure to wish the le***ans in your life a happy International Le***an Day!

10/08/2026

Join us for an all ages crafting/social time.

Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
VIRL Nanaimo Harbourfront Library

Q***r Crafternoon is a free drop-in art space for q***r, trans, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their friends and family to craft, create, and connect!

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of crafts and making connections! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, everyone is welcome to come together in a safe and inclusive space. Let your creativity flow as we work on various projects and enjoy each other’s company. Please feel free to bring your own craft supplies & ideas, and some additional craft supplies will be available too!

Snacks and tea/coffee provided!

This is a drop-in event, come and stay as long as you’d like.

Come relax and unwind with us as we create art, make new friends, and celebrate our q***r identities. Q***r Crafternoon is a safe and inclusive space for all q***r and trans people to enjoy arts and crafts and build community.

This program is presented by pflag Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.

Future dates booked:
Nov 22

10/08/2026

🎉2026-2027 Trans ID Clinic Dates🎉

Hello everyone! We are so excited to share this year's clinic dates. We are once again hosted at the Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch downtown.

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, or to book a time to come see us!

For our Nanaimo neighbours 🌈💭
10/08/2026

For our Nanaimo neighbours 🌈💭

07/08/2026

Congratulations to all of the nominees in the 2026 Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards! Your dedication and contributions help make our community a great place to live, work, and do business.

Voting is now open and runs until August 9, 2026.

This is your opportunity to vote for a deserving business, organization, or individual that has made a meaningful impact in our community.

Vote now: https://ladysmithcofc.com/spirit-of-ladysmith-business-awards/

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, Ladysmith & District Credit Union and FMC Holdings Ltd. , for their generous support of the 2026 Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards.

A new, developing youth opportunity if you can travel to Duncan to access the neighbouring Cowichan Pride support!
07/06/2026

A new, developing youth opportunity if you can travel to Duncan to access the neighbouring Cowichan Pride support!

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⭐️QUEER KIDS CLUB⭐️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
A new group to connect q***r kids through fun activities!

FIRST MEETING:
Saturday July 11, 11am-3pm.

ACTIVITY:
Our first meeting on July 11 will be an opportunity for us to dream and plan our monthly events together (some ideas include bowling, swimming, tubing, karaoke, crafts, baking, and more!). And there will be pizza!

LOCATION:
Please email [email protected]

🤎🧁🌈Wow! Thank you so much to our friends at Old Town Bakery and Wild Poppy Market! Almost $500 was reached from their cu...
07/04/2026

🤎🧁🌈Wow! Thank you so much to our friends at Old Town Bakery and Wild Poppy Market! Almost $500 was reached from their cupcake fundraiser. Their welcoming and inclusive businesses make the downtown of Ladysmith a very special place to visit! Their dedication to their jobs and community, creativity in the making of their foods and drinks, and love and kindness they show their customers does not go unnoticed! Thank you to everyone who enjoyed a cupcake!!!🌈🧁🤎

A sweet way to wrap up June and kick off July 🌈💛
Thanks to everyone who picked up a Pride Cupcake from Old Town Bakery and Wild Poppy Market this month, your support made this campaign so special.
We’re proud to share that $498.00 has been raised and will be donated to the Ladysmith Pride Society in support of their ongoing work creating connection, visibility, and community right here at home.
From all of us, thank you for showing up, celebrating with us, and making every cupcake count 🌈✨

06/25/2026

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