Alberni Valley Pride

06/06/2026

We could use a few more hands tomorrow for dance setup. Volunteers get in free. 11:00am @ the legion tmmrw!

06/05/2026

Come dress up in your brightest rainbows and join us for Inclusive story time from 4pm to 5pm! You there!!!

06/05/2026

Preview of the Dry Bar menu at the Dungeons and Drag Dance - there’s even gay sorbet.

See you tomorrow!

06/03/2026

Hi everyone! Can you please do us a favour?

Spread the word that Pride is NOT CANCELLED. There’s some misinformation going around.

There’s still a lot of fun events coming up as part of AV Pride’s 2026 celebrations.

Join us!

06/03/2026

Open Mic tonight at Dog Mountain Brewing !!!! See you there!!!

Do you sing? Can you make people laugh? Do you write poetry? Well now is your time to shine at Dog Mountain Brewing’s Pride Open Mic!!! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🖤🩶🤍🤎 See you there!!!

06/02/2026

June is a busy month! We want to also validate and recognize it is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

To the men carrying the weight of the world quietly:
You do not have to suffer in silence.

The world tells men to “man up,” stay tough, hide emotions, and keep pushing no matter how heavy life gets. But strength is not pretending you’re okay when you’re drowning. Strength is being honest. Strength is asking for help. Strength is staying when your mind tells you to disappear.

Check on your dads.
Your brothers.
Your husbands.
Your friends.
The guy who’s always “fine.”

Some of the strongest men are fighting battles nobody sees.

You are needed.
You are valued.
And your mental health matters too.

💙

06/02/2026

June is Pride AND Indigenous History Month.

We send our solidarity, gratitude, and love to the c̓išaaʔatḥ (Tseshaht) and Hupačasath Nations, and all Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.

We commit to learning, growing, reconciling, decolonizing, and celebrating the history and resilience of the First Nation communities across Canada.

We encourage all our allies and followers to do the same. 🧡

06/01/2026

Thank you to the City of Port Alberni, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, and the members of our community who are in solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ people as we work to build a world where we are all safe, welcome, and included.

09/22/2025

New Virtual Y Mind Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth (18–30)

Starting October 16, join a free 7-week program designed to help youth build skills to manage stress and anxiety in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

✔ Evidence-based strategies: mindfulness, self-compassion, and ACT techniques
✔ Small group setting with trained mental health professionals
✔ Free book + workbook included
✔ Open to LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 18–30, no diagnosis or YMCA membership required

🗓 Sessions run weekly online (with some in-person options).
📌 Info sessions are happening now—reach out to learn more or sign up!

👉 Check out the poster and info sheet below for full details.
For questions or to register, contact: [email protected]