Pride Cape Breton Society

06/12/2026

Today is the tenth anniversary of the the Pulse Nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016. We remember the victims and honor them with action. 💔

Akyra Monet Murray, 18 years old
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 years old
Amanda Alvear, 25 years old
Angel L. Candelario-Padró, 28 years old
Anthony Luis Laureano Disla, 25 years old
Antonio Davon Brown, 29 years old
Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49 years old
Christopher “Drew” Andrew Leinonen, 32 years old
Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24 years old
Cory James Connell, 21 years old
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32 years old
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30 years old
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old
Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25 years old
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old
Frank Hernandez, 27 years old
Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velázquez, 50 years old
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25 years old
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25 years old
Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19 years old
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40 years old
Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27 years old
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35 years old
Jerald “Jerry” Arthur Wright, 31 years old
Joel Rayón Paniagua, 32 years old
Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24 years old
Juan Chavez Martinez, 25 years old
Juan P. Rivera Velázquez, 37 years old
Juan Ramón Guerrero, 22 years old
KJ Morris, 37 years old
Leroy Valentin Fernández, 25 years old
Luis Daniel Conde, 39 years old
Luis Daniel Lestat Wilson-Leon, 37 years old
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old
Luis S. Vielma, 22 years old
Martin Benitez Torres, 33 years old
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26 years old
Miguel Angel Honorato, 30 years old
Oscar Aracena-Montero, 26 years old
Paul Terrell Henry, 41 years old
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 years old
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 years old
Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33 years old
Simón Adrián Carrillo Fernández, 31 years old
Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old
Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25 years old
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35 years old
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24 years old

06/12/2026

Check this out happening at the Potlotek Health Centre!

🏳️‍🌈Pride Health Services Visit🏳️‍🌈

Pride Health is working to improve access to safe, coordinated, & comprehensive primary care for people who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. They will also be visiting the Health Centre on Wednesday, June 17, 10:00am-12:00pm for people to come learn about their services!

For more information, please call the Health Centre at (902) 535-2961 or contact Candice Sampson at [email protected]

06/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Market 2026 🏳️‍🌈

Registration for the 2026 Rainbow Market is now officially open!

The Rainbow Market happens in wentworth park following the Pride parade on Aug 8, 2026.

This event is completely free to participate in.

Submit your registration by following the link below 👇

https://form.jotform.com/261555686988278

06/03/2026

Eskasoni Pride happening July 15 - July 19

The wait is over!

We're excited to officially announce the dates for Pride Eskasoni 2026!

✨ July 15–19, 2026 ✨

This year is extra special as we celebrate 10 Years of Pride Eskasoni.

Save the dates, mark your calendars, and keep an eye on our page, there's so much more to come. 👀

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month, Cape Breton!

We’re so excited to introduce something we’ve been working on quietly for a while and Pride Month felt like the perfect time to share it.

Affirming Access CB
A new, low‑barrier support program for trans, two‑spirit, and gender‑diverse folks in Cape Breton.

Whether you need help with groceries, a bill, or support getting off‑island for gender‑affirming care, we’re here to stand beside you with dignity‑centered, community‑led support.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the DAWN Fund.

Please note: Funding for this program is limited, and support will be offered on a weekly cycle based on available resources.

For more information, email [email protected].

06/02/2026

🧡 June is National Indigenous History Month 🧡

As we begin National Indigenous History Month, we reflect on the resilience, strength and spirit of Indigenous Peoples. Despite generations of challenges, our culture, traditions, and identity continue to thrive and be celebrated with pride.

For Mi’kmaq people, community is family and our connection to our heritage remains deeply rooted in who we are.

This month offers an opportunity to celebrate Mi’kmaq culture and honour our traditions, spirituality, language and the rich history that continues to guide us today.

Throughout June, let us celebrate the beauty of being Mi’kmaq and continue sharing our stories with future generations.

The drum artwork featured in this image was created by Kathy Denny of Eskasoni, a talented Mi'kmaw artist. Visitors can also find some of her beautiful paintings available for purchase at the Heritage Park!

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06/02/2026

It's that time of year! Registration for the 2026 Pride Parade is open and free to any individual, group, business, or organization wishing to participate. The 2026 parade will be held on Saturday August 8th, 2026. Line up will take place at 10am on George Street. Parade starts at 12pm. Please register at the following link:

https://form.jotform.com/261373400642247

***DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JULY 22, 2026 - APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO ADVISE IF THEIR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED***

Groups/organizations wanting to combine entries should still fill out one entry per group/organization but use the 'additional information field' to note they would like to be with another group/organization.