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Q***r Aging BC (formerly Dignity Seniors Society) supports BC's 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and those who work with them and strives to provide tailored information and programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and seniors’ service providers in British Columbia.

10/05/2026

Q***r Aging BC (QABC) extends our heartfelt gratitude to our valued funding partners:

• Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes Et Égalité Des Genres Canada
• The City of Vancouver City of Vancouver
• United Way BC United Way BC
• Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC
• source funding provided through the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors Program

Your commitment to supporting community-led initiatives, inclusive practices, and strengthening the lives and well being of 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors makes our work possible.

Through your partnership, QABC is able to develop outreach and provide guidance and education surrounding the unique issues and needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors with our caregivers, assisted living/LTC programs and health authorities throughout the Province.

Thanks in part to the funding you provide, we are able to create connection, develop programs and provide resources and meaningful engagement to our 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors and Elders community.

Q***r Aging BC is deeply grateful for your continued support of our mission to build a more connected, compassionate, and vibrant community for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders in British Columbia.
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To learn more about the work that QABC is doing for q***r seniors and elders in British Columbia, visit our website www.q***ragingbc.ca

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10/03/2026

Every generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ people has their history. Meet Caroline.

“The world’s a better place if you are who you are.” ✨

“Caroline shares her journey of coming out, discovering a hidden piece of her own family history, and spending decades standing up for LGBTQ+ rights. From attending Pride marches in the 1980s to advocating for equality today, she reflects on the courage it once took to be visible and why that fight is still important.

A proud le***an feminist, trans ally, and lifelong activist, Caroline believes that progress is built by those who refuse to compromise who they are. Her story is a reminder that every generation helps create a safer, more inclusive future for the next.”

Many thanks to and for celebrating our history and the voices of our 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders, and documenting our stories. 🙏💜
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10/02/2026

“Pride is a protest, a battle cry, whereas History Month is a celebration.” - LGBTQ Nation

October is 2SLGBTQ History Month, (LGBTQ History Month) an annual month-long global observance that provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the invaluable contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Founded in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a gay history teacher from rural Missouri, 2SLGBTQ History Month coincides with National Coming Out Day (October 11th).

Featured here are just a few of the countless Canadian based 2SLGBTQIA+ heroes whose lives we celebrate:
Pics (top to bottom L to R):
1. Ma-Nee Chacaby, Ojibwa-Cree
2. Jackie Shane
3. barbara findlay
4. Albert McLeod, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
5. The Brunswick Four Adrienne Rosen (formerly Adrienne Potts), Pat Murphy, Sue Wells and Lamar Van D**e (formerly Heather Elizabeth Nelson)
6. Jim Egan
7. ted northe
8. Dionne Brand
9. Chris Morrissey

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10/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈HAPPY GREY PRIDE EVERYONE!🏳️‍⚧️

National Seniors Day on October 1st, (formally known as the UN International Day for Older Persons), was declared in Canada in 2010 to acknowledge the contributions of older people.

Many older Canadians are active, vibrant and contributing to the economy, and our 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders are no exception, we salute you all!

Visit the Q***r Aging BC website for information and services geared towards senior and elder 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their caregivers in B.C.!
https://q***ragingbc.ca

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09/30/2026

Today is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡

A response to Call to Action 80, advocating for a federal day of commemoration to significantly improve the lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Here are six ways you can effect change, today and beyond.

1. Wear an orange shirt on Orange Shirt Day. It’s a simple gesture–a visual cue to keep reconciliation alive.

2. Take a step beyond land recognition. Know whose land you’re on–observe Indigenous law and contribute to the economies of the communities you visit and live in.

3. Take care of everything that takes care of you. Be a sensitive, respectful, and grateful traveller.

4. Discover your Call to Action and use your power to create systemic change. Live it.

5. Educate yourself. Learn more by attending online and in-person events, and by reading key documents and Indigenous literature.

6. Donate to support residential school survivors and invest in
Indigenous economies.

Learn More: indigenousbc.com/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation

Repost courtesy of Historica Canada 🧡🪶 To listen to the full series of interviews, click on the link below or find it wherever you get your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/NmxA1MPNJC8?si=WVIk_Xlh6w6uJEb_

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09/28/2026

Truth & Reconciliation Day is September 30th and the wonderful folks at QMUNITY have compiled a list of ways to participate across BC.

This is a time to honour Survivors of Residential Schools, remember those who never came home, and commit to reconciliation in our everyday lives.⁠
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🧡Read the 94 calls to action⁠
🧡Learn about support services in your community⁠
🧡Attend a local Indigenous led event⁠
🧡Purchase an Indigenous designed orange shirt and wear it (not just on the 30th)⁠
🧡Donate to a local Indigenous organization⁠
🧡Listen to Indigenous Elders’ stories and teachings⁠
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Full list of events and registration links at qmunity.ca/resources
Thank you as always QMUNITY! 🙏

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09/26/2026

The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada.

This week is about:
• Celebrating and commemorating notable achievements and advancements of Canadian women.
• Addressing the challenges that Canadian women and individuals of minority gender identity and expression continue to face.
• Encouraging all Canadians to become and remain engaged, during Gender Equality Week and throughout the year, to achieve greater inclusiveness and full gender equality in Canada.

Why It Matters:
• There is a wage gap between men and women.
• Women are underrepresented in leadership and face barriers in education and in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
• Indigenous, newcomer, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled women face disproportionate challenges.
• Gender-based violence continues to affect women at alarming rates.

Did You Know?
Closing these gaps strengthens Canada’s economy and helps unlock the country’s full potential for growth and resilience.

Change is possible — and it takes all of us. Together, we can build a more equal, inclusive, and stronger Canada.

How You Can Participate:
• Write or phone your Government of Canada MP asking them not to cut funding to WAGE.
• Join or host a Gender Equality Week event.
• Share stories of women and gender-diverse leaders.
• Take action to advance gender equality in your community.
Women and Gender Equality Canada Femmes Et Égalité Des Genres Canada

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09/24/2026

Did you miss the Tuesday Q***RFM radio interview with Q***r Aging BC Executive Director Indira Riadi?

Q***RFM has a rebroadcast on Friday, Sept 25th at 8am PST • 11am EST 🎙️

Tune in for a special extended conversation with Q***R AGING BC (formerly Dignity Seniors Society) Executive Director Dr. Indi Riadi on serving the unique needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders in British Columbia.

Visit our website to learn more or donate: www.q***ragingbc.ca and check us out on socials at Q***r Aging BC | (formerly Dignity Seniors Society) 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️

Join Q***RFM Hosts djdenise35 Fraser and Barb Barb Snelgrove Snelgrove on Sept. 25th bringing weekly q***r culture, news and music into the earholes of the world! 🏳️‍🌈🎙️🏳️‍⚧️

Catch Canada’s longest running 2SLGBTQIA+ radio show Q***RFM Van streaming globally at www.citr(dot)ca or locally on the dial at 101.9FM.

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09/23/2026

Bi Visibility Day (also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day) is observed annually on September 23rd to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, and the history of bisexuality.

Bisexual seniors face unique challenges stemming from lifelong discrimination, including increased risks of poverty, social isolation, and poorer health outcomes, which are often compounded by ageism and invisibility within both society and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

These older adults came of age when bisexuality was less understood and more stigmatized, leading many to conceal their identity, a practice that can have long-term negative consequences for their mental and physical well-being.

Support and Resources
2SLGBTQIA+ Specific Programs:

Organizations like QMUNITY in British Columbia and Prism offer education, information, and referral services for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Health and Social Services Training:
Efforts are underway (by Q***r Aging BC and likeminded organizations) to train/educate healthcare providers and caregivers to create inclusive and welcoming environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders.

Advocacy:
Activists and organizations are working to advance the presence and recognition of bisexual individuals within the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ movement and in advocacy efforts.

Q***r Aging BC stands united with all our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members! Happy Bi-Visibility Day!

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09/22/2026

TODAY ON Q***RFM🎙️they are sharing a special extended conversation with Q***R AGING BC (formerly Dignity Seniors Society) Executive Director Dr. Indi Riadi on serving the unique needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders in British Columbia. Visit the QABC website to learn more or donate: www.q***ragingbc.ca and check them out on socials at Q***r Aging BC | (formerly Dignity Seniors Society)

Join Hosts djdenise35 Fraser and Barb Barb Snelgrove Snelgrove on Sept. 22nd (repeat broadcast Sept. 25th) at 8am PST • 11am EST and 4pm GMT, bringing weekly q***r culture, news and music into the earholes of the world! 🏳️‍🌈🎙️🏳️‍⚧️

Catch Canada’s longest running 2SLGBTQIA+ radio show Q***RFM Van streaming globally at www.citr(dot)ca or locally on the dial at 101.9FM.

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