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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Queer Aging BC extends our heartfelt gratitude 🙏 to our valued funding partners: • Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) • The City of Vancouver • United Way BC • Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) • source funding provided through: Government of 🇨🇦 New Horizons for Seniors Program. #LGBTQ

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

October 4, 2026 is #MMIWG2S Awareness Day. We remember & honour the lives of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and #TwoSpirit People. This day is not only one of remembrance, but also of resilience & solidarity. By uplifting survivors a/o communities, we continue to advocate for change.

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“Caroline shares her journey of coming out, discovering a hidden piece of her own family history, and spending decades standing up for #LGBTQ+ rights. She reflects on the courage it once took to be visible and why that fight is still important.” Video via @mollyhousemedia @gaytimes & @stonewalluk 🙏💜

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October is #2SLGBTQIAHistoryMonth Part #2: 1. Ma-Nee Chacaby, Ojibwa-Cree 2. Jackie Shane 3. barbara findlay 4. Albert McLeod, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 5. The Brunswick Four Adrienne Rosen, Pat Murphy, Sue Wells and Lamar Van Dyke 6. Jim Egan 7. ted northe 8. Dionne Brand 9. Chris Morrissey

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October is #2SLGBTQHistoryMonth, 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.

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NationalSeniorsDay Oct 1st in 🇨🇦 acknowledges the contributions of older people. Many older Canadians are active & contributing to the economy, & our 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors & elders are no exception! Visit the Queer Aging BC website for info/services geared towards #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors. queeragingbc.ca

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is Canada’s #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation. 🧡 Learn More: indigenousbc.com/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation Video Repost courtesy of @historicacanada 🧡🪶 To listen to the full series of interviews, click on the link. youtu.be/NmxA1MPNJC8?... #orangeshirtday 🙏🪶🧡

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#QueerAgingBC is seeking passionate & community-minded volunteers! In this role you’ll help promote inclusion, connection & awareness for #2SLGBTQIA+ older adults in British Columbia. Ready to help build more inclusive communities for 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults? Contact: trevordavis@queeragingbc.ca

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#TruthandReconciliationDay is Sep 30th - @qmunity has compiled a list of events. 🧡Read the 94 calls to action⁠ 🧡Attend a local Indigenous led event⁠ 🧡Purchase Indigenous 🧡Donate to local Indigenous orgs 🧡Listen to Indigenous Elders’ stories and teachings⁠ Full list of events: qmunity.ca/resources

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The 4th week of September is #GenderEqualityWeek in 🇨🇦. How To Participate: • Write/phone your Government of Canada MP asking them not to cut funding. • Join or host a Gender Equality Week event. • Share stories of gender-diverse leaders. • Take action to advance gender equality in your community.

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

QUEERFM - Friday, Sept 25th at 8am PST • 11am EST 🎙️ Tune in for our special conversation with QUEER AGING BC on serving the unique needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ #seniors and elders in B.C. on 🇨🇦’s longest running #2SLGBTQIA+ radio show streaming globally at www.citr(dot)ca or locally on the dial at 101.9FM.

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Bisexual seniors face unique challenges: discrimination, increased risks of poverty, social isolation, poorer health outcomes, which are often compounded by ageism & invisibility within society & the #2SLGBTQIA+ community. QABC stands united w/ all our #2SLGBTQIA+ community. Happy Bi-Visibility Day!

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tune in this morning Sept 22nd at 8am PST to a special extended conversation with @queerfmvan and Queer Aging BC Executive Director Dr. Indi Riadi on #2SLGBTQIA+ #seniors and elders 🏳️‍🌈🎙️🏳️‍⚧️ Listen locally at 101.9 or streaming at www.citr.ca

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

☮️ Peace can be being kind to a neighbour. 🤲 Supporting orgs that work towards peaceful resolutions. ✊ Sharing our voices against violence. 🎨 Or creating art that 59 years later, still resonates around the world. War is Not Healthy for Children and Other Living Things (1967) Lorraine Schneider.

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tune in to Canada’s longest running #queer radio show QUEERFM to hear @queeragingbc ED Dr. Indira Riadi discuss the real concerns of #2SLGBTQIA+ #seniors and elders with Hosts Barb @megamouthmedia Snelgrove and @djdenise35 Fraser 🏳️‍🌈🎙️🏳️‍⚧️ Tues. Sept 22nd 8am PST • 11am EST streaming on www.citr.ca

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

All #2S/LGBTQIA+ Olders and Elders deserve fulfilling and dignified later years. @queeragingbc is dedicated to affecting systemic change that creates culturally appropriate services for 2S/LGBTQIA+ #seniors. Visit our website to learn more: www.queeragingbc.ca #lgbtq #vancouver

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Queer Aging BC is seeking community-minded volunteers to become Community Champions. In this role, you’ll help promote inclusion, connection, & awareness for #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors across British Columbia. Ready to help 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults? Contact us at trevordavis@queeragingbc.ca to learn more.

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Do you know the story of Canada’s first #Gay Village? 🏳️‍🌈🎭 Join the #DayofPink for a powerful, immersive experience featuring short docs, interactive discussions, and a play by Lawrence Aronovitch honouring #2SLGBTQIA+ history, resilience & progress. Get FREE tickets here: www.dayofpink.org/inspire

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On Sept. 11th twenty-five years ago today, the small town of #Gander 🇨🇦 saw their population nearly double. In the face of this crisis, the townspeople came together & donated food, clothes, & sheltered people in their own homes w/o hesitation. Watch the Lumora video here: youtu.be/VIV3N3A9cDU?...

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📌 If you’re in #BC and need support, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Crisis Helpline, available 24/7. 📌 You can call 1-800-SUICIDE at 1-800-784-2433, available around the clock. 📌For mental health support, the BC #MentalHealthSupport Line available 24/7 at 310-6789, (no area code).

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Want to learn more about Pride History in 🇨🇦? VIRTUAL conference Oct 16–17, 2026-two days of learning & connection focused on the history of the Pride Movement in Canada. Registration options available for low-income/free access tickets. Learn more www.cphs.ca #LGBTQ #Canada

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Two giants of the silver screen: Sir Ian McKellan & Dame Judy Dench chatting about one element of Sir Ian’s coming out that he would like to revisit… “I have few regrets in my life, but that’s one of them.” 🎥: #TeawithJudiDench from @skytv 💜 #comingout #lgbtqseniors #queerstories #queeragingbc

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Queer Aging BC extends best wishes to all our #2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors and Elders for a relaxing and wonderful long weekend. Now get out there and dance! 🏳️‍🌈🪩🏳️‍⚧️ 🎞️: My Lady of Whims (1925) starring Clara Bow 🎶: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - @cyndilauper #longweekend #queeragingbc #keepmoving #agingwithpride

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Mark your calendars #twospirit elders! 💜🪶🧡🪶 This weekend is the Two Spirit United Pride BBQ, featuring local vendors, drag, entertainment, culture and community! 📍September 6th | 1pm - 5pm 📍Free event 📍Moberly Arts & Culture Centre 7646 Prince Albert St #Vancouver We hope to see you there!

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Since 2022 the 🇨🇦 Federal #2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan has strengthened community orgs & invested in projects across Canada. It’s set to expire soon. 100+ orgs are calling on the gov. to extend. Read the full joint statement at queermomentum.ca or click here: www.queermomentum.ca/JointStatement?

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is #Bisexual Visibility Month/Bisexual Pride Month, dedicated to raising awareness about bisexual+ identities and challenging bi-erasure and biphobia, both outside and within the #2SLGBTQIA+ community, while celebrating the bi+ community. queeragingbc.ca

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Welcome to @queeragingbc.bsky.social or @queeragingbc on Insta and Threads! Representing the interests of #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and elders in British Columbia. 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️ www.queeragingbc.ca

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Saige Community Kitchen is today, August 29th in #Vancouver! Saige offers a FREE #2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors & Elders Community Kitchen teaching healthy food options on a budget & sharing a meal with members of your community. Vegan/gluten free options available! Bring a friend & an appetite!

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Set your clocks for tonight folks! You might want to look up at the skies this evening (Thursday, Aug. 27) as a partial lunar eclipse is set to dazzle #Vancouver’s night sky 🌌 🔭🌘 Where’s your favourite spot in the city for some moongazing? 🌖 Repost via @curiocities #lunareclipse

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The 🇨🇦 Federal #2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan was developed through extensive community engagement to serve as a roadmap for advancing equality, inclusion, and human rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across #Canada. It focuses on six priority areas, learn more at the link: www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Philanthropist. Compassionate. Funny. Generous. Multi-talented and a true ally to our #LGBTQIA+ community. May you rest in peace and thank you for all you have given the world through #music, philanthropy and film. #DollyParton

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

All 2S/LGBTQIA+ Olders and Elders deserve fulfilling and dignified later years. @queeragingbc is dedicated to affecting systemic change that creates culturally appropriate services for 2S/LGBTQIA+ seniors. Visit our website to learn more: www.queeragingbc.ca #lgbtq #vancouver

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

a Canadian hero has left us, passing away this weekend at the age of 77, with her beloved partner Sheila by her side. #barbarafindlay (always lower case) was a champion for the #2SLGBTQIA+ community, women’s, human and trans rights. Rest in Power barbara 🙏🕯️🕊️

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Queer Aging #BC is looking for an accounting savvy community member to act as Treasurer on our Board of Directors. Do you have a passion for volunteerism and supporting #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors in the community? Email: volunteer@queeragingbc.ca Or visit the link below: queeragingbc.ca/volunteer

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Did you know that here in BC, the University of Victoria Libraries is home to the world’s largest #Transgender Archives? It’s a living collection of transgender, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit history including historic publications that trace decades of #trans history. www.uvic.ca/transgenderarchives

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

“Im walking authentically as myself, not as nobody’s man, nobody’s this, or that, but as Pat.” This 71 year old is telling it like it is! #ButchAppreciationDay is celebrated annually Aug 18th and is dedicated to uplifting butch identifying individuals for their contributions 2 the queer community.

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Queer Aging BC is looking for an accounting savvy community member to act as Treasurer on our Board of Directors. Do you have a passion for #volunteerism and supporting #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors in the community? For the overview, email: volunteer@queeragingbc.ca Or visit link: queeragingbc.ca/volunteer

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Throwback Thursday we are celebrating Trans History Month and its beginnings in California via PFLAG SF. “Stonewall wasn’t first. San Francisco was. 🏳️‍⚧️ Many thanks to @pflagsf for this important piece of our 2SLGBTQIA+ history. 🏳️‍🌈🙏🏳️‍⚧️ #transhistorymonth #translivesmatter

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

All 2S/LGBTQIA+ Olders and Elders deserve fulfilling and dignified later years. @queeragingbc.bsky.social is dedicated to affecting systemic change that creates culturally appropriate services for #2S/LGBTQIA+ #seniors. Visit our website to learn more: www.queeragingbc.ca

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Keith decided at 60 years of age to live his life authentically. Are you a #2S/LGBTQIA+ older or elder living in #BritishColumbia? Visit www.queeragingbc.ca for services & info relevant to our #seniors community & the caregivers who support us. ㅤ Thank you for producing this @bbclondon @bbc 🏳️‍🌈🙏

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Queer Aging BC’s Executive Director Dr. Indira Raidi sat down for a recent interview with Rebecca Bolwitt @miss604.bsky.social for @megaphonemag 📣 “Being Queer in the Golden Years.” Check it out at the link and many thanks #MegaphoneMagazine! megaphonemagazine.com/2026/08/bein...

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

August is #TransHistoryMonth 🏳️‍⚧️ where we look back at the warriors and trailblazers of yesterday and celebrate and support our #transgender community today. Trans communities have been key in shaping human rights for our movement. 🩵🩷🤍

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

WELCOME TO THE 2026 QT-ELDERS PROJECT WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️ The goal of the QT-Elders Project is to identify, honour and celebrate #2SLGBTQIA+ members in BC making a difference. This week we shine a light on WILBUR TURNER @queergranddad (he/him) Read his bio at the link! queeragingbc.ca/qtelders2026

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

“While the excitement of #pride draws attention to the younger generation, what about the elders of the community? These pioneers, who shattered the glass ceiling for current generations, now face a new challenge: asserting their place within the aging population.” youtu.be/CGE3OVt1_o4?si #lgbtq

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Happy Pride Day from Queer Aging BC! ♿️ The Roundhouse Community Centre Accessibility Hub, featuring: • ASL interpretation • ‼️ SENIORS VIEWING AREA ‼️ • Audio description by VocalEye • Low sensory room • Community partner booths QABC has a booth set up, so stop by and say hi! 👋 #VancouverPride #QABC

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Queer Aging BC was awarded a $10,000 donation this week from @100gaymenforacause 🤩 This org is a network of philanthropic gay men that comes together to provide quarterly donations to queer charities. Visit www.100gaymenforacause.com and THANK YOU 🏳️‍🌈🙏 for helping us help #2SLGBTQIA+ seniors in BC!

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Happy Pride Weekend Vancouver! 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️ Details on accessibility features: Van Pride Parade: www.vancouverpride.ca/parade-acces... Van Dyke March: www.vancouverdykemarch.com/event/access... Vancouver Trans March on July 31, 2026, is committed to ensuring accessibility for all participants. #2slgbtqia

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Welcome to #QueerAgingBC! (formerly Dignity Seniors Society). For some time, our previous name had started to feel too narrow for the work this community was already doing. Often it left people with more questions than clarity. Click to learn how we became QABC! queeragingbc.ca/new-name #lgbtqia

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Queer Aging BC @queeragingbc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

WELCOME TO THE 2026 QT-ELDERS PROJECT WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT 🏳️‍🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️ The goal of the QT-Elders Project is to identify, honour & celebrate #2SLGBTQIA+ members in BC making a difference. This week we shine a light on BARB SNELGROVE @megamouthmedia (she/her) Read her bio a/t link! queeragingbc.ca/qtelders2026

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