Mayor Jeff Leal Issues Statement For Pride Week From Sept. 20 to 29
/Mayor Jeff Leal has issued a statement regarding Pride Week during the week of Sept. 20 to 29, on Wednesday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
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City's Social Services Division Given Rainbow Registered Accreditation
/The City of Peterborough’s Social Services Division has been officially Rainbow Registered.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
This accreditation, administered by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, reflects a commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming, and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
The Rainbow Registered accreditation process evaluates applicants on four categories of criteria:
policies and practices are non-discriminatory and respectful of sexual orientation and gender identity.
provides diversity and inclusion training for staff and contributes to public education on diversity and inclusion.
demonstrates leadership and commitment to LGBT+ inclusion beyond its day-to-day operations.
has established an organizational culture that is LGBT+ inclusive and affirmative.
“Inclusion is a core value of our Social Services team,” said Councillor Alex Bierk and Councillor Keith Riel in a joint statement. “The Rainbow Registered designation reflects that our Social Services programs are respectful and welcoming for both staff and visitors; it also signals our ongoing commitment to policies and practices that support employee equity, providing 2SLGBTQI+ training opportunities for staff, and enhancing cultural competency in all operations.”
The Peterborough Museum and Archives also announced its Rainbow Registered accreditation earlier in June.
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Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Parade Marches Through Downtown Peterborough This Saturday
/The Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Parade Pride Parade is marching through Downtown from City Hall to Millennium Park this Saturday.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Pride.
‘Love. Out. Loud.’ is this year’s theme for the event as it kicks off Pride week for Peterborough Pride. Pre-parade events begin at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, with the march starting at 2 p.m. According to Peterborough Pride, the walk is one kilometre, followed by a Pride in the Park event which runs until about 5:30 p.m.
“This is a rally cry to be visible and vocal as we face threats from those who wish we would be silent,” said Peterborough Pride in a statement. “We encourage you to embrace the theme in your participation in the parade and throughout Pride Week.”
Map of Peterborough Pride March. SCreenshot courtesy of Peterborough Pride.
Peterborough Lakers Defeat Cobourg Kodiaks at Pride Night Game
/The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers improved their record to 8-2 on Thursday with a 12-9 win over the Cobourg Kodiaks on Pride Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers.
The Lakers raised over $3,500 through a silent auction featuring specially-designed game-worn Pride jerseys, with proceeds being donated to Sport A Rainbow. 2,116 fans were in attendance at the Thursday night game.
The Sport A Rainbow pledge shows commitment to speaking up against hateful speech and actions in sports.
“Anytime you can make people feel welcome and make sure everyone is comfortable in their own skin, that’s important,” said captain Robert Hope. “As an educator, it starts with being a good person. Show people respect.”
Founder and operator of Sport A Rainbow Rose Powers says all the Lakers team members and staff proudly took the Sport A Rainbow Pledge.
“Working with kids for over 30 years, that’s all I want, for youth have a voice,” said Powers. “I know how important it is for kids in our community to see the top lacrosse organization in the City wanting everyone to know they’re welcome here. Representation matters.”
Rose Powers, Middle Back Row and Ella, front. photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers.
Powers says the goal through Sport A Rainbow is to promote inclusion for all– inside and outside of the game.
“A lot of fans have came up to me tonight to make sure that I know that they see me, they see what the pledge is, they see what I’m trying to do and they are in support of it,” continued Powers. “I couldn’t be more proud.”
8 year old Ella, Sport A Rainbow’s youth ambassador, says she took the pledge after Powers came to talk to her hockey team.
“When people take the pledge, you’re making the promise to include people and stand up for what is right to make the world a better place,” she said.
“Lakers lacrosse is for everyone. It’s all inclusive,” stated Cam Milligan, who played his first game back in a Lakers’ uniform after being re-acquired from the Kodiaks.
The Lakers scored four-straight goals to open the game before Cobourg got on the board. Milligan pushed his way to the front of the net to put Peterborough up 5-1 after the first.
Peterborough continued to dominate in the second period, outscoring Cobourg 5-2 to lead 10-3 after 40 minutes. Jr. A call-up Nick Roode scored his first MSL goal, and Holden Cattoni completed a hat trick.
The Lakers looked to be in control of the game, leading 11-4 in the third after Cattoni’s fourth of the game, but Cobourg found a spark and scored five goals in the last six minutes of play, including a pair of shorthanded markers, to cut the deficit.
“They finished hard. Fortunately, we had a lead because we worked hard early,” said Milligan. “We still got the W so I’ll take it.”
Nick Roode scored on a last-second penalty shot to seal the deal for the Lakers, who remain in second place behind the Six Nations Chiefs.
Scoring for the Lakers:
Holden Cattoni (4-3)
Nick Roode (2-0)
Turner Evans (1-4)
Cam Milligan (1-4)
Taite Cattoni (1-4)
Mike Robinson (1-2)
Austin Hasen (1-1)
Josh Currier (1-0)
Jake Withers (0-1)
Matt Gilray (0-1)
The Lakers are on the road Tuesday to visit the Chiefs in a game that will have first-place ramifications, and then return home next Thursday, July 13 to host the Brooklin Lacrosse Club.
Tickets are available at the Peterborough Memorial Centre box office.
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Peterborough Pride Celebrates Diversity with 'Change Starts Here' Pride Week
/Nogojiwanong/Peterborough Pride Week will take place this year from September 17-26. This is the 19th year of Pride in Peterborough.
Peterborough Pride held a T-Shirt design contest this year. The winning design was submitted by Chantel Daniels and Julie Stender. Their design will be featured on t-shirts sold this year, they also received a $100 prize. Photo from PTBOPride.
