Greater Sudbury’s 25th Annual Pride Celebration! | La 25 célébration de la Fierté du Grand Sudbury!

SCHEDULE // HORAIRE

MON 11TH //
LUN 11

Opening Ceremonies // Cérémonies d'ouverture

Opening Ceremonies // Cérémonies d’ouverture

11 AM // 11 H

Tom Davies Square

We officially kick off our 25th Anniversary: Pride Week 2022! Join us as we honour those who have made this possible over the past 25 years while attempting to answer the question, what do we want the state of Pride in Sudbury to look like 25 years from now?

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride

11 AM // 11 H
Opening Ceremonies // Cérémonies d’ouverture

2S-LGBTQ+ Clothing Exchange

2S-LGBTQ+ Clothing Exchange // Échange de vêtements

4:00 PM // 16 H

Beards YMCA

Looking for clothing that affirms how you feel? We can hook you up! Swing by and pick something out that feels good for you. Pay by donation or by exchanging it for an item that doesn’t work for you anymore. All donation will go towards other 2S-LGBTQ+ events/programs.

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride in partnership with the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario and Réseau ACCESS Network.

4 PM // 16 H
2S-LGBTQ+ Clothing Exchange – Échange de vêtements

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night
7:00 PM
Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op

Our Pride Open Mic is happening on Monday, July 11th at the Sudbury Indie Cinema (162 Mackenzie Street) at 7pm. Wordstock Sudbury is partnering with Fierté Sudbury Pride and the Sudbury Indie Cinema to bring a safe space to Sudbury this Pride week. Come and celebrate with us, we would love to hear your story.

Click here to get your tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTcOlL7EOk2GHwbRJxGUIWIz6LlL4NqVKt6wFO4n1wALwCTw/viewform

Presented by Wordstock Literary Festival Sudbury

7 PM
Open Mic Night

TUES 12TH //
MAR 12

Science Café – PRIDE in STEM // Café des sciences - la fierté dans STIM

Science Café – PRIDE in STEM // Café des sciences – la fierté dans STIM
12 PM
Science North – Outdoor Grounds

The beloved Science Café is returning this month to Science North! July 11-17 is Pride Week in Sudbury, and we are excited to present PRIDE in STEM.

On July 12, Science North will have an outdoor event celebrating inclusivity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths). Join us during Sudbury Pride Week for an unforgettable event.

PRIDE in STEM will focus on generating discussion on inclusivity and diversity in STEM and addressing the work that still needs to be done to be truly diverse and inclusive.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Presented by Science North

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Notre bien-aimé Café scientifique revient ce mois-ci à Science Nord! Le mois de juillet est le mois de la fierté à Sudbury, et nous sommes heureux que l’événement de cette année soit la fierté dans STIM, en partenariat avec Fierté Sudbury Pride.

Le 12 juillet, Science Nord organisera un événement en plein air célébrant l’inclusion dans les disciplines scientifiques (sciences, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques). Joignez-vous à nous pendant la Semaine de la fierté de Sudbury pour un événement inoubliable.

Fierté dans les STIM se concentrera sur la production de discussions sur l’inclusion et la diversité dans les STIM et sur le travail qui reste à faire pour être vraiment diversifié et inclusif.

L’entrée est gratuite, les dons sont les bienvenus.

Le 12 juillet 2022 / 12 h / Jardins extérieurs de Science Nord

Presented by Science North

12 PM // 12h
Science Café – PRIDE in STEM // Café des sciences – la fierté dans STIM

Two-Spirit Beading Social

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
APANO – 154 Durham Street

Join New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults Program and OAHAS in beading a brick stitch rainbow flag for Pride Week!

Jase John, a local Two-Spirit beader will walk us through how to bead a flag on to a safety pin. No need to be a seasoned pro – they’ll be able to help you through it!

This event will be taking place on Tuesday, July 12th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at A.P.A.N.O. Aboriginal Peoples Alliance (Northern Ontario) (154 Durham Street). This event is open to Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people and their allies.

Space is limited, so registration is required. Supplies provided for 15 participants. Light refreshments of bannock and strawberry juice will be available.

Please contact Leisha@oahas.org to register

1:00 PM
Two-Spirit Beading Social

Speed Friends - Rencontres Rapides

Speed Friends – Rencontres Rapides
5:30 PM // 17H30
Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury

Come out and meet new people at this speed friending event.

At each station folks will get to chat for a timed interval with get to know you questions provided (so things don’t get too awkward). Then a timer will indicate to move stations.

Can’t you just wait to meet everyone? What if you meet “the one”?

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride in partnership with Réseau ACCESS Network and Place Des Arts

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Venez rencontrer de nouvelles personnes lors de cet événement de rencontres rapids.

À chaque station, les gens pourront discuter pendant un intervalle chronométré avec des questions pour apprendre à vous connaître (pour éviter que les choses ne deviennent trop gênantes). Ensuite, un chronomètre indiquera qu’il faut changer de station.

Vous ne pouvez pas attendre de rencontrer tout le monde ? et si vous rencontrez ” la bonne ” ?

Cet événement a lieu dans le cadre de la semaine de la fierté de Sudbury 2022 et est organisé par Fierté Sudbury Pride en partenariat avec Réseau ACCESS Network et Place des Arts.

5:30 PM // 17H30
Speed Friends – Rencontres Rapides

2S-LGBTQ+ Trivia Night - Soirée Quiz

2S-LGBTQ+ Trivia Night – Soirée Quiz
7:30 PM // 19H30
Beards YMCA (140 Durham Street)

Dust off your queer knowledge and come join us for some 2S-LGBTQ+ trivia. Come alone or bring a team.

This event is free and there will be prizes!

This event will be out front of the YMCA and will start around 7:30pm on Tuesday July 12th!

The event is presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride in partnership with Nickel City Trivia, the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, and Réseau ACCESS Network

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Dépoussiérez vos connaissances en matière de queer et rejoignez-nous pour un quiz 2S-LGBTQ+. Venez seul ou en équipe.

Cet événement est gratuit et il y aura des prix !

L’événement aura lieu devant le YMCA et commencera vers 19 h 30 le mardi 12 juillet !

L’événement a lieu dans le cadre de la semaine de la fierté de Sudbury 2022 et est organisé par la Fierté Sudbury Pride en partenariat avec Nickel City Trivia, le YMCA du Nord-Est de l’Ontario et Réseau ACCESS Network.

7:30 PM // 19H30
2S-LGBTQ+ Trivia Night – Soirée Quiz

WED 13TH //
MER 13

$ex & Money

$ex & Money
2:00 PM
Place Des Arts

This panel discussion will look at how money (and many challenges that come with it) effects our sex lives, access to sexual health services and other related topics.

This event is presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride in partnership with Réseau ACCESS Network and Place Des Arts

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Cette discussion de groupe examinera comment l’argent (et les nombreux défis qui l’accompagnent) affecte notre vie sexuelle, l’accès aux services de santé sexuelle et d’autres sujets connexes.

Cet événement a lieu dans le cadre de la Semaine de la fierté de Sudbury 2022 et est organisé par la Fierté Sudbury Pride en partenariat avec Réseau ACCESS Network et Place des Arts.

2 PM
$ex & Money

Proud & Loud Open Mic

Proud & Loud Open Mic
4:00 PM
The Laughing Buddha

Sudbury & Area Victim Services in collaboration with SACY and The Laughing Buddha are proud to present the Loud & Proud Open Mic at The Buddha in celebration of Sudbury Pride 2022.

4:00 PM
Proud & Loud Open Mic

2S-LGBTQ+ Pool party - Fête à piscine

2S-LGBTQ+ Pool party – Fête à piscine
6:45 PM
YMCA Sudbury (140 Durham Street)

This inclusive swim is open to all. Please feel free to swim in whatever is most comfortable and use the changeroom that fits your identity – gender neutral changerooms are available and the gender police will not be in attendance

The event is presented by YMCA of Northeastern Ontario in partnership with Réseau ACCESS Network and Fierté Sudbury Pride.

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Cette fête est ouverte à tous. N’hésitez pas à vous mettre à l’aise et à utiliser le vestiaire qui correspond à votre identité. Des vestiaire non genre sont disponibles et la police des genres ne sera pas présente

L’événement a lieu dans le cadre de la Semaine de la fierté de Sudbury 2022 et est organisé par le YMCA du Nord-Est de l’Ontario en partenariat avec le Réseau ACCESS Network et la Fierté Sudbury Pride.

6:45 PM
2S-LGBTQ+ Pool party – Fête à piscine

Queer Double Bill @ Sudbury Indie Cinema

Queer Double Bill @ Sudbury Indie Cinema
6:15 PM
Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op

Sponsored by Fierte Sudbury Pride: Queer North Film Festival salutes Sudbury Pride Week with a Queer Double Bill @ the Indie for just $12!

Two Northern Ontario Premieres:

GIRL PICTURE– 6:15pm / 18h 15

ÉTÉ ’85/ SUMMER OF 85– 20h 15/ 8:15pm

GIRL PICTURE/ Tytöt tytöt tytöt

(2022, Finland, Romance Comedy, 1 hr 40 min.) Finnish, French with English Subtitles

5 wins/nominations including a Sundance win Audience Awards best Drama 2022

Mimmi, Emma and Rönkkö are girls at the cusp of womanhood, trying to draw their own contours. In three consecutive Fridays, two of them experience the earth moving effects of falling in love, while the third goes on a quest to find something she’s never experienced before: pleasure.

ÉTÉ ’85/ SUMMER OF 85

(2000, France, romance-drama, 1 hr 41 min.) French with English subtitles

35 wins/nominations including 2021 Lumiere Award for Most Promising Actor

L’été de ses 16 ans, Alexis, lors d’une sortie en mer sur la côte normande, est sauvé héroïquement du naufrage par David, 18 ans. Alexis vient de rencontrer l’ami de ses rêves. Mais le rêve durera-t-il plus qu’un été ? L’été 85.
When Alexis capsizes off the coast of France, David comes to the rescue and opens his eyes to a new horizon of friendship, art and sexual bliss.

Presented by Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op. Sponsored by Fierté Sudbury Pride

6 PM // 18H
Double Bill @ Sudbury Indie Cinema

Pride Idol

Pride Idol
10:00 PM
Zigs Bar

ZIGS “PRIDE IDOL” – Our ANNUAL KARAOKE CONTEST with JUSTIN.

This is your chance to win cash for your singing talents! You get one chance to dazzle us with any song of your choosing! We will select 5 finalist who will get a second chance to win one of our 3 cash prizes. No duplicate songs so get here early to avoid being disappointed!

Must sign up before 11 pm, limited contestants.

Presented by Zigs Bar

10:00 PM
Pride Idol

THU 14TH //
JEU 14

GBMSM Clinic

GBMSM Clinic
5:30 PM
Réseau ACCESS Network

Join us for our clinic night on July 14th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm.

Book you appointment for HIV and STI testing, access to PrEP to prevent HIV, or support services by email at aspeng@reseauaccessnetwork.com or by phone 705-688-0500 ext. 216

Presented by Réseau ACCESS Network

5:30 PM
GBMSM Clinic

Totebag Printmaking Workshop

Totebag Printmaking Workshop
6:30 PM
Art Gallery of Sudbury

We have teamed up with @fiertesudburypride to offer you a queer and creative tote bag decorating workshop on Thursday July 14th from 6:30pm-8pm. Please sign up by sending us an email at outreach@artsudbury.org .

Nous nous sommes joints avec @fiertesudburypride pour vous offrir un atelier de décoration de sacs en toile queer et créatif le jeudi 14 juillet de 18h30 à 20h. Veuillez vous inscrire en nous envoyant un courriel à outreach@artsudbury.org .

Presented by Art Gallery of Sudbury

6:30 PM
Totebag Printmaking Workshop

Kink Education Night

Kink Education Night
6 PM
The Lair (19 Regent Street)

*Free to attend, 18+

Check out The Midnight Manor this Pride week as we host an open house kink education night. If you’ve been curious about us this is the perfect time to come down and see what we’re all about. So what can you do during your visit? Well, you have a few options! You can have a look around and socialize with others there, sit down and play a game with friends, or check out one of our many demos we’ll be showcasing including shibari, wax, electric and sensation play. So make sure to check us out this Pride week and learn how our club can help you express and learn more about yourself.

Presented by Midnight Manor

6 PM
Kink Education Night

Youth Games Night

Youth Games Night
7 PM
Science North

$10

The school year has come to a close for summer and your teen may be thinking “bestie, there is

respectfully

nothing to do in this city”. Well, time out because we have an afterhours gaming experience for students who need a sec to get away from homework, chores and have a chance to have some fun.

Explore our newest VR exhibit: Reinventing Reality, play a ton of different games and make some core memories.

Best of all, it’s just for students. They may even learn something… but trust us, it will be fun.

For grades 9-12

To sign up and buy tickets visit: sciencenorth.ca/teens#studentevents

Activities:

King Kong Tic Tac Toe

Mario Kart on the big screen

Reinventing Reality

Big Boi Twister

Mega Jenga

Big Ol’ Angry Birds

Pride Activity

Plus so much more!

Presented by Science North

7 PM
Youth Games Night

Dirty Bingo

Dirty Bingo
10 PM
Zigs Bar

Join us for DIRTY BINGO hosted by EMMA DANIELS!!!!!

DRAG YER ASS ON OUT TO DIRTY BINGO. It’s not your average bingo. But a classic game with a naughty twist.. Cum one, Cum all and bring your dabber too. If you have a fun and kinky side. Well this game is definitely for you..

Cards are $2 each. Dabbers are available for purchase or bring your own lucky dabber

Doors open at 9pm. Thursday night from 10pm to 2am

Presented by Zigs Bar

10 PM
Dirty Bingo

FRI 15TH //
VEN 15

Community Pride Breakfast - Déjeuner de fierté communautaire

Community Pride Breakfast – Déjeuner de fierté communautaire
7:30 AM // 7H30
Online

Community Pride Breakfast presented by RBC!

Join us on Friday July 15th 2022 at 7:30AM EST for our Virtual Pride Breakfast. Grab your coffee and head on over to the link to purchase your ticket!

This event will include talks from S. Bear Bergman and Sara from the Safer Spaces Program about how to improve inclusion in your workplaces.

Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-breakfast-tickets-339012504527

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Déjeuner de Fierté communautaire présenté par RBC!

Rejoignez-nous le vendredi 15 juillet 2022 à 7h30 pour notre déjeuner. Prenez votre café et dirigez-vous vers le lien pour acheter votre billet!

Cet événement comprendra des exposés de S. Bear Bergman et de Sara du programme Safer Spaces sur la manière d’améliorer l’inclusion sur vos lieux de travail.

7:30 AM // 7H30
Community Pride Breakfast – Déjeuner de fierté communautaire

Youth Pride Prom

Youth Pride Prom
6:00 PM
Science North – Vale Cavern

Fierté Sudbury Pride presents a Prom night to remember for youth (AGES 19 AND UNDER) for all queer, trans and allied youth in a welcoming, fun and safe atmosphere.

There will be music for you to dance your heart out to, a snack table so you won’t go hungry, a photobooth courtesy of Fun Cube and LGBTQ+ chaperons to make sure everyone is safe and sound!

FREE

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride

6:00 PM
Youth Pride Prom

Drag and Variety Show

Youth Pride Prom
9:00 PM
Zigs Bar

DRAG and VARIETY SHOW! Hosted by JENNA SEPPA with appearances from Maverick, Ivonna Richman, Stacy Woods, A Desi, Sally Sauvignon and Keiran.

We have a star studded night of show stopping moments including drag, drag kings, burlesque, comedy and live rap. Local kings, queens and in-betweens give you a night of incredible fun!

Get your seat early for what promises to be an extremely Energetic and Fun-filled night!

Doors open at 9pm. Show Time is 10pm. Cover $10

Presented by Zigs Bar

9:00 PM
Drag & Variety Show

SAT 16TH //
SAM 16

Pride Day in “The Park” presented by Desjardins
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
McEwen School of Architecture

There’s no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than with friends listening to rad LGBTQ+ musicians and checking out all the wonderful swag from our amazing vendors! Get revved up for the March, make a sign or two, and make new friends!

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride and Desjardins // Présenté par Fierté Sudbury Pride et Desjardins

11 AM – 2 PM
Pride Day in “The Park” presented by Desjardins

Pride March

Pride March
1 PM
Downtown Sudbury (Leaving from the McEwen School of Architecture)

Come celebrate your pride by joining us in our annual Pride March throughout Downtown Sudbury. Wear your brightest colours, bring your best signs, cheer your loudest cheers, and get ready to show your pride!

The March will be leaving from the McEwen School of Architecture at 1:00 PM. Speakers and Marshalls will be onsite to kick off the march. The route will be throughout Downtown Sudbury and will end back at the School of Architecture.

Unions, organizations, etc. are welcome. However, please no motor vehicles.

The route will be accessible but if you have any accessibility needs please contact us at info@sudburypride.com for more information.

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride

1 PM
Pride March

2SLGBTQ+ Community Awards Gala

2SLGBTQ+ Community Awards Gala
7 PM
Dynamic Earth

Fierté Sudbury Pride is proud to present the 25th Anniversary: 2SLGBTQ+ Community Awards Gala

Join us in celebrating 25 years of Pride in Sudbury and recognizing the significant contributions that various 2SLGBTQ+ leaders from across sectors and generations have made to our community!

This event serves as a fundraiser with all proceeds from the event and silent auction going towards supporting year-round 2SLGBTQ+ community initiatives and programming here in Greater Sudbury.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Light fare provided by Bryston’s Catering. Cash Bar & Silent Auction Fundraiser.

Tickets: $10 (Tickets are available at the door or at any of our Pride Week 2022 events)

Presented by Fierté Sudbury Pride

7 PM
2SLGBTQ+ Community Awards Gala

Pride Palooza

PRIDE PALOOZA
9 PM
Zigs Bar

We invite you to end you pride week with the ultimate SUDBURY PRIDE Celebration.

Rainbow black light DJ dance party with DJ Bubba from 10pm to close! Wear your rainbows and glow!!

$10 after 12am ! Photo station, glow swag, drink specials and prizes to be won. 9pm to 2am

HAPPY PRIDE FROM ALL OF US AT ZIGS!

9 PM
Pride Palooza

SUN 17TH //
DIM 17

Spirit of Pride Worship Service

Spirit of Pride Worship
10:30 AM
St. Andrews United Church

Sunday worship open to everyone under (and in) the rainbow! We will be hosting the Pride Service on July 17 at St. Andrew’s United Church, beginning at 10:30am. We will be broadcasting it live via our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtq8wkLInjD3hGAfmlRoX4A

Presented by St. Andrews United Church & St. Peter’s United Church

10:30 AM
Spirit of Pride Worship Service

Queering the Beach | Queerer la plage

Queering the Beach | Queerer la plage
12 PM
Greater Sudbury’s Public Beaches

It’s a beach party! Gather your friends because it’s time to enjoy the sun and show off your fabulous, magical queer body, surrounded by your chosen family! Just pick your favourite beach in the area, and have fun!

This is a self-guided event.

12 PM
Queering the Beach | Queerer la plage

Click on the event names for more information! // Appuyez sur les noms des activités pour voir plus de déatils!

Full Event Calendar – Coming Soon!

COMMUNITY PROJECTS // PROJETS COMMUNAUTAIRES

Pride Care Packages // Trousses Fierté

We know how important someone’s first Pride season is, and it takes enormous courage for youth to affirm their identities to the world. Available to any youth 18 and under residing in Greater Sudbury, these packages will include all kinds of gear, goodies, and swag so they can still celebrate. Interested youth must register using the link below.

Stay tuned for more information!

Pride Playlists // Listes d’écoute Fierté

Pride Playlists // Liste d'écoute Fierté

Fierté Sudbury Pride has carefully curated a series of Spotify playlists, each one celebrating a particular musical style or a personal mood. There’s something for everyone, from the partyers and the loners to the punks and the theatre kids. Listen to them while you work, while you’re out for a walk, or during a physically-distant family barbecue. The possibilities are endless!

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Fierté Sudbury Pride vous offre une série de listes d’écoute Spotify, chacune construite méticuleusement et célébrant un style musical ou un mood personnel particulier. Il y en a pour tous les goûts, autant pour les jeunes de la scène et les partyeurs que pour les punks pis les attristés. Écoutez ça pendant que vous travaillez, en prenant une marche ben tranquille ou blastez ça pendant un barbecue familial physiquement distancié. Y’a pas de limite aux possibilités!

Pick a playlist, turn it up to 11, and have a blast!

Choisi une playlist, cranque ça au max pis lâche-toi lousse!

Listen Here! // Écoutez ici!

Big Nickel Lightshow | Illumination du Gros cinq cennes

STARTING AT SUNSET
Dynamic Earth (122 Big Nickel Mine Road)

Have you ever wondered what the Big Nickel would look like if it were just a bit gayer? From Monday to Friday night after sunset, take a selfie with the Big Nickel in all of its glory as all six pride colours are projected and rotated on Sudbury’s favourite piece of coin.

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DÈS LE COUCHER DU SOLEIL
Terre dynamique (122, chemin Big Nickel Mine)

Tu t’es déjà demandé de quoi aurait l’air le Gros cinq cennes s’il était un peu plus gay? De lundi à vendredi soir, dès le coucher sdu soleil, vous pourrez prendre un selfie avec la pièce de monnaie préférée du Grand Sudbury illuminée avec les couleurs du drapeau arc-en-ciel.

Presented by Dynamic Earth // Présenté par Terre dynamique