The rainbow flag is now “proudly flying” at Douglas College in New Westminster, and it will be through the full month.
The school and its student union held a small event Thursday, Aug. 1 to mark the occasion, and the college will be flying the Pride flag at both its New West and Coquitlam campuses.
“Douglas College embraces diversity and works at building an inclusive and welcoming campus community. … Internally, we are actively removing gender language from policy and procedures, while at the same time creating safer spaces with gender neutral and barrier-free washrooms,” said Duane Seibel, director of student affairs and services at the college, in a statement.
“We also work closely with the Douglas Students’ Union Pride representative and collective, as well as the employee Pride representatives to raise awareness and build supports for our campus community.”
Wonderful to join @douglascollege and the @TheDSU6 for their Pride Flag raising ceremony! Thank you for your continued activism and work to create an inclusive and welcoming #NewWest #Pride2019 pic.twitter.com/ywXa8fXV7K
— Judy Darcy (@DarcyJudy) August 1, 2019
"These rights are fragile, the rights that so many of us have fought for. We must continue to be vigilant to ensure these rights are protected by law and in our society."
— Douglas College (@douglascollege) August 1, 2019
Thanks @DarcyJudy for joining us for our Pride flag raising, and for sharing these words. #stillfighting50 pic.twitter.com/lkuwDoXaYR
Excited to launch Pride ️ Season w/@douglascollege #buidlingprideoncampus #stillfighting #love pic.twitter.com/SbIvR8fHGK
— DSU (@TheDSU6) July 30, 2019
This year marks the second time Douglas College will be participating in the Vancouver Pride Parade and sponsoring the New West Pride Festival.
