Pride Month at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery

In honour of Richmond Pride Week and Vancouver Pride 2025, join the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in highlighting the history of and experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in industrial, skilled labour, and unionized trade work. From sharing the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in skilled labour workforces to highlighting the solidarity between the labour rights and queer liberation movements, 2025’s Pride events seek to remind us that 2SLGBTQIA+ people are, and have always been, present in these communities.

Dates: July 26 – August 31, 2025

July 26

11:00 am – 12:00 pm  – Steveston Pride Walk

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Film Screening – Billy Elliott

August 1

Music at the Cannery: Shawnee Kish

August 3

Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS at the Vancouver Pride Parade

August 8

X̱wi7x̱wa Library Outreach –  2SLGBTQIA+ History and Resources

August 9

Keynote Speaker: Ivan Coyote – More info

ALL August

• Share your story! What We Hold will be hosting a pop-up installation for Pride Month. We are inviting 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences and community members to share the stories behind the objects that they hold dear. Have an touchstone object to share? We are taking submissions all month!