July 21, 2025
Pride Festival 2025
Hi everyone,
I am pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 PEI Pride Festival events, happening July 25 – August 3, 2025.
Pride Season reminds us to honour and recognize the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex, asexual or individuals who use other terms related to sexual or gender diversity) and to acknowledge their contributions ensuring our commitment to building a respectful and safer work environment and community.
As anchored by our values, our goal is for employees to feel psychologically safe, engaged, and supported professionally and personally, so they can thrive both at work and in our community. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, healthy and positive work environment that is free from any forms of discrimination.
PEI Pride Parade - Saturday, July 26
If you missed the parade last year, you missed a good time! We want everyone to celebrate this year! Join us on Saturday July 26 at 11:00 AM for the PEI Pride Parade.
All Health PEI employees, friends and family are encouraged to join the parade in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Health PEI will be joining the Provincial government employees to walk in the Pride Parade. There will be some pride swag provided at the parade but feel free to wear/bring your own pride gear! We will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the PAB Courtyard next to the flagpole (16 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown).
To confirm your attendance, PLEASE REGISTER HERE or use the QR code:
Find more details about the Pride Parade. We look forward to seeing you!
Pride Market- Saturday, July 26
The Pride Market is at the Confederation Court Mall from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Find more details about the Pride Market.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Check out some new self-help resources for individuals and/or parents. Your EAP program strives to stay current with new trending resources. We would love to have feedback if you’ve read these and have any comments. Feel free to share your feedback.
- “How to talk (and listen) to transgender people” Jackson Bird: https://youtu.be/HbQZ7jAvgoI
- Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child by Telaina Eriksen, April 26, 2022
- Gainsburg, J., (2023) The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate
- Singh, A., (2018) The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook: Skills for Navigating Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression
- Singh, A., (2019) The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing
- Uglow, T., (2024) Great LGBTQ+ Speeches: Empowering Voices that Engage + Inspire
- Washington, J., (2024) LGBTQ Sensitivity for Healthcare Providers
- The Queer Mental Health Workbook: A Creative Self-Help Guide Using CBT, CFT AND DBT by Dr. Brendan J. Dunlop, March 21, 2022
- It Gets Better Canada: https://itgetsbetter.org
- Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership: https://prideatwork.ca/lead-with-pride
Sincerely,
Mel