The Advocate Newsletter
Thunderhead: Canada’s First National Monument Honouring 2SLGBTQIA+ People
August 21, 2026 by Wilbur Turner, President and Executive Director, Advocacy Canada. Featured image: Michelle Douglas, Executive Director of the
Five Years of Building Belonging: Celebrate With Us by Joining the 5×5 Challenge
Five Years of Building Belonging: Celebrate With Us by Joining the 5×5 Challenge Today is a day to celebrate. Five
5 Years of Advocacy Canada, 57 Years of Refusing to Disappear
By Wilbur TurnerJune 27, 2026 One day before Stonewall, on June 27, 1969, the Criminal Law Amendment Act received Royal
What the Room Told Us: Reflections from Our Trans Day of Visibility Event
On March 31, 2026, over 150 people gathered in Kelowna to mark Trans Day of Visibility under the theme Living
Optimistic October…Your Advocate has Arrived
October is a funny time of year, especially in the Okanagan. The seasons are shifting, and we are filled with
Jubilant July, The Advocate Newsletter has Arrived
On July 15th Advocacy Canada will celebrate our fourth anniversary, and we are really excited about the next chapter of
Muck-Struck May- Your Monthly Newsletter is finally here!
Happy May friends! In preparation for this month’s newsletter, I stumbled upon a word that perfectly describes how I feel
March Madness, Community, and Connection – The Advocate Newsletter
As we embrace the energy of March, I’ve been reflecting on whether the term “March Madness” comes from the stir-crazy
February’s Fascinating Follow – The Advocate Newsletter
February has been one frenetic ride, hasn’t it folks? As we celebrate Black History Month, I’ve been researching Black 2SLGBTQIA+
The Okanagan 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies are proud to present a message of inclusivity through the You Belong project. Translated from the Syilx language, the phrase kʷu yʕayʕát kʷuʔ čn̓k̓ʷɬn̓xiʔm̓ signifies “We all join in together” and “We are all a part of it together” and is prominently portrayed in the You Belong design. This powerful message serves as a reminder of our shared connection, regardless of background or identity.
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You Belong Maple Leaf Caps
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You Belong Butterfly Caps
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