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Inclusive schools for every student

A year ago today, over 3000 of us - community and allies – took to…

Safe consumption sites save lives.

Harm reduction saves lives. Today, the Provincial government announced new restrictions on safe consumption sites…

International Day of Drag: Drag 101 – The Library is Open!

Even though the Drag Race franchise has taken the world by storm, misconceptions continue to…

Extra Credit: The fight for 2SLGBTQ+ dignity in Canadian schools

School's out, inclusion is in! The fight for dignity for 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canadian schools…

Unite in solidarity with global LGBTQ+ communities

We are amidst a striking reactionary backlash targeting 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary people, drag…

International Women’s Day: Commit to feminism that is intersectional, anti-racist, and trans-inclusive

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day (IWD), established in 1911. We continue the fight…

Creating Black History: From Across the World to Our Doorstep

The word ‘home’ can be a complicated one, particularly for us as 2SLGBTQ+ people. Yet…

We Will Not Back Down: Responding to Anti-Trans Extremism

Anti-trans extremists and their political supporters have been busy spreading hate for political gain. Their…

2SLGBTQ+ Youth Are Still Not Up For Debate

In recent news, we have witnessed an increase in anti-2SLGBTQ+ policies against children, especially non-binary…

Let’s Talk about Toronto’s Housing Crisis

Housing is a human right. Many of us are paying the cost of higher and…

Video: Prance and Protest – IDAHOBT 2023 at The 519

On May 17, 2023, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBT), Toronto’s 2 Spirit,…

Search the Landfills

We join Indigenous communities across Turtle Island in solidarity, but especially Winnipeg's Long Plain, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi,…

VIDEO: Enough is Enough: a panel discussion addressing anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate

In response to increasing hate crimes targeting 2SLGBTQ+ communities, The 519 held a panel discussion…

Non-binary Awareness Week

July 10 to 16, 2023 is Non-Binary Awareness Week. Through their very existence, non-binary people…

The 519 Black Collective: Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks a milestone in the ongoing fight for freedom and equality. The roots of…

2SLGBTQ+ Youth Are Not Up For Debate

Last night, the publicly funded York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) had one more opportunity…

In solidarity with queer and trans Muslims

In light of the recent statement “clarifying” sexual and gender ethics in Islam — co-signed…

Canada is not immune!

On Wednesday, the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier announced an official policy…

In solidarity with LGBTQI+ people in Uganda – what has happened and what can we do?

Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Bill On May 2, the Ugandan parliament passed a modified version of…

Food for All

Food is about community and connection, coming together to prepare and share meals.Food insecurity is…

There are several ways you can get involved and take action:

Community Support Calls

Bay Cloverhill, Bloor East, Church-Wellesley, Mcgill-Granby, Upper Jarvis Neighbourhood Town Hall
Join on September 13, 6pm at The 519.

Free Grassy » March For The Land: Walk with Land Alliance!
Join on September 27th, 12 pm, at Grange Park, Toronto.

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