Join The 519 during Rainbow Week of Action – together with our communities, allies, and partner organizations serving LGBTQ+ refugees – to amplify our urgent plea for support for LGBTQ+ refugees.
- When: Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
- Where: Barbara Hall Park [519 Church St.]
Featuring speeches by:
- Kristyn Wong-Tam, MPP Toronto Centre
- Fae Johnstone, Executive Director and Co-Owner of Wisdom2Action (W2A)
- Lisa Duplessis, Director of Programs and Community Services, The 519
- Debbie Douglas, Executive Director of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)
Schedule:
11:30 am to 12:00 pm: Meet at Barbara Hall Park and Rally
Closest TTC station to Barbara Hall Park: Wellesley [16 Wellesley St. E.] on the yellow line.
12:00 to 1:30 pm: Community March
Following a rally and speeches, we’ll march in community. From Barbara Hall Park, we’ll march west down Wellesley St., up Yonge St. to Bloor St., then westwards on Bloor St. to Avenue Rd., south on Avenue Rd. to Queen’s Park, and east across Wellesley St. to return to Barbara Hall Park.
Registration is optional but appreciated. If this event sells out and tickets are unavailable, you are still welcome. Please join us! Your presence and your voice counts.