"The opportunity to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is very important to our entire organization," said Michael Doyle, President, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Business Operations. "Pride night and all the incredible activities that highlight this evening, is special for a number of reasons. Besides raising awareness and understanding, it also lets our fan base know that everyone is welcome here at Rogers Arena. Our club believes strongly in diversity and inclusion, and we look forward to celebrating these core values with our community."
2SLGBTQIA+ represents two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.
Canucks Sports and Entertainment is proud to welcome and support any teammate, coach, or fan who brings passion and energy to our community. It is important that everyone, from fans to teammates and coaches, feel welcome and comfortable enjoying the game we love, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, or disability.
In addition to wearing Pride themed warmup jerseys designed by a local artist, a $20,000 donation on behalf of the Canucks for Kids Fund will be made to QMUNITY, a non-profit organization in Vancouver that supports and assists 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies.
The Cutting Edges will be featured on our social media channels on Friday, storytelling how their organization have been inclusion champions in hockey for the last 30 years.
Pride Party on the Plaza
Prior to the game, there will be a Pride Party on the Plaza featuring a number of exciting components:
In-Arena Pride Celebrations
About You Can Play
You Can Play works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including 2SLGBTQIA+ athletes, coaches, and fans. They achieve this by creating a community of allies that is able to foster a true sense of belonging.
About QMUNITY
QMUNITY is a non-profit organization that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. They provide a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. Their building serves as a catalyst for community initiatives and collective strength.
About Vancouver Pride Society
Vancouver Pride Society strives to produce inclusive, celebratory events, and advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through an intersectional lens while contributing to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of all persons in the community.
About Out On Patrol
Out On Patrol is an incorporated non-profit peer support organization for 2SLGBTQIA+ members of law enforcement. The society is focused on community engagement, charitable work, and education. Individuals are not required to identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply for membership, allies are also encouraged to join!
