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Aeolian Pride Choruses London
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Singing out. Changing hearts. Part of the Aeolian in London, Canada. Choruses open to all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. You can find more information about us here: https://aeolianhall.ca/aeolian-pride-choruses/
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 2d
First established in 2009 it is a day to celebrate and honour transgender parents and includes parents who have trans children.

We send all our love to transgender parents and those who show love and support to trans children!

(source: queerevents.ca)

#transparentsday #transchildren #transrights
An image with a black background showing teal and pink text. The teal text reads: Happy Trans Parent Day! The pink text says: Celebrating parents who are transgender and parents of trans children. Beneath is a heart made of different coloured puzzle pieces.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 15d
Celebrated in the final full week of October,
Asexual or Ace Awareness Week is an international campaign that seeks to educate about asexual, aromantic, demisexual, and grey-asexual experiences.

(source: queerevents.ca)

#ACEweek #asexual #aromantic #demisexual #greysexual #singingout #pride
A black background. In the top left corner is a teal circle with pink text on top. To the right of this text is a graphic of the asexual flag. Below the flag is the Aeolian Pride Choruses rainbow logo
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 20d
Today is International Pronouns Day!

How we look does not always equal what our pronouns are. Creating an environment where sharing pronouns is welcome creates a safe space for all people to feel welcome to be who we are!

#SingingOut #ChangingHearts #Pronounsday #Pronounsmatter
(Image description: An image with a black background. In the top right corner are different coloured boxes with each one showing a different example of pronouns. The examples are "theirs" "zim" "their" "her" "ze" "she" "his" "xe" "they" "them" "xim" "hers" "xey" "him" "he". On the bottom left side of the image written in large teal and pink text: "What are your pronouns?" And below that smaller white text reads "Let's normalize asking and sharing pronouns. Our identities deserve to be seen and respected.")
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 24d
(Source: QueerEvents.ca)
Welcome to QueerEvents.ca
Connecting with events, resources and opportunites for the queer community in Southwestern Ontario
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 24d
"Coming out" implicitly announces — to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, allies and enemies — that queer people are aberrant. There has also been growing acknowledgement that for many members of our Queer community, this places pressure on folks who are not in a safe country or circumstances to ‘come out’.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 24d
Each year on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day continues to promote a safe world for Queer individuals to live openly.

It should be noted that modern activists believe that the idea of "coming out" reinforces a view that heterosexuality is the norm.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 24d
In the 1980s, when many people did not know any openly 2ALGBTQIA+ people, ignorance and silence allowed homophobia to persist. Coming out was a form of activism and it was believed that when people realised they knew someone who was 2SLGBTQIA+, they would be more likely to support equality.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 24d
Started in 1988 by Rob Eichberg and Jean O’Leary in celebration of the second March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on Oct. 11, 1987.
An info graphic on a black background with the Aeolian Pride Choruses logo on the right. The title is written in pink and white inside of a light blue circle: "NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY Oct 11." Below in white is the following text: Started in 1988 by Rob Eichberg and Jean O'Leary in celebration of the second March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on Oct. 11, 1987. Each year on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day continues to promote a safe world for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to live.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 27d
Exactly 6 months after International Women's Day on March 8th, October 8th's International Lesbian Day is considered to be first celebrated on March 8th, 1980 by a group of 40 Lesbians who marched through Wellington Park, New Zealand, on International Women's Day.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · 27d
Today is International Lesbian Day! It is primarily celebrated in New Zealand and Australia, though we could all use more excuses to celebrate the history, impact, and diversity of the Lesbian community!
An info graphic on a black background with the sunset lesbian pride flag and Aeolian Pride Choruses logo on the right. The title is written in pink and white inside of a light blue circle: "INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN DAY October 8." Below in white is the following text: International Lesbian Day celebrates lesbian culture, community and visibility. IDL dates back to New Zealand activism and is considered to be first celebrated on March 8th, 1980 by a group of 40 lesbians who marched through Wellington Park, New Zealand on International Women's Day. International lesbian Day is marked annually on October 8th because it's exactly six months after International Women's Day on March 8th.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Oct 1
Join us in celebrating these milestones, debunking stereotypes, and exploring the path to equality for Queer Canadians. 🏳️🌈

#Stonewall #LGBTQHistory #CanadianLGBTQHistory #EqualityForAll
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Oct 1

🚫 In 1973, breaking stereotypes and debunking myths, homosexuality was removed from the DSM-5, a pivotal moment in the fight for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. 🌈

💍 Fast forward to 2005, Canada became one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide, celebrating love without boundaries. ❤️
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Oct 1
🇨🇦 In 1969, Canada took a historic step by decriminalizing homosexuality, signaling a turning point for Queer rights. 🏳️🌈

📜Jumping ahead to 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted, providing a legal framework to challenge discrimination and promote equality. 🌈
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Oct 1

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Dive into a journey through 2SLGBTQI+ history!

🌟 The pivotal Stonewall uprising in 1969 ignited a global movement for Queer rights.
🏳️🌈 But did you know Canada also has its own remarkable 2SLGBTQI+ milestones?
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Oct 1
2SLGBTQI+ History Month is a month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and Queer history, and the history of the gay rights and related rights movements. 2SLGBTQI+ History Month provides role models, builds community, and makes a statement about the Queer community's contributions
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Oct 1
October is 2SLGBTQI+ History Month!

First celebrated in 1994, October was declared a national history month by President Barak Obama in 2009.
A graphic promoting 2SLGBTQI+ History Month. The background is black. A large, light blue circle in the upper left contains the pink text "2SLGBTQI+ HISTORY MONTH" and the white text "October." Below the circle, white text explains the observance: "First celebrated in 1994, October was declared a national history month by President Barack Obama in 2009. 2SLGBTQI+ History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and Queer history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. 2SLGBTQI+ History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the Queer community." The Aeolian Pride Choruses logo is in the bottom right corner.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 30
We honor their enduring connection to this land and commit to learning from their histories and experiences.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 30
We strive to honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit people today.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 30
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Aeolian Pride Choruses is a loving community of diverse people who gather and perform in London, Ontario, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron.
A round graphic with an orange and black Indigenous-inspired design border. The inner black circle contains white and orange text that reads: "HONOURING NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION SEPTEMBER 30".
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 26
And a special thank you to photographer Lauren Huston from The Wright Place for capturing these beautiful moments.

#AeolianPrideChoruses #CanvasAndCulture #Strathroy #Community #SpreadJoy #SingYourPride #SingingOutChangingHearts
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 26
It truly affirms our goal to Singing Out, Changing Hearts and spread messages of joy and hope to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities.
Huge thanks to the market organizers for creating the space for us and to every single person who stopped to listen and encourage us!
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 26
Reflections on a Meaningful Saturday in Strathroy 🎶

We are still filled with gratitude from our performance at Strathroy's Canvas + Culture Market last Saturday! Being invited to share our music at a non-Pride community event like this is incredibly meaningful to us.
A series of professional, dynamic photos captured by Lauren Huston from The Wright Place, showing the Aeolian Pride Choruses performing at the Canvas + Culture Night Market in Strathroy. Images feature the diverse chorus members singing passionately on an outdoor stage at dusk, with ambient market lighting and attendees visible in the background. The photos highlight the joy and focus of the singers, dressed in their casual performance attire, as they share their music with the community. A series of professional, dynamic photos captured by Lauren Huston from The Wright Place, showing the Aeolian Pride Choruses performing at the Canvas + Culture Night Market in Strathroy. Images feature the diverse chorus members singing passionately on an outdoor stage at dusk, with ambient market lighting and attendees visible in the background. The photos highlight the joy and focus of the singers, dressed in their casual performance attire, as they share their music with the community. A series of professional, dynamic photos captured by Lauren Huston from The Wright Place, showing the Aeolian Pride Choruses performing at the Canvas + Culture Night Market in Strathroy. Images feature the diverse chorus members singing passionately on an outdoor stage at dusk, with ambient market lighting and attendees visible in the background. The photos highlight the joy and focus of the singers, dressed in their casual performance attire, as they share their music with the community. A series of professional, dynamic photos captured by Lauren Huston from The Wright Place, showing the Aeolian Pride Choruses performing at the Canvas + Culture Night Market in Strathroy. Images feature the diverse chorus members singing passionately on an outdoor stage at dusk, with ambient market lighting and attendees visible in the background. The photos highlight the joy and focus of the singers, dressed in their casual performance attire, as they share their music with the community.
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 23
And a special thank you to all those who stopped by to listen, to encourage us to sing out and proud. We promise to be even louder next time!
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 23
We are also honoured to have been the opening performers, both for the privilege and for the opportunity it gave for those of us who haven’t seen Strathroy’s Canvas & Culture Night Market to experience it fully as well.

Strathroy, we’ll be more than glad to come back if you’ll have us!
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Aeolian Pride Choruses London @aeolianpridechorus.bsky.social · Sep 23
We are so grateful to the market organizers for extending an invitation to our chorus to perform for people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds—friends, families, and community members—as they enjoyed all that the market had to offer!
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