Pride at SMU

News and resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Saint Mary's University strives to be a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment where self-expression and self-discovery are encouraged and celebrated. Queer-informed and queer-developed, the 2SLGBTQIA+ Hub highlights resources, news and events for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty and allies.

2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

SMU-based and community resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies.

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News

News for and about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies at SMU.

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Pride Season at SMU

Spotlighting the resilience, celebrating the talent and recognizing the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Students, staff and faculty gathering for a picture at the Paint Your Pride event around a chalk mural that says #PaintYourPride2023 with a rainbow drawn in chalk around it.

2SLGBTQIA+ Events

Keep up with 2SLGBTQIA+ news, events and activities taking place on campus.

SMU students walking in the Halifax Pride Parade carrying a Saint Mary's banner with the progressive Pride flag on it.

SMUSA Pride Centre

The Pride Centre offers a safe space for all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

A SMU student draws a rainbow heart with chalk in the Quad at the Paint Your Pride event.

SMU Women’s Centre

An awesome feminist-centered space that welcomes all genders, orientations and cultures.

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Reading List Roundup

A collection of literary selections relevant to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, available through the Patrick Power Library.

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Related Academic Programs

Saint Mary’s academic programs that deliver course content associated with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
Queer Lives and Letters Research Group - Department of English Language and Literature (contact Dr. Luke Hathaway for more information)

Consult the Academic Calendar for course offerings in all faculties and departments.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

Saint Mary's strives for an academic environment that is inclusive, equitable, and dedicated to embracing global perspectives.