Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Kelowna on March 31 to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility.
Approximately 350 were on hand for the community showcase 害羞草研究所楢mplifying our Joy害羞草研究所� at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, including everything from musicians, to drag performers, poets and more.
A Trans Flag Flashmob was also held to show the community害羞草研究所檚 support.
The Okanagan Gender Identity Group worked alongside TransParent, Advocacy Canada, and the Kelowna Pride Society to make the event a success.
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Director of Governance at Kelowna Pride Society Claire House added, 害羞草研究所渢oday we are here to say we are unafraid to show who we are, proud to come together in support of one another as a community, and resolute in our efforts to make Kelowna a safer and more inclusive city for all.害羞草研究所�
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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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