Capital Health and the IWK celebrate Pride Week

Capital Health and the IWK celebrate Pride Week


Capital Health and the IWK Health Centre believe that embracing diversity will lead us to healthier, happier communities. This year we celebrate and shine a light on the connection between freedom and health. Join your co-workers, friends and family by taking in these festive and free events sponsored by prideHealth.

Loud Proud and Talented
The Company House, 2202 Gottingen Street
Saturday July 17th, 8 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
19 years and Older please

Members and allies of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities will be showing off their talent and pride at the first annual "Loud Proud and Talented" Showcase. The event will be hosted by the Fabulous Contessa, and acts include: comedy, music and spoken word. For more information, please contact Scott Bosse at scott.bosse@cdha.nshealth.ca or 473- 8477.

Pride Parade

Saturday July 24 at noon - Cornwallis and Upper Water Street

Join us at the Pride Parade on July 24 and visit our booth on the Garrison Grounds following the parade. All members and allies of GLBTI communities are welcome to join Kathy MacNeil, Chris Power and Anne McGuire to celebrate diversity in our organizations! The parade is the highlight of Pride Week in Halifax, and is the fourth largest pride parade in Canada, drawing tens of thousands of people. Don't sit on the curb this year, feel free to join us and get a free t-shirt. For more information contact Jane Allen at jane.allen@cdha.nshealth.ca or 473-5135.