Coldstream and Vernon have officially raised their pride flags, to celebrate the second annual Pride Week.
Vernon officially raised the pride flag, in a ceremony on Tuesday afternoon!
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The raisings, happening in the afternoon of Tuesday. Aug. 8, were attended by numerous local governmental dignitaries to mark the occasion.
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SOGI refers to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, which is being taught and discussed in classrooms around the province.
In Coldstream, raising the Pride Flag, said Mayor Ruth Hoyte, goes to show all district residents have value.
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Wilson took time to explain the flag to those in attendance. The yellow with the purple circle represents intersex siblings, the purple circle being unbroken, Wilson said, stands for wholeness.
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White, pink and blue colours on the flag represent the trans and gender non-conforming community.
Red is for life; orange is for healing; yellow is for sunlight and new ideas for growth; green is for nature; blue is for peace, which is worked toward everyday; and violet is for spirit.
A Pride March will be held in Vernon Saturday, Aug. 12.
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