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The 91�Թ� came together to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community at multiple events across the three campuses this month. Here is a selection of images that detail the colourful displays: 

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn) 

The festivities kicked off with the traditional flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium on June 6. “The raising of the Pride and trans flags, along with other campus events, promotes necessary LGBTQ+ visibility, celebrates our differences and emphasizes our support and allyship with our queer and trans communities,” said Kelly Hannah-Moffat (fourth from left), 91�Թ�’s vice-president of human resources and equity.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn) 

It's the second year that 91�Թ� has flown the blue, pink and white Trans Pride flag. Monica Helms, a U.S. Navy veteran and trans activist, designed the flag in 1999 using the traditional colours for boys and girls, with a white band separating the two to represent intersex, gender non-conforming or transitioning people. 

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn) 

People in the audience snap pictures during the flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium. 

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn) 

One of the signature events on the Pride at 91�Թ� calendar, Pride Pub brings the community together for barbecue, dancing and a communtiy fair with local LGBTQ+ organizations. This year's edition featured Samba Elegua, a percussion ensemble inspired by Brazilian music. 

(photo by Tina Adamopoulos)

The 91�Թ� Scarborough community came out in large numbers for a flag celebration. 

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

The Instagram-friendly rainbow frame at Hart House was a popular spot for pictures. Pride Pub is organized by 91�Թ�'s Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and Hart House. 

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Partygoers could also record their memories of Pride Pub at a photo booth installed for the occasion.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Cuter than the real Elmo? A family poses for a portrait at the photo booth. 

(photo by Drew Lesiuczok)

The festivities took place on each of 91�Թ�'s campuses. 91�Թ� Mississauga held its flag-unfurling ceremony on June 6 at the UTM Student Centre with representatives from the Equity & Diversity Office, UTM students’ union, OUT @ UTM, human resources, dean of student affairs and the Indigenous Centre. 

(photo by Blake Eligh)

Angela Lange, 91�Թ� Mississauga's acting vice-principal, academic and dean, and Amrita Daniere, acting principal, pose with Pride-themed cupcakes. 

(photo by Leslie Seto)

91�Թ� Mississauga's mascot, Eddy the Eagle, sporting colourful plumage in honour of Pride month.