We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re ready to take up some space! Join us for a march through downtown Kentville to show support for all members of our 2SLGBTQ+ community.

March Route:

Featured Speakers:

Chris Cochrane

Chris Cochrane is a Trans Black activist and public speaker. She speaks and educates about her lived experience through her intersectionality . Chris works toward creating spaces for QTBIPOC people, as well as working with 2SLGBTIQIA+ youth to ensure those spaces will be upheld for years to come. Chris is the former Vice Chair of Halifax Pride (2020-2022) where she uses that platform to ensure equity for all of the community ,while focusing on our marginalized and racialized communities .Chris is also the Recipient of The YMCA Peace Medal for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Known for her drag persona Elle Noir, where she is as fierce on stage as she is her activism .Elle Noir is a 19 Year veteran of Drag . Known as a local legend and Winner of The Best Halifax Drag Performer for the last 6 years consecutively .

Rebecca Rose

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Mi’kma’ki. A unionized freelance writer, editor, consultant, and presenter, currently based in Dartmouth, NS.

Rebecca oscillates between writing articles for both online and print publications and part-time writing contracts for non-profit, government, and private clients.

A Toronto Metropolitan University Journalism graduate Rebecca has written and edited for: The Coast, DailyXtra.com, Our Times, Nova Scotia Advocate, Rabble.ca, Halifax Media Co-op, Autostraddle, the Review of Journalism and the book OUT: Queer Looking, Queer Acting Revisited.

With over a decade of experience within the student and labour movements, Queer and Trans and feminist communities, Rebecca has in-depth knowledge of: federal, provincial and municipal politics; post-secondary education; various social movements; issues affecting Queer and Trans communities; misogyny and rape culture; and reproductive justice. Rebecca isn’t scared to stick her neck out for an issue or a story that she believes in.

Proud member of the Canadian Freelance Union (UNIFOR).

Accessibility Notes:

• Parking: Accessible parking available in the lot at Miner’s Marsh
• Venue seating: This is an outdoor event with no seating provided. Please bring your own seating should you require it.
• Washrooms: One porta potty
• ASL Interpretation: Yes
• Sensory/Noise: General outdoor crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level.
• Masks: Welcome but not required