LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hospital's support for 2SLGBTQ+ community stops at waving Pride flag

InQuinte.ca | PRIDE flags raised in Belleville and Quinte West

Flags have been raised as the Quinte Region shows its PRIDE this week. June is Pride Month, an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing the contributions of and fighting for the rights of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Pride Week is now underway locally, with a full slate of events and parades being held in Napanee, Belleville and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. On Monday, Belleville (morning) and Quinte West (afternoon) held flag-raising ceremonies. A…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hospital's support for 2SLGBTQ+ community stops at waving Pride flag

Every June, the Hotel Dieu hospital raises the rainbow flag in support of Pride month. This symbol communicates to the 2SLGBTQ+ community: “You are welcome here. Within these walls, you will be treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate.”