Michael Phair
Michael Phair is a highly respected and influential figure in Edmonton, Alberta, known for his long and impactful career as a politician, community activist, and advocate for social justice, particularly for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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Jaylene Tyme
Jaylene Tyme is a transformative force in Canadian drag culture and beyond, blending artistry, advocacy, and authenticity to create lasting change. Her legacy is one of empowerment, representation, and the celebration of individuality, making her a true icon, legend, and superstar.
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Sarah Smith
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Naomi Nadea
Beyond being an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Naomi Nadea is a high-energy and warm-hearted person who helps those around her in many ways. Especially during these challenging times, she represents our community in the best way when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Robert Kaiser (Joan-E)
With a remarkable legacy that spans over 30 years, Robert Kaiser has contributed immeasurably to the advancement of 2SLGBTQ+ rights, culture, and community care across Canada. Robert is best known through his trailblazing drag persona Joan-E.
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Randy Farrell
Randy Farrell has been a driving force in the establishment of Spectrum, a community space and registered charity that supports members of the Rainbow community and their allies in Waterloo Region
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Tegan and Sara
Throughout their 20+ year career, spanning ten studio albums and more than a million records sold, Tegan and Sara have used music as a medium for storytelling
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Cohen Glaw
Cohen Glaw is a 2Spirit/Transgender Male, husband & father, as well as a Chef with experience in event planning.
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Jim Parrott
Jim Parrott has been working to advance LGBTQ rights ever since he walked into the first meeting of the Waterloo Universities Gay Liberation Movement on March 8, 1971.
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Ron Byers
Ron Byers is a community leader and storyteller. Ron has been actively involved in the 2SLGBTQ+ community for over 50 years.
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Guilda
Guilda got his showbiz start as a makeup artist with the Ballets de Monte Carlo when he was just 17, later scoring a small role as a transvestite in director Yvan Noé’s 1946 film Une Femme coupée en morceaux
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George Hislop
George Hislop (June 3, 1927 – October 8, 2005) was one of Canada’s most influential gay activists. He was one of the earliest openly gay candidates for political office in Canada, and was a key figure in the early development of Toronto’s gay community.
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George Klippert
Everett George Klippert was the only Canadian ever declared a dangerous sexual offender and sentenced to what amounted to life in prison, for no other reason than he was a gay man.
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Elliot Page
For much of his life, Canadian actor Elliot Page experienced gender dysphoria that made him extremely uncomfortable in his own body.
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Denise Cassidy “Babyface”
Denise Cassidy is known by the nickname Baby Face , which she acquired due to her brief wrestling career before opening the first lesbian-only nightclubs in Montreal.
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Chris Edwards
Chris Edwards was not just a beloved club performer, but a community builder.
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Candice Kelly
Candice Kelly’s generosity knew no bounds, and she made sure no one was ever left out or overlooked.
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Brad Fraser
Brad Fraser, is a Canadian playwright. He is one of the most widely produced Canadian playwrights both in Canada and internationally.
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Craig Russell
Russell Craig Eadie (January 10, 1948 – October 31, 1990), better known by his stage name Craig Russell, was a Canadian female impersonator and actor.
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Joe Average
Joe Average CM OBC RCA (born October 10, 1957, as Brock David Tebbutt) is a Canadian artist who resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. Diagnosed HIV+ at age 27, Average made the decision to commit the rest of his life to art, and to challenge himself to live by his art.
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Easter Armas
Easter Armas is the founder of A Loving Spoonful, a meal program in Vancouver, British Columbia that provides free meals to people living with HIV/AIDS.
