Pride at SMU

News and resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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Pride at SMU News and resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Saint Mary's University strives to be a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment where self-expression and self-discovery are encouraged and celebrated. Queer-informed and queer-developed, the 2SLGBTQIA+ Hub highlights resources, news and events for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty and allies.

2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

SMU-based and community resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies.

News

News for and about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies at SMU.

Pride Season at SMU

Spotlighting the resilience, celebrating the talent and recognizing the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

2SLGBTQIA+ Events

Keep up with 2SLGBTQIA+ news, events and activities taking place on campus.

SMUSA Pride Centre

The Pride Centre offers a safe space for all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

SMU Women’s Centre

An awesome feminist-centered space that welcomes all genders, orientations and cultures.

Reading List Roundup

A collection of literary selections relevant to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, available through the Patrick Power Library.

Academics and Research

Academic programs and faculty and student-led research related to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community:

Minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
Queer Lives and Letters Research Group - Department of English Language and Literature (contact Dr. Luke Hathaway for more information)
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide: Nova Scotia & Canada, developed in partnership between the Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies at Saint Mary’s University and the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies.
2SLGBTQ+ Poverty in Canada: Improving Livelihood and Social Well-being, co-directed by Dr. Maryam Dilmaghani, Department of Economics at Saint Mary’s University.

Consult the Academic Calendar for course offerings in all faculties and departments.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

Saint Mary's strives for an academic environment that is inclusive, equitable, and dedicated to embracing global perspectives.