Bahaghari Pride Manitoba

Bahaghari Pride Manitoba Gays and lesbians are more tolerated than accepted in Filipino society.

2SLGBTQI+ Filipino/a/xs embracing their Filipino roots, language, cultures and talents in Treaty 1, Manitoba. 🇵🇭🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🕊️ The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in the Philippines have a distinctive culture[vague] in society, and also have limited legal rights. Despite recent events that have promoted the rights, general

acceptance, and empowerment of the Filipino LGBT community, discrimination remains. Homosexuals in the Philippines are known as "bakla", though there are other terms to describe them. According to Filipino poet and critic Lilia Quindoza Santiago, Filipino culture may have a more flexible concept of gender. Kasarian (Tagalog for "gender") is defined in less binary terms than the English word;[4] kasarian means "kind, species, or genus". Gender-crossing practices go back to the history of pre-colonial communities in the Philippines. The babaylans are typically female spiritual leaders, priests, or shamans in native communities, whose position can also be taken by males who crossed genders, and were called asog, among many names. Prior to colonization, the Philippines was a polytheistic nation with several tribes worshipping different deities. Those mythologies included transgender gods and goddesses like Lakapati (or Ikapati), the goddess of fertility and good harvest, who was described as an androgynous, intersex, or transgender goddess. With the general tolerance of the country towards the LGBT community, its members have organized a number of events in the past years to empower the Filipino community in creating a safe space for the LGBT community. Since the First Pride March in 1994, the LGBT community has continued to celebrate this event in the month of June. The more recent Pride Marches have become more visible to the public with its organizers' use of social media to promote the advocacy, and the events. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_culture_in_the_Philippines #:~:text=Homosexuals%20in%20the%20Philippines%20are,someone%20of%20the%20same%20sex.

Season’s Greetings from Bahaghari Pride Manitoba 🌈✨Season’s greetings to all who observe, and happy holidays to all who ...
12/23/2025

Season’s Greetings from Bahaghari Pride Manitoba 🌈✨

Season’s greetings to all who observe, and happy holidays to all who celebrate!

This season—and all year round—we give heartfelt thanks to our members, donors, supporters, allies, families, friends, and community partners. Your presence, care, and solidarity helped create spaces where joy, healing, culture, and pride could truly flourish. Whether you showed up to an event, shared our work, volunteered your time, or supported us through donations, you made a meaningful difference.

As lights brighten our homes and we pause for rest and reflection, we are deeply grateful to be in community with you. This season reminds us of the power of connection and collective care.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to nurturing affirming, culturally grounded, and intersectional spaces for our community. If you feel called to support this work, donations of any amount help sustain and grow our programs.

🎁 Donate via e-transfer: [email protected]

📩 Email us for other ways to give

From all of us at Bahaghari Pride Manitoba, we wish you a season filled with warmth, reflection, rest, and togetherness—today and in the year to come.

With love and gratitude,
Bahaghari Pride Manitoba 💖

Credit of the text, research and graphic in this post goes to Mikayla Heather Hunter, PhD Candidate at the College of Co...
12/22/2025

Credit of the text, research and graphic in this post goes to Mikayla Heather Hunter, PhD Candidate at the College of Community and Global Health (University of Manitoba)

"As many people are beginning to celebrate the holidays, trans rights in Canada continue to be under attack.

On December 18th, the injunction against Bill 26 in Alberta has been lifted, despite the best efforts of Egale Canada and Skipping Stone. This means that, with limited exceptions, life-saving gender affirming care is functionally inaccessible in Alberta. Doctors can renew and modify existing prescriptions, but they cannot prescribe a new form of treatment.

In order to pass this bill, along with two other anti-trans bills (Bill 27 and Bill 29), the United Conservative Party of Alberta utilized the notwithstanding clause to override the Charter rights of trans and gender diverse Albertans.

I've said it once and I'll say it again: research has continuously demonstrated that gender affirming care is medically necessary and safe. Bill 26 prohibits, among other things, access to puberty blockers for youth under 18. Youth ages 16-17 may access these treatments with parental consent. Despite concerns in the media about puberty-blockers, these treatments are not new and are "considered completely reversible and offers time to develop a gender identity, articulate dysphoria and/or goals, and establish a realistic and safe affirmation plan” (Mookerjee et al., 2020, page 222)

It is critical as citizens that we advocate for evidence-based policy. To that end, I call on my academic colleagues, friends, and family to sign petition e-7027 to call on the Government of Canada to "annul or repeal provincial legislation enacted in Alberta and Saskatchewan that restricts the rights of transgender and gender-diverse people and has been shielded from Charter scrutiny through the use of the notwithstanding clause, and to affirm the federal government’s responsibility to uphold." Charter rights across Canada.

References: Mookerjee, V. G., Brower, J. P., Kwan, D., & Turban, J. L. (2020). Gender-Affirming Surgical Care. In M. Forcier, G. Van Schalkwyk, J. Turban (Ed.), Pediatric Gender Identity (pp. 219–230). essay, Springer International Publishing."

Link to Petition: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7027

We are thankful with Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal for their inclusive and diverse community. CNRC has been a community...
12/19/2025

We are thankful with Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal for their inclusive and diverse community. CNRC has been a community partners with us since 2024. 🌈

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Ngayon, ika-10 ng Disyembre, ating pinararangal ang Araw ng Karapatang Pantao sa buong mundo. Bahaghari Manitoba joins t...
12/10/2025

Ngayon, ika-10 ng Disyembre, ating pinararangal ang Araw ng Karapatang Pantao sa buong mundo. Bahaghari Manitoba joins the global community in marking Human Rights Day 2025 sa temang “Our Everyday Essentials”, na nagbibigay-diin na ang karapatang pantao ay mahalaga sa ating pang-araw-araw na buhay.

Laging tandaan: ang iyong boses, pagkatao, at karapatan ay mahalaga.

👉 Manindigan, makiisa, at ipaglaban natin ang karapatang pantao araw-araw. Sumali sa mga usapan, suportahan ang komunidad, at maging bahagi ng pagbabago.

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Today, December 10th, we honour Human Rights Day alongside communities around the world. Bahaghari Manitoba joins the global movement in marking Human Rights Day 2025 under the theme “Our Everyday Essentials,” reminding us that human rights are essential to our daily lives.

Always remember: your voice, your identity, and your rights matter.

👉 Stand up, speak out, and defend human rights every day. Join the conversation, support your community, and be part of the change.

12/08/2025

Our “Bakla Ako! (I Am Queer)!” Highlights is now on our Youtube Channel: On October 1st, Bahaghari Pride Manitoba hosted “Queerness & Collective Intersectionality”—a powerful panel led by our Founding President, exploring the 2SQueer Filipino experience and the impacts of colonialism through art, story, and community. 🌈✨

This event also opened our very first art exhibition curated by Earl Rina, featuring rich conversations with Dr. Reece Malone, April Carandang, Justin Monton, and Earl Rina.

🎥 Video captured and edited by Rein Cabalquinto.

📺 Full video is now up on Bahaghari Manitoba’s official YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/BrPOtW6Kr5M?feature=shared

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✨ Pasko na! Namamasko po: Salamat sa isang makabuluhang Linggo ng mirienda, kwentuhan, at pagbubuklod ng komunidad kasam...
12/08/2025

✨ Pasko na! Namamasko po: Salamat sa isang makabuluhang Linggo ng mirienda, kwentuhan, at pagbubuklod ng komunidad kasama ang Bayanihan Therapy. Maraming salamat din sa lahat ng nagbigay at sumuporta! 🫶🎄

✨ It’s Christmas! We’re going around spreading holiday cheer! Thank you for a meaningful Sunday filled with snacks, heartfelt conversations, and community connection in collaboration with Bayanihan Therapy. Many thanks as well to everyone who gave and showed their support! 🫶🎄

Thanks to for having us with their new lovely space. 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you for celebrating the true spirit of Christmas with us—community, culture, and giving. 🌈

This coming Sunday - last call for RSVP. ❤️
12/05/2025

This coming Sunday - last call for RSVP. ❤️

✨ Pasko na! Namamasko po!✨Pasko (Christmas) is a beloved tradition celebrated by Filipino/a/x communities worldwide—many...
12/01/2025

✨ Pasko na! Namamasko po!✨

Pasko (Christmas) is a beloved tradition celebrated by Filipino/a/x communities worldwide—many of us even begin the festivities as early as September!

But beyond the lights and celebrations… what is the true essence of Pasko?

Join Bahaghari Pride Manitoba for an afternoon of mirienda (snacks), kwentuhan (meaningful conversation), holiday ornament-making, and a reflective discussion on the deeper meaning of Christmas.

📅 Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
💸 $10 per person (any amount is appreciated)— all proceeds support Bahaghari Manitoba
🫶 Bring a canned good to support Winnipeg Harvest
📍Unit 926 - 294 Portage Avenue (Pride Winnipeg Office) - Thanks to Pride Winnipeg for being one of our community venue partners!

✨ RSVP now and save your spot: https://forms.gle/GLQoqxHq1YCbhexN6 OR LINK IN BIO AND QR CODE.
✂️ DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6, 2025 / 12 NN

Come learn, connect, and celebrate community with us. 🎄🌈✨

Questions? Sponsorships? Donation? DM US!

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Happy December 1st, mga Ka-Bahaghari! 🌈❄️Last Saturday, the Bahaghari Manitoba Council gathered for our final meeting be...
12/01/2025

Happy December 1st, mga Ka-Bahaghari! 🌈❄️

Last Saturday, the Bahaghari Manitoba Council gathered for our final meeting before the holiday rush — complete with a cozy potluck and a special tour of Pride Winnipeg’s new home. 🏳️‍🌈🏠

We also welcomed and introduced our new council members as we gear up for another year of community, culture, and pride. 💖

In the picture: Jay, Dieth, Chantelle, Red, Jeremy, Deo, April, Allena, Justin, Jhess & Tommy. Not in the picture: Earl & Shiela.

We are also looking forward to:
1️⃣ Paskong Bahaghari on December 7 – RSVP link in bio. 🎄✨
2️⃣ Our 2nd AGM in March 2026. 🗓️

As 2025 comes to a close, exciting things are on the horizon… stay tuned, mga Ka-Bahaghari! ✨🙏

For partnership, collaboration, donations and sponsorship, please email us at:

[email protected]

📸 Photo credit: .bernabe

11/26/2025

We're hiring!

Director of Programs

1.0 EFT (35 hours/week)
Term Position
Winnipeg-Based
Apply by Tuesday, December 16, at 4 pm CST

This position is responsible for the leadership of SERC programs, including project-based teams. The Director of Programs oversees the design, development and delivery of programs and services to the community across all SERC locations.

Visit https://serc.mb.ca/careers/ to view the full job posting.

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Gillian Roy
Acting Executive Director
[email protected]
Office: 204-982-7800

The application deadline is Tuesday, December 16, at 4 pm CST.

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