In Cap-aux-Meules, in the Îles de la Madeleine, for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, the committee Vent de fierté, in collaboration with the Municipalité des Îles, will hold the LGBTQ+ flag-raising ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Municipalité des Îles town hall, from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. 

This activity is designed as a moment of gathering, visibility and solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities, as well as an opportunity to collectively reaffirm the importance of respect, inclusion and the fight against all forms of discrimination. 

Full details about the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2910079679384222/

Also in the Îles, on May 17, the committee Vent de Fierté sets up at L'Abri de la Tempête, the Étang-du-Nord microbrewery, for a memorable evening marking the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. 

On the agenda: A totally queer vibe, great beer and lots of pride. The motto: BE FABULOUS. We want to see your best looks! You're all invited to celebrate the diversity of the archipelago. Free event. 

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1527876618835049

In Bonaventure, Gaspésie, the Bonaventure City Council adopted a resolution supporting the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, held each year on May 17. 

To mark the occasion, the public and media are invited to a rainbow flag-raising on Thursday, May 14, starting at 9 a.m. in front of Bonaventure City Hall. The flag will be raised on the City Hall flagpole for a few days as a sign of solidarity, inclusion, and respect for people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. 

The organization LGBT+ Baie-des-Chaleurs will be there to present its services and its commitment to the community.