Pride 2023
UVic celebrates the LGBTQ2SIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Two-spirit, Intersex, Asexual and more) members of the UVic and broader community.
Celebrate Pride 2023
“Pride has always been about resisting the violences enacted on our community and envisioning a world in which our collective liberation can manifest. Every year, we celebrate the hard-won progress that has been made in advancing socio-political rights for gender and sexual minorities, while also understanding how far we still have to go."
—Beau Houle (they/them), communications officer, Gender Empowerment Centre
Cinecenta Pride Month Series
2023 Pride Festival
The 2023 Victoria Pride Festival runs from June 29 to July 9. Celebrate Pride through community-wide events including the Memorial Drag Ball Game, the Big Gay Dog Walk and more!
Pride Parade

Statement from President Kevin Hall
"We know that the work of creating a gender and sexuality-inclusive community continues on our campus and in our wider communities. The recent hate-motivated attack at the University of Waterloo and closer to home, the destruction of a new Pride crosswalk in Saanich, have brought this clearly into focus. We must stand together against hate, lift each other up in the face of intolerance and hold each other accountable to the commitments we have made."
Campus groups




Transgender archives
UVic is home to the largest collection of original documents recording the history of pioneering activists, community leaders and researchers who have contributed to the betterment of Trans+ people. They are available to the public for free.
Resources
UVic initiatives
Expanded gender declaration options
Expanded gender declaration options for UVic applicants, students and employees are now available. Gender identities can be updated through banner, the main UVic record system.
The Better Data Project
Launched in late 2022, the Better Data Project aims to address equity barriers across the UVic community by collecting personal information in an ethical way. The more we know about our campus community, the better we can support their success.
Trans+ scholarship
Scholarships for Trans+ students or students studying Trans+ topics are available through the Chair in Transgender Studies.