Cythera Transition House Society

This beautiful piece of artwork by Chief Lady Bird Art perfectly captures both and . While they are two distinct and important observances, for many Indigenous Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQ+ people, these aren't two separate conversations. If you've ever wondered what intersectionality looks like, this is it!

There are so many ways to honour and support both this month:
📅 Attend local events
📚 Read a book
🎬 Watch a film or series
🛍️ Support Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ owned businesses
📲 Follow and amplify Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ voices

Drop your recommendations below! ⬇️

Tomorrow is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day 🌈 We're sharing some slides from the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation so be sure to head to their website dvafoundation.org to grab more like these to share on your own socials. Let's make sure our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbours are 🌈💜

We are so pleased to introduce you to Brooklyn Nicholson, Maple Ridge's 2026 Youth Citizen of the Year, awarded by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation, who donated her entire $1,000 prize to Cythera 🤩

Brooklyn, you are exactly the kind of leader this community needs and we are so honoured to have your support 💜

"Throughout my years in leadership at Westview Secondary, I have had the opportunity to raise money and support local organizations. This year I chose Cythera Anti-Violence Society, which enabled me to put together personal care packages for women and children. After seeing what I was able to accomplish and understanding the important work Cythera does to support vulnerable individuals, I made a commitment to myself to continue to raise money and awareness for this important community resource. From my research and connecting with the amazing Cythera staff, I learned what specific items they require to help women in need. When I won the Youth Citizen of the Year award, I knew I wanted to donate the $2500 I was given to Cythera on behalf of the Maple Ridge Community Foundation. As youth, it can be easy to get discouraged or overwhelmed trying to change societal or global issues that apply in our community. But taking just one step to reach out to local organizations, or volunteering through schools or sports organizations, can have a profound impact. I truly believe we are a generation filled with the strive and innovation to implement change, as I have both experienced and witnessed firsthand. I have always been motivated and inspired to run fundraisers or volunteer, with the goal of being part of something bigger and being part of change. Winning this award is a tremendous honour, and I really hope it reiterates to youth in Maple Ridge what a difference you can make, and the importance of recognizing community need, evaluating what you can do to help, and then taking action."