Day of Pink 2025

As a Call to Action for Day of Pink 2025, the Positive Space 2SLGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Community Network at TMU is encouraging community members to give what they can (or even spread the message) to help support young people in our community. TMU has two flagship scholarships that specifically support members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community as they make their transition from high school to university. The issues that Day of Pink highlights show us that 2SLGBTQ+ students continue to face challenges that can disrupt their education. Queer and trans youth continue to face violence, bullying and discrimination in schools and in their families (often resulting in a lack of support). Access to higher education is one of the most transformative ways a young person can take control of their future, and we urge all allies to consider supporting one of the worthy causes below to ensure the success of young members of our community.

PRIDE Scholarship Fund
Founded through the vision and generous philanthropy of Toronto Metropolitan University's (TMU) Board of Governors member, Samir Sinha, the PRIDE Scholarship Fund supports exceptional first generation undergraduate students at the university who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (2SLGBTQI+). Being the first in your family to attend a Canadian university is a big step. It often means overcoming a variety of challenges, ranging from a lack of academic guidance to limited financial resources. First generation students who also identify as 2SLGBTQI+ can face additional obstacles along their post-secondary journey.

The Sumaya Dalmar Award
Sumaya Dasia Dalmar was a passionate speaker, advocate and community leader who championed the rights of trans women of colour. Widely regarded as an inspiration and role model, Sumaya was an active member of Black Queer Youth (BQY) —a support group for LGBTQ Black youth in Toronto—and starred in a ground-breaking documentary film that explored the intersection of gender, trans-identity and traditional Somali culture. The Sumaya Dalmar Award was created by Sumaya’s friends and community members in recognition of her life’s work.

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