About the Guide
Pride month commemorates the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 that ignited the modern LGBTQ2S+ civil rights movement. Since then, Pride has become an international celebration. Native peoples have honored diverse expression of self for generations and Pride is a reflection of the joy and resilience our community. Throughout the month of June, Pride brings together the LGBTQ2S+ community with parades, parties, memorials, educational opportunities and more.
This toolkit was designed to help organizations educate about Pride month and public health topics impacting the LGBTQ2S+ community. Share these resources on your social media channels to increase awareness in your area.
What you can do
This toolkit was designed to show how organizations like yours can promote Pride month on your social media platforms. Share these resources to increase awareness on LGBTQ2S+ topics in your community.
Resources included
- Sample social media posts and graphics
- Videos
- Posters
Social media
Use the text and graphics below to increase awareness of Pride and related public health topics in your community.
Post 1: Pride (General)
June is Pride month! Pride celebrates the contributions, resilience, and joy of the LGBTQ2S+ community. We are proud to honor the diverse self expression of Native peoples as we have for generations. To the leaders who paved the way for our work to continue and our community to flourish, we raise our hands to you.
#pride #lgbtq2s #indgiqueer
(click the graphic to download)
Post 2: Get tested and learn about STIs
Pride is more than a celebration. It’s also a time to raise awareness and honor those we’ve lost to the HIV/AIDs epidemic. Getting tested for STIs is an act of love, for yourself and your community. End the stigma and get tested today!
Learn more about HIV and other STIs with culturally attuned resources from the Urban Indian Health Institute: uihi.org/health-initiative/hiv-aids/
#pride #hiv #lgbtq2s
(click the graphic to download)
Post 3: Mental health
Indigenous folks know healing happens through the whole self: body, mind, and spirit. This Pride month, talking about mental health with your loved ones can make all the difference.
We are honored to spotlight “Healing Spirits” a film from UIHI, offering encouragement and love to our LGBTQ2S+ relatives who may be struggling with their mental health. Learn more and watch today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=voQ1NyUbawk
#pride #lgbtq2s #mentalhealth #suicideprevention
(click the graphic to download)
Posters
Download and share these posters in your community.
HIV Poster Series:
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