Events
Rainbow Alliance for Youth Edmonton Conference: Building a Resilient Network of Care
October 7, 2026 9 AM - 5 PM
Build professional capacity, resilience, and evidence-informed practice for serving 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in complex systems. For Frontline youth workers, social workers, counselors, program managers, health professionals, nonprofit leaders.
Where the Rivers Meet Two Spirit Conference
October 9 and 10, 2026
A two-day gathering focused on Indigenous approaches to gender and sexual wellbeing. The conference will be pay what you can and will be held at Alberta Ave Community League! Questions? please email wtrm@ualberta.ca
REKH Conference: Making a Life, Making a Living | Se faire une vie, gagner sa vie
November 12 - 14, 2026
This gathering brings together diverse voices from community, business, research and government sectors to explore and celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurship through connection, knowledge, joy and confidence.
Support 2SLGBTQ+ rights!
We have served 2SLGBTQ+ people for more than twenty years, fighting for queer rights since before marriage equality was achieved in Canada. Every year, we reach and support thousands throughout Alberta. Please donate to the Fyrefly Institute fund to sustain our lifesaving programs.
Volunteer for our conferences
Looking to gain experience for your resumé and knowledge supporting conferences? These volunteer opportunities are for you!
Pride Week 2026
March 8 - 14, 2027
Pride Week recognizes the political past and present of Pride and celebrates the University of Alberta's 2SLGBTQ+ community. All are welcome to attend, including allies and members of the broader Edmonton Community!
Questions? Please email yabdelra@ualberta.ca
Fyrefly's Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch
June 13, 2027, 10 AM - 1 PMFyrefly's Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch raises funds for our lifesaving 2SLGBTQ+ Programs and also brings together community members, organizations, and leaders to celebrate the impact of our programming. The event will be
Questions? Please email yabdelra@ualberta.ca
Fyrefly's Events Calendar
Our organization hosts a number of events ever year to bring community together but most importantly, to highlight the impact of our programming. We also work together with community members to help sustain the amazing programs and services we provide to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Past Events
Met Gala of the North
