All the way from Sturgeon Falls, ON, here's your franco-ontarienne drag queen and DJ extraordinaire, Jenna Seppa! Making her drag debut in 2018 in Toronto, ON, she has since graced the stage all over the province and Canada. Jenna's style transports the audience through a time distorting journey of the senses all while acting a fool and proving that *dumb* is hot. What does she do, exactly? Je ne sais pas! (But you love it)
She’s cheap, but she’s gourmet! Get Saussed Up with Toronto’s premier moustached diva — Diana Sauss. She pairs perfectly with campy dance numbers, silly sound bites, and roasted chicken! Catch her hosting Fancy Art Gallery, Toronto’s only queer night market and drag show extravaganza, in Toronto’s West End at some of the city’s best venues: The Drake Underground, The Garrison, The Baby G, and more.
Miss Dupré Latour is a proud French Trans icon from Montréal, known for her captivating performances and unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. As the founder of DupréLatour Cosmetics, she is redefining beauty standards, offering products and services that empower everyone to feel represented, celebrated, and beautiful. A multi-talented artist and content creator, Miss Dupré Latour uses her platform to inspire confidence and spark important conversations about equity, identity, and self-expression. Her performances, infused with elegance and activism, create a vibrant space where everyone feels seen and valued. Miss Dupré Latour's artistry goes beyond the stage – through her video creations and community engagement, she champions the rights of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, spreading a message of empowerment, love, and unity.
Meet Adrianna Exposée, whose quick wit, infectious humor, and unmatched energy in the queer community make her a standout star. Crowned Miss Capital Pride 2019, Queen of Halloween, and the first drag queen to host a show on Parliament Hill, she’s raised 100K for charity, showcasing her dedication to making a difference. Adrianna’s performances captivate with their blend of sophistication and energy, connecting effortlessly with audiences in English, French, and Russian. Specializing in weddings, bingos, birthdays, trivias, and fundraisers, she brings unique charm and excitement to every event.
Caligula has been doing Drag for 4 years. A lover of the weird and wonderful, this mustachioed menace pulls from a panoply of influences from horror movies to professional wrestling and everything in between. A self-described Renaissance-Them, Caligula loves trying a wide array performance styles, genres, and techniques in their drag and burlesque. To them, versatility is the spice of life. They got thighs like thunder, an ass like a mountain, and enough sweat to fill up an ocean, it's Caligula!
Sophie Stiquée is the perfect representation of Mauritius' rich cultural diversity, as a Chinese-Creole queen, she blends her heritage with sophisticated drag artistry like a fusion dish that's simply irresistible. When she's not slaying the stage in her glamorous outfits, she's spinning as DJ ESL, bringing her signature island beats to the masses. Her performances are like the famous Mauritian dish, "rougaille" - bold, spicy, and full of flavor. But don't let her sophistication fool you, this queen has sass for days. She'll read you with a smile on her face and have you coming back for more.
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Victor Perez-Amado is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Urban and Regional Planning. Perez-Amado grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and lived in Miami and Boston before settling in Toronto. He is trained as an architect and urban designer, graduating from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the University of Florida.
His academic research centres on aging-in-place studies and multigenerational housing, including in 2SLGBTQI+ communities. These projects include Aging Together and Queering Home, a partnership with Egale-Canada. Before joining TMU, he worked on various masterplans and designs for independent and assisted living, focusing on seniors with dementia and autism in Boston. On another scale of engagement with the city, Perez-Amado is interested in activating public spaces by designing and building interactive and educational installations in the public realm. His methodology is based on theories of placemaking, where he explores prototyping, visualization, activation, and community engagement. These include installations along King Street West, Ontario Place, Winter Stations in the Beaches, and Toronto Climate Action public parks. His work has been exhibited at the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, the World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park, and the Harvard GSD Grounded Visionaries, among others.
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Born in Mexico and a refugee in Canada, Viviana Santibañez is a strong community leader working with marginalized communities for over 12 years,
focusing on supporting and advocating for Latinxs living with HIV and 2SLGBTQ+ Latinos refugees. She is also the first Latina woman appointed to the board of directors of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network.
Viviana Santibanez is the founder and director of Vivi’r, a non-profit organization that helps and supports 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants, newcomers, and refugee Latinxs.Viviana connects with the community and refers people to social, legal, and health, running all these services with zero budget. She provides services for non-profit organizations such as Latinos Positivos Toronto, Toronto People Living with AIDS Foundation, Hispanic Canadian Heritage Council, Canada Trans Summit, and Ontario Cohort Studies. Viviana’s work incentivizing the LGBTQ+ community in Latino/Hispanic events has led to work with different communities, institutions, and organizations the support the integration of Latinx to Canada.
Viviana has a background in community health, nursing, community capacity building, and digital communications – She graduated as an Immigration
Consultant and assisted her community at no cost.
Multifaceted, she also represented Canada internationally, bringing the first-ever International Trans pageant title to Canada, where she competed in a trans-advocacy pageant that helped to inspire and empower trans women around the world. She is the first Latina awarded the Inspire LGBTQ Person of the Year in September 2022 by Inspire Awards. She has been recognized as among the 10 most influential Hispanic Canadians since 2022.
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I am a world majority, Brown, Carib-Indigenous , trini, Indo, Chinese, callaloo, differently-abled, Jurassic and Bionic DYKE, Rainbow Senior/Elder.
Currently: a co-chair of the board of Pride Toronto, the Toronto Senior Pride Network, the board of ODLAN (Ontario Digital Literacy Access Network), trainer with The 519, the Liaison Committee of the ministry of seniors and accessibility, the VHA (Visiting Homemaker’s Association) Pride Working Group, Sinai Health System “Pride is good for your health” committee, a co-facilitator of the Youth/Elders Program of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, a volunteer at Hennick Bridgepoint rehab hospital, a member of True Davidson Acres LTC GSA (gender sexuality alliance), the city of Toronto SSLTC Working Group – developed “Leading and Learning with Pride – A Tool Kit to Support 2SLGBTQI+ SENIORS” (launched June 24/2022) and a co-author of the 2SLGBTQI Best Practice Guidelines of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Effective November 2023, a member of the Fabulous Stories Project for The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity – developing Queer Curriculum for high schools and a consultant for The Canada Senior Pride Network.
Humble and privileged recipient of the 2019 Inspire Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2021 Community One Foundation Steinert & Ferreiro Award and the 2023 Jill Andrew (NDP – MPP, Ontario) Community Hero Award.
Featured in the videos “Out At Home”, “The Journey of My Strong Brown Trini Carib Callaloo Dyke Body” – 2016. In 2023, feature length documentary “Supporting Our Selves” from The Community One Foundation.
Honoured DYKE Ambassador and Honoured Rainbow Senior Ambassador – PRIDE TORONTO – 2022
I am an educator, accessibility/accommodation consultant, story teller, sometime actor and a respectful troublemaker, disruptor, infiltrator and agitator 😈.
I live and work from an anti-oppression, anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation, intergenerational and intersectional perspective. I advocate for Two Spirit, Indigenous, queer and transgender rainbow 🌈 seniors and youth of colour.
I enjoy doubles, dancing, dim sum, a cold beverage and a “trini lime “ anytime.
My EXISTENCE is my RESISTANCE!! Website – lezlieoutofthecloset.com
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Anmol Budhiraja, a 26-year-old resident of Toronto, ON, is a dynamic individual with a diverse background and a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity. Originally from Jalandhar, Punjab, India, Anmol embarked on a transformative journey to Canada in 2016, initially as a student and now as a settler on the turtle island, proudly calling Toronto home.
As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Anmol actively contributes to community welfare as a Crisis Response Specialist at 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. This role has provided them with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by the Two-Spirit, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ community, driving their passion for addressing these issues.
Anmol’s professional journey includes impactful roles as an Executive Assistant, showcasing expertise in grant writing, fundraising, and policy advocacy. Having completed a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences, Honours Health Studies at the University of Waterloo, Anmol’s dedication to community engagement is evident through their role as a Teaching Assistant.
Beyond their professional and educational pursuits, Anmol’s interests encompass cultural competency, leadership, and continuous learning. Proficient in various tools, from Microsoft Office to Google applications, they bring a tech-savvy approach to their endeavors. Anmol’s diverse background, coupled with a strong commitment to community, positions them as an advocate for positive change, actively contributing to fostering inclusive environments and advancing social causes.
