Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Kelowna on March 31 to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility.
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The Okanagan Gender Identity Group worked alongside TransParent, Advocacy Canada, and the Kelowna Pride Society to make the event a success.
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Director of Governance at Kelowna Pride Society Claire House added, 乌鸦传媒渢oday we are here to say we are unafraid to show who we are, proud to come together in support of one another as a community, and resolute in our efforts to make Kelowna a safer and more inclusive city for all.乌鸦传媒�
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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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