Pride Month 2026

A vibrant Pride Month illustration on a pink background featuring the text ‘TVO Celebrates Pride Month.’ Around a central rainbow and clouds, multiple stylized characters jump, dance, and pose. Additional elements include colorful flowers, a large bird, and the tagline ‘Stories as Diverse as Canada’ with a Canadian maple leaf icon. Art by @timpsingleton on Instagram.

Strength in being proud

TVO believes in the importance of telling overlooked stories that reflect the lives, questions, and experiences of 2SLGBTQI+ people in Ontario and beyond. 

Explore the following curated collection of programming and learning resources from TVO Today, TVOkids, and TVO Learn about what it means to be proud in today’s world.

Proud families everywhere


Check out fun learning opportunities for children in these TVO Learn resources and TVOkids series.
TVOKids
Canadian flag combined with rainbow Pride stripes waving outdoors.
In this episode of It's My Party, Luna-Tai brings her new friend James to a Family Pride festival. They practice magic and cook a rainbow-coloured dish before the big celebration.
TVO Learn
Group of children standing close together outdoors with their arms around each other.
This Grade 6 Learning Activity helps students understand what inclusion is and why it is an important aspect of a strong community.
TVO Learn
TVO Learn
A multigenerational family sitting outdoors around a table, passing dishes and sharing a meal together.
There are many types of families. This Grade 2 Learning Activity encourages students to consider what makes a family and why they're important to us.
TVO Learn
Collage of portrait photos showing a diverse group of people.
All gender identities, sexual orientations and gender expressions are worthy of respect. This Grade 8 Learning Activity helps older students build understanding about these ideas.
TVO Learn
TVO Learn
A smiling Black person wearing a red sleeveless jacket holds and waves a rainbow pride flag.
This learning module invites students to examine examples of Black queer rights advocacy in Canada over the past fifty years.
TVO Learn
TVO Learn
Two Indigenous people stand side by side by a calm lake, surrounded by lush green foliage.
This learning module explores how many Indigenous languages have long recognized and valued queer and gender‑diverse identities.
Young couple hugging with rainbow scarf at the pride event.

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Stories of community and self-discovery


Explore more Pride Month programming in this TVO Docs playlist and TVOKids playlist.
People fly fishing in a shallow river outdoors.
TVO Docs | Trailer (0:30)
Premiering June 7, a diverse group of newbie anglers find joy in fishing in Ontario in this funny six-part series. Watch now.
A group of people walking in a street parade holding signs with messages such as ‘Love thy neighbour,’ ‘Many of you are gay too!’ and ‘Love and peace.’
TVO Docs | Documentary (1:36:30)
This fascinating documentary captures the pivotal moments that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement.  Watch now.
Arthur's teacher, Mr. Ratburn with his fiancé Patrick dressed in formal attire.
TVOKids | Episode (26:25)
In this classic Arthur episode, Mr. Ratburn is getting married. The gang is surprised to learn teachers have lives outside of school.  Watch now.
Black-and-white photograph of Billy Tipton seated at a piano in a photo album.
TVO Docs | Documentary (1:18:04)
In this documentary, trans artists re-interpret the life story of American jazz musician Billy Tipton, who became an unlikely hero. Watch now.
Mr. Hugo and friends gathered around a table viewing a colorful illustrated poster in a cozy room.
TVOKids | Trailer (0:30)
This new TVOkids Original features three young friends who discover a magic world of books thanks to an enthusiastic librarianWatch now.
Janelle Niles speaking into a microphone in front of an audience indoors.
TVO Docs | Episode (9:10)
Janelle Niles is a Black, Mi'kmaw, two-spirited woman from Sipekne'katik First NationLearn about her approach to stand-up comedy Watch now.
Two friends using smart phone while waiting for train at railway station.

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Featured Artist


Photo of Tim P Singleton

Tim Singleton is an artist, illustrator, and designer from Toronto, Canada. His art explores queerness, surrealism, self-expression, and pop culture, all rendered in rainbow-bright colour palettes. His work has appeared on billboards, murals, television, book covers, t-shirts, merch, and more. Through his vibrant pieces, he seeks to make the world a brighter and bolder place.