RNAO and members of the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG) marched in Toronto’s Pride Parade alongside tens of thousands of other attendees to celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ communities (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and other sexual and gender minorities). “Thank you to everyone who participated in Pride festivities and who continue to advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in health care and beyond,” said RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun, who took part with NP President Lhamo Dolkar on June 30. Pride month may have ended, but RNAO remains committed to working with members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities to improve health access and advance safe, appropriate care for all. Visit RNAO's Pride 2024 Portal, the 2SLGBTQI+ In Focus page on the website, and download your free copy of the best practice guideline: Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity.

Earlier this year, RNIG asked its members to share personal stories to raise awareness of the challenges they face in their practice and providing care. Read Queer nursing: Stories of thriving 2SLGBTQI+ care providers. These are the first in a series of stories that will be published in RNJ and the RNIG newsletter.