When

Friday, November 20, 2026 · 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where

Sands Funeral Chapel · 1 Newcastle Avenue · Nanaimo · British Columbia

Organizer

Nanaimo Pride

Cost

FREE

Ages

ALL AGES

Access

Mobility: Fully wheelchair-accessible venue. Wheelchair-accessible entry on Stewart Avenue, and entry with stairs available from the back parking lot. Seating: Chair seating during the service. Accessibility seating available. Chairs with low tables in reception space. Restrooms: Gender-inclusive washrooms and a wheelchair accessible washroom. Parking and Transit: There is onsite parking. Bus route 20, 25 and 72 will bring you closest to the event. Find more transit info here. Other Services: Beverages and snacks will be available after the service. There is no interpretation or captioning at this event. There is a separate quiet room with sound only. Sensory Notes: Dim lighting accented with battery operated candles. Amplified speaking via microphone.

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Friday, November 20th – Trans Day of Remembrance 🏳️‍⚧️🕯️ Time & Location: Doors 5:30 PM. Service begins 6:00 PM. A candlelight vigil to honour the lives and memories of Trans, 2-Spirit, and gender diverse people we have lost to violence and discrimination in the past year. Overview: (All Ages) A candlelight vigil to honour the lives and memories of Trans, 2-Spirit, and gender diverse people we have lost to violence and discrimination in the past year. This evening holds space for reflection, grief, love, and community care. We welcome Trans & Two Spirit community members, families, allies, and all who are committed to honouring and protecting Trans lives. A big thank you to Sands Funeral Chapel for providing this space and hosting our community for this important evening. What this event is: This is an all ages event held at Sands Funeral Chapel. There will be a service that involves speakers followed by the reading of the names of those that have been lost to violence and discrimination in the past year. Following the service, there will be light refreshments and time to connect. Accessibility: Mobility: Fully wheelchair-accessible venue. Wheelchair-accessible entry on Stewart Avenue, and entry with stairs available from the back parking lot. Seating: Chair seating during the service. Accessibility seating available. Chairs with low tables in reception space. Restrooms: Gender-inclusive washrooms and a wheelchair accessible washroom. Parking and Transit: There is onsite parking. Bus route 20, 25 and 72 will bring you closest to the event. Find more transit info here. Other Services: Beverages and snacks will be available after the service. There is no interpretation or captioning at this event. There is a separate quiet room with sound only. Safe Space Commitment: This event upholds Nanaimo Pride's Safe Space Directive, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for all attendees. Safe Space Crew will be onsite to provide support if needed. Read the policy here: https://www.nanaimopride.ca/safe-space-policy Sensory Notes: Dim lighting accented with battery operated candles. Amplified speaking via microphone. COVID-19 Considerations: Hand sanitizing stations are available. To support healthy air quality, two professional HEPA-grade air purification systems will be active on site throughout the event. We extend our thanks to Jeff at Modern PureAir Nanaimo for donating these units. Mask wearing is encouraged, and we fully support all attendees who choose to wear one. Questions? Requests? Reach us at hello@nanaimopride.ca