Manitoulin Pride grows bigger and better each and every year

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Manitoulin Pride grows bigger and better each and every year

Manitoulin Pride celebrated a vibrant week of community events, featuring traditional ceremonies, workshops like Drag 101 with Baby Bel Bel and Karamilk, and joyful celebrations across the Island.

Michael Erskine

Aug 17, 2026 - 8 min read

HIGH FIVE FOR PRIDE! Pride Manitoulin held its 10th anniversary in grand fashion with days of events geared to all ages and all walks of life. At the Pride in the Park concert at Low Island Park Friday night, an eager concertgoer jumps up—alllllll the way up—in an attempt to give the Pride stilt-walkers a high five. —photos by Michael Erskine

Manitoulin Pride grows bigger and better each and every year — HIGH FIVE FOR PRIDE! Pride Manitoulin held its 10th anniversary in grand fashion with days of events geared to all ages and all walks of life. At the Pride in the Park concert at Low Island Park Friday night, an eager concertgoer jumps up—alllllll the way up—in an attempt to give the Pride stilt-walkers a high five. —photos by Michael Erskine

MANITOULIN—Manitoulin Pride events took place this past week and weekend, and in every case the vibe in the room/park was positively electric—although the beading, archery and Drag 101 events did feature some steely-eyed concentration from participants and presenters.

From the sunrise ceremony at Kenjgewin Teg to the raising of the Pride Flag on the Port of Little Current waterfront that included a ceremonial smudging and prayer by Elder Genevieve Tahgaiwenene from Whitefish River 91��˵�� (ably assisted by her helper Tanya Jacko) to the final parade and barbecue at the Little Current United Church every event was both well-attended (if not at capacity like the Drag 101 workshop) and humming with unmistakably good vibrations.

Elder Tahgaiwenene noted the challenges being presented by the incivility and anger that seems prevalent these days and gave thanks to the Creator.