Get ready, Edmonton— Love Wins Pride Night is Back at RE/MAX Field this summer with the Riverhawks! Join for a night full of joy, colour, and community! Tickets are on sale now! Whether you’re a hardcore baseball fan or just in it for the beer bats, and party vibes, a Riverhawks game is the perfect way to spend your summer in Edmonton!
December 16, 2026 Education Dinner
Event Information:
This presentation will explore what happens when we lose sight of why we became nurses, why we need one another more than ever, and the incredible power of standing together as a profession. Through personal stories, bedside reflections, and a call to collective strength, this talk challenges nurses to reconnect with their purpose, recognize the impact of solidarity and advocacy, and remember that we are stronger when we support one another. Because sometimes you have to laugh so you don’t cry in the supply room, the presentation will end with a touch of healthcare comedy that celebrates the absurdity, humanity, and shared experiences of working in healthcare.
Speaker Information:
Tina Bitangcol, better known as Mama Nurse Tina, is a registered nurse, content creator, speaker, and stand-up comedian with 19 years of bedside experience in labour and delivery. As a Certified Perinatal Nurse and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, she has dedicated her career to supporting families through some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments.
Through her online platform, Mama Nurse Tina, Tina combines evidence-based health education with humour, honesty, and an unapologetically relatable approach, reaching audiences across social media. She is passionate about advocating for patients, empowering healthcare professionals, and reminding nurses of the purpose that brought them into the profession in the first place.
Register for the event through DMS
Registration Deadline is Dec 8th at 1200h
Not a UNA member? Go to the UNA website for instructions on becoming a member.
This event is open to members and duespayers of Local 196 only.
TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.
Questions/Dietary requests? Please email Local196Education@una.ca
- If you have registered and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration in DMS or email Local196Education@una.ca before the registration deadline.
June 2025 – Pride Month Activities
Pride Events in Edmonton and the surrounding area
June 14, 2025, from 10:00 to 8:00 pm
Stony Plain Rotary Park, 4815 44 Avenue, Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada.
Come out to Rotary Park in Stony Plain, AB, and enjoy a day filled with entertainment, vendors, and artisans. So many to shop with. While you’re doing that, take a moment to check out the shows happening throughout the day.
Southminster-Steinhauer United Church 10740 19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Fun for the whole family! Featuring bracelet-making by @crafty_stephyeg, bouncy castle, BBQ, crafts and games, along with an entire 2SLGBTQ+ Makers Market!! Join @evergreens.gsa and @greenfieldcommunityleague for an unforgettable PRIDE DAY!
June 15, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pmPride in the Park – Fort Saskatchewan Fort Saskatchewan Natural Playground 10004 100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
Fort Saskatchewan FCSS is hosting Pride in the Park as part of the Fort Saskatchewan Pride Week festivities. Anyone interested is invited to come and enjoy the river valley views, play some fun lawn games, or spend time at the park.
June 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Pride Colored Powder FightGibbons Memorial Park 4212-51 Street, Gibbons, Alberta, Canada
Join us at Gibbons Memorial Park on June 18th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a vibrant and fun-filled Coloured Powder Fight—make sure to wear white or clothes you don’t mind getting colourful! This event is proudly presented by Sturgeon County and the Gibbons Public Library.
Spruce Grove Pioneer Centre 301 Jespersen Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
The Parkland Youth Pride Party is a fun-filled event for individuals aged 14 and above who want to celebrate Pride Month! This year’s theme is ✨costumes✨, so feel free to wear your coolest cosplay or even just a pair of cat ears! (Costumes are not required!)
Celebrate Your Pride – All Ages Drag ShowUnitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
This is our monthly all-ages drag show, and since it’s June, our theme is “PRIDE”! Shows have entertainers of all ages and levels of experience in a loving and welcoming safe space. For tickets: https://draggingyouth.myshopify.com
Re/Max Field 10233 96 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Bellevue Community League 7308 112 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
60+ amazing local 2SLGBTQ+ vendors and Allies!!!! Fully stocked appetizer kitchen from a locally owned 2SLGBTQ+ M&M meats, Mini photoshoots, Hangout area in the center of all the fun, and so much more!! Be sure to arrive early to receive a ticket to win one of 25 gift bags filled with surprises from our vendors and some Gay AF swag!
Borden Park 7507 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton, AB, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaThe Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is honoured to host our 1st Annual Traditional 2 Spirit Pow Wow — a powerful celebration of Two Spirit identity, culture, and community. This landmark event will take place over three meaningful days, each rooted in tradition, connection, and pride.
Edmonton Public Library – Strathcona 8331 – 104 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Participate in a fabulous storytime this summer with local drag queen Claudia Hartout! This family-friendly program will showcase stories that explore diversity and inclusion, and perhaps even include a touch of glitter! This is an unregistered program with a limit of 50 participants. The event is hosted at the Strathcona Branch of the Edmonton Public Library.
St. Albert Lions Park 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St. Albert, Alberta, CanadaSt. Albert Pride in the Park will feature local artist vendors selling their wares, organizations promoting resources for the LGBTQ+ community, local youth musicians, drag performers, and activities such as bracelet-making and temporary tattoos. Additionally, local food trucks will be on site, offering a variety of food and beverages for purchase.
Leduc Drama Society 4701 A 44 Street, Leduc, Alberta, Canada
This isn’t just a show, it’s a movement! Welcome to Leduc’s 2nd Annual Drag Show – an evening of celebration, community, and unapologetic self-expression, hosted at the Leduc Drama Society.
August 22 to 24, 2025
Ice District Fan Park 10128 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
🌈 EDMONTON PRIDE FESTIVAL @ FAN PARK
A Free, All-Ages Celebration of Queer Joy, Music, and CommunityJoin us at Fan Park in the heart of the ICE District for the Edmonton Pride Festival— A dynamic, all-ages event that’s free to attend and bursting with energy, artistry, and community spirit.
A Free, All-Ages Celebration of Queer Joy, Music, and CommunityJoin us at Fan Park in the heart of the ICE District for the Edmonton Pride Festival— A dynamic, all-ages event that’s free to attend and bursting with energy, artistry, and community spirit.
Nurses Week Member Engagement Challenge
I know we have lots of creative and talented members in our local! If you have any ideas, or would like to participate in creating a project, contact me at rscheffelmiar@una.ca. I would love to submit entries that highlight the diversity of nursing experiences in our local! See below for more information of this year’s engagement challenge.
To recognize the work of UNA Locals during Nurses Week, which is May 7-12 this year, UNA is inviting locals to submit examples of member engagement efforts created and used during that week.
The theme of this year’s challenge is safe staffing and sticking together. Locals are encouraged to enter submissions that follow that theme.
Entries will be accepted from or on behalf of locals in five categories divided by local membership size:
1: Best poster
2: Best photo
3: Best online meme
4: Best online video
5: Most creative engagement idea
Locals may submit multiple submissions in each category.
Winners and individual members will be presented with a special award certificate and have their submissions shown at the UNA Annual General Meeting in October 2024.
Locals are encouraged to recognize the members who participated in the creation of their submissions.
Submissions must be sent to nursesweek@una.ca by 23:59 on Friday, May 17. The winners will be announced after that.
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