Pink Shirt Day (Feb 26)
The Richmond community is encouraged to wear pink on Pink Shirt Day to support the anti-bullying efforts taking place in Richmond and across the nation. Originally developed as an anti-bullying initiative, Pink Shirt Day also places emphasis on being kind, supporting one another and celebrating differences so that all citizens can feel safe in their communities.
Show your support and wear pink on Feb 26!
Community Centres
Effects of Bullying Installation
Join the Cambie Community Centre Youth Council in creating an impactful timeline on how bullying affects individuals across all age demographics, showing the experiences that each group faces. The Youth Council aims to showcase a timeline full of experiences to increase the understanding and fostering empathy for those who experience bullying, and to spark conversations about the intersectional nature of bullying.
In addition, the Youth Council is providing brochures with information and resources on how one can identify and address bullying to raise awareness and promote an inclusive community for everyone.
Wed, Feb 26
All facility hours
Cambie Community Centre Games Room
Staff Contact: Em.Lee@richmond.ca or 604-238-8379
Anti-Bullying and Fun Activity Sessions
Join C-Change, City Centre’s Youth Leadership team at this station type event focused on anti-bullying and mental health. Engage in an informative, Jubilee Spectrum-type icebreaker and then be split into smaller groups, rotating between activity stations that include puzzles, scenario discussions, reflections and mural painting.
Thu, Feb 27
4:00-6:00pm
City Centre Community Centre, Multipurpose Room 1
Staff Contact: Anson.Oh@richmond.ca
Anti-Bullying Bulletin Boards
Spread kindness and stand up to bullying by writing messages of positivity, respect and inclusion to then post on the Pink Shirt Day bulletin board. Pink paper t-shirt cut-outs will be available created by Youth Council Members. Take a moment to read these messages, add your own, and help create a space where everyone feels safe and supported. Together, we can make a difference—one kind word at a time!
Board will be accessible all day in the front entry way. Youth Council Members from Hugh McRoberts Secondary will be onsite 12:50 to 1:30pm on Feb 25 and 12:15 to 1:00pm on Feb 26 (during lunch hour). Find more information: @southarmccyouth Instagram
Tue & Wed, Feb 25 & 26
All facility hours
South Arm Community Centre
Staff contact: Payton.McNeill@richmond.ca or 604-238-8071
Richmond Public Library
All four Richmond Public Library branches will have a book display for Pink Shirt Day.
Richmond School District No. 38
All schools are encouraging the commemoration of Pink Shirt Day; schools may access a range of online resources including Pink Shirt Day and SOGI123 websites.
Richmond Fire-Rescue
On-duty, uniformed staff will be wearing pink epaulettes in support of Pink Shirt Day.
Richmond-RCMP Community Engagement Team and Youth Section
Visit schools throughout Richmond.