CK Pride Week: Flag Meaning

The Pride flag is more than just a rainbow of colours, it was designed in 1978 as a “symbol of hope” and liberation.

Each colour on the traditional Pride flag has a meaning: red is life, orange is healing, yellow is sunlight, green is nature, blue is serenity and purple is spirit. The flag has been updated several times through the years to better reflect the diversity within 2SLGBTQ+ communities and groups who have historically faced oppression and discrimination in Pride movements. In 2018 V shapes stripes were added – blue, pink and white to incorporate trans communities and brown and black to include BIPOC communities. In 2021, a purple ring on a yellow background was added to reflect intersex communities.

Visit a Municipal service center to see the Pride flags hanging in person!