“The pedestrian crossing reminds us of our ability to monitor vulnerable people, respect their right of way, and pass them intact,” she read from the letter. She concluded the delegation by reading a letter from Renfrew University Institute student Mia Pilgrim in support of the project. “Events such as Pride Day at Renfrew, raising flags, and creating a welcoming and inclusive community will help people know that they are okay and accepted.” “Young people identified as LGBTQ are much more likely to have serious mental health problems, and these individuals are 14 times more likely to die than straight teens.” She said.
She said gay and lesbian adolescents often suffer from bullying and harassment more than straight adolescents, which can have devastating consequences for adolescents and their families. “This is a very original thing with progressive flags lined up across the street, and I don’t think it happened anywhere in Canada, so Renfrew will certainly be the leader,” she said. But when she contacted the City Hall to complete the delegation, she both Reeve Peter Emon and Councilor Tom Sydney already had some thoughts on the progressive sidewalk corridor with the flag and symbol of equality. She said the original idea of the Rainbow Crosswalk is not new to the area, as both Pembroke and Earn Prair have similar crosswalks.
Not when you see the iridescent flags flying high, it’s a symbol of hope to let them know they are, not alone, because they live in a welcoming community and support them. “People sometimes say what’s important about flags, but for people in our community who are afraid to let people know their lifestyle, they just look at the flags that represent the gay community. “This will not only symbolize the city’s support for the LGBTQ community, but will also link education and leadership with participation in the City Hall library,” Kyte said.