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The 519 Community Centre

Opening hours

  • Sunday

    Day off

  • Monday

    9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Tuesday

    9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Wednesday

    9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Thursday

    9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Friday

    9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Saturday

    Day off

About the company

Queer for All Seasons: The 519's Pride Speaker Series 2024 Vibrancy, authenticity, bravery, and joy — these have been the foundations of 2 Spirit, queer, trans, and non-binary communities in the face of discrimination, illness, and systemic violence for generations. Despite it all, we are building the world we want to see — with great communal strength, resilience, and a deep desire for change. This Pride 2024, we want to share gems of wisdom from the deep well of collective community knowledge.Queer and Trans communities have weathered storms of discrimination, illness, and systemic violence for generations. Through communal strength and resilience, we have made it to the bliss of a rainbow when the clouds part.This June, we want to pass our umbrella on to you - Our AT WORK and AT HOME sessions will give you valuable tools to create meaningful and lasting change in all aspects of you and your team's lives. Learn from our communications team how to TELL OUR STORIES in affirming ways, and bolster your understanding of the histories of our communities in PRIDE PIONEERS and LIVING LEGENDS. If you are ready, take the NEXT STEPS in your allyship and learn to become a fierce advocate for systemic change.In these sessions your staff team will gain tangible skills and fundamental knowledge to champion inclusion and expansion in your workplace. Join us Under our Umbrella and you will also be supporting our work with 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Toronto and beyond! Check out the519.org to read about our community initiatives and programs.See you in our Queer of All Seasons!If you have any questions, unique needs or cost is a barrier for your organization, please let us know. Connect with us at training@the519.org.

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Our team

Chevin Commock (he/him) /Johanna Macdonald (she/her)

Jo Jefferson (they/them)

Victor Zhang (he/him)

Dean Lobo (he/him)

Eli Carmona (they/them)

Aeryn Pfaff (he/him)

Kai Wong (they/them)

Omar Ramcharran (they/he)

Mark Manalo (he/him)

Rafael Glass Machado (he/him)

Top services

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Illuminating History, Unveiling Local 2SLGBTQ+ Movements

60 min

You may have heard of the great American leaders Marsha P. Johnson and Sylivia Rivera who led Stonewall riots known as the first pride, but you may not be as familiar with the roots of local 2SLGBTQ+ movement in Toronto. Uncover the narratives of 2 S

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Blooming Workplaces, Cultivating 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusive Spaces

60 min

Join us in a transformative discussion where we nurture growth within your workplace. Learn practical tools and strategies to sow the seeds of change, cultivating an empowering workplace environment where 2 Spirit, queer and trans people can thrive.&

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Transforming Awareness into Action: Bringing Trans Allyship to Life in the Workplace

60 min

Days of significance like Trans Day of Visibility and Trans Day of Remembrance offer opportunities for allies to honour the resilience, brilliance, and rights of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people. In this presentation, we’ll explore the ro

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“Rebel Killjoy” Without Borders: Decolonizing Queer Feminism from a Community Perspective

60 min

Entering the fourth wave of global feminist movement, we have witnessed and experienced the advancements and the setbacks in women’s rights movement. At The 519, we commit to feminism that is intersectional, anti-racist, and trans-inclusive. Join us

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Space for Play, Space for Joy: Trans Inclusion in Sports

60 min

Join us for a lively look at the challenges facing trans folks in organized sports. We’ll meet some trail-blazing trans athletes, we’ll talk about the life-saving benefits of full participation, and we’ll share some ground-breaking models for support

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Highlighting 2SLGBTQ+ Joy in Storytelling, Ads, and Media

60 min

Back by popular demand, The 519 Communications team shares practical tips for weaving inclusive stories about 2SLGBTQ+ communities that resonate. They will delve into the importance of identity-conscious casting, how to avoid pink-washing, and share

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Pride and Protest: Protecting and Advancing LGBTQ+ Newcomer Rights and Access to Justice

60 min

Expand your understanding of what meaningful “justice” means for 2SLGBTQ+ communities. As we continue to witness the rise in anti-2SLGBTQ+ law and policy internationally and locally, creating meaningful justice initiatives and responses remains more

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