Who Are We
The Pride Peer Leaders is a peer-to-peer program with a specialized focus on supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ students at KPU. All Pride Peer Leaders are 2SLGBTQIA+ KPU students who care about making KPU a safer place for students who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
We encourage all 2SLGBTQIA+ students to visit the Pride Centre to chat, hang out with other students, or grab a snack. The space has books, educational pamphlets, safer sex supplies, and menstrual products.
Where You Can Find Us
Come visit the Pride Peer Leaders at the Pride Centre! We are in the top floor of the Birch building on the KPU Surrey Campus, in Room 240. We are open Monday to Friday, from 11AM to 5PM. If you’re having trouble finding us, please refer to this map: https://www.kpu.ca/current-students/find-your-classroom/kpu-surrey-campus
Fall 2025 Pride Peer Leaders Hours:
| Pride Peer Leader | Pride Centre Shift |
|---|---|
| Destiny (They/Them) | Monday, 11AM-5PM |
| Devin (They/Them) | Tuesday, 11AM-5PM |
| Heather (She/Her) | Wednesday, 11AM-5PM |
| Cal (They/Them) | Thursday, 11AM-5PM |
| Chris (He/They) | Friday, 11AM-5PM |
* Please note the Pride Centre is closed when KPU is closed, including snow days and Statutory Holidays. The Pride Centre is also closed for 2 weeks between semesters, with open/closure dates posted in the Pride Centre
What Do We Do
About 14% of KPU students identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with some expressing that they struggle with feeling like they don’t belong & a lack of community, and are also more likely to report experiencing systemic barriers in and outside the classroom. With this in mind, there was an identified need to support safer spaces on KPU campuses for 2SLGBTQIA+ students.
The Pride Peer Leaders do not provide counselling, but rather offer support, listening, and resource referral/navigation. On top of providing mentorship and resource support, Pride Peer Leaders also host events. Previous events have included cookie decorating, movie days, PowerPoint days, and crafting sessions. Events are below, on posters in the Pride Centre, and students can also ask Pride Peer Leaders about upcoming events. The Peer Pride Program’s main objectives are to:
- Offer social support and mentorship to 2SLGBTQIA+KPU students
- Provide students with internal and external resource navigation and referrals
- Advocate for enhanced student equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice at KPU
Summer 2025 Pride Peer Leader Events:
| Date & Time | Event | Location |
| Mondays, between 11AM-5PM | Weekly: Embroidery Extravaganza Destiny (they/them) will be hosting an embroidery, mending, and needlework drop-in every Monday! We will provide all the embroidery essentials: hoops, fabric, thread, and hand-sewing needles. All skill levels are welcome. Folx are also encouraged to bring in whatever they're working on (please bring your own supplies for specific projects). No registration needed, just pop in! | KPU Surrey, Pride Centre (Birch 240) |
| Tuesdays, between 11AM-5PM | Weekly: Puzzle Party Devin (they/them) will be hosting a puzzle drop-in to unwind and challenge your mind every Tuesday. We'll provide the puzzles. No registration needed, just pop in! | KPU Surrey, Pride Centre (Birch 240) |
| Wednesdays, between 11AM-5PM | Weekly: Movie Mayhem Heather (she/her) will be hosting movie marathons and double features every Wednesday. 2 or 3 movies are typically played, with each week having a curated theme. Ask Heather about her movie newsletter to learn about upcoming featured films! No registration needed, just pop in! | KPU Surrey, Pride Centre (Birch 240) |
| Thursdays, between 11AM-5PM | Weekly: Queer Music Listening Parties Cal (they/them) will be hosting Queer Music Weekly Listening Parties on Thursdays. Start and end times are subject to change depending on the quantity of new queer music releases. Playlists for these events will also be posted in the music channel on the Pride Society discord server. No registration needed, just pop in! | KPU Surrey, Pride Centre (Birch 240) |
| Fridays, between 11AM-5PM | Weekly: Crafting Corner Chris (he/they) will be hosting a laid-back drop-in yarn crafting drop-in every Friday. Yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, and snips available from 11AM-5PM. Folx are encouraged to bring whatever crafty projects they are currently working on. No registration needed, just pop in! | KPU Surrey, Pride Centre (Birch 240) |
| Tuesday September 23. 12-2PM | Summer Catch-Up PowerPoint Social Celebrate the start of the Fall 2025 semester with the KPU Pride Peers! Folx are encouraged to create a short presentation (about 10 minutes) to share their summer highlights: trips, projects, personal wins, etc. Please bring your slides on an HDMI-compatible device or email them to carolina.losicjudkowicz@kpu.ca. Don't want to present? No worries, we are happy to have you in the audience! No pressure, no judgment—just a welcoming environment to share about your summer and connect with others. Everyone is welcome to present, watch, or do both! | KPU Surrey Campus. Fir 240 |
| Tuesday October 7. 12-2PM | Kindness Rocks Social Join the KPU Multi-Faith Centre and the Pride Peer Leaders for a relaxing and creative rock painting session! As part of Thrive Month, students can paint a rock with motivational messages, positive affirmations, or uplifting designs. All supplies are provided, and all skill levels welcome. No registration needed—just pop in! | KPU Surrey Campus. Maple 160 (Peer Resource Space) |
| Monday, October 27. 4:30-6:30PM | Halloween Dance Get ready to monster mash at this Halloween Dance that’s sure to be a graveyard smash. Costumes are encouraged, and people are welcome to bring themselves & their whole KPU monster crew along. The event will be split into 2 rooms so that folx have a space to dance & a space to chillout. No registration needed—just pop by! | KPU Surrey Campus. Cedar 3015 & 3050 |
| Monday November 24. 12-2PM | PPL & OEIC Social Come join the KPU Pride Peers & the Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities! We'll be making pins & bracelets, as well as colouring and playing board games. Folx are welcome to bring in an activity to share (e.g.: puzzles, card games, origami, etc.). No registration needed—just pop by!
| KPU Surrey Campus. Maple 160 (Peer Resource Space) |
| Monday December 8. 3:30-5PM | Just Dance Social Come move, groove, and connect with others in a fun, casual Just Dance social. All skill levels are welcome & no registration needed- just pop by! Dancing not your thing? No pressure, you're welcome to just hang out!
| KPU Surrey Campus. Maple 160 (Peer Resource Space) |
Resources
Pride @KPU
Pride @ KPU is a campus-wide initiative that aims to provide safer and more inclusive spaces for people of all genders and sexualities. Pride @ KPU ensures all 2SLGBTQIA+ students and employees feel visible and supported, providing an overview of available resources at KPU.
KPU Sexual Health & Wellness Information Site
Sexual health is an important aspect of overall health and wellbeing, and at KPU, we want to support our students navigating these issues and provide information to make healthy informed choices. This website has several topics relating to sex and sexual health, including information on how to “navigate” sex, such as conversations about consent, communication, and healthy boundaries, information about sexually transmitted diseases and contraception, as well as information regarding gender affirming care. You’ll also be able to learn about what services you can access on-campus and in your community to support your sexual health and your overall health and wellbeing.
CampusWell
CampusWell is a free monthly resource for the KPU community promoting healthy bodies and minds. All content is reviewed by the CampusWell Advisory Board to ensure the content is accurate, appropriate, and relevant to KPU students. Each month is filled with information to encourage well-being and to make the most of KPU resources.
TELUS Health Student Support App
Looking for support outside of Pride Peer Leader hours? Use TELUS Health Student Support! TELUS Health Student Support provides all KPU students with free 24/7 Professional Counselling via the app, telephone and online. The app offers access to a large, diverse network of professional counsellors, meaning you can be matched with someone who understands your unique experiences. Counsellors can provide immediate confidential support and referrals to address a range of concerns, in your preferred language and culture.
General Health & Wellness Resource for KPU
KPU believes that supporting student health and wellness is vital for students to flourish within and beyond the KPU campus community. KPU aims to support students in their individual search for harmony across the dimensions of wellness that are most authentic for them, allowing students to thrive. This website serves as a hub with information and links to support your mental & emotional wellness (e.g.: Counselling Services, Academic Advising, etc.), physical wellness (Sport & Recreation, Student Food Bank, etc.), social wellness (e.g.: Peer Wellness Program, Thrive Month), and spiritual wellness (e.g.: Indigenous Services for students, Multi-Faith Centre, etc.).
Pride Society
The Pride Society is a KSA student-run collective that aims to foster a safe community for 2SLGBTQ+ people on campus. In addition to providing a safe place, the student group hopes to advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ people on campus, and to provide education and resources to those who need them. Come visit the Pride Centre (Birch 240) on Surrey campus to study, hang out, and meet other 2SLGBTQ+ students! Email to access the Discord server updates on events and room hours are posted
External Resources: Student Resource Guide
This guide is a collection of free or low-cost community resources in the Greater Vancouver area that may be of interest to 2SLGBTQIA+ post-secondary students. Most post-secondary institutions also offer free services for active students. Institution-specific resources for some schools are included at the end of this guide.
OEIC & UDEC
The Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities (OEIC) leads the development and implementation of key anti-racism, accessibility, gender equity, social sustainability, and broad Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies in alignment with the university’s Strategic Vision and Academic Plan.
The University's Diversity and Equity Committee (UDEC) is dedicated to furthering the goal of diversity and equity within the KPU community.
To learn more email oeic@kpu.ca