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Only July 29, as part of Pride Week in Richmond, the Richmond Community Foundation will host a free screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story.
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Richmond Community Foundation to present award-winning documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
Published 10:57 PDT, Mon July 21, 2025
Last Updated: 11:02 PDT, Mon July 21, 2025
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The Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) is proud to present a special screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story in celebration of Pride Week in Richmond. This event is presented in partnership with Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) and the Edmonton Queer History Project (EQHP) and aims to honour the contributions of our local 2SLGBTQI+ community while fostering meaningful conversations about equity, human rights, and inclusion.
Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story chronicles the landmark legal battle that changed the course of Canadian history. In 1991, Delwin Vriend was fired from his job at a Christian college in Edmonton for being gay. When Alberta’s human rights legislation failed to protect him, Vriend took his case all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada — and won. The 1998 decision in Vriend v. Alberta ensured sexual orientation was protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, shaping the future of 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada.
Directed by Darrin Hagen and produced by ECF and the EQHP, Pride vs. Prejudice has been celebrated at film festivals around the world, earning multiple Audience Choice Awards and critical acclaim for its compelling storytelling and cultural impact.
“We’re delighted to share this powerful documentary with a local audience,” says Jocelyn Wong, Executive Director of the Richmond Community Foundation. “Its message of perseverance in the pursuit of equity and inclusion is framed through the unique struggles and triumphs of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ community. But it’s also a universal message, one that will resonate with anyone who believes that justice, fairness, and equality are worth fighting for.”
“ECF is proud to partner with community foundations across the country to share Pride vs. Prejudice,” says Tina Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Edmonton Community Foundation. “The Delwin Vriend case is not just Edmonton’s story — it’s Canada’s story. We hope these screenings spark reflection and dialogue, while also celebrating the resilience, advocacy, and joy of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.”
EVENT DETAILS:
Presented by Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer History Project, in partnership with the Richmond Community Foundation and City of Richmond
What: Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story Screening
When: Tuesday, July 29 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall | 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Tickets: While this event is free to attend, registration is required
To learn more about the film and register for the screening, visit rcrg.org/Pride.
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