Six Nations full of Pride

Peyton Squire, left, William Varley, Kylie Long and Lizzie Day enjoyed dinner and a drag show or three at Six Nations Pride, Wednesday, June 25th.

By Tara Lindemann Writer Celebrity drag performer Extacy Love spoke about body positivity and love for one’s own identity in her performance at Veterans Park as part of SIx Nations Pride festivities on June 25. “When someone tells you you shouldn’t follow your dream, Honey, you let them go, and you follow your dream,” she said to the crowd that amounted into the early hundreds. “And you find people who want you to follow your dream.” The event was a collaboration of Six Nations Department of Well-Being and Department of Social Services. In lieu of hosting a parade, the departments focused the family-friendly event around an ambitious lineup of drag performers to enthusiastic crowds, as other perused craft booths, enjoyed Indian taco bowls and strawberry juice. Every booth and activity…

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