Day of Pink 2026: ECHO Tour
Fairlawn Avenue United Church
28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm
Echoes of Resistance. Echoes of Recognition. Echoes of Change.
Fairlawn Avenue United Church is proud to host the only public GTA event celebrating International Day of Pink for the fourth year on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00pm.
This year’s ECHO Tour brings together powerful storytellers and activists to reflect on the 25th anniversary of two landmark moments in queer and trans Canadian history – the Supreme Court censorship victory by Little Sisters Book Store and the Modernizations of Benefits and Obligations Act, which recognized same sex couples in federal law.
These moments are powerful echoes. Echoes that still resonate in our lives, our rights and our dignity. They remind us that our stories are not silent. They live, they vibrate, they inspire.
Featured speakers and performers include Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, author AJ Dolman, CBC’s Chris Glover and drag star Katinka Kature.
Please wear pink for inclusion and join us for an afternoon of poetry, music, conversation, reflection, and truth-telling.
International Day of Pink
International Day of Pink has one purpose, to create a more inclusive and diverse world. They do this by encouraging young people to challenge social norms, ask more of their educators, and stand up against bullying towards their 2SLGBTQIA+ peers.
Speakers
Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, C.M.
Reverend Dr. Cheri DiNovo, C.M. (she/her) is an ordained United Church minister who performed Canada’s first legalized same sex marriage. Cheri is a Member of the Order of Canada, recognized for her lifelong advocacy of social justice. As the former Member of Provincial Parliament for Parkdale–High Park in Ontario, Cheri passed into law more pro-LGBTQ2+ legislation than anyone in Canadian history.
AJ Dolman
Writer and editor AJ Dolman (they/she) is an advocate for bisexual and mental health rights and representation. They have published both fiction and non-fiction on mental illness, bi erasure and the arts, and were a founding board member for Jer’s Vision (now the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity). She works with other writers and organizations to advocate for and support bi/pan+ creators and defend LGBTQIA+ human rights.
Chris Glover
Chris Glover (he/him) is a journalist currently hosting CBC’s national consumer affairs TV show Marketplace. As an anchor, reporter and producer for nearly 2 decades, Chris has covered many pivotal moments, including reporting live from the steps of the US Supreme Court after the overturning of Roe v Wade. He brings a warmth and humanity to thoughtful coverage that often focuses on exposing social injustices.
Katinka Kature
Katinka Kature (she/her) is one of Toronto’s most recognizable and celebrated drag entertainers, dazzling audiences with glamour, charisma, and a signature wink of old-school showgirl charm. Known as “The Body Beautiful,” Katinka has spent years lighting up stages across the city, becoming a staple of the local drag scene and a beloved presence at countless events, brunches, and late-night spectacles.
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