Pink Shirt Day (Feb 25)

The Richmond community is encouraged to wear pink on Pink Shirt Day to support the anti-bullying efforts taking place in Richmond and across the nation. Originally developed as an anti-bullying initiative, Pink Shirt Day also places emphasis on being kind, supporting one another and celebrating differences so that all citizens can feel safe in their communities.

Show your support and wear pink on Wednesday, February 25!

Community Centres

DIY Cardstock Tees

Join Preteen Hangout to create DIY cardstock pink shirt tees. Crafts will be promoted on Pink Shirt Day through a display in the lobby. Supplies included. Drop-ins welcome.
Thu, Feb 19
2:45-4:15pm
Hawk's Nest – Hamilton Community Centre
Staff contact: Sarah.Kennedy@richmond.ca or call 604-238-8055

Anti-Bullying Buttons 

Join Art Attack for DIY button making to promote anti-bullying initiatives. Supplies included. Drop-ins welcome. 
Mon, Feb 23
2:45-4:15pm
Hawk's Nest – Hamilton Community Centre
Staff contact: Sarah.Kennedy@richmond.ca or call 604-238-8055

Tie-Dye and Bracelet Making Workshop

Join the Youth in Action team to help raise awareness for this special day by tie-dyeing a pink shirt and making friendship bracelets. Supplies included. Registration required.
Mon, Feb 23
4:00-5:00pm
Activity Room - West Richmond Community Centre
Staff contact: Michelle.Vaughan@richmond.ca
Course ID: 00496157

Pink Shirt Day Bracelet Making

Create meaningful memories and messages of kindness and anti-bullying with South Arm Youth Council's bracelet making social. Design a bracelet or pick from pre-made selections for yourself and others. Supplies included. Drop-ins welcome.
Tue, Feb 24
4:00-5:00pm
Front Multipurpose Room – South Arm Community Centre
Staff contact: Payton.Mcneill@richmond.ca 
Instagram: @southarmccyouth

Zine-Making Workshop

Visit the Create Space Program at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex and take part in a zine-making workshop. Using thoughtful prompts and questions, create a zine using words of affirmation and words that heal, not hurt. Illustrate how to help someone, check-in or be a good listener. Supplies included.
Wed, Feb 25
3:00-6:00pm
Creativity Lab at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Staff contact: Mia.Mascarina@richmond.ca or call 604-209-4172

Crochet Mini Pink Shirt Keychains

Come be part of a creative evening of crocheting mini pink shirt keychains and engaging in activities that foster a deeper understanding of the impact of bullying and explore ways to make a positive difference.
Thu, Feb 26
4:00-6:00pm
Social Room – City Centre Community Centre
Staff contact: Mary.Ortega@richmond.ca 
Course ID: 00499952
Instagram: @citycentreccyouth

Pink Shirt Day - Kindness Café 

Join Steveston's Youth Council to spread kindness by designing personalized friendship bracelets for friends and family, discussing ways to be an ally against bullying, playing interactive games and enjoying cafe style snacks and drinks. Supplies included. Registration required.
Fri, Feb 27
4:30-5:30pm and 5:45-6:45pm
Easthope Hub - Steveston Community Centre - Great west room
Staff contact: Pria.Sidhu@richmond.ca
4:30pm-5:30pm
Course ID: 00498366
5:45-6:45pm
Course ID: 00498408

Richmond Public Library

A book display will be featured at Brighouse Library starting Monday, February 16.

Richmond School District No. 38

All schools are encouraging the commemoration of Pink Shirt Day, which may include students wearing pink and engaging in a range of resources that focus on working together to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Richmond Fire-Rescue

On-duty, uniformed staff will be wearing pink epaulettes in support of Pink Shirt Day.

Richmond-RCMP Community Engagement Team and Youth Section

Richmond RCMP’s Community Engagement Team and Youth Section will be vising several local elementary schools to support this year’s anti-bullying campaign. Officers will meet with participating kindergarten classes to discuss the importance of kindness and inclusion, and work together to create messages of kindness that will be shared within the schools and the broader community. These visits aim to foster positive, supportive interactions between students and the police while reinforcing the importance of respectful, inclusive behaviour.