Communities across the country are marking Pink Shirt Day Wednesday, February 26 2020 (Photo: Pink Shirt Day on Facebook)

By Justin Goulet

Communities stand against bullying on Pink Shirt Day

Feb 26, 2020 | 5:20 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Canadians are encouraged to wear pink today.

February 26 marks Pink Shirt Day, an initiative to stand up against bullying. The annual event began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to schools.

It’s since grown with communities across the country taking a stand.

The Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge & District is one local organization taking part in the event, and is hosting an evening at the Galt Museum.

Their event, called I Stand Against: Abuse & Discrimination is free for everyone and runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. tonight. The night will highlight local organizations that offer support for residents who are dealing with issues around bullying and discrimination.

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In addition to the event at the Galt Museum, the Boys and Girls Club invited the community to write “I Stand Against” on the back of their hand and post a photo to social media, in an effort to spread awareness on issues in the community.

People across the country can get involved by wearing pink, taking a photo and sharing it on social media with the hashtags #PinkShirtDay and #WhereToTurn.

In Alberta, anyone affected by bullying can call the bullying helpline at 1-888-456-2323. Other supports can be found online via the provincial government’s website here.