The Ottawa Dyke March first took place July 10, 2004, in solidarity with other dyke marches around the world. Even though the march has grown and evolved since its inception, it still maintains the same values that inspired Ottawa dykes to take to the street in the first place: namely our opposition to the commercialization of queer culture and the discrimination that affects dykes in our society. We are dedicated to ending all forms of oppression.
In 2020, we held our first virtual event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: Dykes Gone Digital. You can find our Dykes Gone Digital statement, livestream recording of the event, and promotional materials on the Dykes Gone Digital archive page.
We are so looking forward to celebrating 20 years of resistance and radical self-love with all dykes and those that love dykes.
Ottawa dyke March 2024
It’s our 20th anniversary this year and we are coming together for our march, rally and community gathering!
Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 1pm.
MARCHE DYKE D’OTTAWA 2024
La Marche Dyke d'Ottawa aura 20 ans cette année ! Nous célébrerons 20 ans de résistance et d'amour de soi radical en marchant ensemble dans les rues : les dykes âgées, les dykes jeunes, les dykes folles, les dykes handicapées, les dykes noires, les dykes autochtones, les dykes de couleurs, les dykes trans, les dykes à genre non-conforme, les dykes butch, les dykes femmes, les dykes grosses, les dykes pauvres - nous sommes TOUTES ici.
want to Support Ottawa dyke march financially?
We accept e-transfers at ottawadykemarch@gmail.com. Please set the password as dyke4life
Please note that Ottawa Dyke March is a grassroots community organisation that is not able to provide official donation receipts at this time. Your donation helps us to pay honorariums to speakers and performers; provide ASL/LSQ interpretation and closed captioning; pay for venues, food, and materials; and maintain this website!
Thank you!