Pride crosswalk at Calgary's Mount Royal University refreshed
An installation aimed at improving LGBTQ2S+ awareness in Calgary received a fresh coat of paint on Tuesday.
The rainbow crosswalk at Mount Royal University was first unveiled in 2018 as a sign of the institution’s commitment to be a respectful and inclusive campus for all students.
Workers were at the site on Tuesday applying more paint to the pavement and adding a new design to reflect the community's Progressive Pride Flag.
MRU students say the crosswalk is "a sign of safety and community" at the school.
"To see it updated is just a sign (that) we're moving forward and continuing with that," said Hayl Balla.
Officials at the school agree with the crosswalk's message.
"We should not act in a way that our community members live in fear," said MRU's associate vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion Moussa Magassa.
"It doesn't benefit us to not be doing the right thing to include them. We need to change our behaviour – we need to reflect on how we create these spaces."
Zoom Painting, a local Calgary business that donated the cost of the initial crosswalk, is overseeing the project to renew it.
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