University Library - University of Saskatchewan

The Pride buttons are out! This year, four buttons from the Neil Richards Collection of Sexual and Diversity, along with one new Gay Bob design, have been selected for reissue.

The fifth button "Silence = Death" and the other Pride button designs are available at all University Library locations, USSU Pride Center, ASPA Office, Turning the Tide Bookstore, Wanuskewin, Saskatoon Public Library-Frances Morrison Central Library, Western Development Museum, OUT Saskatoon, West Winds Clinic, Diefenbaker Centre, Antiquities Museum and at the Pride Market on June 27th and 28th.

Figure 5 - "Silence = Death" - University of Saskatchewan, University Archives and Special Collections, Neil Richards Collection for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Gay and le***an buttons, HQ76.96.B88 Box 4.

As we honour the legacy of resistance and resilience of the q***r community this Pride month, the has compiled a reading list and set up a display with the theme "Sexual Evolution, Social Revolution". Visit https://ow.ly/EVIH50Z6QEU more information and to see the reading list.

The Pride buttons are out! This year, four buttons from the Neil Richards Collection of Sexual and Diversity, along with one new Gay Bob design, have been selected for reissue.

The fourth button "Fruit Cocktail Party" and the other Pride button designs are available at all University Library locations, USSU Pride Center, ASPA Office, Turning the Tide Bookstore, Wanuskewin, Saskatoon Public Library-Frances Morrison Central Library, Western Development Museum, OUT Saskatoon, West Winds Clinic, Diefenbaker Centre, Antiquities Museum and at the Pride Market on June 27th and 28th.

Figure 4 - "Fruit Cocktail Party" - University of Saskatchewan, University Archives and Special Collections, Neil Richards fonds, MG355, Ephemera, Saskatchewan Gay/Lesbian Buttons, A4 - Fruit Cocktail Party (Yellow) Produced for a fundraising dance for Perceptions on November 16, 1985.

As we honour the legacy of resistance and resilience of the q***r community this Pride month, the has compiled a reading list and set up a display with the theme "Sexual Evolution, Social Revolution". Visit https://ow.ly/EVIH50Z6QEU for more information and to see the reading list.

In partnership with the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL), the now has the new Remai Modern discovery pass as an addition to the SPL's Discovery Pass Collection at the Murray Library.

This discovery pass can be borrowed and provides free admission to the Remai Modern museum and film screenings for up to two adults per film (youth under 18 are always free). This can be used multiple times during the seven-day loan period.

The Pride buttons are out! This year, four buttons from the Neil Richards Collection of Sexual and Diversity, along with one new Gay Bob design, have been selected for reissue.

The third button "Sexual Revolution Social Revolution" and the other Pride button designs are available at all University Library locations, USSU Pride Center, ASPA Office, Turning the Tide Bookstore, Wanuskewin, Saskatoon Public Library-Frances Morrison Central Library, Western Development Museum, OUT Saskatoon, West Winds Clinic, Diefenbaker Centre, Antiquities Museum and at the Pride Market on June 27th and 28th.

Figure 3 - "Sexual Revolution Social Revolution" - University of Saskatchewan, University Archives and Special Collections, Neil Richards Collection for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Gay and le***an buttons, HQ76.96.B88 Box 4

As we honour the legacy of resistance and resilience of the q***r community this Pride month, the has compiled a reading list and set up a display with the theme "Sexual Evolution, Social Revolution". Visit https://ow.ly/EVIH50Z6QEU for more information and to see the reading list.

Grad students!! Did you miss last weeks sessions? No need to worry, we have more sessions lined up! Register for one today! 🤪

The Pride buttons are out! This year, four buttons from the Neil Richards Collection of Sexual and Diversity, along with one new Gay Bob design, have been selected for reissue.

The second button "Love Knows No Gender" and the other Pride button designs are available at all University Library locations, USSU Pride Center, ASPA Office, Turning the Tide Bookstore, Wanuskewin, Saskatoon Public Library-Frances Morrison Central Library, Western Development Museum, OUT Saskatoon, West Winds Clinic, Diefenbaker Centre, Antiquities Museum and at the Pride Market on June 27th and 28th.

Figure 2 - "Love Knows No Gender" - University of Saskatchewan, University Archives and Special Collections, Neil Richards fonds, MG355, Ephemera, Saskatchewan Gay/Lesbian Buttons, A21 – Love Knows No Gender (Pink) Distributed at Saskatoon’s Pride Week June 2004.

As we honour the legacy of resistance and resilience of the q***r community this Pride month, the has compiled a reading list and set up a display with the theme "Sexual Evolution, Social Revolution". Visit https://ow.ly/EVIH50Z6QEU for more information and to see the reading list.

Visit any of Saskatchewan’s nearly 100 Regional Parks FOR FREE this summer by borrowing a Saskatchewan Regional Park Pass from Murray Library between May 15 – September 8, 2026. Park passes in the form of a hangtag can be borrowed on a first come, first served basis and provide one vehicle with free entry to any regional park in the province! Passes can be checked out with a valid campus library card for a maximum of seven days, cannot be placed on hold or renewed, and have a value of $60. Check current pass availability here: https://sundog.usask.ca/record=b6125097~S8 Photo credit: Sask Regional Parks

June is National Indigenous History Month (NIHM)! This is a time to reflect on the traditions and cultures brought forth by Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit peoples. While also acknowledging the challenges and injustices these communities have faced and continue to overcome.

USask Library is honouring NIHM with displays!
Visit https://libguides.usask.ca/NIHM to read, watch, listen to, and engage with resources about why this month is so important.

And don't forget to mark your calendar - June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day!

Did you know the Writing Centre at the Murray Library is here to support you at any stage of your writing process? Whether you are brainstorming, drafting, or revising, there's a friendly tutor ready to support you, no matter your year or program.
Stop by room 142 or check out https://library.usask.ca/studentlearning/writing-help/ to learn more!

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The Pride buttons are out! This year, four buttons from the Neil Richards Collection of Sexual and Diversity, along with one new Gay Bob design, have been selected for reissue.

The first button features Gay Bob, photographed in 2023 in the style of Burt Reynolds as the centerfold for the April 1972 Cosmopolitan Magazine. The Pride buttons are available at all University Library locations, USSU Pride Center, ASPA Office, Turning the Tide Bookstore, Wanuskewin, Saskatoon Public Library-Frances Morrison Central Library, Western Development Museum, OUT Saskatoon, West Winds Clinic, Diefenbaker Centre, Antiquities Museum and at the Pride Market on June 27th and 28th.

Figure 1 - Gay Bob - University of Saskatchewan, University Archives and Special Collections, Neil Richards Collection for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Gay Bob: the world’s first gay doll for everyone, NK4894.3 .B68 G3 1977 , Photographed in 2023, button created in 2026.

As we honour the legacy of resistance and resilience of the q***r community this Pride month, the has compiled a reading list and set up a display with the theme "Sexual Evolution, Social Revolution". Visit https://ow.ly/EVIH50Z6QEU for more information and to see the reading list.