LGBTQ+ Resources
Below are resources and information for those who identify as LGBTQ+.
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Victoria Pride Youth Leadership Council
Victoria Pride Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a group comprised of 14 to 24 year olds that hold monthly meetings and workshops to plan events specifically for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. With the aim to foster learning opportunities and voice youth needs, YLC strives...
Love Has No Labels
This is a movement that challenges us to open our eyes to prejudice around the world and promote diversity and inclusion of all people. The Love Has No Labels campaign offers different ideas of actions and resources one might take to create more equity and love in the...
Gay-Straight Alliance Network
This Network works hard with student run organizations to fight against homophobia and to protect LGBTQ children and teens from violence in schools and communities. By registering your student club, you can receive updates and new opportunities and also get connected...
Nanaimo Virtual Pride Parade
The Nanaimo Pride Society is organizing a family-friendly virtual pride parade free of cost on June 13th. By filming and submitting a 30 to 60 second video explaining what pride means to you, your entry will be introduced and included in this online event. Submissions...
Vancouver Island Transgender Support Facebook Group
This online group is dedicated to supporting those going through life as transgender people on Vancouver Island. The focus of this platform is to share stories and personal tips, connect with other like-minded people, seek advice, and ultimately give support....
SOGI at Westshore
SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) at Westshore is an inclusive term that represents all individuals regardless of sexual orientation. For more information and activities at SOGI Westshore contact Tessa Wright. Contact: twright@sd62.bc.ca...
The Vancouver Pride Society
The Vancouver Pride Society invites individuals to continue pride festivities for the 2021 season through safe and physically distanced activities. Pride looks different for everyone and a list of various events both in person and virtually can be found through the...
Victoria Pride 2021 Events
The Victoria Pride Society website provides details about Victoria Pride Week, which is happening from June 28 to July 4, 2021. The events listed will be occurring virtually and will be accessible to anyone that is interested. You can check out the website to see what...
Living Out Visibly and Engaged
Living OUT Visibly & Engaged (LOVE) is a community response network based out of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The goal of LOVE is to respond to issues of abuse and neglect specific to people within the LGBTQ+ community. The organization provides an...