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Title:

Framework Development for Knowledge and Resource Sharing Among Rural 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Agreement Number:

SO240248

Agreement Value:

$335,797.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 17-month project, the Truro Pride Society will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQIA+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ equality. It will address needs and reduce barriers specific to realities of rural Pride organizations in Atlantic Canada. The project will include the creation of rural Pride organizations networks, collecting data to inform project activities based on needs, engaging with various sectors and stakeholders, and by updating an online navigational tool to better represent rural 2SLGBTQIA+ needs and resources. At the end of the project, the Truro Pride Society will bring together the rural Pride networks for a regional Pride Symposium to provide training and education, share best practices, and provide in-person networking and collaboration activities.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location:

Truro, Nova Scotia, CA B2N 3H9

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q3-00017

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Truro Pride Society

Program:

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.