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Title:

2SLGBTQ+ Mapping and Recording History of the Columbia Basin

Agreement Number:

SO240256

Agreement Value:

$299,209.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 17, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 27-month project, Fernie Pride Society will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by mapping and compiling a comprehensive list of services, businesses, and resources available to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies in the Columbia Basin Region of British Columbia. This service and opportunity directory will be available in print and electronically and will allow community members to use this tool to find 2SLGBTQ+ and adjacent services and businesses in the region. The project will also engage partner organizations, research, record and document the disappearing Queer History of the Columbia Basin. Once documented, this history will be available online and in a book format.

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:

Fernie, British Columbia, CA V0B 1M5

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q4-00036

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Fernie 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.