Title:
Northern BC Queer Connection Plan
Agreement Number:
SO230174
Agreement Value:
$269,593.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 15, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 30-month project, Northern BC Queer Connection Society will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality by building a database of resources and collaborating with community partners. It will address lack of knowledge and access of resources in Northern British Columbia.
The project will include establishing a working group of diverse representatives, building of website and database which will be updated on a continually basis. The organization will be engaging the 2SLGBTQI+ community by organizing committees, workshops, and events. An organizational needs assessment will be completed by the working group. The needs assessment will identify appropriate tools and training.
The organization will partner with Prince George Sexual Assault Center, Prince George Pride Society, University of Northern BC Pride Club, College of New Caledonia Pride Center, Tourism Prince George, Qmunity and Northern Gender Health Clinic (Blue Pine Clinic).
Supplemental funding will be used to enhance their Community Summit Conference by having Egale Canada travel to Prince George, British Columbia to provide a in-person workshop. This opportunity will be open to individuals from organizations located throughout Northern British Columbia.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Northern BC Queer Connection Society will research, develop and pilot a 2SLGBTQIA+ DEI workshop with specific focus on Northern BC and will share training materials with other community organizations throughout Northern BC via e-learning platform. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.
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:
Prince George, British Columbia, CA V2L 2R5
Reference Number:
001-2023-2024-Q3-00158
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Amendment Date
May 27, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Northern BC Queer Connection 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.