Queer, Trans, Black & Proud

A month of programming in recognition of Black History Month

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Queer, Black, Trans & ProudFebruary 1–28, 2022

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Our Voices Speaker Series: Black Representation in the Media

  • Free
  • Virtual

February 8, 2022 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Virtual via Zoom

In Studio Youth Event with Kezna Dalz – Virtual Event

  • Free
  • Youth event
  • Virtual

February 16, 2022 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

Queer Black Excellence Showcase

  • Free
  • Accessible venue
  • Live Music
  • Drag
  • DJ
  • Virtual & In-person

February 18, 2022 • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Virtual via Zoom

In Studio Youth Event with Kezna Dalz – Drop-In Sessions

  • Free
  • Accessible venue
  • Youth event
  • In Person

February 19, 2022 • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ottawa Art Gallery • 50 Mackenzie King Bridge

Our Voices Speaker Series with Kim Katrin

  • Free
  • Accessible venue
  • Virtual & In-person

February 23, 2022 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

National Arts Centre • 1 Elgin Street

DESIIRE • Fridays at the Fourth

  • Ticket required
  • Accessible venue
  • Live Music
  • Virtual & In-person

February 25, 2022 • 8:30 PM - 6:58 PM

National Arts Centre • 1 Elgin Street

Our mission is to create opportunities to celebrate, advocate, educate and connect people, respecting the full diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Join our Board of Directors

January 14, 2022

Anticipated start date: March 1, 2022Commitment: 10-15 hours per month Capital Pride is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and, in particular, applications are encouraged from members of the 2SLGBTQ+...

Capital Pride announces Queer, Trans, Black and Proud: a month of programming in recognition of...

January 12, 2022

This February, Capital Pride is proud to present Queer, Trans, Black and Proud a month of programming that celebrates and honours the Queer and Trans Black community. The programming is being organized in recognition of Black History Month.  A variety...

Capital Pride applauds its partnership with Bilingual Ottawa

December 7, 2021

This year, Capital Pride received support from Bilingual Ottawa’s microgrant and today we are pleased to update the community on accomplishments achieved thanks to this funding. The Bilingual Ottawa grant allowed the Capital Pride Festival to increase its linguistic accessibility...

Capital Pride welcomes Throne Speech commitment to banning conversion practices, will continue to...

November 24, 2021

Capital Pride welcomes the Government’s commitment to finally ban conversion practices. Conversion practices cause serious harm, perpetuate stigma and have been widely discredited. In recognition of the serious impact of conversion practices, any legislation to ban these practices must be...

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