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Capital Pride announces the virtual 2020 summer festival programming

June 29, 2020

As previously announced, Capital Pride’s 2020 summer festival will take place online under the theme: “Wherever we are”. Capital Pride’s team has been hard at work thinking of various ways for 2SGLBTQ+ communities to be able to show their true...

The Capital Pride Youth Committee Presents: #PrideMatters

June 15, 2020

The Capital Pride Youth Committee (CPYC) is excited to announce the launch of their social media campaign, #PrideMatters. The initiative will celebrate the importance of the Pride movement and remind our community why it is still essential today. In the...

STATEMENT: Capital Pride denounces and strongly condemns anti-Black racism

June 1, 2020

Capital Pride stands in solidarity with the courageous black voices and allies denouncing and condemning anti-Black racism in the United States and here in Canada. The recent deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and Regis Korchinski-Paquet, closer to home, in...

STATEMENT: Capital Pride recognizes the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia

May 17, 2020

Capital Pride joins the international community in recognizing the 2020 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Having its roots in a Canadian organization, Fondation Émergence, the date was officially adopted worldwide to commemorate the decision of the...

Capital Pride provides an update on the 2020 Summer Festival – “Wherever We Are!”

May 11, 2020

Capital Pride recognizes that the safety and security of everyone living in the National Capital Region is essential. During these difficult times we know many people in our community, and beyond, are looking for support and guidance. Pride celebrations have...

Capital Pride Appoints Seven New Youth Committee Members

April 20, 2020

The Capital Pride Youth Committee (CPYC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of new members after a successful recruitment process. The seven new members of the CPYC are as follows: Julia Winterhalder (she/her) Shay Forrester (she/her) Ashli Au (she/her) Emma...

Capital Pride provides updates on its Annual General Meeting, upcoming programming and the 2020 Summer Festival

March 25, 2020

The continued spread of COVID-19 in Canada and around the world has understandably raised concerns regarding the well-being of members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and beyond. Everyone’s safety remains Capital Pride’s top priority as this situation continues to evolve. Capital...

The Capital Pride Youth Committee Is Recruiting!

February 18, 2020

Calling 2SLGBTQ+ youth based in the National Capital Region: the Capital Pride Youth Committee wants your voice!  Interested in advocating youth perspectives and organizing youth-focused events in the 2SLGBTQ+ community? The Capital Pride Youth Committee is opening positions to youth...

Capital Pride announces the second annual WinterPride festival

January 13, 2020

Capital Pride announced the second annual WinterPride festival today. Taking place February 4-9 during Winterlude, the National Capital Region will be dazzled by festive winter activities, performances, and much more! Building on the success of last years’ inaugural event, this...