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Call for Applicants for Board of Directors

November 13, 2023

Capital Pride is Looking for New Board Members! Capital Pride is looking for new board members to contribute to the organization’s strategic direction and growth, provide sound governance and advice, and serve as ambassadors within the community. Capital Pride brings...

Capital Pride seeking Community Engagement Coordinator

November 1, 2023

Job Posting: Community Engagement Coordinator Capital Pride is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to manage relationships with our ever-expanding list of community partners. These include volunteers, community groups, and sponsors. The successful candidate will lead the development of the volunteer...

Capital Pride is Recruiting a Treasurer for the Board of Directors

October 26, 2023

Board Opportunity: Treasurer Do you have about 10 hours a month to offer to be part of the dynamic and passionate team that provides direction and management to the largest Pride festival in the region? Do you have the financial...

Capital Pride Announces New Executive Director

September 25, 2023

Meet the New Executive Director of Capital Pride! (Above: Previous Executive Director, Toby Whitfield, announces his step-down from the organization alongside Capital Pride Staff & Board of Directors) After two years of incredible work at the head of the organization,...

Capital Pride announces the 2023 Grand Marshal and Honoured Group!

July 25, 2023

With the 2023 Capital Pride Festival right around the corner, we are thrilled to announce this year’s Grand Marshal and Honoured Group. Capital Pride’s awards program celebrates the local 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our recipients are leaders engaged in meaningful work in...

Fierté Canada Pride receives $1.5 million in federal funding to support Pride festivals responding...

June 5, 2023

With Pride season underway, organizers say that Pride festivals and events are safe to attend and are important for building 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion – despite increased challenges coming from increased anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate OTTAWA — Amidst a climate of rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate...

Capital Pride is seeking an experienced community builder, exceptional leader and skilled event...

May 4, 2023

Capital Pride is seeking an experienced community builder, exceptional leader and skilled event planner to take on the role of Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for organizing and facilitating all Capital...

Capital Pride is Hiring

April 4, 2023

Summer Festival Jobs Capital Pride is seeking to fill the following full-time summer positions to help coordinator the 2023 Summer Festival: Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] no later than 5pm on Monday, April...

Capital Pride’s Annual General Meeting Celebrates Our Success, Elects a New Executive Committee...

March 13, 2023

Ottawa, ON – After the conclusion of another successful Winter Pride, Capital Pride held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 25, during which the Board of Directors strategized for the year ahead and elected the following slate of officers...