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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 recruit[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...

Trans women are women.

March 3, 2023

Capital Pride joins with other organizations across the country to recognize and celebrate human rights activist Fae Johnstone. Fae is the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action and a powerful advocate for trans liberation and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Fae has a long history...

Capital Pride’s Drag Storytime Proceeding as Planned

February 6, 2023

We are proud to partner once again with the National Arts Centre and Ottawa Public Library to present Drag Storytime. We remain focused on working to create a respectful and safe space for families, performers and community partners, in order...

Capital Pride’s first-ever Ice Parade comes to Winterlude 

January 25, 2023

2SLGBTQ+ community and allies invited to celebrate Pride on world’s longest skating rink Ottawa, ON – Today Capital Pride announced its inaugural Ice Parade, taking place during Winterlude as part of Winter Pride events. The Ice Parade, Canada’s first-ever Pride parade...