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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...

Capital Pride appoints first-ever Executive Director

January 6, 2020

Capital Pride announced the appointment of its first-ever Executive Director today, Osmel Guerra Maynes, marking a major step in the organization’s growth – made possible through the support of federal, provincial and municipal funders, as well as its valued sponsors....

Capital Pride Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance 2019

November 20, 2019

On November 20th every year communities across the globe memorialize those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-trans violence. In 1999, a vigil was held to remember the murder of Rita Hester, a black trans woman. This moment in...

Capital Pride advocates for 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada, year-round

September 2, 2019

Capital Pride’s 2019 summer festival may be over, but our advocacy efforts continue apace. As a Pride organization based in a G-7 capital and mandated to advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, Capital Pride is highlighting issues of local, national and international...

Capital Pride receives funding through the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

August 25, 2019

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, announced up to $200,000 in FedDev Ontario funding for Capital Pride through the Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF). See full official Government of...

Capital Pride statement on violence and hate at local community event

August 18, 2019

Capital Pride issued the following statement in response to a hateful incident yesterday: The violent and hateful incidents that occurred at a community organized family drag storytime have no place in our community. That children and their families were targeted...

Capital Pride Publishes 2019 Community Consultation Report

August 9, 2019

Following the Capital region’s first ever WinterPride in 2019 and feedback from the community, the Capital Pride Board of Directors committed to initiating a community consultation process to gather input from 2SLGBTQ+ community members and organizations. The consultations took place...