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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered (LGBT)
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519 Church Street Community Centre The 519 is a meeting place and focus for its vital and varied downtown community. Within a supportive environment it responds to community issues and needs by supplying the resources and opportunities to foster self-determination. It is committed to principles of accessibility, voluntarism, individual dignity and value, participation and celebration.AlterHéros (Local: Montreal, QC) AlterHéros is a one-stop interactive portal that aims to demystify homosexuality among youth, parents, family and friends, as well as educators.Around the Rainbow (Regional: Ottawa, ON) Around the Rainbow works with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two spirit, and queer (LGBTTQ) community, and allies, to support diverse families in childcare, preschools, schools in the greater Ottawa area. We focus on those who serve 0 to 6-year-olds.BBCM Foundation - Bad Boy Club Montreal
BiNet B.C. An umbrella organization providing resources and networking for bi and bi-supportive people and groups in British Columbia. Our goal is to increase visibility, inclusion, and diversity in the gay, lesbian, transgender, and straight communities, and to further the development of our own bisexual community.Buddies in Bad Times Theatre A premiere gay and lesbian theatre, founded in 1979 in Toronto. Each year Buddies presents its exciting, high profile season from October to March in The Chamber. The remainder of the year is filled with equally high profile, independently produced shows and eventsCalgary Outlink The association offers a centralized information centre for community resources; a drop in centre; peer counselling for gays, lesbians, their families and friends; and, workshops and seminars.Camp fYrefly (National: Edmonton, AB) Camp fYrefly is a leadership retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, intersex, queer, and allied (LGBTTIQ&A) youth. The annual summer retreat is designed to help youth develop the leadership skills and resiliency necessary for them to become change agents in their schools, families, and communities.Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives A group of volunteers working in Toronto to preserve lesbian and gay history in Canada and beyond. Our primary mandate is to collect and maintain information related to gay and lesbian life in Canada. We gather material on people, organizations, issues and events and arrange that material, record it, store it -- and secure it for the future.Center, The A non-profit organization serving and supporting lesbian, gay, transgendered, bisexual people and their allies. I is administered by the Pacific Foundation for the Advancement of Minority Equality (PFAME).Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (CLGRO) An organization composed of groups and individuals who are committed to working towards feminism and bisexual, lesbian, and gay liberation by engaging in public struggle for full human rights, by promoting diversity and access, and by strengthening cooperative networks for lesbian, gay, and bisexual activism.Community One Foundation (Local: Toronto, ON) The foundation supports individuals and groups that enhance the development of the LGBTTIQQ2S communities in the GTA including Durham, Halton, Peel and York Regions. It provides funding for projects and programs in the areas of education, health, human rights and arts and culture.Egale Canada Advances equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-identified people, and their families, across Canada.Fairy Tales (Regional: Calgary, AB) The Fairytales Presentation Society is a nonprofit society that presents an annual festival of independent films made by and/or about the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, twin spirited (queer) community called The Fairy Tales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.Fraser Valley Youth Society Provides, at no charge, secure, supportive and comfortable social venues where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth can meet and explore the social, historic, intellectual and emotional reality of their identity.Gay and Lesbian Educators of British Columbia (GALE BC) (Regional: Vancouver, BC) The primary focus of GALE BC is to advocate for change in the educational system which will result in a positive environment for lesbians, gays and bisexuals in education, whether they are students, parents, teachers, or administrators.Gay and Lesbian Health Services of Saskatoon (Local: Saskatoon, SK) Gay & Lesbian Health Services was incorporated in 1991 as a nonprofit agency in Saskatoon working to address health and social issues in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit and transgender (LGBTT) community. Its work includes, but is not restricted to advocacy, education, support, and improved access to health services.gaycanada.com The Internet arm of the Canadian Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Resource Directory.Gay Fathers of Toronto (Local: Toronto, ON) A Toronto peer support group for gay men who are also fathers. In addition to regular meetings, the group also offers special presentations by family counsellors, psychologists, lawyers and other professionals.Groupe de Recherche et d'Intervention Sociale gais et lesbiennes (GRIS-Montreal) (Local: Montreal, QC) GRIS-Montreal works to demystify homosexuality in the secondary schools, colleges and universities of the Montreal area. We want to support a better knowledge of homosexual realities and to facilitate the integration of gays and lesbians in society.
Le Groupe de Recherche et d'Intervention Sociale gais et lesbiennes (GRIS-Montréal) a pour mission de démystifier l'homosexualité dans les écoles secondaires, les cégeps et les universités de la région de Montréal. Nous voulons favoriser une meilleure connaissance des réalités homosexuelles et faciliter l'intégration des gais et lesbiennes dans la société.Halton Organization for Pride and Education (HOPE) (Regional: Burlington, ON) A charitable community organization that provides anti-homophobia training and educational resources, and provides community services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and questioning persons, their family and friends in the Region of Halton and surrounding communities in Ontario.Inside Out (Local: Toronto, ON) Inside Out's mission is the promotion and exhibition of film and video by or about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people. Through a variety of initiatives, they are committed to nurturing and supporting new and established artists while providing opportunities for audiences to view the best and most diverse work of interest to the LGBT communities. They run the Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival annually in May.Lambda Business and Professional Association of Winnipeg (Local: Winnipeg, MB) The association's mission is to bring together Manitoba’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and gay-friendly businesses and professionals. Together, with a sense of community, they encourage, promote, and support each other, share information and ideas, and inform the public about new members and resources.LEGIT (Canada) - The Lesbian & Gay Immigration Task Force Shares information and lobbies for changes to the Immigration regulations, such that same-sex families will be recognized for the purpose of immigration.Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Project The mission of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Project is to make Nova Scotia a safer, healthier and happier place for youth through support, education, advocacy, self-empowerment, resources and community development. We provide facilitated groups for young men and women 25 and under, alcohol and drug free events, individual support, public education and more.Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project Society Seeks to foster change in our communities and our society at large so that people of all sexual orientations are valued and included. We will achieve this through community development, networking, outreach and political action.OUTline OUTline is a support and resource phone line for people dealing with lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender issues. It is available for people at the University of Guelph, in the city of Guelph, and surrounding area. OUTline is staffed every evening by trained volunteers who have "been there" and can relate to coming out issues. OUTline is anti-racist, woman positive, and values diversity. OUTline is open Sunday through Thursday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Hours are subject to change, but you can always call for the exact hours. Call: (519) 836-4550PFLAG Canada A national voice that speaks for a more accepting Canadian society by providing support, education and resources on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. We actively assist in the recognition and growth of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer, and questioning persons and their families and friends, within their diverse cultures and societies.Pink Triangle Press (National) Pink Triangle Press is Canada's leading gay and lesbian media organization. Founded in 1971 to advance the struggle for sexual liberation, its defining activity is lesbian and gay journalism.Pink Triangle Services (Local: Ottawa, ON) Pink Triangle Services (PTS) is a not-for-profit registered charity and social service agency providing peer support, educational, research and advocacy services for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two-spirit and queer (GLBTTQ) persons in the National Capital Region.Pride and Remembrance Run Association (Local: Toronto, ON) An incorporated, not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization founded in 1996 to organize and promote an annual athletic event in conjunction with Toronto's Pride Week.Pride Centre Edmonton (Local: Edmonton, AB) Provides resources, support and programming for the GLBTTIQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, Intersex & Questioning) community and its supporters in Edmonton, AB and surrounding areas. Services include a drop-in centre, free community access computers with Internet, a library, meeting space, and monthly programming.Pride Toronto (Local: Toronto, ON) Pride Toronto is the not-for-profit organization that hosts Pride Week, an annual event in downtown Toronto, which takes place each year during the last week of June. Pride Week celebrates diverse sexual and gender identities, histories, cultures, creativities, families, friends and lives. It includes a three-day street festival.Queer McGill A social / political / information / support service organization for lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender students, and their friends.Queer West Arts and Culture Centre (Local: Toronto, ON) A not-for-profit place, that produces performing arts festivals and outreach programming for all orientations, with a focus on west Toronto's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered (LGBT) and allied communities, since 2001.Rainbow Youth Niagara (Local: St.Catharines, ON)
Our mission is to raise awareness of the issues facing sexually and gender diverse youth in the Niagara region, educate the larger community, and reduce the risk of harm to this population as a result of homophobia and discrimination.
Reelout Queer Film and Video Festival (Local: Kingston, ON)
Reelout's mandate is to bring diverse independent film and video to Kingston. In so doing we hope to construct a vibrant queer space that brings together all the members of our community, creating an important and all too rare opportunity for dialogue and pleasure.
S.A.F.E. (Stop Abuse for Everyone) A non-profit organization that provides advocacy, information, and support for men and women who are the victims of domestic violence. We set up and advocate for services for men and women, straight, gay, or lesbian, with the vision of a world of powerful, supportive relationships, free of violence. S.A.F.E. concentrates on domestic violence against straight men, gay men, and lesbian women, because few services exist for these groups.Stop Abuse for Everyone Supporting Our Youth Supporting Our Youth (SOY) is a dynamic community development organization designed to improve the lives of LGBTT youth in Toronto through the active involvement of youth and adult communities. We work to create healthy arts, culture and recreational spaces for young people; to provide supportive housing and employment opportunities; and to increase youth access to adult mentoring and support.Ten Oaks Project (Regional: Ottawa, ON) Develops, promotes, provides, and supports programming for the children of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirit, queer) and/or non-traditional families, youth who are themselves LGBTQ, and their allies. A not-for-profit, charitable organization that offers two programs: Camp Ten Oaks and Rainbow Families.Toronto Women's Bookstore (Local: Toronto, ON)
A nonprofit bookstore dedicated to promoting anti-oppression politics and feminist politics. Our mission is to provide books by women writers, especially marginalized women, including women of colour, First Nations women, lesbians, other queer women, working class women, disabled women, Jewish women, and other groups of women.
Transgendered, Bisexual, Lesbian, and Gay Alliance at York TBLGAY is a student-run organization providing services to York University's transgendered, bisexual, lesbian and gay communities. We offer support groups, social, political and educational programming, a safe space, community referrals and a small resource library.Travel Gay Canada (National: Toronto, ON) Travel Gay Canada (TGC) is a not-for-profit association of tourism-related organizations. As the Canadian LGBT Tourism Industry Association, Travel Gay Canada sets the highest standards of respect and service, and provides economic opportunities for members through research, training, product development, and promotion.Vancouver Pride Society The society coordinates the annual Pride Parade celebrating the gay-lesbian - bisexual - transgendered ("GLBT") community. The parade is Western Canada's largest GLBT parade and Vancouver's second largest annual event.Womonspace Works in Edmonton to foster a positive lesbian identity among ourselves and the larger community. The nonprofit holds dances, produces a newsletter and organizes other activities and special events.Youthquest! Lesbian and Gay Youth Society of British Columbia Provides, at no charge, secure, supportive and comfortable social venues where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth can meet and explore the social, historic, intellectual and emotional reality of their identity.
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