About
Project Pride Calgary (PPC) formed in 1987 as an umbrella group of the city’s gay and lesbian organizations; they sometimes referred to themselves as a gay “Chamber of Commerce.” Groups in PPC included: Camp 181, Apollo, Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), Calgary Lesbian and Gay Political Action Guild (CLAGPAG), Rocky Mountain Singers and Gaylines. They produced Calgary’s first Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival in June 1988, the timing very consciously in honour of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York.
Mission - Calgary Pride is a not-for-profit organization that exists to promote equality and celebrate Calgary’s diversity.
Vision - Our city, free from discrimination against gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
Values:
- Equality - We create an environment where everyone enjoys the same universal rights.
- Celebration - We celebrate the cultural landscape and history of our community.
- Learning - We facilitate the growth of a just and inclusive society through continuous learning.
- Respect - We cultivate a city that embraces diversity with respect and dignity.
- Collaboration - We engage the community, seeking opportunities for mutual benefit.
Gender & Sexuality
Age Groups Served
Services & Programming Offered
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For the most up to date event info Please Click Here,
*please note at the time of this listing there was no available event information for Pride 2021
- Pride Festival 2020 - Pride is, at its essence, a celebration of resiliency, community and love. This year, our community showed up with the message that we are resilient, supportive and full of love, more than ever before. For More Info about Pride 2020 Please Click Here
For Information on Pride 2020 Initiatives Please Click Here
- Pride Cast 2020 - Introducing the Weekly Pride Cast, a Calgary Pride community newscast hosted by local LGBTQ2S+ artists and community leaders. Each Friday, the Weekly Pride Cast creates space for visibility and connection in this time when we need it most. For More Info Click Here
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
- Reading with Royalty - Brought to you in partnership by the Calgary Public Library, Calgary Queer Arts Society, and Calgary Pride, “Reading with Royalty” celebrates diversity and encourages children to look beyond gender stereotypes and to explore who they are. For More Info Click Here
- Learning Series - Due to COVID 19 we recognized the opportunity to learn and grow in areas that would support individual, family, organizational and community health. Calgary Pride is honoured to provide a platform for the local and international educators curated for this Learning Series. Like you, we are students in these sessions, eager to learn and grow by your side. For More Info Click Here
- Diversity Education Videos - Following are a selection of recordings of critical talks and discussions. Thank you to all involved for your time and labour in sharing this information. For More Info Click Here
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