Queer Yukon Society

Published purpose

This 28-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of Queer Yukon Society to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by developing strategic programming, increasing managerial and board capacity, developing clear organizational governance structures, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, strengthening collaboration, and building networks among rural and national organizations, as well as developing bilingual capacity within a pride centre. This project will specifically aim to engage Queer & Trans, Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour, Francophones, and LGBTQIA2S+ people living in Yukon's rural communities in the development of strategic programming. At the end of the project, the organization will have increased its board and staff capacity, established solid territorial networks, joined, and participated in Pan-Canadian networks, developed a strategic, marketing and advocacy plans, evaluation framework, and governance model that will lead to the creation of a community driven and well-organized pride centre in the Yukon. Supplemental funds will be used to review and update the strategic plan, roles and organization structure, and leadership development; advance community engagement and LGBTQ2 equity through an intersectional approach; and amplify organizational presence and impact in the community through the implementation of a marketing strategy, rebranding, and the development of an advocacy strategy.