Essies Place - a Society for people with diverse genders and sexualities

Published purpose

Through this 16-month project Essie’s Place – A Society for People with Diverse Genders and Sexualities will develop community-informed solutions to key barriers and gaps facing LGBTQ2 communities. This will be achieved with a focus on combatting discrimination and engaging GBQ+ and gender diverse men in the Shuswap region for learning and sharing about safe sexual health practices. Essie’s Place will deliver an 11-month Diversity and Learning Festival to community members and will offer GBQ+ and gender diverse men opportunities to inform and build an online knowledge centre. By the end of the project, Essie’s Place – A Society for People with Diverse Genders and Sexualities will have developed community-informed solutions to address key barriers and gaps facing LGBTQ2 communities with a focus on enhanced resources on safe sexual practices and better support for the Shuswap region and surrounding areas on diversity awareness.