Nelson Pride Society

Published purpose

Through this 21-month project, Nelson Pride Society will build capacity in West Kootenay 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. The project will help provide a clear structure and processes, and offer training to further understanding within Nelson Pride Society and its network. Nelson Pride will benefit from a defined direction and growth plan for increasing internal capacity to provide more opportunities for the community, which will lessen the burden on queer organizers who have traditionally funded events, taken on liability, and provided services without compensation. The project will aim to instill consistency and formal accountability which will help to build trust and communication lines for the long-term sustainability of Pride in the Kootenays. The project will include organizational learning, collaboration and cross-organizational learning, and strategic plan development.