Kamloops Pride
Kamloops Pride Society
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
About
Kamloops Pride is a community organisation based in Kamloops, Canada working on lgbtq+, human rights, community development +1 more.
Kamloops Pride Society is a non-profit organisation in Kamloops, British Columbia, that supports the 2SLGBTQPIA community. Its work includes the annual Pride Week, with a parade and festival, along with community events, resources and guides, advocacy against discrimination, and youth programming. It is led by a volunteer board elected by its members and is funded largely by sponsorships, ticketed events and community support.
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Rainbow Reads Library
LGBTQ+
Community bookshelves and a lending collection that make 2SLGBTQPIA stories accessible, with free borrowing from partner locations.
Know Your Rights
Justice & Legal aid
Collaborative project with Pro Bono Students Canada and the TRU Law School chapter providing information on legal rights for 2SLGBTQPIA community members.
Rainbow Connections: The Rainbow Magic Passport Program
Community development
Family-friendly Pride passport activity run with Kamloops community partners, offering stamps and prizes at each stop.
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Tkemlúps te Secwépemc, Thompson Rivers University, City of Kamloops, Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Museum and Archives, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, BIG Little Science Centre, Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, ASK Wellness Society, Pro Bono Students Canada
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