Camrose Pride Community was started from a gathering of parents, school counsellors, social agencies, professionals and community members who wanted to explore the supports for those on the 2SLGBTQ+ spectrum in Camrose and area. From those early beginnings in April 2015, Camrose Pride Community has grown and developed through the active involvement of a wide age range of committed 2SLGBTQ+ members and allies.
Camrose Pride Community eventually attained non-profit society status, and is led by a core Volunteer Board.
Numerous events, such as a Community BBQ and All Ages Dance Parties, Pride in the Park, raising of the Pride Flag, Queer Art workshops & art show, Pride Hikes, and in collaboration with Augustana Queers and Allies (AQUA) activities for Pride Week, have been hosted successfully to reach out to the wider community.
Camrose Pride Community has three regular monthly meetings: a board meeting on the second Monday of the month, a casual hangout evening on the second Thursday of the month, and a games night on the last Friday of the month. We then plan one-off events as often as we can throughout the year.
Our Mission
The Camrose Pride Community creates safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ2S+ people and allies in Camrose and area by hosting events, providing education and fostering collaborations.
Everyone is welcome to join us in our efforts to address oppression and marginalization of gender and sexual minorities in Camrose. Together, we believe all of us have the right to exist and live as we are, without fear of prejudice and violence.
To learn more about us or join us you can can contact our Chair, Megan and/or Stephen, via our Contact Page or email at CamrosePrideCommunity@gmail.com
Land Acknowledgement
Our work takes us into relationship with communities across multiple Treaty Lands. We must acknowledge what those treaties mean and the responsibility of being Treaty People. CPC acknowledges that the land on which our community resides is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Niisitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, and Nakota Sioux. Our deep gratitude to all Ancestors and Keepers of the land on whose traditional territories we are honoured to live and work. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for all the wisdom and teachings that Indigenous peoples share, teaching the ways of respect and reciprocity for the land and all life.