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Volunteer
We are always in need of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join us in our mission. If you would like to support your community and gain experience regarding event coordination, fundraising, public speaking, database management, networking, and social media, consider volunteering with us!
Donate
It is through all the generous donations and grants that we recieve, that we are able to provide as many events, conferences, campaigns, programs and workshops as we do. Consider this as a form of support by a one-time or a monthly donation to an area of work of you want to see more of!
Workshops
As we are moving forward, education is becoming more of a center focus. They are a way we are able to share our campaigns, programs, and training to a wider audeince. Think about booking a workshop or think about collaberating with us to create one specific to you! See our In-Partnership workshops for more info.
Stay Up to Date On All Things CCGSD
Press Release: Hillberg & Berk
Press release: Hillberg and Berk November 28, 2022 Since 2020, CCGSD has developed a partnership with our friends over at Hillberg and Berk, a proud women-owned Saskatchewan jewellery company located on Treaty 4 Territory; the original lands of the Cree, Ojibwe,...
National Philanthropy Day and #GivingTuesday
National Philanthropy Day and #GivingTuesday By: Sriyanchita Srinivasan (Chi) Today, the 15th of November is National Philanthropy day, and with #GivingTuesday around the corner on Nov 29th, we would like to highlight CCGSD’s fundraising principles and values so...
Statement: CCGSD in Support of Ontario Education Workers Amidst Potential Protest
Statement: CCGSD in support of Ontario Education Workers Amidst Potential Protest November 2, 2022 The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity stands in solidarity with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) education workers across Ontario, and supports...
Coalition of community groups urges Ottawa voters to protect trans youth on October 24th
Coalition of community groups urge Ottawa voters to protect trans youth on October 24th October 19 2022 As a collective of feminist, youth-focused, and 2SLGBTQI+ serving and affirming organizations, we condemn in the strongest terms possible the transphobic rhetoric...
“Coming Out:” Not a Universal Experience
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CCGSD Closed for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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CCGSD reacts to newly announced 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan
CCGSD reacts to newly announced 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan September 1, 2022 The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) welcomes the announcement of Canada’s first-ever Federal 2SLGBTQ+ Action Plan. This report provides historic commitments to Two Spirit...
Statement: US Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
Statement: U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade June 24, 2022 The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity stands in solidarity with our peers in the U.S. who are grappling with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, stripping the right to...
Apply Now – Not Just the Tip Advisory Councils!
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A Call for Comprehensive Trans Women and Trans Feminine Inclusion in International Women’s Day Campaigns
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