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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
CCGSD Motion to Fly the Pride Flag at OCSB
Advocacy in Ontario CCGSD reaction to OCSB Board of Trustees 9-1 vote in favour of flying Pride flag at all OCSB institutions for the month of June. May 26, 2021 In response to yesterday’s announcement that the Ottawa Catholic District School Board (OCSB) has voted in...
Why A Trans Inclusive Feminism Matters to CCGSD
HERE’S WHY A TRANS-INCLUSIVE FEMINIST MOVEMENT IN CANADA MATTERS TO CCGSD In recent months, the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) and other queer, feminist and youth-focussed organizations have witnessed the growing rise of anti-trans...
Big Win at the Toronto Catholic District School Board!
CCGSD reaction to TCDSB Board of Trustees vote in favour of proclaiming Pride Month every June starting in 2021; and that the Pride flag be flown at the Board office and all TCDSB schools for the month of June. May 7th, 2021 In response to today’s announcement that...
Our Feminism Is Trans Inclusive
Our Feminism is Trans Inclusive. May 4, 2021 We, the undersigned, vehemently reject the dangerous and bigoted rhetoric and ideology espoused by Trans Exclusionary Radical ‘Feminists’ (TERFs). As feminist and women’s rights leaders, we know that feminism is not without...
(Organizational) Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast – ED Blog Post #3
(Organizational) culture eats strategy for breakfast Debbie's Executive Blog Post #3 "Culture eats strategy for breakfast". I think I may have heard that phrase in the past and just buried it in my subconscious. However, the first time I heard the phrase and it...
Rest, Reflect, Rebuild
Rest, Rebuild, Reflect The Next Steps of CCGSD's Organizational Journey As the fiscal year comes to a close, the CCGSD is excited to announce the newest chapter of our organizational journey. Our Board of Directors, management, staff, and volunteers are coming...
Retirement of Calla Barnett – Board President
Retirement of Calla Barnett – Board PresidentIt is with mixed emotions that we regret to announce the retirement of Calla Barnett, President of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board of Directors fully supports this decision and can express nothing...
Queer History Screening Highlight
Queer History ProjectJoin us in partnership with the Village Legacy Project and Celebrate Canada in discovering the history of Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQ+ community through the VLP’s interactive walking tour. Take the tour along Bank Street and visit sites old and new, explore...
Oh the Joys of Fundraising
I can’t believe I am saying this, but one of my favourite parts of my new role as Executive Director has been the finance and accounting side. Yes, me….the girl who was a high school honour roll student with C’s in just math. The same girl who repeated Introduction to...
Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 – Eliot Newton
TDOR Blogpost - Eliot NewtonHi there guys, gals, and nonbinary pals. Eliot here, Education Coordinator for the CCGSD. This is a heavy week for me and my trans siblings. On previous Trans Day of Remembrance (“TDOR”) occasions , I’ve posted on my personal Facebook and...