Pictou County has a new home for community members that are part of the LGBTQIA2S+. | SaltWire
Pictou County Pride Group - Sarah JordanPictou County has a new home for community members that are part of the LGBTQIA2S+.“A number of board members have faced their own difficulties and personal setbacks," said Wanda White, one of the board members of the new Pride group."Unfortunately, there was too much that was tied up with the old group to move forward with the organization.”
Their mission statement is to foster safety and inclusivity for all LGBTQIA2S+ people through education and community engagement. Their stated focus is to amplify the voices and experiences of all LGBTQIA2S+ people. The new organization plans to emphasize education and listen to the community on their wants and needs and delivers ways to through events and workshops.“We want to move around a little bit, open up our access to everyone,” White said.
The group plans to tackle subjects like sexual health, consent, gender identity, intersectionality and many more. Education is at the forefront of the group's mind, but first, they need to get established as an organization. They will be holding their first event to introduce themselves to the community on March 31. You can find the Facebook event here
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