How Can We Help
Brandon Pride believes in the power of collaboration and community. By working with local resource providers, we are able to create safer spaces and inclusive environments for individuals of all backgrounds. Check out the following service organizations to see how we're making a difference in ourselves and the community.
Sexuality Education Resource Centre
Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) offers affirming and supportive programming for 2STLGBQ+ individuals, families, and friends in Brandon and Western Manitoba.
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Providing 2STLGBQ+ awareness & support education, training, consultation and outreach.
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Running monthly all-ages social and peer support groups for those in the 2STLGBQ+ community.
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Hosting and curating a 2STLGBQ+ resource library.
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Providing referrals for those looking for further learning or connections.
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Supporting 2STLGBQ+ communities by tabling at events
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
At PFLAG, they help 2SLGBTQ+ people & loved ones connect with resources & find a supportive community. They are a family for all. In communities across the country, the PFLAG Canada network provides peer support, education and advocacy for a Canada that affirms, respects, and values all sexualities, genders, and gender expressions.
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Providing resources for individuals, parents/support circles, and social services
Gender Affirming Care Clinic
The Gender Affirming Care Clinic (GACC) provides inclusive care in an environment that is respectful of clients’ identity and self-expression. It supports the specific health needs of the transgender population 16 years of age and older.
The clinic does not function as a primary care clinic. Clients should see their family physician, nurse practitioner or walk-in clinic for anything unrelated to gender related matters.
The clinic strives to provide open and inclusive care for any client who identifies as gender diverse or seeking more information regarding gender-affirming care.
Affirming Your Identity
This resource was developed to increase accessibility to gender-affirming care. Affirming your identity can take many forms. Often, this includes the daunting process of legally changing your name and gender designation on various government documents.
This resource aims to help folks: Feel more comfortable and confident in their identity. Support Trans people in their community by compiling this information in one place. Know what resources and supports are currently available. Because they may be struggling, looking for hope, or anything to help. Because they matter!
Manitoba Pride Alliance
The Manitoba Pride Alliance (MPA) was launched in January 2024 under the Pride Winnipeg’s organizational umbrella. The Manitoba Pride Alliance encourages collaboration and networking between rural, remote, and grassroots Pride organizations from all corners of the Province of Manitoba.
Establish a province-wide community for 2SLGBTQ+ organizations that produce Pride events, such as a parade, march, rally, festival, arts or cultural activity, social event, or activity organized for those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Build and support vibrant and strong Manitoban 2SLGBTQ+ communities through collaboration, support, networking, resource sharing and advocacy. Encourage learning from one another by sharing experiences, knowledge, and best practices around 2SLGBTQ+ activities and events. Build unity in the Pride movement throughout Manitoba through education, programming, resources, networking, representation, and funding opportunities.
Westman Empowerment Fund
The Westman Empowerment Fund (WMEF) was created to assist transgender, non-binary, two-spirit, and other gender-diverse individuals who reside in Westman by targeting financial barriers to their transition-related care.
Over time, partnerships were established with the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC), Smitten, and Brandon Pride. The Westman Empowerment Fund's first initiative to give back to its community was a one-time chest binder giveaway done in December 2023, in partnership with Smitten. Today, the Fund continues to build its slate of programming, as well as its fundraising capabilities, with hopes of fostering the strength and vibrancy of Westman's trans and gender-diverse community.
These are some of the many resources in Brandon for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Feel free to reach out to Brandon Pride or any of the organizations listed above. We would be more than happy to assist in your discovery.
Are you ready to show your love for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in your area? We've got a list of other Pride organizations in the area that you can check out and get involved with. Let's spread the love and make a difference together!
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