Organizations
This page contains the following sections:
- Local organizations and support groups
- Resources for Two-Spirited people, both local and national
- Local Post-Secondary Organizations that provide resources on campus
- Youth focused organizations
- National organizations and organizations located outside of Manitoba.
Pride Winnipeg
- Pride WinnipegPride Winnipeg has been celebrated annually since 1987 and has evolved from a one-day event into a 10-day festival filled with pride, confidence, fun, colour, music, laughter, optimism, and activism. The Pride Festival and Parade are held the first weekend in June each year!
Two-Spirit Resources
- Two-Spirited People of ManitobaImprove the quality of life of Two-Spirit (Aboriginal gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans) people in Manitoba, which includes raising funds for and assisting in providing appropriate advocacy, education, health services, housing, employment training and cultural development.
- Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Oral HistoriesThis oral history project was developed in collaboration by Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc, the University of Winnipeg Archives, the Oral History Centre at the University of Winnipeg, and supported in part by the federal and provincial governments. it is the first phase of what will be a "continuing effort to preserve and provide access to the voices and history of Two-Spirit people across Turtle Island."
- Manitoba Archival Information Network - Two-Spirited CollectionTwo-Spirited collection at the University of Winnipeg Archives including photographs, books, posters, videos and textiles.
- Native Women's Association of Canada Two-Sprit and LGBTQ strategyNWAC is designing an engagement strategy to gain a better understanding of how to advocate for queer, trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirited Indigenous peoples.
- Two-Spirit Michif LocalThe Two-Spirit Michif Local is a Manitoba Metis Federation local in the Winnipeg region that serves Métis citizens who identify as two-spirit (2S), lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and/or non-binary.
- Native Youth Sexual Health NetworkAn organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada.
- Two Spirits, One Voice - EgaleTwo Spirits, One Voice is an initiative that seeks to bolster support from the general public for persons that identify both as LGBTQI and Indigenous –Two Spirit people.
Local Post-Secondary Organizations
- Rainbow Pride Mosaic - University of ManitobaUniversity of Manitoba’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, Two-Spirited, Queer (LGBTTQ*) and Straight Ally resource centre. RPM offers discussion groups, referrals, and programs and events throughout the year.
- Rainbow Lounge - University of WinnipegThe Rainbow Lounge is a safe, social space, open to all students with an open and inclusive view of sexuality and gender diversity
Local Organizations and Support Groups
- Anakhnu: Jewish LGBTQ2S+ groupA group for Jewish LGBTQ2S+ individuals, family members and friends to socialize, share information and ideas. Offered in association with Rady Jewish Community Centre.
- BIPOC Mental Health Workers ListBorn out of a conversation between Tamika Krush and Chance Dupuis in December 2019, this open-source list features mental health workers of different races, ethnicities, and mental health professions. The list is updated on the first of every month, and is hosted through Nine Circles.
Though many of these workers are likely to be 2SLGBTQ+ friendly, folks should vet their mental health providers before committing to work with them. - Collectif LGBTQ* du Manitoba"Le Collectif est un regroupement sans but lucratif ayant pour projet principal la réalisation d’une analyse des besoins telle que mandatée par l’assemblée fondatrice du 23 janvier 2019. Le Collectif est géré entièrement par des bénévoles."
The Collective is a non-profit group mandated to carry out a needs analysis report for the French-speaking 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Manitoba. You can find their Phase 1 report on their webpage. - Dream CatchersWeekly support group for women and transgender individuals transitioning from the sex trade, providing a safe and supportive place to start their healing journey.
- Dykes on Bikes®This is the website for the Winnipeg Women's Motorcycle Contingent, a non-profit organization that works towards increasing visibility and education.
- Klinic Community Health CentreOffers primary health care, mental health care and community health services to enhance individual and community capacity. Specific programming offered to the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Like That - Sunshine HouseLike That provides a space where people exploring gender and/or sexual identity can gather for fun, skills building and recreation. Sunshine House is a drop-in centre focusing on harm reduction, health promotion and social inclusion.
- Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of CommerceA network of 2SLGBTQ+ owned businesses in Winnipeg.
- Our Own Health CentreOur Own Health Centre expanded from the former Gay Men's Health Clinic, and now offers care to the entire 2SLGBTQ+ community. Services include general medical and sexual healthcare, mental health counselling, diabetes care, smoking cessation support, and financial counselling.
- Out There Sports and RecreationA sports and recreation group for Winnipeg's LGBTQ2S+ community.
- QPOC WinnipegCreating safer spaces where Queer and Trans People of Colour feel represented and inspired. QPOC organizes dance parties and gatherings for the community.
- Rainbow Harmony ProjectA community chorus providing an opportunity for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-sprit and their friends to sing together in Winnipeg.
- Rainbow Resource CentreProvides support, education and resources to foster a proud, resilient and diverse LGBT2SQ+ community.
- Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC)Offers supportive programming for LGBTQ2S+ individuals, families and friends in Western Manitoba.
- Trans ManitobaA volunteer, non-profit, independent group whose goal is to represent all of Manitoba's trans and gender fluid folks.
- Trans Support Groups - Rainbow Resource CentreRainbow Resource runs several groups for trans and non-binary people:
- Blink is for gender-creative and trans kids and their families
- The Den is for non-binary and gender-questioning adults and seniors
- The Trans Feminine Circle is for adults and seniors assigned male at birth who identify with femininity or as women
- Transmasculine Manitoba is for trans adults and seniors to connect and share resources and experiences.
Youth Focused Organizations
- GSA NetworkNetwork of GSA's across the United States, this website has some great resources for starting your own GSA.
- The Get Real MovementGet REAL MB is a local branch of the national non-profit organization, The Get REAL Movement. Our goal is to support 2SLGBTQ+ youth across the country by providing After-School Programs and in-school presentations. The After-School Program is geared towards youth ages 13-17, occurs once a month, and is free for students. Guest speakers, workshops, field trips, and mentorship is included in this program. Please contact: mackenzie@thegetrealmovement.com for more information or to register.
- My GSA in Manitoba schoolsManitoba Education in collaboration with EGALE Canada developed and published Safe and Caring Schools – A Resource for Equity and Inclusion in Manitoba Schools (MB MYGSA). This document is a valuable tool for educators, students, and parents in working together to create more equitable and inclusive schools, especially with respect to diversity of sexuality and gender identity and expression.
- Native Youth Sexual Health NetworkAn organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada.
- PRISM programA mentoring program for LGBTTQ2IA+ youth in Winnipeg where they are matched with a volunteer mentor from the LGBTTQ2IA+ community. This is done with support through Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- Rainbow Resource Centre Youth programsRRC has a number of programs for youth including Peer Project for Youth - a popular drop in program for LGBTTQ+ youth ages 13-21.
- Teen TalkTeen Talk is a Youth Health Education Program. We provide services for youth from a harm reduction, prevention education perspective with a focus on sexuality, reproductive health, body image, substance use awareness, mental health, issues of diversity and anti-violence issues.
National Organizations
- Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual DiversityThe Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) intersectionally promotes diversity in gender identity, gender expression, and romantic and/or sexual orientation in all its forms on a national level through services in the areas of education, health, and advocacy.
- Canadian Professional Association for Transgender HealthLargest national multidisciplinary professional organization in the world, working to support the health, wellbeing and dignity of trans and gender diverse people.
- Egale Canada Human Rights TrustOnly national charity promoting LGBT human rights through research, education and community engagement
- Gender Creative KidsGenderCreativeKids.ca, the website, provides resources for supporting and affirming gender creative kids within their families, schools and communities.
- Museum QueeriesMuseum Queeries is a project dedicated to challenging normative ways of conducting research, archival, and museum work, with a queer, anti-racist, and de-colonial lens.
- PFLAG CanadaPFLAG Canada is Canada's only national organization that helps all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. PFLAG Canada supports, educates and provides resources to all individuals with questions or concerns, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Pride at Work CanadaAims to improve the climate of inclusiveness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified employees in the workplace.
- Re:Searching for LGBTQ2S+ HealthRe:Searching for LGBTQ2S+ Health is a team of 2SLGBTQ+ and ally researchers based at the University of Toronto. They use a community based research approach to attempt to equalize health research relationships, by involving members of the communities in all stages of the process.
- Salaam CanadaSalaam Canada is a volunteer-run national organization dedicated to creating space for people who identify as both Muslim and queer and trans.
- TransParent CanadaOffers support to families and friends of trans-identified individuals.
- Trans LifelineTrans Lifeline is an organization that provides community support to trans people. Their crisis line is staffed entirely by transgender people, and they do not involve police in their calls.