yukon pride centre: community conversation

The Yukon Pride Centre (YPC) is a major initiative of Queer Yukon Society (QYS) which began the process of creating this exciting space in 2019. We want the Yukon Pride Centre to be community-driven and collectively-imagined, with a goal of creating a physical space where community members can gather and access resources, programs, and supports. As we work together to create something truly exciting, we look forward to your input on this ground-breaking project.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Queer Yukon Society?
Queer Yukon Society (QYS) was launched in 2013 as a small group of dedicated volunteers with the goal of providing opportunities for the LGBTQ2S+ community to gather, socialize and support one another – primarily through social gatherings and the establishment of a Pride Festival in the Yukon. Since its humble beginnings, QYS has grown to offer regular events throughout the year to the community, and Pride has now become a week-long, multi-community celebration. The organization incorporated in 2018 with the goal of increasing its capacity to support the community.
WHAT KINDS OF PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES DOES THE YUKON PRIDE CENTRE OFFER?
Our current offering of Programs and Events is available on our homepage: queeryukon.com

We are also working with our community in a variety of ways to create a shared vision for the centre and the kinds of programming, services, and resources we can provide in the future.
 
Do you have ideas you want to share? Please e-mail us at: info@queeryukon.com. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram or join our newsletter to stay up to date on our team’s progress!
HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?
Currently we do not have any regular volunteer opportunities. However, if you would like to let us know you're available, contact us at: info@queeryukon.com.

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When will the pride centre open?
Our team is hoping to have the first Yukon Pride Centre office open in the coming months. Our Strategic Planning initiative will help us determine what kind of space we need, and it may take some time to find the space we require. In addition, COVID-19 health guidelines may also slow down the process.
 
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HOW DO I GET A JOB WORKING FOR THE YUKON PRIDE CENTRE?
All employment opportunities for the Yukon Pride Centre will be posted on the Queer Yukon Society website here: https://www.queeryukon.com/work.html

While everyone is welcome to apply, Queer Yukon Society encourages applications from Yukoners and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, including but not limited to: francophones, People of Colour, people with disabilities, trans/non-binary people, two spirit / indigiqueer people, and women.
​HOW IS THE YUKON PRIDE CENTRE FUNDED?
The Yukon Pride Centre receives core funding from Yukon Government - Women’s Directorate, with additional project support from numerous other funders. ​
How can we share our ideas for the Yukon Pride Centre?
A comprehensive strategic planning and community engagement process will start in the fall of 2020. Various events, surveys and other engagement tools will be used to ensure we hear from as many community stakeholders as possible--primarily LGBTQ2S+ Yukoners. We plan to engage with community organizations to make sure the needs of rural, indigenous, francophone and marginalized Yukoners are heard. We welcome your recommendations on how to gather as many diverse perspectives as possible. Please email us if you have recommendations you would like to share on this process. 

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​How do we partner with the Yukon Pride Centre?
Through partnerships, the Yukon Pride Centre will be able to expand our impact and our network of support. Together we are stronger and can accomplish many things. 

At this time we are in the very early stages of developing the Yukon Pride Centre and our small team is heavily focused on our Strategic Planning Process. As such, we will be prioritizing local partnerships as we are able and may not have capacity to engage in national projects at this time.

To inquire about local partnerships, please contact us at: info@queeryukon.com

We would love to learn more about your organization and the ways we could work together to inform our visioning process. We will reach out when the time is right and our staff is able to move forward on new projects. 
How do we engage the yukon pride centre in research?
Yukon Pride Centre believes strongly in the value of evidence-based research to support our community's needs and develop innovative new policies, practices and programs.

At this time we are in the very early stages of creating the Yukon Pride Centre. Our small team does not have the capacity to actively participate in any research initiatives. However, we want to know about what you are working on. Please fill out the form below and tell us a bit about your project. We are actively monitoring this survey and we will be sure to reach out and engage when our capacity increases. 

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how do i become a member of the yukon pride centre?
The Yukon Pride Centre is in the early stages of creating a membership structure and plan.

However, if you are interested in becoming a member of Queer Yukon Society please attend an upcoming Annual General Meeting.

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