Kelowna Pride Society (KPS) is a non-profit, member-based organization committed to serving the Kelowna’s LGBT2Q+ community. We create events and offer programs to connect our community and advocate for equity, inclusion and acceptance within the Okanagan Valley and beyond.
KPS is managed and operated by a volunteer board, which is assisted by a team of volunteers from the community. The organization depends on membership,volunteers, sponsorship and patronage to thrive.
The Society does not offer counselling or advice on LGBT2Q+ issues. However, those in need should consult our Community page for resources and local group supports.
Kelowna Pride Society is registered in the province of British Columbia, and is a member of both Fierté Canada Pride, the national association of Canadian Pride organizations, and InterPride, the international association of Pride Organizations.
MISSION
Kelowna Pride is a catalyst for building and celebrating the strength, equality, dignity and self-determination of the LGBT2Q+ community in Kelowna and throughout the Okanagan.
We are committed to excellence in execution and the continuing improvement of all programs and events. We value and support individuals, families and allies, and we build partnerships across communities.
OUR PURPOSE
We provide opportunities for the LGBT2Q+ community in Kelowna and beyond to meet, provide support for each other, socialize, celebrate and create community in safe spaces and settings.
We promote and foster the Pride movement as a vehicle to celebrate equality and diversity, engender community support, and make the Okanagan a safe and accepting place for the LGBT2Q+ community.
We facilitate a peer support group for LGBT2Q+ youth to provide a safe, confidential and accepting space empowering them to discover who they are, to celebrate their diversity, to realize their immense worth.
We foster partnerships and build alliances across communities that advance equality and acceptance of the LGBT2Q+ community.
We bring our voice to the global community in support of equality and diversity regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
CONTACT US
General Inquiries: info@okanaganpride.com
Media Inquiries: president@okanaganpride.com
Sponsorship: dustyn@okanaganpride.com
Postal Mail: PO Box 20132, RPO Towne Centre, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9H2
KPS has no permanent office space.
Board of Directors
