Vision
Safe and inclusive communities within Simcoe County that supports and unites the 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual, Trans, Q***r, Questioning, Inters*x, As*xual & Aromantic) community. Objectives
To provide social support services, such as support groups and health living activities, for 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual, Trans, Q***r, Questioning, Inters*x, As*xual & Aromantic) persons, their families and their communities.
2.To educate the public by offering educational programs and seminars related to 2SLGBTQIA+ issues in the general community and by collecting and disseminating information on 2SLGBTQIA+ topics for the general public
3.To operate special events including our Pride Coffee Socials, the annual Fierté Simcoe Pride Season, Orillia Trans Pride March & Fierté Simcoe Pride Awards Gala. Our Values
We will be Respectful, Accountable, Equitable, and Inspirational:
Respectful - Recognizing and acknowledging the involvement and contributions of everyone. Being respectful to volunteers, members, communities, and sponsors by creating and sustaining an environment where we treat each other with respect and dignity. Everyone’s abilities, qualities, and achievements shall always be held with the utmost respect. Accountable - Sustaining our organization by ensuring transparency in our actions and accountability with, and to, our communities. Managing this with fiscal responsibility and foresight, we will ensure the viability of the organization and the fulfillment of its mission. Equitable - Valuing diversity by accepting and respecting differences and by working to understand the diverse cultural complexities that influence identity, assumptions, behaviours, expectations, and beliefs. Inspirational - Engaging our communities to participate in events and facilitate the community development through the celebration of diversity. As well as honouring our past in remembrance of the struggles and successes, we shall protect our future by reaching out, educating and defending our right to celebrate.
