Fierté Simcoe Pride

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Fierté Simcoe Pride

Fierté Simcoe Pride, organizing Pride and creating change in Simcoe County since 2012! All thoughts, ideas, and hopes shall be acknowledged and valued.

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*x

ual & 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.

03/31/2026

Today, TransQ raised the Transgender Flag at The City of Barrie City Hall for the Transgender Day of Visibility.

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03/30/2026

is raising the Transgender Flag in honour of Transgender Day of Visibility. This is a hybrid event that will in person at The City of Barrie City Hall and livestreamed over Facebook. Photos and videos will also be posted to our page.

03/16/2026

Our Barrie Board Game Social is starting soon at the in the Angus Ross Room!

03/10/2026

Our Orillia Q***r Craft Circle is canceled due to inclement weather with a possible postponement date to be announced as soon as possible.

We urge folks to stay home & stay safe during the storm. There may be flash floods and water pooling on roads due to heavy rainfall and frozen ground with little ability to absorb the rainfall. As such we have decided to cancel due to safety concerns.

03/05/2026

Fierté Simcoe Pride March Socials!
- Thursday 5th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Jackbox Games Night via Google Meet. Register Online: bit.ly/jackboxmarch26
- Friday 6th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Virtual Social via Google Meet. Register Online: bit.ly/fspvirtualsocial
- Tuesday 10th, 5:30pm-7:30pm Q***r Craft Circle, Orillia: Knit & Crochet. Orillia Public Library, Program Room 1.
- Monday 16th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Q***r Board Game Social, Barrie, downtown Barrie Public Library, Gathering Place.
- Monday 30th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Q***r Craft Circle, Folded Book Art. Ages 13+ Downtown Barrie Public Library, Gathering Place.
Join us for a fun, casual program!
Each month, explore a new beginner-friendly creative project in an accessible and supportive space. All ages. Free. Drop-in.
Some supplies are included.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies within Simcoe County and beyond.
Check the website calendar or social media for updates.

02/20/2026

Community members are welcome to attend Board Meetings.
Please use the following form to sign up to attend Fierté Simcoe Pride's (FSP) Board Meeting!
https://bit.ly/fspboardmeeting
All information will remain confidential and you will be contacted at the email provided with the link and copy of the Meeting Agenda. Guest attendance will be marked with your preferred name in Meeting Minutes.

Call will run via Google Meets, and offers a closed caption option for attendees.
Registration only required once as the link will be the same every meeting.
The link and agenda will be emailed out every time. Check out our Events Calendar for updates.
https://www.simcoepride.com/events

If you have any other access needs or concerns around attending, please connect with an organizer at [email protected]

02/17/2026

Monday 23rd, 6:00pm-8:00pm Q***r Craft Circle, Barrie: Crochet & Knitting. Downtown Barrie Public Library, Gathering Place.

Bring your project or start a new one, all skill levels welcome.
Feel free to bring old yarn to swap or share.

Ages 13+. Free. Drop-in.
Most supplies are included.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies within Simcoe County and beyond.

02/09/2026

Older & Bolder drop-in social and support group for 2SLGBTQ+ Older Adults (Age 50+).
4th Wednesday of the month, 5:00pm-6:30pm Orillia Public Library program room.
Feb 25, March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24.

02/06/2026

Tuesday 10th, 5:30pm-7:30pm Q***r Craft Circle, Orillia: Heart Art. Orillia Public Library, Program Room 1.

Join us for a fun, casual program!
Each month, explore a new beginner-friendly creative project in an accessible and supportive space. All ages. Free. Drop-in.
Some supplies are included.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies within Simcoe County and beyond.
Check the website calendar or social media for updates.

02/04/2026

Monday 9th, 6:00pm-8:0pm Q***r Board Game Social, Barrie, downtown Barrie Public Library, Gathering Place.

Join us for a fun, casual program in an accessible and supportive space.
All ages. Free. Drop-in.
Some games provided.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ community members
and allies within Simcoe County and beyond.

02/03/2026

Friday February 5th, 6:00pm-7:45pm at the Orillia Public Library on the 2nd floor.
Join us for a fun, casual program in an accessible and supportive space. All ages. Free. Drop-in.
Some games provided.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ community members
and allies within Simcoe County and beyond.
Happening on the first Thursday of every month

02/03/2026

NEW MONTHLY SOCIAL IN ORILLIA!
Every First Thursday of the Month. 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm Q***r Board Game Social, at the Orillia Public Library, on the Second Floor.
Next one happening Thursday February 5th.

Join us for a fun, casual program!
Each month, explore a new beginner-friendly creative project in an accessible and supportive space. All ages. Free. Drop-in.
Some games provided. You're welcome to bring any games to play.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies within Simcoe County and beyond.
Check the website calendar or social media for updates.

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70 Collier Street, Box 400
Barrie, ON
L4M 4T5

Website

http://www.fiertesimcoepride.com/

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Our Story

It may be hard to believe, but we started out with just one flag raising and a few events back in 2012. Now, we have grown to a truly county-wide movement that is slowly building up our community.

In May of 2012, Mary Sue Robinet - our founding chair - brought together a group of people to pick up the torch of activism and celebration in our community. Wanting a truly county-wide approach that addressed every community regardless of size, what has come to be Fierté Simcoe Pride was called Simcoe Pride. A Pride for all of Simcoe County. Now in our seventh year, we continue to grow to meet the needs of our community while we maintain our grassroots approach to building community and bringing change.

A brief recap of our last few years...

2012 – Simcoe Pride forms on May 13 and after just a few weeks of planning Simcoe Pride happens from August 3–11.

2013 – The second Simcoe Pride is held from August 2–10, growing from one flag raising in Barrie to several across the county. This year we joined Fierté Canada Pride and InterPride, further building our relationships with other Prides.

2014 – Pride is held from July 31 to August 9, with more municipal support - including the County of Simcoe - and more events.

2015 – We changed our name to Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP) to better reflect our community, and held our festival from July 30 to August 8. This was also the first year of our Community Awards.

2016 – A big year for FSP, including holding the first ever Trans Pride March in Simcoe County, beginning to work in a language dualism model, launching our Affiliate Events Program, and holding monthly events across the county. In this year we also incorporated as a not-for-profit. Pride is held from July 27 to August 6.

2017 – After years of work by FSP and its predecessors, all 22 communities in the county support Pride by proclamation and/or flag raising. This was also the year the festival expanded to two weeks, from July 31 to August 13. We continued to build on our advocacy work in this year, and also attended the Apology to LGBTQ2S Canadians in the Fall.

2018 – Our year has only just begun. We can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Our Vision

Safe and inclusive communities within Simcoe County that support and unite people of all genders, s*xes and s*xual identities.

Mission Statement

To create and offer inclusive events, services, and programs that celebrate the diversity of gender and s*xual identities, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County.

Our Objectives

Act as a representative voice for Simcoe County residents and visitors to all levels of government, public services, business and organizations on issues relating to s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, and s*x characteristics.

Provide ongoing programs that promote diversity, equity and equality without discrimination based on s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression or s*x characteristics

Produce regular and signature events that celebrate the diversity of gender and s*xual identities, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County.

Our Values

We will be Respectful, Accountable, Equitable, and Inspirational (read more at www.simcoepride.com/about).

Our Board

Visit www.simcoepride.com/board-of-directors.

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