On March 28th, the federal government released the 2023 budget. Our question is: What’s in it for 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations? The answer: not much. Despite advocacy and submissions from various 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, the budget did not meet the expectations...
The Enchanté Network condemns the transphobic response to Hershey Canada’s Her for She Campaign
Recently, the Executive Director of Wisdom2Action and noted trans activist Fae Johnstone was featured in an International Women’s Day Campaign, HER for SHE, by Hersheys Canada, alongside other notable activists including Autumn Peltier, Naila Moloo, Rita Audi, and...
2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Calling For Action And Apology From Mark Sutcliffe
[ October 20, 2022, OTTAWA] In response to a recent article highlighting Ottawa Mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe’s comments to eliminate funding to Capital Pride and other flagship festivals, today on Spirit Day 2022, Ottawa-based and national 2SLGBTQI+ organizations...
National 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations in Canada Stand with OutLoud North Bay after US-based Online Hate Attack
National 2SLGBTQI+ organizations The Enchanté Network, JusticeTrans, Egale Canada, and the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) have come together to denounce violent online attacks directed towards OutLoud North Bay this past week. OutLoud North...
Reproductive Justice = 2SLGBTQI+ Justice
Reproductive justice and queer movements are inextricably linked. Our movements intertwined lead the fight against the oppressive systems that govern sexual, gender and bodily autonomy. As the Roe v. Wade decision sinks in throughout our communities, we are reminded...
2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Enchanté Networks reacts to newly announced federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan [ September 9, 2022, OTTAWA] The Enchanté Network welcomes the historic announcement of Canada’s first-ever Federal 2SLGBTQ+ Action Plan. Since its founding in 2019,...
Mapping Survey: Help us Improve Queer Data
Join us in mapping 2SLGBTQI+ organizations across Canada! We are collaborating with the University of Saskatchewan to launch the first national survey of Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ organizations. This survey will gather data on the needs, capacities, structures, realities,...
Queering Black History Month: an Event Series from the Enchanté Network
Happy Black History Month! Our theme this year is queering Black Mistory Month, and we're excited to host a series of events to celebrate and support Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities. We can't wait to see you at these events! Queering Black Leadership Panel Register here ...
2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Write Open Letter on Policy Priorities for the New Federal Government
This letter was written by a collective of national and regional organizations that represent hundreds 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations across Canada. Click here to view the letter in English. Click here to view the letter in French. Signatories The Enchanté Network...
Showcasing Trans Advocacy: 6 Trans-Led Campaigns and Organizations to Support and Amplify
In honour of Trans Awareness Week, our network is amplifying advocacy initiatives and organizations led by trans communities. We encourage you to read (and share!) this post to spread the word about important ways to support trans communities. 1. The Campaign for...