When a lack of connection and collaboration across regions was limiting the sustainability and impact of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, the vision for the Enchanté Network emerged as the collective response. The Enchanté Network was created to connect, support, and sustain a national ecosystem of thriving 2SLGBTQI+ organizations from coast to coast to coast.

2SLGBTQI+ organizations are often volunteer-led and chronically underfunded. Historically, these organizations have lacked the national infrastructure required to support and strengthen their frontline work. With the creation of the Enchanté Network, our members have gained a national champion advocating for the public policies that will ensure that their frontline work is resourced, innovative, and sustainable.

Since our founding AGM in 2020, just shy of 200 members have joined the Enchanté Network. It’s clear that the days of working in silos are over and that 2SLGBTQI+ organizations are actively seeking ways to connect with one another and access the tailored supports that drive lasting impact.

2SLGBTQI+ organizations are not just here to stay, but are here to thrive. And we are just getting started! 

Mission

The Enchanté Network will maintain a thriving network where we develop and share programs, resources and knowledge to support 2Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities.

Vision

The Enchanté Network supports 2Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities from coast to coast to coast to be sustainable, vibrant, intersectional, indigenized and culturally competent.

Values

Consensus Building: to ensure that people can speak for themselves and that every voice is heard.

Intergenerational: to ensure we value the connection between the generations and respect the contributions of diverse experiences.

Indigenization: to ensure that ways of knowing and being are respected and that reconciliation efforts are included within the framework of the organization.

Adaptable: to ensure that the organization is responsive to the evolving needs of our communities and adaptable to changes at each level of government.

Equitable: to ensure that genders and sexualities are affirmed and that we work within a framework of diversity and intersectionality.

Connecting

We reduce silos by convening our members for discussions on key issues, opportunities to network, and to share best practices.

Supporting

We support our members so they can grow their organizational capacity in order to better serve 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

Advocating

We engage with funders, governments, and stakeholders to advocate for the resources, public policies, and legislation changes that our members need to serve their communities.