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About Us

WHO WE ARE

Our Mission

St. John’s Pride’s purpose is to provide advocacy through education and visibility events, products, and resources.
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We also organize and oversee an annual Festival along with year-round events, all aimed at celebrating and highlighting the rich diversity within our communities in and around St. John's.

Our Values

Protest

Pride is rooted in protest - against oppression, erasure, discrimination, violence, and inequality. We ensure our Pride Festival is centered around protest for the right to exist for all people in all places.

Protect

Gathering as a community creates safer spaces for us all. The Pride Festival provides a platform to come together and find protection with each other.

Party

Pride is a celebration of how much we have achieved and the joy of being truly ourselves.

Our Roots (histroy)

is there local queer history?

Our Board

We help ensure that St. John's Pride advocates for and celebrates the diversity of our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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Hope Jamieson

Hope

Jenna Slaney

Jenna

Craig Murphy

Craig

Laurabel Mba

Laurabel

Frequently Asked

How can I contact St. John’s Pride?

For general inquiries, reach us at info@stjpride.ca‍. You can also connect with us on our social media channels, where we share updates, announcements, and opportunities to get involved.

Is St. John’s Pride accessible and inclusive?

We are committed to ongoing improvement in accessibility, representation, and inclusion across all programming, partnerships, and communications. Accessibility details are shared as part of each event.

Does St. John’s Pride work with other organizations?

Yes. We collaborate with local nonprofits, cultural groups, businesses, advocacy organizations, and community partners to support events and drive year-round impact.

Who runs St. John’s Pride?

A volunteer Board of Directors, supported by committees - Volunteers, Events, Advocacy, Accessibility, Governance, Sponsorship, and Marketing—leads planning and operations.

Is St. John’s Pride a nonprofit?

Yes. St. John’s Pride is a registered nonprofit organization guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and several working committees.

What does St. John’s Pride do year-round?

Beyond the festival, we support advocacy efforts, host community events, partner with local organizations, and work on initiatives that advance accessibility, inclusion, and safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

What is St. John’s Pride?

St. John’s Pride is a volunteer-driven organization that celebrates, uplifts, and advocates for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Newfoundland and Labrador. We organize the annual Pride Festival and work year-round to support community visibility, inclusion, and connection.