First and foremost, the Victoria Pride Society acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen Peoples and that the land’s relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSÁNEĆ Peoples have existed since time immemorial. Further to this acknowledgement, the Victoria Pride Society affirms that colonialism and the attitudes and practices that have accompanied it contribute to systemic discrimination and violence against Indigenous Peoples and all marginalized and equity-deserving people. You can learn more and find resources here.
At Victoria Pride Society (VPS), our mission is to educate, advocate and create visible platforms that elevate the voices of Greater Victoria’s equity deserving Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) individuals and communities. Aiming to be a leader in best practices for equity and social impact, VPS hopes to inspire others to do the same, and supports accountability for all. Our Vision is a city free of marginalization, discrimination, and oppression, where members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are safe to live and love, openly and authentically.
The Victoria Pride Society acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen Peoples and that the land’s relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples have existed since time immemorial. Further to this acknowledgement, the Victoria Pride Society affirms that colonialism and the attitudes and practices that have accompanied it contribute to systemic discrimination and violence against Indigenous Peoples and all marginalized and equity-deserving people. Read more.
