We are a group of 2SLGBTQIA+ 14 to 24 year olds that plan projects and events for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. We provide opportunities to learn, advocate and connect with other gender, sexual and relationship diverse (GSRD) youth and allies. The council is funded by the Victoria Pride Society.
Upcoming Events
Youth Pride Kick-Off
June 29, 2023 6pm-9pm
Kick-off the Victoria Pride Festival with a night of dancing, music, local performance, and art opportunities. Ages 15 to 21. Take in the performances while connecting with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth from across Greater Victoria. Hosted and presented by the Victoria Pride Society Youth Leadership Council. Free admission.
Queer Activism Night
July 5, 2023 6pm-9pm
The Victoria Pride Society Youth Council invites everyone to a night full of intersectional 2SLGBTQ+ activism. Amazing locals will speak on everything from self-empowerment to social justice issues. Dinner will be provided. Secure your spot before space runs out!
This year’s speakers will be announced on our Instagram (@vps_youthcouncil).
Cost: FREE
Join the Pride Youth Leadership Council
The council is open to all 2SLGBTQAI+ youth ages 14 – 24. We strongly encourage applications from youth who are Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans and/or people of colour as well as youth with disabilities. If you need help with your application or have questions, please email our Youth Initiatives Director at youth@victoriapridesociety.org.
What We Do
Council members can choose their level of involvement. Usually, council members attend monthly meetings to learn, socialize and help organize projects and events like:
– Trans youth storytelling
– Filmmaking workshop
– Naloxone training
– Rainbow cake making
– Creating 2SLGBTQAI+ educational materials
The council also advises the Victoria Pride Society Board on issues important to 2SLGBTQAI+ youth. Other ways to be involved include taking on a volunteer job to help with events or with our social media channels.
Food, drinks and bus tickets are provided for those that attend meetings.
OutWrite eZine
OutWrite is a collection of poetry by 2SLGBTQIA+ youth that is published each year. It was created to amplify the voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and foster connection, understanding and celebrate excellence in written and spoken word.
Current Council
Silke – Youth Leadership Council Facilitator
(she/her)
Silke Staffeldt-Jost joined the Youth Pride Council to become more connected with the community and to discover new things and people. She enjoys writing, drawing (anything creative really), and helping people understand the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. She also takes up any opportunities she can to experience anything new and connect with people and places.
Phoenix
(he/him)
Phoenix is bisexual and joined the Youth Pride Council to create opportunities for pride athletes such as sports teams & drop-in programs. He likes sports like football, rugby & hockey along with many others. Whenever he is not working to make his community better, he spends time playing video games and swimming.
Allison
(she/they)
Allison is dedicated to BIPOC initiatives and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Her previous experiences reflect her life as a queer, black individual in liberation movements, program coordination and research. On this council, Allison seeks to become the change they wish to see. In collaboration with the team and the community, they hope to achieve this goal.
Jada
(she/her)
Jada is a student who enjoys art and poetry. She hopes to create a positive and creative environment within the council. She likes to hear ideas and does her best to make it work.
Elizabeth
(she/her)
Lizzie loves acting and has been in theater for 5 years, she is also an avid reader. She was a regular member of her middle school GSA and still helps out occasionally. Despite having anxiety, she overcomes it and loves meeting new people.
Donate
Donations help us bring free and accessible pride events to our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities as well as support our growing youth programming. For more ways to support our youth council, contact Youth Initiatives Director at youth@victoriapridesociety.org.
