We're More Than Just a Festival

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest (WEPF) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in the Province of Ontario. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, WEPF brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and Two Spirit (LGBTIQ2S) community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of our community by providing advocacy and producing inclusive and safe events, initiatives and social programs. WEPF strengthens the sense of community and contribute to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of LGBTIQ2S individuals in Windsor-Essex.

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest’s goal is to empower LGBTIQ2S individuals through it’s social and recreation programs and facilitate opportunities for connection and belonging to reduce social isolation. This is done through age-specific activities, peer-facilitated groups, workshops and special events/initiatives.

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Community Resources Directory

Our Community Resources Directory is provided as part of the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest’s mandate to contributes to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of persons in the LGBTTIQ of Windsor-Essex and surrounding communities. This directory serves as a guide to community groups & associations, recreation & leisure pursuits, as well as social services and helping agencies in and around the region of Windsor-Essex. 

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Windsor-Essex Pride Fest

September 10-12, 2021

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Monday, August 2, 2021 4:00 pm
Online with Zoom
Free
QConnect Youth Drop In (Ages 12-16)
Qlink Windsor-Essex invites you to join us for the online QConnect LGBTQ2S+ Youth Drop In. This peer facilitated online program is for individuals 12-16 years of age and offers a positive space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and their allies in an online format. This group offers a space to hang out, meet new people and make connections while fostering inclusion, community belonging, positive relationships and respect for all LGTBQ2S+ people.

Monday, August 2, 2021 6:15 pm
Online with Zoom
Free
QConnect Youth Drop In (Ages 17-29)
Qlink Windsor-Essex invites you to join us for the online QConnect LGBTQ2S+ Youth Drop In. This peer facilitated online program is for individuals 17-29 years of age and offers a positive space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and their allies in an online format. This group offers a space to hang out, meet new people and make connections while fostering inclusion, community belonging, positive relationships and respect for all LGTBQ2S+ people.

Monday, August 2, 2021 7:00 pm
Free
QCONNECT PLUS
QConnect Plus is an LGBTQ2S+ weekly program for the 50+ community in Windsor-Essex providing opportunities for meaningful social and recreational connections. QConnect Plus will take place in inclusive, interactive and accessible spaces and will include recreational activities, discussions and workshops as well as meaningful volunteer opportunities. Join the conversation today and register!

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 5:30 pm -7:00 pm
Online with Zoom
Free
QFamily Program
The QFamily Program is a safe space to enable parents and caregivers to learn about ways to support their LGBT2SQIA+ child/ youth. The 3-module support group is for parents and caregivers whose children aged 12-25 have recently come out as LGBT2SQIA+. Weekly 90-minute sessions will cover: setting the stage for support and understanding; learning about caregiving support and risk/ protective factors for your LGBT2SQIA+ child/ youth; and, building the bridge towards advocacy and allyship with your LGBT2SQIA+ child/ youth. 

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 4:00 pm
Online with Zoom
Free
QConnect Youth Drop In (Ages 12-16)
Qlink Windsor-Essex invites you to join us for the online QConnect LGBTQ2S+ Youth Drop In. This peer facilitated online program is for individuals 12-16 years of age and offers a positive space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and their allies in an online format. This group offers a space to hang out, meet new people and make connections while fostering inclusion, community belonging, positive relationships and respect for all LGTBQ2S+ people.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 6:15 pm
Online with Zoom
Free
QConnect Youth Drop In (Ages 17-29)
Qlink Windsor-Essex invites you to join us for the online QConnect LGBTQ2S+ Youth Drop In. This peer facilitated online program is for individuals 17-29 years of age and offers a positive space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and their allies in an online format. This group offers a space to hang out, meet new people and make connections while fostering inclusion, community belonging, positive relationships and respect for all LGTBQ2S+ people.

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  • Senior's Drop-In Recreation Facilitator

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    21 October 2020
    Title: Senior's Drop-In Recreation Facilitator Description: Windsor-Essex Pride Fest is dedicated to providing opportunities for meaningful social and recreational interactions and engagement to increase connections and...

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  • NEW PROGRAMS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT LGBTQ2S+ YOUTH

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    11 October 2020
    Launch of QLink Collaborative (left to right) Jessica McCulloch, Windsor Pride Community; Beth Ann Ternovan, Family Services Windsor-Essex; Lisa Gretzky, MPP Windsor-West; Wendi Nicholson, President, Windsor Pride...

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  • PROJECT LAUNCHES TO HELP WINDSOR-ESSEX LGBTQ2S+ COMMUNITY

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    09 October 2020
    A rainbow flag is seen at Toronto City Hall in Toronto on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. There won't be any rainbow crosswalks in Moncton, N.B., this year while city officials await a national report looking into the safety of the...

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We are a powerful statement of our region's commitment to equality and diversity as well as to strengthen the sense of community and contribute to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of LGBTIQ2S people in Windsor-Essex. Your help ensures that this continues to be a number one priority for our community and your organization.

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Phone: (226) 348-3378
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2109 Ottawa Street, Unit 216
Windsor, Ontario, N8Y 1R8

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