As the Nelson Pride Society board of directors prepares for its first annual general meeting, it is looking forward to what the future holds for the organization. This has been the board's first full year of incorporation, and it feels energized by the feedback it has received from the community.
The AGM is on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. Nelson Pride Society members will vote on motions to advance the organization inclusively and equitably. This will be a hybrid meeting with the Zoom link sent out to members before the meeting. For those members that wish to attend in person, this will be held in the boardroom of the Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery.
To become a member of the Nelson Pride Society head to https://nelsonpride.ca/. In order to be eligible to vote at the AGM a membership must be activated before Tuesday, Dec. 3.
“Building on the tremendous momentum of this year's pride festivities ... we are looking for new members who want to build a queer-inclusive community in the Kootenays, in accordance with our Statement of Values and Inclusion," says board member terra tauri.
"In the current political climate, it is more important than ever to take action for queer liberation. Nelson Pride is excited to move forward and build resilience in the Kootenays through connection and shared joy.”
The 2024 Pride season was a success with a diversity of events and programming to include the whole community. The Nelson Pride working committees were thrilled with the turnout and engagement from folks at the majority of the events. They are especially thrilled with the community engagement around the Queer Archives, which is guided by Michael Wicks and housed at the Nelson Museum and Archives.
If you are curious about joining the board or have any questions, please reach out to info@nelsonpride.ca.
