QUEEN CITY PRIDE & COVID-19

Community members needing support during the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to reach out to various community organizations that are offering services and resources. We’ve collected a few local programs and services and will continue to update this section as we learn more.

UR Pride Centre – COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

The UR Pride Centre has created a COVID19 Emergency Response Fund for 2SLGBTQ+ People to support 2SLGBTQ+ people during the COVID19 pandemic and crisis.

This fund is specifically meant to prioritize 2SLGBTQ+ people who have few or no access to other funds, including Employment Insurance (EI) or the newly introduced Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).

Learn More about the UR Pride COVID-19 Fund.

UR Pride Centre – Social Programming

The UR Pride Centre operates a number of programs and services for the community to gather. Many of these programs have been adapted to allow access online. Social support groups, mentorship programs, and Monarch Mental Health may still be reached virtually. Please visit UR Pride’s COVID-19 Response page for more information.

Moose Jaw Pride – Tax Clinic

Need assistance with filing your annual taxes, applying for EI, or accessing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)? Moose Jaw Pride is offering Saskatchewan residents with FREE support to access these services. Please contact Moose Jaw Pride by email to arrange an appointment: taxclinic@moosejawpride.ca

• Queen City Pride is postponing the 2020 Festival to September 2020.
• Our 2020 dates are to be determined.
• Community Event Registration will open in middle to late April.
• The Event Hosting Bursary fund will also be available with an expected increase in available funds.
• The deadline for registering your event for inclusion in the Pride Guide will be in July. Events registered after the deadline may still be promoted online through our website and Facebook.
• Event Hosts (organizations, groups, individuals) will be required to take in Positive Space Training to ensure all Queen City Pride events meet a standard for creating welcoming and safer spaces. This training will be offered by our partner and details will become available soon.
• All events hosted for Pride 2020 will be expected to have a pandemic action plan:
  • This plan should outline what your event will do if restrictions on physical gatherings are still in place this fall.
  • This may include a deadline to cancel your event or plans to take your event online and offer it virtually.
• The health and safety of the community and the public is our top priority. In the event that the pandemic may affect our ability to host a safe and enjoyable festival, we will update you with our contingency plan.

• Queen City Pride is postponing the 2020 Festival to September 2020.
• Our 2020 dates are to be determined.
• We understand that considerations for partnerships might not be your top priority at the moment and respect that you may need time to consider your 2020 contributions and commitments.
• All deadlines and schedules for the 2020 Festival will be adjusted for our fall dates.
  • Sponsorships intended for the ArtsVest “Match-Funding” program must be received and paid by July 25.
  • The deadline for advertising and logo inclusion in the printed Pride Guide must be received by the end of July.
• For more details about becoming a Sponsor for Pride 2020, please visit this page.
• The health and safety of the community and the public is our top priority. In the event that the pandemic may affect our ability to host a safe and enjoyable festival, we will update you with our contingency plan.

• Queen City Pride is postponing the 2020 Festival to September 2020.
• Our 2020 dates are to be determined.
• All deadlines and schedules for the 2020 Festival will be adjusted for our fall dates.
  • Artist and Performer applications are open continuously. You can apply online on this page.
  • Pride Parade, Community Fair, and Vendor Market applications will open in mid-to-late April.
    • These applications will close in August.
• The health and safety of the community and the public is our top priority. In the event that the pandemic may affect our ability to host a safe and enjoyable festival, we will update you with our contingency plan.

• Queen City Pride is postponing the 2020 Festival to September 2020.
• Our 2020 dates are to be determined.
• We’re still eagerly looking for volunteers to help us out during the 2020 Festival and throughout the year.
• If you’ve already registered as a volunteer for the 2020 or 2019 year, our Volunteer Coordinator will be reaching out to you to confirm your availability for this fall.
• If you’d like to register as a volunteer, please visit our Volunteers Page.
• If you’d like to get involved in a committee or would consider joining our working board, please reach out to us by email.
• Your health and safety is our top priority. In the event that the pandemic may affect our ability to host a safe and enjoyable festival, we will update you with our contingency plan.