Advocacy Insights
Welcome to Advocacy Insights—a space for Informed Voices to share ideas, strategies, and updates. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned pro, this is where our community comes together to inspire and empower.
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Trans History Month
Trans History Month, and Why Canada Needs to Remember Its Own August is Trans History Month, a tradition that began
Five Years of Building Belonging: Celebrate With Us by Joining the 5×5 Challenge
Five Years of Building Belonging: Celebrate With Us by Joining the 5×5 Challenge Today is a day to celebrate. Five
Advocacy Canada Celebrates Five Years
More than 50 people gathered in Kelowna on July 7 to mark five years of Advocacy Canada, filling the room
5 Years of Advocacy Canada, 57 Years of Refusing to Disappear
By Wilbur TurnerJune 27, 2026 One day before Stonewall, on June 27, 1969, the Criminal Law Amendment Act received Royal
No 2SLGBTQ Without the T
By Wilbur Turner, President and Executive Director Today is Trans and Enby Pride March day in Kelowna. I’m there with
TRANSFORM THE WORDS
A SOGI Misinformation: Can You Stop It? Campaign Hate thrives in the shadows of misinformation, eroding trust and weakening democracy.
What the Room Told Us: Reflections from Our Trans Day of Visibility Event
On March 31, 2026, over 150 people gathered in Kelowna to mark Trans Day of Visibility under the theme Living
Advocacy Canada Statement on Alberta Bill 9
Kelowna, BC – The Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, and
2025/2026 Board of Directors
Advocacy Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term, elected at
The Okanagan 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies are proud to present a message of inclusivity through the You Belong project. Translated from the Syilx language, the phrase kʷu yʕayʕát kʷuʔ čn̓k̓ʷɬn̓xiʔm̓ signifies “We all join in together” and “We are all a part of it together” and is prominently portrayed in the You Belong design. This powerful message serves as a reminder of our shared connection, regardless of background or identity.
Rainbow Grillers Trucker Cap — Pride BBQ Hat
$40.00
Rainbow Grillers Tank Top — Pride BBQ Graphic Tank
$45.00
Rainbow Grillers V-Neck Tee — Pride BBQ Shirt
$45.00
You Belong Maple Leaf Caps
$40.00
You Belong Butterfly Caps
$40.00
You Belong Strawberry Caps
$40.00