About
Vision
CK Pride’s vision is to create an inclusive community in Chatham-Kent where everyone is empowered to engage in a culture that is safe, inquisitive, empathetic, and accessible, irrespective of their sex, gender, or sexual identity.
Goals
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Increased knowledge & awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ lives & issues
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Increased safe access to services
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Increased organizational capacity
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Increased coordination & collaboration
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Reduced stigma & discrimination
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Enhanced engagement & inclusion
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Strengthened community capacity
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Improved health, well-being, sense of belonging & life quality for 2SLGBTQIA+
Board of Directors
All members of the Board of Directors, including the President and Vice President, serve as volunteers. Directors are selected through a vote conducted by the remaining board members and are offered training and capacity-building opportunities. The President and Vice President are elected by the CK Pride membership during the Annual General Meeting.
Paige Butt
Social Events Co-Chair
Nathan Dawthorne (any/all)
President. Nathan (wearing the hat) currently works as a Peer support & program engagement facilitator for the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health. Nathan has a PhD in Anthropology & is a member of the Bothwell Optimists. Nathan loves long walks with his partner, spending time with chosen family, and helping cater meals!
Lisa Diesbourg (she/her)
Social Events Co-Chair
Bryan Edds (he/him)
Vice President
Emily Taylor (she/they)
Youth Initiatives Chair. They are a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) working in private practice within the community. They enjoy hosting events at CK Pride that are centred around nature, physical activity, the arts, and bringing folks together. She has two dogs and too many houseplants to count!
Michelle Wright (she/her)
Treasurer
Collaborating Partners
CK Pride actively promotes cooperative and collaborative partnerships with community organizations. We extend invitations to our partners to attend our monthly board meetings as non-voting participants. This allows for the exchange of pertinent information, including community needs, expansion strategies, and proposals for collaboration.
Lynette Rosina
CK Police Service
Rebecca Haskell-Thomas
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Naty Ramirez Reyes
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance