Celebrate Pride Month with the Community
June is Pride Month — and we’re proud to stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in Westlock and beyond.
At the Westlock Community Foundation, we believe in a future where everyone belongs — where love, identity, and self-expression are celebrated, not hidden. Pride Month is a time to honour the courage, joy, and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It’s also a time to reflect on how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and equitable community.
This month, we’re shining a light on the voices, stories, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ neighbours, leaders, and changemakers in our region. We’re also reaffirming our commitment to fostering a community where everyone — regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation — feels safe, seen, and supported.
Whether you’re reflecting, learning, or celebrating — we invite you to stand with us.
How We’re Taking Action
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Community Grants: Supporting projects that promote inclusion, belonging, and safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. The Community Catalysts grant is open for intake now.
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Vital Signs Reporting: Listening to and amplifying the experiences of all Westlock residents through local data and storytelling.
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Partnerships: Collaborating with local organizations to build a more vibrant, welcoming community for everyone.
- Events: Hosting and supporting Pride Month activities that bring people together to celebrate diversity, foster connection, and spark meaningful conversations.
Upcoming Events
🎬 You're Invited: Pride vs Prejudice Film Screening
Join us for a special Pride Month screening of Pride vs Prejudice, a compelling documentary that explores identity, resilience, and the journey to belonging. Produced by Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer History Project, this film is the story about how 2SLGBTQIA+ equality was fought for and won in Canada.
📍 CATS Theatre, Westlock
📅 June 24, 2025
🕔 4:30 PM – Doors Open | 5:00 PM – Screening Begins
Presented in partnership with local advocates, this event is a chance to come together as a community — to learn, reflect, and celebrate the strength and stories of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Westlock and beyond.
🎟 Admission is free / by donation (which will go directly to supporting pride initiatives in the region) — all are welcome.
🍿 Light refreshments provided.
💬 A short discussion will follow the film.
Bring a friend, spread the word, and let’s celebrate Pride with purpose and heart.