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ABOUT US

Founded: 2016

Diversity Cornwall is a non-profit organization founded to coordinate the annual Cornwall Pride Festival and other community events with the goal of fostering diversity, unity, and visibility.

We are using public awareness and education about the 2SLGBTQ+ community as a way to combat homophobia and discrimination.

OUR MISSION

Diversity Cornwall promotes equality and wellness for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry area through community events, education, and advocacy. The Organization serves the interests of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Our volunteer Board of Directors is committed to engaging the community and creating opportunities to bring diversity to the forefront of social change. 

Liz
She/Her

Liz was born and raised in Cornwall and joined the board in 2017. She is passionate about creating space for 2SLGBTQ+ families and youth in Cornwall to find representation and a sense of community. She loves to cook/bake, take photos and spend time with friends and family. She has two toddlers and is so grateful that they will grow up in town that celebrates diversity.

Bryce
He/Him

Bryce is a father to 2 wonderful kids, a coffee addict and an avid football fan. Trans rights mean a lot to Bryce and he has joined our Board a the Gender Affirming Program coordinator to advocate for the trans community.

Alex
He/Him

Alex was born and raised in Cornwall and has recently joined Diversity Cornwall as Treasurer to help out the community. He is an avid gamer in all aspects and edits a dungeons & dragons podcast in his spare time. He loves creating things from cooking to building. He is an avid explorer of our fair city and finds all it has to offer from the local thrift store to the little family restaurants. 

Ally
She/Her

Ally is Diversity Cornwall’s volunteer coordinator. If you are looking to volunteer for us, you can reach Ally at [email protected]
When she is not volunteering on the Board, Ally is a mother of two and a child care provider and she is enthusiastic about creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.

Kurt Remiersma
He/Him

Kurt is Diversity’s Youth Engagement Coordinator. He is a proud gay man looking to help everybody grow up comfortable in their own skin, and an activist for everybody to get to live their lives happily on their own terms. When he is not out fighting for inclusive spaces for queer youth of Cornwall, he is streaming videogames, playing Pokémon, and providing tech support.

 

Morgan
She/Her

Morgan is our event coordinator and a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. She loves to read, sew and spend time with her dog. Morgan wanted to make a difference in the community which lead her to a position as part of the board of directors for Diversity Cornwall.

Justin
He/Him

Justin is a full time Nurse who loves Gaming, likes to cook, enjoys live music/ concerts. Enjoys the gym. Animal lover, has 1 cat. Enjoys equal time at home and out with friends.

Resources & Supports

Find information to help you navigate 2SLGBTQ+ issues in our region. Here, you’ll find PDFs, links to organizations that will help you navigate the issues, and much more.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Facebook Event page for the latest happenings with Diversity Cornwall!

OUR SPONSORS

Volunteer with us and help make a difference.

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