About Us | Truro Pride

Who we are

The Truro Pride Society is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to building inclusive communities throughout Colchester County.

Mission

The Truro Pride Society seeks to foster understanding between 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and the members of the local, traditional, and social communities in which they reside. Conversations are respectful, inclusive, celebrate diversity, and encourage intersectionality. Truro Pride advocates for safer spaces, celebratory events, such as the Truro Pride Parade, and better understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ challenges and successes.

Vision

The Truro Pride Society works to improve the representation and wellbeing of the local 2SLGBTQIA+community within Truro and Colchester County while celebrating the diversity, uniqueness, and relevance of us all in relation to each other.

Objectives

Foster Truro and Colchester County to become a more inclusive and accepting region.
Organize the yearly Truro Pride Parade and festival events as a 2SLGBTQIA+ community-led activity.
Plan and execute ‘365 Days of Pride’ which celebrates all members of the community.
Work with other community organizations to ensure the unique needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ are considered and offer professional development and diversity training.
Advocate with local business, organizations and government for the recognition of 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns within Truro and Colchester County.

What We Do

Pride Week

Truro Pride puts on our annual Pride Week events every June, including our Parade and Fun Day!

Year-Round Events

We hold events throughout the year to keep the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community active and connected!

Community Engagment

We strive to establish connections with local 2SLGBTQIA+ groups and individuals to ensure we are representing them to the best of our ability.

Maritime Pride Project

Truro Pride is connecting with other rural Pride organizations to identify and address key challenges.