by real.talk | Dec 7, 2024 | CQC Past Events
CQC members got together for a holiday brunch of dim sum, live music, and good times. It was a great way to finish up another year of CQC. Mark brought his keyboard, and he and Colin treated the group to some fantastic live music. Again, new people showed up who we...
by real.talk | Dec 4, 2024 | Videos
by real.talk | Nov 15, 2024 | CQC Past Events
On November 15, CQC members got together to watch a holiday themed movie with a 2SLGBTQIA+ storyline. The movie was called Let it Snow, and it also starred a trans actor named Liv Hewson. It was a relaxing event, with folks enjoying some casual snacks and drinks,...
by real.talk | Sep 20, 2024 | CQC Past Events
Connecting Queer Communities had a birthday party for one of our members where we watched movies from the Out on Screen LGBTQ Film Festival. One of CQC’s members has just started taking gender affirming hormones and they wanted to celebrate their new birthday....
by real.talk | Aug 17, 2024 | CQC Past Events
Connecting Queer Communities had a booth at the 2024 New Westminster Pride Festival on August 17th. The booth had information on CQC’s activities, plus Pride stickers and a button making machine where people could design their own Pride pins. CQC members took...
by real.talk | Aug 4, 2024 | CQC Past Events
On August 4th, CQC marched in the 2024 Vancouver Pride Parade with a huge banner. It was a fantastic experience for people with intellectual disabilities who are 2SLGBTQIA+ to be out and proud and celebrating! Some of us had sore feet by the end of it, but otherwise...
by real.talk | Aug 3, 2024 | CQC Past Events
Connecting Queer Communities walked in the 2024 Vancouver Dyke March on August 3rd. Sung, Noah, Alison and Kelsey met up at McSpadden Park and marched down Commercial Drive with our CQC banner alongside thousands of others. The march ended at Grandview Park with lots...
by real.talk | Aug 2, 2024 | CQC Past Events
Connecting Queer Communities walked in and had a booth at the 2024 Vancouver Trans March on August 2nd. Sung, Noah, Alison and Kelsey met up at Clark Park and marched down Commercial Drive with our CQC banner alongside hundreds of others. Meanwhile, John and Marissa...
by real.talk | Jul 20, 2024 | CQC Past Events
CQC headed to Burnaby Pride and had an amazing time! We had an incredible time last year at Burnaby Pride, so we decided to do it again! Folks who were already at Coquitlam Pride earlier in the morning hopped on the skytrain and headed over to Bonsor Square, and...
by real.talk | Jul 20, 2024 | CQC Past Events
CQC had a blast at the second-ever Coquitlam Pride Festival! \ We marched in the first-ever Coquitlam Pride Parade, held a wildly popular button-making booth, and made so many new friends. Excited to come back next year!
by real.talk | Jul 18, 2024 | Resources
QCHAT.CA is an LGBTQIA2S+ peer support association providing peer support and referral services to youth residing within the province. QCHAT.CA is: A PEER SUPPORT LINE The world is tough for LGBTQIA2S+ folks. We’re here to make it a little less so. If you’re feeling...
by real.talk | Jul 18, 2024 | News
July is Disability Pride Month! Did you know that there’s also a Disability Pride Flag? It was designed by Ann Magill. The charcoal gray background commemorates and mourns disabled people who have died due to ableism, violence, negligence, suicide, rebellion,...
by real.talk | Jul 9, 2024
Adults with cognitive disabilities who are 2SLGBTQIA+, curious, or questioning attend Coquitlam Pride together. On Saturday, July 20th, join CQC at we head to Coquitlam Pride!
by real.talk | Jun 22, 2024 | CQC Past Events
CQC had the most amazing time at Surrey Pride! We visited booths, played games, collected swag, got our faces painted, chatted with community members, and met some amazing people!
by real.talk | Jun 18, 2024 | CQC Past Events
CQC had a blast decorating up a storm for the coming Pride season! On Tuesday, June 18th, Connecting Queer Communities gathered with all of our art supplies and got ready for the coming pride season. We ironed on customized decals made by local queer advocate &...
