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 &...
by real.talk | May 19, 2024 | News
Did you know that the Connecting Queer Communities project is funded by the Pride and Remembrance Foundation? Or that their annual fundraising run happens next month? The Pride and Remembrance Foundation is a leading not for profit volunteer-run organization based in...
by real.talk | May 3, 2024 | CQC Past Events
On Friday May 3 2024, Connecting Queer Communities got a tour of the Health Initiative for Men’s brand-new, redesigned clinic space on Davie St. During the tour, folks got to hear about all the great programs HIM offers – yoga, seniors’...
by real.talk | Apr 29, 2024 | CQC Past Events
On Monday, April 29th, CQC gathered to plan out our 2024 calendar year of events. We got together, ate some snacks, listened to some music, and reflected on all the neat things we did in 2023. We asked the question, “What really stands out? What would we...
by real.talk | Apr 19, 2024 | CQC Past Events
On Friday April 19th, folks got together to start decorating CQC’s 2024 Pride Banner and to catch up & hang out after a bit of a hiatus. It was a great time, with snacks, music, chat, and people catching up with one another....
