This resource guide was developed by the GP LGBTQ+ Coalition. This coalition is comprised of 2SLGBTQIA+ serving community agencies. This is intended as a consolidated guide of the supports available in Grande Prairie, the Peace Region area, and abroad when appropriate. Our mission is to be a resource that serves, affirms, and supports the well-being of LGBTQ2+ individuals in the Peace Region and the broader community through resources, connection, and meaningful collaboration. The Coalition would like to thank the participating organizations for supporting this guide’s development and ongoing services in our community.

MTF – A person assigned the male sex at birth but identifies as female. Also, trans woman or transwoman. MTF is the acronym for Male-to-Female.

Pansexual – When a person is sexually, romantically, and emotionally attracted to people of all gender identities and sexes.

Queer – An umbrella term for LGBTQ. Also a term of self-identification for people who do not identify with binary terms that describe sexual and gender identities.

Sexual Identity – How a person identifies whom they are sexually and romantically attracted to (e.g. lesbian, gay, bisexual, heterosexual, etc.)

Transgender – An umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. This term can encompass those who identify as transsexual, genderqueer, cross-dresser, and whose gender identities challenge gender norms. Transphobia – Feelings of rage, hate, and disapproval towards transgender people or gender-nonconforming people. Transphobia can be manifested in numerous ways, such as verbally, emotionally, and through physical attacks.

Two-Spirit – This term is culturally specific to the North American Aboriginal community and refers to queer Aboriginal people who identify as both a male and female spirit. This term is not exclusive to gender identity and can also refer to sexual orientation.