Celebrating
Diversity
Our Story
Having lived and worked in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, Trevor Taylor and Evan Parsons have always established themselves as out and proud members of the Queer community. Unfortunately, all too often they felt isolated - living in remote locations where Queer culture was rarely seen and even less frequently discussed.
This inspired them to start a movement. To create a space where members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community felt safe, respected and included. Whether you live in outport Newfoundland, the coast of Labrador, or downtown St. John’s, all residents of this great province, no matter how diverse, deserve respect, acceptance and kindness. To be seen. To be heard. To be loved.
On April 28th, 2019 Fogo Island Pride officially became an incorporated non-profit organization. At the inaugural meeting on May 14th, 2019, the founders, Evan Parsons and Trevor Taylor, addressed 14 community members of the Town of Fogo Island and established the first internal committee. This committee continues to work diligently to organize and implement Fogo Island’s Pride programs and initiatives.
This inspired them to start a movement. To create a space where members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community felt safe, respected and included. Whether you live in outport Newfoundland, the coast of Labrador, or downtown St. John’s, all residents of this great province, no matter how diverse, deserve respect, acceptance and kindness. To be seen. To be heard. To be loved.
On April 28th, 2019 Fogo Island Pride officially became an incorporated non-profit organization. At the inaugural meeting on May 14th, 2019, the founders, Evan Parsons and Trevor Taylor, addressed 14 community members of the Town of Fogo Island and established the first internal committee. This committee continues to work diligently to organize and implement Fogo Island’s Pride programs and initiatives.
