ABOUT US
The Canadian Pride Historical Society (CPHS) is dedicated to
Documenting & Preserving the History of the
Pride Movement
in Canada.
OUR VISION
Empowering Future Generations by Understanding our Shared History
Prides have long been an integral part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ rights movement, playing a vital role in activism, visibility, and community-building. Yet despite their importance, much of this history has been undocumented or overlooked. We aim to change that by preserving and sharing the stories of Pride so future generations can learn from, understand, and celebrate this legacy.
At CPHS, our vision is to inspire conversations about the future of the Pride Movement in Canada as we share the stories of our past. Through education, storytelling, and awareness, we aim to build a world where Pride’s legacy is cherished, celebrated, and continually redefined.
Through our work, we seek to:
Document & Preserve
the history of Pride events, milestones, and movement-building.
Amplify the voices
of activists, organizers, and communities who have shaped the Pride movement.
Create Accessible Resources
that educate, inform, and inspire people of all generations to learn about Pride history.
WHO WE ARE
A national volunteer-powered historical society and digital museum preserving the story of Pride in Canada.
Founded in 2020 as a non-profit organization, the CPHS is driven by the belief that every story of Pride matters.
The idea for CPHS began when our founder, Jonathan Niemczak, recognized that the history of the Pride Movement in Canada was scattered across archives, books, and personal stories with no national home. Today, he continues to lead the organization, ensuring it remains rooted in community and committed to long-term preservation.
Today, we are a growing network of volunteer researchers, educators, storytellers, and content creators from across Canada united by a shared purpose: to document Pride history, honour those who shaped it, and make it accessible for future generations.
2020
Year the Canadian Pride Historical Society (CPHS) was founded
500+
Volunteer hours contributed annually to researching, documenting, and sharing Pride history
2,200+
Pride milestones researched and documented, with more added every year
OUR MISSION
The Canadian Pride Historical Society (CPHS) is dedicated to
Documenting & Preserving
the history of the
Pride Movement
in Canada.
Through our work, we seek to:
Document and preserve the histories of Pride events, milestones, and activists.
Amplify the voices of those who have shaped the Pride Movement.
Create accessible resources that inform, educate, and inspire people of all generations.
