In communities across the country, the Pflag Canada network provides peer support, education and advocacy for a Canada that affirms respects and values all sexualities, genders and gender expressions.
Pflag Niagara is a chapter of Pflag Canada serving the Niagara Region
Do you have an upcoming event of interest to the community? Tell us about it here and we’ll add it to our calendar!
See their website for upcoming events for the 2S&LGBTQIA+ community in Niagara and beyond.
pflag Niagara is a proud supporter of the Niagara Transgender Action Coalition (NTAC)
NTAC is a group of community members and service providers who are committed to supporting and elevating transgender folks in the Niagara region through engaging in advocacy work, providing access to pre and post surgery kits, and planning community events.
To request resources or inquire about how you can get involved, please email ntac@pflagniagara.ca
Type: Personal Story / Organizer
Time Period: 2000s–present
Location: Fort Erie, Ontario
Description:
Les Lakewood is an entrepreneur, community-builder, and advocate for LGBTQ2S+ presence in Niagara. Known for running Little Red Coffee as well as years of work in web development and local initiatives, Les has helped create spaces where Queer identity is visible, celebrated, and connected to wider community life.
Significance:
Les’s story reflects resilience and leadership: building inclusive spaces, amplifying local Queer voices, and ensuring that Niagara’s LGBTQ2S+ history is not just preserved but lived.