Fierté Fredericton Pride strives to promote inclusion and intersectionality in celebrating and advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and communities. We seek to support and empower our communities while promoting visibility, collaboration, education, and diversity through community-focused events and programming. Fierté Fredericton Pride is committed to cultivating a culture of growth and transparency in line with our core values: equity, diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality.

Fierté Fredericton Pride is a not-for-profit corporation. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and relies exclusively on donations, grants, and sponsorship. For more information on how you can get involved, click here!

The Fierté Fredericton Pride board is comprised of volunteers. The organization does not have any paid staff. When board applications are open, the application form will be shared on our social media accounts and website. Our AGM happens annually and will be advertised on our social media accounts and website as well. The AGM is open to all Members, and each applicant to the board is voted in by the Membership. All Fierté Fredericton Pride Members are invited to apply. Individuals on the board do not receive remuneration for their work, including any speaking engagements or performances they participate in.

2023

Board Chair – John Ortiz, he/him

Directors at Large

Karen Pearlston, she/her (Activism Lead)

Emmanuelle Jackson (QTBIPOC Lead)

Jenna Lyn Albert, they/them

Georgia Brown, she/her

Theresa Roy, she/her

2022

Board Chair – John Ortiz, he/him

Directors at Large

Gage Perley, he/him (2Spirit Lead)

Linsay Nickum, they/them (Past Chair, Graphics + Promotion)

Vee Mariner, they/them (Produce Pantry Lead)

Karen Pearlston, she/her (Activism Lead)

Caen Squires, they/them (Risk Management Lead)

Brianna Matchett, she/her (Disability Lead)

Emmanuelle Jackson (QTBIPOC Lead)

Liaison – Amelia Thorpe (ElderPride + ConneQT NB)

2021

Board Chair – Linsay Nickum, they/them

Directors at Large

John Ortiz, he/him (Chair Elect)

Wasiimah Joomun, she/her

Karen Pearlston, she/her

Husoni Raymond, he/him

Dawson Sacobie, they/them

Shane Clark, they/them

Vee Mariner, they/them

Caen Squires, they/them

Jonathan Blanchard, he/him

Liaison – Amelia Thorpe (Past Chair, Festival Coordinator, ConneQT NB)

2020

Co-Chairs – Amelia Thorpe, she/her + Linsay Nickum, they/them

Directors at Large

John Ortiz, he/him (Chair Elect)

Caen Squires, they/them

Jonathan Blanchard, he/him

2019

Co-Chairs – Kelsey Fawcett, she/her + Amelia Thorpe, she/her

Directors at Large

Dean Farrell, he/him

Caen Squires, they/them

Jonathan Blanchard, he/him

Ada Marshall, they/them

Linsay Nickum, they/them

*This new board took on the 2019 parade and festival very late in the season following the retirement of long-time President LA Henry, Vice President Barb MacMullin, and Secretary Chase Plourde.

2018

President– LA Henry, she/her

Vice President – Barb MacMullin, she/her

Secretary – Chase Plourde, he/him

Directors at Large

Kelsey Fawcett, she/her

Sarah McAdam, she/her

Nate Hartley, he/him

Jonathan Blanchard, he/him

Gail Costello, she/her

Amelia Thorpe, she/her

1992

First ask raised for a proclamation of Pride Week (A. Brewer). Complaint filed.

1995

Complaint finally launched, the Mayor of Fredericton refuses to read proclamation.

1998

New Brunswick Human Rights Commission forces Mayor to comply, controversy ensues.

First proclamation read on November 10th, 1998. Has been read annually since.

1998 – 2009

Various pride events take place, despite no organized festival or week.

FLAG (Fredericton Lesbians and Gays) very active. March in Canada Day Parade.

2009

“Capital City Pride” is held June 22 to 28. No parade is held. Events include: Church service, sports day, tubing, king and queen drag show, karaoke, concert.

2010

First city supported festival, parade, and flag raising August 8th to 15th. Parade was held on walking trail.

Grand Marshal: Allison Brewer

Estimated 1000 viewers/festival goers.

Events include: Queer his/herstory night, naked art show, kink/fetish night.

2011

Pride Week held August 7th to 14th.

Grand Marshal: James Whitehead

Events include: Screening of “Stonewall Uprising!”, queer literary coffeehouse, all-ages after party.

2012

Pride Week held August 5th to 11th.

First street parade!

Grand Marshal: Adrian Park

Events include: Queer Theory Collective all-ages dance.

2019

Grand Marshals: Dr. Adrian Edgar, Valerya Edelman, and Clinic 554

2020

Due to COVID-19, FFP engaged in a collaborative project to present an online festival: Pride NB. No parade was held.

2021

Grand Marshals: Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance

2022

Grand Marshals: Pride in Education and Co-Founder Gail Costello