Rural Ontario Community of Queer Youth

About Us

ROCQY is a collective of rural 2SLGBTQ+ youth from across what is currently colonially known as Ontario. Created by and for rural and Northern 2SLGBTQ+ youth ROCQY was founded to address the barriers that rural 2SLBTQ+ youth face in accessing mental health care. Together we work to build leadership skills, foster a sense of community, and address social justice issues. ROCQY meets bi-weekly with virtual synchronous gatherings and will have an in-person gathering annually. ROCQY’s purpose is for Two-Spirit, queer and trans youth to have fun, learn, and grow. 

 

Vision

Rural communities where 2SLGBTQ+ youth have a sense of belonging

 

Mission

To improve the mental health and well-being of rural 2SLGBTQ+ youth from across Ontario by fostering leadership skills and creating community.

 

Values

Equity, social justice, disability justice, intersectional feminism, anti-racism, anti-oppression, Indigenous sovereignty, and queer and trans liberation

 

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