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SEARCHOUR VISION
An equitable society where 2SLGBTQIA+ people are respected, valued, and protected across all our intersections of identity.
OUR MISSION
Illuminate, celebrate, and transform 2SLGBTQIA+ lives through film, education, and dialogue.
At Out On Screen, we believe that film has the power to transform social and political landscapes. We curate films that illuminate transformative moments in the lives of queer, trans, and Two Spirit people; convene meaningful dialogue around issues relevant to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities today; and catalyze change locally and globally.
We lead courageously, think strategically, and work together with committed partners to foster belonging, affirmation, and connections within our community.
OUR VALUES
We believe that 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are deserving of joy, celebration, pleasure, play, and fun.
We seek to center and cultivate joy to ease the suffering caused by homophobia and transphobia; affirm and celebrate our existence beyond systems of oppression and trauma; facilitate deeper connections between people; and honour a wide spectrum of queer experiences.
Equity is the guarantee of fair and dignified treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for those who have been historically (and continuously) marginalized, including 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
We strive to eliminate the barriers created by systems of oppression across all areas of our work. To do this, we will work to make our spaces and programs inclusive, build solidarity across multiply-marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and strengthen our capacity to better meet the needs of our community.
Despite our best efforts, we recognize that spaces that we create may not always feel safe, inclusive, or accessible for those who are multiply marginalized.
We understand anti-oppression to be about resisting systems of power and oppression that perpetuate harm, exploitation, exclusion, and discrimination at all levels of society. We recognize that Eurocentrism, ableism, settler supremacy, and white supremacy exist within and are frequently perpetuated by non-profit organizations, including Out On Screen.
We commit to integrating an anti-oppressive lens in our work and developing strategies and tools to prioritize safety, inclusion, belonging, care, dignity, and respect. In this process, we center the communities we serve and share our power where we can.
We believe that accountability is an ongoing practice of aligning our values and words with our actions. We value accountability because we recognize that we are answerable to the communities we serve, engage in, and are part of.
We embrace an ethic and approach of addressing harm that is rooted in transformative justice rather than punishment, the carceral system, or disposability. We center the experiences of those most harmed and affected without denying those who cause harm opportunities to make amends. We commit to a culture of transparency, openness, curiosity, humbleness, respect, integrity, and compassion with the communities we serve.
We believe in financial, human, and organizational sustainability. Together, these ensure we can continue to keep the lights on and our doors open, serve our communities and fulfill our mission, and care for our people.
We operate in a financially sustainable way to ensure Out On Screen has the resources to continue to fulfill its mandate, vision, and mission year-over-year. We strive to do right by our employees, volunteers, artists, and other collaborators by prioritizing wellness and care, and fair compensation. We cultivate organizational sustainability by creating internal systems and strategies, working within a reasonable scope, and adjusting our programs to remain relevant to social, cultural, and political changes.
We would like to recognize and share gratitude for the support of Roots & Rivers Consulting who stewarded the development of our 2023-2026 strategic plan. Our organizational values were developed in spring 2023 with support and facilitation from Nic Wayara of Hook or Crook Consulting.
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