About Qmunity Camp NWT

Qmunity Camp NWT was created in 2019 by Chelsea Thacker and Lindsay Debassige as a joint project between the Northern Mosaic Network and the NWT Creative Collective. The project started with humble beginnings, but very quickly, we realized that the space required intention beyond just a fun summer camp experience. This is where the true purpose of Qmunity Camp NWT came to be, a space where Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, Queer and Transgender Indigenous People (2SIQTIP) can access an on the Land space where they can live as their authentic selves.

Camp Sessions are typically 4-7 days in length and have historically been held at the Camp Connections Site located at KM57 on the Ingraham Trail outside of Sǫ̀mba K'è, Dënéndeh (Yellowknife, NWT) on Chief Drygeese, Akaitcho Territory. We welcome campers throughout Northern Regions in so-called Canada who identify as 2SIQTIP and/or questioning. Our programs are free to attend.

Programming can change from session to session depending on staff and community capacity but will always include the following activities:

  • Cultural Ceremonies

  • Land-Based Skill Learning

  • Traditional Foods

  • Expressive Arts And Creation

  • Identity Exploration And Discovery

  • Cultural Teachings

Vision

Celebration and honouring of Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, Queer, and Transgender Indigenous Peoples (2SIQTIP) identities and traditions

Mission

Healing our past and future through reconnection to the Land

Values

  • Safety

  • Acceptance

  • Nurturing belonging

  • Reclaiming knowledge and access to the Land

  • Celebrating self and tradition

  • Exploring expression

  • Reconnection

Our mandate is to create a space where Indigenous Peoples can explore gender and sexual identities without boundaries and build community through traditional Indigenous practices on the Land. 

We achieve this through:

  • Providing safe and inclusive gathering opportunities for 2SIQTIP

  • Celebrating all identities and expressions within the 2SIQTIP community

  • Encouraging and fostering traditional arts

  • Providing 2SIQTIP opportunities to connect with culture and the Land

  • Supporting 2SIQTIP on their journey of self-discovery

  • Advocating for the inclusion and safety of 2SIQTIP

We are an Indigenous-led organization, governed by an Indigenous staff and board.

2024-2027 Strategic Plan