The 2020 Annual Report captures the inaugural year of The Enchanté Network, officially incorporated in 2020 as Canada’s national network for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations. Emerging from the collective vision of over 40 leaders who convened at the 2018 LGBTQ2S Centre Leadership Summit in Saskatoon, this foundational year established the structures, partnerships, and programs that would define the Network’s national impact.

Key Highlights

1. Founding & Incorporation

   • The Enchanté Network officially incorporated in 2020, transitioning from a grassroots collaboration into a registered national organization representing 2SLGBTQI+ centres and equity-serving groups across Canada.

2. COVID-19 Response & Support

   • As the pandemic reshaped community service delivery, The Enchanté Network mobilized to provide emergency support, capacity-building sessions, and national information-sharing for frontline 2SLGBTQI+ organizations.

3. Network Expansion

   • Built relationships with over 150 member organizations across all provinces and territories, establishing the foundation for what is now Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQI+ organizational network.

4. Policy Advocacy

   • Advocated for sustainable federal funding, capacity-building resources, and sector recognition in national frameworks for equity and inclusion.

5. Governance & Strategic Vision

   • Developed a clear mandate to connect, support, and advocate for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations.

   • Initiated the process to develop the 2022–2025 Strategic Plan, setting long-term goals for growth, sustainability, and anti-oppression leadership.

6. Sector Collaboration

   • Partnered with national and regional organizations to amplify underrepresented voices, with a focus on rural, Northern, Two-Spirit, and QTBIPOC-led organizations.

This report underscores the courage and collaboration that laid the groundwork for a unified national movement supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities.