Gender Mosaic

Gender Mosaic is a transgender support and social group founded in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, in 1988.
History
The group was created in 1988. It was incorporated in 2012. Dozens of volunteers have served on the executive, and over a thousand members of the LGBT community have participated in the group.
Community
The LGBT community (or LGBTQQIP2SAA) in Ottawa holds a Pride Parade in August each year.
Gender Mosaic members participate in this parade. The parade may not occur in the year 2020, given the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Bill C-16
Bill C-16, the Gender Identity Bill, was introduced in the Canadian Parliament in 2016.
The group lobbied members of Parliament, the Senate, and the Canadian government to support the bill.
The bill was given royal assent in 2017, and became law.
TDoR
The Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is held each year in November. Members of the trans community (and members of Gender Mosaic) observe this day to remember those of the trans community no longer alive.
Governance
Elections are held, as defined in the GM bylaws, on an annual basis. The executive consists of a president, two vice presidents, a treasurer and a secretary. All activity is on a volunteer basis. A membership fee generates revenue. Executive meetings are held periodically, and group meetings for the membership occur once a month.
Awards
The group, and members of the group, have received awards. In 2017, the Senate of Canada awarded the group a medal on the 150th anniversary of the Senate's existence. The group also presents awards to individuals and organisations for nominal positive activities or events.
Other Sites
https://www.champlainhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=20248

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