CDA4Pride
Virtual Fair
Due to the COVID-19 situation, North Idaho Pride Alliance has decided to go VIRTUAL for the 2020 6th Annual Pride in the Park event. Below you will find Community Partner Spotlight videos from organizations that would normally support the event with a table in the Park. Check out the virtual greeting and message from these vendors and take a moment to check out their virtual 'booth'.
CDA4Pride Campaign programming can be found here as well, including our Pride Concert Series, virtual discussions, podcasts, and more! This page will be updated all throughout June for more content to enjoy year-round.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Lead Advocate Sponsor
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Friends of NIPA
Ralph's Custom
Flyrods
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CDA4PRIDE CONCERT SERIES
KATHY COLTON
Upbeat Folk
Kathy Colton is a local musician and singer who performs solo or with her band across the North Idaho region. Kathy has been a volunteer and strong advocate for North Idaho Pride Alliance and Pride in the Park since its inception. We thank her for being a positive community builder and for all her support of the LGBTQ community.
COOKIE DOUGH - DAKOTAH ANDREWS
Singer & Artist
Local singer, artist, and LGBTQ advocate Dakotah Andrews (or Cookie Dough) performed as part of our CDA4Pride Concert Series. Dakotah is the artist who designed our awesome CDA4Pride logo. Check out his performance of "Your Song", "Magic Dance" and "Open Arms".
DOCTOR NASHTY
Electronic/Dance
Doctor Nashty providing a complimentary dance party set with mashed up hits from the '70s to now. This video is part of the CDA4Pride Concert Series to celebrate Pride Month in North Idaho. Doctor Nashty is a DJ from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
JJ DION
Singing Guitarist
JJ Dion, the Singing Guitarist, has over 45 years of experience as a musician and has performed all over Idaho and the US. We thank him for his continued support of North Idaho Pride. In his CDA4Pride concert videos, he sings, "Is Ev'rybody Happy?", "The Get-Along Song" and "We, the Living". The message of these songs is more relevant today than ever.
SPECTRUM SINGERS
All-Inclusive Intergenerational Choir
In these challenging times, we all are in need of voices that spark positive change and uplift our spirits. To conclude our CDA4Pride Concert Series Videos, we are happy to present the Spectrum Singers performances of "The Never Ending Story", "Change is Going to Come" and "True Colors."
Spectrum Singers is an all-inclusive and intergenerational SATB (all vocal ranges) chorus based out of Spokane, WA. Through the power of song, they empower and unite the community, amplify diverse voices, and serve as a catalyst for positive social change.
LIVING OUT LOUD PODCAST SERIES
During Pride Month, the podcast will feature four episodes sharing the stories of local LGBTQ community members.
COVERED IN LOVE CDA4PRIDE INTERFAITH SERVICE
Community of Christ
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Community United Methodist Church
Join us for an uplifting and inclusive message from faith leaders of local congregations who offered their perspectives and prayers in partnership with CDA4Pride, facilitated by North Idaho Pride Alliance volunteer Kimberly Gazzo.
Included in the service are:
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Candy Moon, Pastor from Community of Christ
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Rev. Heather Seman from Community United Methodist Church
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Fr. David Gortner from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
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Kimberly Gazzo, Ordained through Community of Christ
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Rabbi Elizabeth Goldstein, Temple Beth Shalom
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"Go My Children with My Blessing" - music by Beyond the Walls Choir
For more local inclusive faith organizations, go to nipridealliance.com/resources
Temple Beth Shalom
LGBTQIA+ STATE OF THE STATE ADVOCACY UPDATE
ACLU of Idaho
Add the Words, Idaho
Check out the LGBTQIA+ State of the State for some important updates regarding legislation, action items and the work they are doing to advocate for equality & civil rights. We thank ACLU of Idaho, Intermountain Fair Housing Council, and Add the Words, Idaho for hosting this informative event!
Intermountain Fair Housing Council
CDA4PRIDE PARTNER SPOTLlGHTS
KOOTENAI COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Local Democratic Party. The Kootenai County Democrats can share voter and election info with you. They can also share information about the organization, their platform and how to get involved. Check out our Community Partner Spotlight Interview we had with their Community Outreach Chair, Cathy Kraus.
PANHANDLE HEALTH DISTRICT
Panhandle Health District provides over 40 different public health programs for the people of North Idaho including HIV/STD testing, STD treatment, PrEP, and family planning/birth control! Check out our Community Partner Spotlight Interview we had with their Education Specialist Hillary Hunt.
PANHANDLE AUTISM
SOCIETY
Panhandle Autism Society supports individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in Idaho’s five northern counties through education and enrichment opportunities.
Check out our Community Partner Spotlight Interview we had with their President of the Board, Jennifer Cork.
NORTH IDAHO AIDS COALITION
NIAC provides awareness, prevention, education, advocacy, and medical case management care for people affected by HIV in Northern Idaho.
NIAC provides services for free HIV and Hepatitis C testing, free HIV 101 education services, to raise awareness of, and remove stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS status. Removing these barriers encourage more people to learn their status earlier, and by doing so, potentially reduce HIV transmission.
Check out our Community Partner Spotlight Interview we had with their Executive Director, Theresa Davis.
THE HIVE CDA
The Hive is a hub for connecting and empowering women in business, female entrepreneurs, students, and local business owners invested in meeting the unique needs of North Idaho women. Half Coworking, half learning annex, The Hive hosts workshops that support personal and professional development across a wide range of topics and industries.
The Hive is for all industry professionals, female entrepreneurs, women with a passion project, ministry, or side hustle. This space is dedicated to advancement of all kinds.
Check out our Community Partner Spotlight Interview we had with co-founder Melinda Cadwallader.
BLUE SAGE BODYWORKS
206 Earle Ave Unit 6
Mullan, ID 83846
(801) 613-7243 office
Blue Sage Bodyworks offers various types of massage therapy, hot stone therapy, Reiki/Chakra rebalancing, CranioSacral therapy, and reflexology. We are grateful for the partnerships we have with businesses in our region and work to refer their services to the greater community.
NIPA Board Member Kris Arnett sat down with Emily Stevens, practitioner and small business owner of Blue Sage Bodyworks in Mullan, Idaho for this Community Partner Spotlight interview.
SAFE PASSAGE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER
Safe Passage is an advocacy agency that helps all survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including children. They offer a safe shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and more. Their services are free and confidential.
Check out our Community Partner Spotlight with their Director of Empowerment Services, Amanda Krier.
HERITAGE HEALTH
Locations in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kellogg and St. Maries.
Customer service: (208) 620-5250
https://myheritagehealth.org/contact/
A big THANK YOU to Heritage Health, for their ongoing partnership and being a Community Advocate sponsor and contributor to our CDA4Pride Campaign. They produced a series of videos to celebrate Pride Month, including an LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Discussion on 6/25. At Heritage Health, they serve everyone with dignity and respect. They are committed to providing members of the LGBTQ+ community a safe space for their medical, dental, mental health, and psychiatric needs.
Health care systems are one of the places that LGBTQ individuals experience these disparities. Heritage Health recognizes this and has worked diligently for the past five years to reduce these disparities by creating an LGBTQ Advisory Committee; sending counselor and provider champions to conferences focused on trans health care, and other LGBTQ centered health issues; providing education and training to staff.
Heritage Health now has LGBTQ+ Group Therapy sessions on Wednesdays, 5:15 PM - 6 PM at 6795 N Mineral Dr. CDA. To participate in the group session, contact Melinda Soltys, LMSW at 208-769-4222.
The mission of Heritage Health is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change, and extends life for their patients and the communities they serve.
COEUR D'ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Coeur d'Alene Public Library is committed to excellence in library services. Dedicated to lifelong learning, the library provides free and equal access to a full range of historical, intellectual, and cultural resources.
Check out our Community Partner Spotlight interview with their Youth Services Librarian, "Miss Mandi" Harris. We love the conversation here about how inclusivity starts with what is on the shelves and in programming. That books can be mirrors, windows, or sliding glass doors in experiencing a diverse range of human experiences.
Community Advocate Sponsor
Community Advocate Sponsor
COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK
The Community Library Network is your go-to place for enrichment, engagement, and enjoyment. Visit one of our locations, hop on the Bookmobile, or explore our website to find the resources you need to fuel your imagination, satisfy your curiosity, or develop a new skill.
The Community Library Network hosts the Rainbow Squad GSA Club for teens 6th - 12th grade. This group is teen-led and allows for many opportunities for connection and fun. Check out our website at communitylibrary.net and Instagram page @librarynetworkteens.
Watch our Community Partner Spotlight interview with their District Young Adult Librarian, Denise Neujahr for an overview of their programs and events.
Community Advocate Sponsor
Community Advocate Sponsor
LGBTQ+ SENIORS OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST
The LGBTQ+ seniors of the Inland Northwest is a group that has been evolving for a few years. Participants attend from the Spokane region, north Idaho, and western Montana. We operate as a social group and information resource. Typically there is a potluck once a month at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Spokane, a restaurant lunch outing, and a monthly afternoon weekday coffee gathering. Our intention is to continue to develop ways to discover and meet the needs of the senior lgbtq+ community. During the time of COVID mandated quarantine we are holding weekly Friday afternoon Zoom gatherings. All are welcome! For more information please contact Nancy at nancytavery@comcast.com or Jacki at jacki.putnam@gmail.com
Watch our Community Partner Spotlight interview with group member Doug Kim Brown, an advocate for addressing the needs of aging LGBTQ seniors in our region. We discussed the importance of connection & community as the first step to addressing those needs.
Community Advocate Sponsor
Community Advocate Sponsor
SAVANNAH THOMAS- CLUB PRESIDENT
DJ LUCKEY - SECRETARY/TREASURER
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL GSA CLUB
To celebrate Pride Month, the Post Falls High School GSA Club members Savannah, DJ, and Abby got together for a Community Partner Spotlight video. Hear what they have to say about how COVID-19 affected them as students, parental acceptance, and how they were able to create their own queer community. The Post Falls GSA Club started this last school year. GSA clubs are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. We applaud all the efforts of our local GSA clubs and look forward to seeing them grow!
Community Advocate Sponsor
Community Advocate Sponsor
PROJECT FILTER - IDAHO FIGHTS TOBACCO
This North Idaho Pride Alliance Community Partner Spotlight video features Project Filter - Idaho Fights Tobacco. Project Filter is the LEAD ADVOCATE sponsor of the CDA4Pride campaign. Project Filter actively participates in Pride events and initiatives across Idaho. We interviewed Health Program Specialist, Cas Adams about their available resources and outreach efforts.
Project Filter is dedicated to supporting efforts for a tobacco-free Idaho, where all people have access to clean and healthy air and a longer healthier life with their loved ones by providing free help to quit, prevention education for youth and young adults, and supporting smoke-free policies across the state. Their quit coaches are trained to understand the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ Idahoans face and will provide safe and confidential support on your quit journey. Visit ProjectFilter.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Community Advocate Sponsor
Community Advocate Sponsor
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION INSTITUTE
For our final PRIDE month Community Partner Spotlight, we interviewed Merrick Bonar, a University of Idaho Intern at the Human Rights Education Institute. We are excited to see the ongoing work of Merrick and all the volunteers, interns, and staff of HREI.
HREI celebrates diversity and promotes human rights by educating, raising awareness, and recognizing the value of all humanity. HREI is a lead partner and collaborator of the North Idaho Pride Alliance. Learn more about HREI and how to get involved at hrei.org.