The Mission

GLBT people in Canada have been blessed with a country that at times, has been a beacon of hope for freedom, equality and safety.  There’s an urgent need in the world to protect the million plus refugees -- some of whom are GLBT and face a real and present danger in their lives.

The Canadian government has expressed concern over the persecution of GLBT people in the world. Canadian GLBT persons have an opportunity to help gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people around the world, in a number of different ways.

One of these ways is through a "Group of 5" private sponsorship.  The sponsorship allows any 5 Canadians, to get together and sponsor a refugee to come to Canada.   Recently the federal government launched a project to support Group of 5 initiatives across Canada which will be run by the Rainbow Refugee Committee in Vancouver.

David Pepper a long time gay activist from Ottawa, through the North Star Triangle Project, is working to raise awareness about GLBT refugees and what we, you, all of us, can do about it!  For three months in 2011 (April to June), David is making a cross-Canada tour, meeting with GLBT community members and talking about the plight of GLBT refugees and opportunities for Group sponsorships.

The North Star Triangle Project will be launched in Winnipeg in mid-April in Canadian city that has welcomed newcomers for decades.  David is also associated with the Capital Rainbow Group which is currently made up of individuals who are undertaking a "Group of 5" application for a lesbian refugee currently living abroad.