Ralph Bryant: State of the Queer — Manitoba's first-of-its-kind 2SLGBTQ+ Survey
As we move into Pride month, Ralph Bryant returns to Humans, On Rights. This time, the Rainbow Resource Center's Manager of Stewardship sits down with Stuart to dig into The State of 2SLGBTQ+ Communities in Manitoba 2026 — the first report of its kind in Manitoba.
This report surveyed 623 queer Manitobans alongside 1,000 members of the general public. It provides, for the first time, a true snapshot of the experiences, needs and priorities of queer Manitobans, as well as the state of allyship among straight Manitobans.
The findings paint a picture of a community that is resilient and connected — but still navigating serious gaps in mental health, safety, and acceptance.
We're talking:
- Why mental health ranked as the number one issue facing 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Manitoba by a wide margin, and what's driving it
- What it means that 54% of Manitobans believe gender ideology has "gone too far"
- The striking gap between soft and strong support for 2SLGBTQ+ legal protections
- The candid "In Their Own Words" section of the report, where queer Manitobans name systemic exclusion within queer spaces themselves
- The single data point Ralph most wants to see change when the survey is done again
The full report — including key findings and complete data — is available at rainbowresourcecentre.org/reports
Get Involved:
- Download and share the State of the Queer report
- Connect with Rainbow Resource Centre's Learning and Change department if your organization wants to work toward a more authentic and inclusive culture
- Volunteer with Camp Aurora (sleepaway camp) or Spirit Day Camp
- Attend or support Rainbow Resource Centre's community programs and social groups
