PearlSpace promotes equality and empowerment of women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth. We work from an intersectional* feminist framework. By responding to and working for change, we honour the diversity of lives impacted by gender-based violence and help to meet the evolving needs of communities throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor and Stl’atl’imx regions. *Intersectionality is the interconnectedness of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage. Our Vision PearlSpace envisions a day when Women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth are valued equally and can lead healthy lives – supported, connected to community, and free from violence. Core Values Feminism Empowerment Belonging Circle of Safety Resiliency Transparency Main Purpose of the Organization To promote the equality and empowerment of women, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, gender-diverse people, children/youth from a diversity of backgrounds including age, ethnicity and geographic location within the Sea to Sky Corridor. To promote communication and facilitate understanding of the need for equity and the elimination of violence within society. To provide a centre that offers resources, information and opportunities for dialogue, mentoring and growth. To respond to and provide support for people who have experienced or are at risk of gender-based violence who require a place that allows for safety from violence, reflection, choice and empowerment.