Black 2SLGBTQI+ people living in rural and remote locations face unique and

compounding forms of systemic discrimination across Canada. Despite being

among the most marginalized within both Black and 2SLGBTQI+ communities,

their experiences remain vastly under-documented in research, public policy,

and service provision. This report aims to address that gap.

Drawing on data from a 2024 national survey of 400 Black 2SLGBTQI+

individuals, this report focuses specifically on the 159 respondents who self-

identified as living in rural or remote locations. Through disaggregated analysis,

we examine their experiences in the domains of housing, employment,

community inclusion, discrimination and/or violence.

The findings reveal a consistent pattern of acceptance regarding sexual and

gender diversity or overall diversity, but an overall lack of inclusion or

understanding of respondents’ race (with one exception in the employment

sector).

By centring Black 2SLGBTQI+ voices in rural and remote areas, this report

underscores the urgent need for approaches to policy, service delivery, and

community support that consider populations outside of urban centres and

their surrounding areas. It also illustrates the importance of collecting and

disaggregating data that reflects the full diversity of our communities. The goal is

not only to name systemic harm, but to help guide actions that build a more

equitable future.