Board of Directors

Elizabeth Diane Labelle (no pronouns) is of mixed, non-status heritage. Diane is a mother, grandmother, and life partner. Diane has over 40+ years of experience in the world of education as a teacher, consultant, administrator, and presenter. Presently, Diane holds the position of Regional Educational Advisor in Adult Education for the First Nations Adult Education School Council.

Diane works with Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and organizations on the issue of “decolonization”, especially in education, by presenting a more complete history of Canada. This provides listeners with the opportunities to increase insights into the impacts of legislation and trauma on the Indigenous nations of Turtle Island - genocide, as well as changes brought to values and perceptions regarding gender and sexualities within Indigenous communities – gendercide.

In January of 2023, Diane helped in the creation of the first regional Two-Spirit group in Quebec – Cercle Indigiqueer Circle. Within its first 6 months, this group has been making moves to create visibility of divergent Indigenous genders and sexualities and efforts to break isolation for those living in more remote communities. Cercle Indigiqueer Circle will be present at several Pride events throughout the summer, is organizing the opening of this year's Montreal Pride, is hosting a Two-Spirit conference day, and is sponsoring individuals to attend these events as well.

Diane can be reached at 2S@familleslgbt.org or dlabelle@conseilscolaire-schoolcouncil.org