LGBTTQ Family Day Event a Success!
On February 15, 2010, the Around the Rainbow Project and the AIDS Committee of Ottawa hosted an afternoon of arts, crafts and baking for LGBTTQ families in Ottawa. The event was very well attended, reuniting old friends and providing an opportunity to make new ones. The children had a blast decorating candles, making cookies and playing games while parents got a chance to talk.
We would like to give a huge thank you to Frédérique Chabot and the rest of the AIDS Committee of Ottawa as well as the Snowblower Festival for helping to organize and participate in this event. Thanks also to Betty from the Ten Oaks Project for coming out and sharing resources. Last, but certainly note least, we would like to thank all the families who came - we loved spending time with you and will make sure there are plenty of future events like this one!
Watch Out, Toronto!
Around the Rainbow Heads to the Rainbow Health Ontario Conference
On March 24-26, 2010, Around the Rainbow's Community Developer, Marnie Potter, will be heading to Toronto to sit on a panel for the first Rainbow Health Ontario Conference. The aim of Rainbow Health Ontario is to address the health and wellness issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) individuals and communities in Ontario.
This conference has drawn a wealth of participants and panelists who will speak on everything from emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health and wellness issues, to the current research around LGBT health, to current issues in public policy and activism, to effective education and training resources. Marnie will be sitting on the "Celebrating LGBTQ Families" panel on March 26, speaking about the challenges and successes of the Around the Rainbow Project throughout the last 5 years. She will be joined by Danielle Sutherland (co-chair of Project Acorn's Youth Advisory Committee) and an LGBTQ-identified parent; Kate Moore (executive director of the Ten Oaks Project) will be moderating the panel.
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Upcoming Events
Rainbow Families Meeting
March 20, 2010
Join our support, education and advocacy group for LGBTTQ families and their 0-12 year old children. Programming is provided for children 6-12 years of age, child care for children 0-5. This meeting is not at our regular time but will hopefully allow some families who cannot attend evening meetings to participate.
Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: Centretown Community Health Centre
Contact: Marnie Potter, 613-725-3601 ex. 126 or mpotter@familyservicesottawa.org
Website: www.aroundtherainbow.org
Rainbow Health Ontario Conference
March 24-26, 2010
Rainbow Health Ontario is hosting a provincial conference to address the health and wellness issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities in Ontario.
Time: 4:00 p.m. on March 24 - 5:00 p.m. on March 26
Location: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel
Contact: Rachel Fillooly and Associates at rachelandassoc@xplornet.com
Website: www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/conference
Rainbow Families Meeting
April 6, 2010
Join our support, education and advocacy group for LGBTTQ families and their 0-12 year old children. Programming is provided for children 6-12 years of age, child care for children 0-5. Pizza is provided for a small donation.
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Centretown Community Health Centre
Contact: Marnie Potter, 613-725-3601 ex. 126 or mpotter@familyservicesottawa.org
Website: www.aroundtherainbow.org or www.aco-cso.ca
Pink Triangle Services
Pink Triangle Services regularly holds meetings, workshops and social events for various groups within in the LGBTQ community. Check out their website -http://www.pinktriangle.org - for more information
Training and Workshops
Around the Rainbow staff continue to provide training and workshops to service providers, teachers and educators in schools, daycares and preschools. Please contact us at info@aroundtherainbow.org for more information or to book a training.
Rainbow Resources on delicious.com
Check out Around the Rainbow's bookmarks page on delicious.com for the most up-to-date list of websites and online resources we feel are worth checking out, including:
Mississippi School SUED For Cancelling Prom After Lesbian Date Request
Mexico's First Gay Couples Wed Under Landmark Law
ThinkB4YouSpeak Campaign Materials
New to Delicious?
This website allows users to make a public list of links to websites they find interesting. Our list contains all sorts of links to articles, websites, events and initiatives related to LGBTTQ families; you can even search it using keywords.
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