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Sharing essential resources from Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC

Q***r and trans communities can experience unique and often unmet health needs. Having access to targeted health information—both for community members and the providers that serve them—can help address this gap. However, finding trusted and culturally relevant resources can be challenging.

To make this easier, CBRC partnered with Wisdom2Action to compile a list of resources on a range of 2S/LGBTQQIA+ health topics. Check it out: https://www.cbrc.net/2s_lgbtqqia_health_resource_inventory

Celebrating Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC 25th anniversary! So much to celebrate!

CBRC staff and Board members across Canada have been gathering to celebrate our 25th anniversary! Here are some members of our team at the Ottawa celebration last week 🎉

Photo: Francesco MacAllister-Caruso, Communications Officer; Marie Geoffroy, Associate Director of Research; Ricky Rodrigues, Associate Director of Reporting and Evaluation; and Kimberley Paradis, Board Member.
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Le personnel du CBRC et le conseil d’administration se sont rassemblés pour célébrer nos 25 ans partout au Canada! Voici une photo de la soirée à Ottawa la semaine dernière 🎉

Photo: Francesco MacAllister-Caruso, agent des communications; Marie Geoffroy, directrice adjointe de la recherche; Ricky Rodrigues, directeur adjoint des rapports et de l’évaluation; et Kimberley Paradis, conseil d’administration.

Sharing important initiative from Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC

Establishing a National Coalition to End Conversion Practices in Canada Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Intersectoral Action Fund, CBRC has launched a one-year project to establish a national coalition to end conversion “therapy” practices in Canada, an extension of CBRC’s ongoing collaborative work in this area.

Sharing from CATIE- Safer Supply saves lives!

Canada has been facing a public health crisis due to the unregulated drug supply for nearly a decade. Safer supply is a harm reduction approach that provides pharmaceutical-grade alternatives to reduce the risk of drug toxicity.

CATIE’s new statement on safer supply outlines the need for comprehensive policies and programs to support safer supply, highlighting its potential to complement existing substance use services. Understanding the factors influencing safer supply is crucial and ongoing research is essential to optimize these initiatives. Explore further: https://www.catie.ca/catie-statement-on-safer-supply

Sharing from the HIV Legal Network Send your message today!

People living with HIV deserve better than false hope — they deserve a government that will honour the promise made to them and end the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure in Canada.

Send a message to policymakers today at: http://www.hivcriminalization.ca/take-action-as-an-individual/

Sharing from IPAC Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada

🌟 Exciting News! Registration for our IPAC Mentorship Gatherings is now open! 🌟

Join us for an inspiring and FREE event, open to all Indigenous medical students, residents, physicians, and those interested in pursuing medicine. Discover the benefits of IPAC memberships and the incredible support available for Indigenous medical professionals. Dinner is provided, so don't miss out! Registration is required.

Scan the QR code to secure your spot!

Sharing from the The Positive Effect

📢 Raising voices against criminalization! In July, the Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization launched an action campaign to put pressure on the Canadian government to speed up its progress to reform the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure.

The Coalition created a series of videos directed at Justice Minister Arif Virani accompanied by a letter to the Minister of Justice, and other government officials outlining the disappointment in slow-progress.

Check out this link to view the videos on the Coalition's website and see how you can take action and make a difference!

https://loom.ly/3ZqXRZA

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To affirm someone’s right to be addressed the way they want to be is a simple step in boosting mental health. Inclusive pronoun usage is a step towards inclusion and cultivating a safer space for everyone, including 2SLGBTQI people.

Please help support our work in cultivating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQI people and donate today at egale.ca/donate

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Calling all educators! Looking for virtual Truth and Reconciliation programming for your classroom this September?

This September, join the Woodland Cultural Centre for our virtual Truth and Reconciliation programming in honour of Orange Shirt Day!

🗓️ Over two weeks, we're offering 4 engaging programs for school groups:

Importance of Apples and Orange Shirt Day (K+): Discover the world of apples while learning about the significance of Orange Shirt Day and its importance to the survivors of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School.

Thanksgiving Address (K+): Experience the beauty of Haudenosaunee culture with elder Tehahenteh Miller as we guide students through the Thanksgiving Address, emphasizing the importance of gratitude.

Former Mohawk Institute Residential School Virtual Tour (6+): Explore the history of the future Mohawk Institute from 1831 to 1970. Participants will get a virtual tour of key areas in the school and have the chance to engage with our Cultural Interpreter.

Truth and Reconciliation Presentation (7+): Join us in raising awareness about the tragic legacy of the residential school system and discuss the significance of truth and reconciliation.

All sessions will be held via Zoom and will include a debrief/Q&A with our knowledgeable Cultural Interpreters, giving your group a chance to interact and ask questions.

Don't wait—secure your spot today! Visit our website for details on schedules and registration.

OSD 2024: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/osd-2024/

Sharing from ACT Mpox cases are on the rise.

Visit https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/mpox/ for more information.

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Sharing from Halifax Sexual Health Centre

❗UPDATED RESOURCE ALERT❗ The VG STI Clinic is now accepting online bookings!

The VG STI Clinic has ramped up their hours! They are now open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, open 5-8pm. Phones (902-473-2272) are open between 1-3pm. They have also officially started rolling out online booking at booking.nshealth.ca.

Online booking appointments are released 48 hours in advance. Some appointments are still available via phone call for those who prefer that option. Please note that this is a new system, so there may be some changes as it rolls out. You can find more info about the VG STI Clinic and their services here: https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/sti-and-std-clinic

❗Note: The VS STI Clinic and Halifax Sexual Health Centre are separate organizations. Please ensure you are contacting the correct clinic with any questions, follow-ups, etc.

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Starting Drag in Winnipeg, with Ruby Chopstix

Curious about the world of drag and how to get started in Winnipeg? Join us for an informative and engaging workshop led by Ruby Chopstix, the Drag Artist in Residence at Rainbow Resource Centre. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your craft, this workshop is designed to give you the tools and insights needed to begin and sustain your drag journey in Winnipeg.

Workshop: Starting Drag in Winnipeg
Facilitator: Ruby Chopstix, Drag Artist in Residence at Rainbow Resource Centre
Location: Rainbow Resource Centre, 545 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB
Date: Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Register Now: https://rainbow.givevirtuous.org/Event/b1ab89c4-505d-4ac3-81eb-f46b75af1523

What You'll Learn:
• The first steps to start performing drag
• Navigating the drag scene in Winnipeg
• Tips for sustaining your drag career in the city
• A brief history of drag in Winnipeg
• Essential resources: where to find outfits, gigs, and community connections
• Performance tips, etiquette, and more

Note: This workshop will be filmed for documentary purposes and internal use by the Rainbow Resource Centre. Participants will be required to sign a media release form.

Limited spaces are available, so pre-registration is required.

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‘Bridging Advocacy and Research: Perinatal Care &; Incarceration’

Now Live! -🎤The latest installment of the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Services Cluster Seminar Series: Bridging Advocacy and Research: Perinatal Care & Incarceration, Presented by: Dr. Jessica Liauw, Allison Campbell, and Mo Korchinski.

During the program, panel members presented on:

➡️ The current state of affairs related to perinatal care and reproductive health in prison settings, and an overview of current research on perinatal experiences of people experiencing incarceration in Canada.

➡️ A recount of the current issues related to mother-baby provincial programs and how they affect the mother-baby connection in BC and Canada, from the perspective of someone with lived experience.

➡️ A call for action to bridge research and policy, including an introduction of a new hub aiming at addressing these issues in a way that involves communities, policy-makers, and researchers.

✅Watch now: https://youtu.be/bAKqB0bIFok

Watch the full presentation here: https://vist.ly/3dzp2

Sharing from Manitoba Harm Reduction Network upcoming Harm Reduction Conference!

It's back! The Manitoba Harm Reduction Conference is coming to Winnipeg February 11 -13, 2025. Spots are limited, so register early to ensure you don't miss out.

https://eventcamp.ca/event/being-a-sh*t-disturber-is-an-act-of-love/access

We'll be rolling out more details over the coming weeks so stay tuned!

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Sharing from Manitoba Moon Voices Inc.

Join us for August's Full Moon Ceremony
(Host by Manitoba Moon Voices, Inc.)
🔵 🔵 🔵 🔵 🔵 🔵 🔵 🔵

When: Monday, August 19, 2024 at 8:15 pm
Where: Oodena Celebration Circle, The Forks

🌚This is a public event.
🌚All genders and cultures are invited for teachings about feminine energy and the moon. Those who identify with feminine energy are welcome to participate in the ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy is invited to observe.
🌚Please bring your own chair.

The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between community organizations:
* Inaadiziwin
* Medicine Bear Counselling
* Ka Ni Kanichihk
* Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities Inc.
* The Native Clan Organization
* Manitoba Moon Voices Inc.
* MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit
* The Link
* Women's Health Clinic (WHC)

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Sharing from McMaster Indigenous Research Institute IndigiNerd highlight!

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Summer is waning, but there’s still time to learn new skills, make something beautiful, AND prep for September events…all in one free two-hour session! Ready to find out how? 🤔

Join Rivers to Success (R2S) on 🗓️ Thurs, Sept 5, 2024, from ⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 pm ET for the latest in our popular virtual R2S Cultural Artistic Teachings Series: Orange Shirt Pins: Honouring Every Child Matters.

Our guide will be the talented Anna Burning, owner of Burning’s Beaded Expressions, located on the Six Nations of the Grand River. She learned her art from her grandmother, Helen Burning, who owned and operated Burning’s Beadwork.

The workshop is FREE and all necessary materials will be mailed directly to your address, ensuring you get everything you need to participate. (The first 200 people to register will receive kits!) Join us to learn new skills step by step while appreciating and highlighting the significance of the orange shirt. 🧡

Click on the link below to register – and to make sure you get your materials on time. 👇
https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/4063279746228424704

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Attention Toronto!

Come join us on August 19th for our monthly testing event and community barbecue!

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Join us for this year's Welcome Pipe Ceremony and lunch!

Curve Lake First Nation Pow Wow

Curve Lake Pow Wow – September 21-22, 2024
Entry for Curve Lake Members is FREE

If you would like to volunteer, please email [email protected]

Register for the Motions Program with Indigenous Youth Roots - IYR

Are you an Indigenous, Black and/or POC youth (ages 18-29) who is interested in connecting with other BIPOC youth through solidarity & allyship work aimed at building relationships and connecting with our cultures and identities?
Register for our In Motion program! ✨

This program will take place over the course of 3-4 months and is for BIPOC youth residing in Quebec.

When/Where will this take place?

➡️Phase 1 will entail an in person retreat just outside of Montreal from Jan 12-18th 20205
➡️Phase 2 will involve virtual community engagement, skills building, solidarity & allyship workshops occurring once a week from Feb 5-March 19th 2025

Deadline to apply: August 23rd, 2024, at 12am ET

Register at the link in our bio or below!
https://indigenousyouthroots.ca/in-motion-program-application-form-2024

Sharing from Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) beautiful photos from the MMIWG Pow Wow

Sharing from Full Circle for Indigenous Education

Hello Everyone! Fall is upon us and the return of Full Circle's monthly Community Conversations!

We want to give more voice to our community members this year and see what knowledge and expertise people have to share with one another. We are opening applications for people to become speakers for Community Conversations this year. Community Conversations center around different Indigenous Education topics whether that be themes, lessons, issues, resources, educators, organizations and more.

Do you have an Indigenous education topic you are passionate about? A classroom project you are excited about? Something to share with the community?

Community Conversations will be monthly on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Speakers will be provided with an honorarium after their respective Community Conversation for their time and effort.

Link to Apply: https://forms.gle/veWGFyYckt5Yby3v8

Miigwech, Ekosani, Maarsi!

- Full Circle for Indigenous Education Team

In partnership, the North Bay Indigenous Hub, North Bay Regional Health Centre and Indigenous Primary Health Care Council will be hosting a national Indigenous Cultural Safety in Health Care Summit on September 23, 24, and 25, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario at the Westin Harbour Castle. Please check out the line up we have in store for you! The target audience is health care professionals, Indigenous leaders, family health teams and health access centres, community partners, emergency management services, policy makers, or community members who want to understand and increase their knowledge base about Indigenous cultural safety in their workspace.
Please see the link below for the landing page that includes the agenda, expression of interest portal and other pertinent information about the summit.

https://indigenousculturalsafetyinhealthcaresummit.vfairs.com/en/?fbclid=IwY2xjawElmMBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX8enviIbYDJ_OxacaYi6nvfML_A21dPjmntLwsUv4aPMdn4RKRZb4Zf2w_aem_jTEeToYha3R2FmiraeNwSQ

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Indigenous Cultural Safety in Health Care Summit The North Bay Indigenous Hub, Indigenous Primary Health Care Council and North Bay Regional Health Centre have partnered to host this national event. Join us September 23-25 for learning and collaboration at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. This summit aims to promote cultural safety in healthcar...

Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! Every August 9th is used to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s Indigenous Peoples, and to push for the rights of Indigenous self-determination. We can also take this time to commemorate the achievements and contributions of Indigenous People.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day and https://www.unesco.org/en/international-day-worlds-indigenous-peoples