QUEERS Dream

QUEERS DREAM: Pairing local queer film making with queer feature films

Mmmmmmm what better way to spend your dimanche soir then curling up with your closest friends and gayest strangers and taking in some prime QUEER CINEMA!

FIRST:
Local soon-to-be legend Carole Fernandes shows her film, “My Dream,” followed by a discussion.

AND THEN:
“Two ill-matched teenage girls form a punk band and soon have New York by its ears.”

“In the heart of Times Square, a poor girl becomes famous, a rich girl becomes courageous, and both become friends.”

It’s queer punk feature film TIMES SQUARE!!

With an intro by local academic legend Marty Fink! Who will be discussing some of the censorship issues in Times Square. THIS SHIT IS POLITICAL!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Avec popcorn!~~~~~~~~~~~~

*By donation*All proceeds go towards Project 10′s Camp 2012*http://p10.qc.ca/*

 

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Project 10 Call Out for drop-in volunteers and board members!

Want to involve yourself in an amazing, thriving LGBTQ community?Do you believe in empowerment and non-judgement as fundamentals of supporting youth and young adults? Have a particular interest in or affinity with queer and trans communities, and have time, energy and skills to dedicate to our youth support team?

Then join P10 volunteer crew! We have two positions open : drop-in volunteer and board member! We encourage all applications, and in particular, we welcome youth(18-25) and people from marginalized communities. All candidates who meet our requirements will have an opportunity to meet with our drop-in coordinator, but we will prioritize gender non-conforming/trans people, people of color, people identifying as women, those who identify as working class, people with disabilities, and those without an academic background.

What we are looking for in drop-in volunteers :

  • french/english bilingualism
  • anti-racist and gender sensitive approach
  • interest in learning about and applying a harm reduction, non-judgmental approach to volunteering
  • interest in facilitating workshops and activities
  • people who think queer/ trans youth and their allies are awesome!

Drop-in volunteers MUST be available to attend trainings on Thursday afternoons in February and March (5 weeks). Volunteers are asked to be available to staff at least one drop-in a month (on Thursday night, 5:45 pm to 10pm)

What we are looking for in board members :

  • Have 3-5 hours a week to give to Board duties and meetings
  • have some assets in financial literacy, experience with organizational, policy development and strategic planning, but any skill is welcome.
  • Be willing to occasionally support Project 10 on other levels, such as volunteering at events and camps
  • Have an enthusiasm for fundraising

How to apply :

Send us your resume and a cover letter letting us know why you would like to be involved with Project 10 and how you think you can contribute at : questions@p10.qc.ca Send your application before February 12. Interviews will happen on February 15-16 and 17h.

For more information : 514 989-0001

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Next dates of meeting for parents of trans and gender non-conforming youth

Are you a parent or a carer of a child who is gender “nonconforming” or gender “creative”? Is your boy wishing he was a princess or constantly pretend he has long hair? Is your girl not wanting to be a girl and instead pretend she is a boy? Is your child cross-dressing in private or public ? is your child expresses him/herself as feeling neither a boy or a girl? If you answer yes to one of these questions, we would love to hear from you.

Next meetings will be held: Mondays 30th January, 13th February, 27th February, 12th March, 26th March… The group will continue after the Easter break…

Simply drop by at Famijeunes (3904, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H4C 1R1) Monday 19th January 2012, at 6pm for our first meeting.  The following meetings will then be held Mondays, every other week between 6pm and 8pm.  Childcare available.

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STIgma zine: Breaking the silence on living with an STI

Head & Hands wants your stories for an upcoming zine! We want to demystify the reality of living with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). What are the real consequences of STIs on the emotional, relational and sexual lives of youth aged 12-25? There are many misconceptions, taboos and stigma surrounding STIs, which can prevent people from getting the support and information they need. We believe that by providing real stories without judgment, we can learn from the experiences of others, and hopefully equip each other in dealing with a diagnosis.

This is why we need your help! We would like to hear your stories and present the diversity of experiences related to STIs that are often kept silent. You can be as creative as you want in your submission: it can be a story, a poem, a drawing, a list… as long as it fits in a zine format (can be photocopied in black & white, ideally no more than 500 words!). Your submission can be written in french or in english.

If you are not between 12-25 but you would like to submit a story, please feel free!

Here are some topics we hope to cover in the zine and that might help you present your story:
● When you found out that you had an STI – What happened? How did you feel? How
did you react?
● Telling your partners and other people in your life – What might influence your decision to tell people? What reactions can you anticipate? What do you think can make it easier or harder to address it with partners? When is it necessary?
● Emotions about living with an STI – How does it affect your day-to-day life? Do you
encounter stigma or discrimination? How can we combat prejudices, individually and
collectively?
● Sexuality with STIs – Does your sex life have to change? If so, what do you have to
change? What does “safer sex” mean in different situations?

All the submissions will remain anonymous in the zine. The identities of the individuals who
submit to the zine will be kept confidential. If you feel comfortable, you can leave your first
name or a pseudonym and your age – we would put it at the end of your submission, so that people find it easier to relate to your story. If not, that’s ok too!

You can get your submission to us in a few different ways. In all these cases, Gabrielle (Sense Project intern) and Nikki (Health Educator at Head & Hands) will be the only ones who read and compile the submissions.

● In person at Head & Hands office: 5833, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
● By mail at Head & Hands office: C.P. 206 Succ. NDG, Montréal (QC), H4A 3P5
● By email at: avoirdusens.ed.sex@gmail.com

The deadline to submit your story or work of art is Friday, February 3, 2012.
Thank you! If you have any questions about the zine or how to submit, contact Gabrielle at Head & Hands (514-481-0277, avoirdusens.ed.sex@gmail.com).

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Etcetera FREE drag show!

https://www.facebook.com/events/259718987418705/

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P10 board meeting THIS monday January 9th at 6h30pm

 

This Monday the 9th, at 6h30pm , the board of directors of P10 will meet up!  Participants are welcome to participate if they want to get involved and know more about the way P10 is being administrate.

It will happen at P10 (2075 Plessis), on the 3rd floor.

A Board of Directors (BOD) is a group of volunteers elected by the members of an organization during the AGM in order to manage the organization’s activities. For example, they act as the employer of the staff, and oversee the organization’s finances. At P10, there are 11 directors. These people are NOT paid. Being on the BOD is a good way to learn how an organization functions, and to learn how to organize events.

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Back from holidays : regular office and drop-in hours

happy new yearHappy New Year everyone!  We hope you enjoyed the holidays and had a lot of good moments with loved ones.

Just to let you know that we are back on the track : office is open monday to thursday 12pm to 6pm and drop-in thursday night 6h30pm to 8h30pm!  See you soon!

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Drop-in dates for holidays : drop-in on wednesday the 21st instead of the 22nd+

The holidays are coming!  Yeah!  Though it means we have some change in our schedule for the few next weeks.

- First, a change of plan : There will be NO DROP-IN on December 22.  The December 22nd drop-in is being moved on wednesday the 21st, from 6h30 to 8h30 pm.

- Second, Project 10 will be CLOSED between Chrismas and New Year Eve.  THERE WILL BE NO DROP-IN on December 29th.

If you need any support while we are away, you can call Gay Line at 1-888-505-1010.

Our regular drop-in will be back on Thursday, January 5th.

Happy holidays everyone!

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Group for parents of gender non-conforming child

Social Action Research Project : Parenting a “gender creative” child in today’s society

Are you a parent of or caring for a child who is gender “non‐conforming” or gender “creative”? Does your boy wish he were a princess or constantly pretend he has long hair? Does your girl refuse to wear dresses and feel like a boy? Is your child cross‐dressing in private or public? Does your child feel that they are neither a boy or a girl? If you answer yes to one of these questions, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently seeking to develop a social action research group with parents of gender creative /gender non‐conforming children. This participatory social action research will take the form of group work activities over a period of 15 weeks. The group has two distinct aims: The first aim is to provide parents of gender creative / gender nonconforming children with a safe space to discuss their experience, identify challenges at personal, social and political levels, and frame solutions for action according to their own identified aimed outcome. The second aim, from a research perspective, is to gain an understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities parents of gender creative / gender non‐conforming children’ experience while negotiating the social and community environments in which their children grow.

You can participate in as many or as few group sessions as you want.

Childcare: for those who have a child that need care during the meetings, a child care facility will be available within the premises at no cost. You can bring your child along, whether they are gender creative / gender non‐conforming or not. Should you be interested in participating in the Social Action Research Group, or if you require more information, please contact:

Dr. Annie Pullen Sansfacon : a.pullen.sansfacon@umontreal.ca

 Or, simply drop by at Famijeunes (3904, rue Notre‐Dame Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H4C 1R1) Monday 16 th January 2012, at 6pm for our first meeting. The following meetings will then be held Mondays, every other week between 6pm and 8pm.

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Kiss-in against homophobia

Aministie international Canada is organizing a Kiss-in!

Why : For International day of Human Rights
Where : 50, Ste-Catherine West, in front of Amnistie international offices
When : December 10 2011 at 14h
With whom? LGBT and hetero are welcome

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