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Peel LGBTTIQQ2S Monthly Calendar_January 2012

QX Holiday Potluck - December 22nd

Join QX for our holiday potluck on Thursday December 22nd from 6-8pm at East Mississauga Community Health Centre (2555 Dixie Rd., Unit 7, on the SE corner of Dixie and Dundas, behind the Esso gas station).


Join us for food, fun and great company. If you can't bring a dish, just bring yourself...there will be plenty to eat! New members welcome... lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, two-spirit and anywhere else on the spectrum that you may identify.

Space is accessible and scent free. Bus tickets provided.

PFLAG, Peel Chapter December Meeting Cancelled

The December 28th meeting of PFLAG Canada, Peel Chapter will be cancelled.

Please join us at the next meeting on Wednesday January 25th from 7-9pm at the East Mississauga Community Health Centre (2555 Dixie Rd., Unit 7, on the SE corner of Dixie and Dundas, behind the Esso gas station).

Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20, 2011

Join the Federal Call to Action – Trans Rights Now!

Recently, Member of Parliament (MP) Randall Garrison (LGBTT critic for the NDP) reintroduced into Parliament a Bill to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) and the Criminal Code of Canada to include gender identity and gender expression as prohibited grounds for discrimination.

This Bill – Bill C-279 – had a previous manifestation, Bill C-389, which made it through Parliament, but died at the Senate when the government was dissolved in March 2011. Now, thanks to the re-introduction by MP Garrison, we have another chance to make these human rights protections a reality.

Find out how you can do your part to pass Bill C-279 here: http://queerontario.org/

Look for more ways to get involved in this Trans Day of Remembrance Newsletter:

TDoR Newsletter

QX Coffee Night - November 3rd, 2011

Come connect with other queer and trans community members from Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon at our monthly coffee night.

$2 toward a drink and transit tickets provided. Accessible space.

Where: Second Cup, 4553 Hurontario St, Mississauga. Located in the Mississauga Market Place just south of Eglinton Ave.
When: Thursday November 3rd, 6-8pm

For more information, contact Ashley at 647.289.4885.

OCT. 20TH: TODAY IS SPIRIT DAY...

Millions of North Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually on October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag.

Getting involved is easy -- simply "go purple" on today as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are.

It's not ok for our LGBT youth to have to wait until it gets better. Let's wear purple today and consider what role we can play in making it better now.

Right To Dance: 6 months of Free Professional Drop In Dance Classes

Ill Nana presents Right To Dance: 6 months of Free Professional Drop In Dance Classes (for LGBTTIQQ2S* youth, youth of colour, youth with varying body types, class backgrounds, and abilities)


➡ Q: Have you ever been remotely curious about taking a dance class?

or

➡ Q: Have you always wanted to be a dancer?


But could not/did not go and/or had to stop because:

a) Dance classes are too expensive $$$
b) You felt like you would not or did not fit in
c) Felt like you are not a dancer because you don't look like one or are not a “natural” mover?
d) You experienced discrimination because of your body type, gender identity, race, culture, sexual orientation, class, or ability
e) All of the above

★ We have definitely felt a lot of the above!
Some people think that only certain people can dance or be dancers. ☄ That is a lie!!! Dance is knowledge and it is meant to be shared and enjoyed by all!!! We believe everyone has the Right To Dance!☺♥☺♥

What: Right To Dance: Ongoing Classes: 6 months of free professional drop in classes in body conditioning, hip hop, urban dance, ballet, and contemporary dance. Classes will be taught with an anti-oppressive framework in order to create an affirming space for marginalized people with a focus on LGBTTIQQ2S* youth, youth of colour, as well as youth with varying body types, class backgrounds, and abilities

When: Starting Tue Oct 11 2011 Every Tue Night 6-10pm & Sat Afternoon 1-5pm (Except on Sat Oct 22, Classes will be moved to Sun Oct 23 1-5pm).

Where: The 519 Church Street Community Centre: Room 301

How Much: Free!!!!

Who: Anybody who has ever wanted to learn dance, with an understanding that this is an affirming space for marginalized people with a focus on LGBTTIQQ2S*(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgendered, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, & 2 Spirited ) youth, youth of colour, as well as youth with varying body types, class backgrounds, and abilities; and that priority will be given to people from these communities.

Check out the details here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259714627393708