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Rainbow Connect LGBTQ+ Newcomer Support October Programming

October 04, 2021

Rainbow Connect is a safer and a brave space for LGBTQ+ newcomers who are in the refugee claim and appeal processes, convention refugees, permanent residents and new Canadians! Service providers and allies are always welcome!

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Supporting LGBTQ2S Seniors: Free #webinar for LGBTQ2S newcomer/refugee older adults and/or their caregivers

October 01, 2021

Supporting LGBTQ2S Seniors: Free

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Serving LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 1 Online Course Fall Registration

September 30, 2021

Fall registration for our self-directed online course, Serving LGBTQIA+ Newcomers - Level 1 began on Mo

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Upcoming Queerspora Workshops

September 27, 2021

Queerspora is an ongoing project aimed to mobilize sexual health knowledge and ski

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Queer Muslim Community Circle

September 23, 2021

Queer Muslim Community Circle is a new affirming space by and for LGBTQ2S Muslims who are convention refugees, protected persons, permanent residents, and live-in caregivers.

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Ottawa Transgender Newcomer Needs Assessment

September 20, 2021

Ottawa Transgender Newcomer Needs Assessment is a brief survey la

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Free in-person and online settlement services specializing in LGBQT+ Topics

September 15, 2021

Catholic Crosscultural Services in Scarborough offers bimonthly LGBTQIA+ newcomer led and facilitated online

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Refuge Story Bank of Canada

July 02, 2021

Refugee Story Bank of Canada is a repository for stories by those who have sought refuge in Canada from vi

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Language app helps Canada’s LGBTQ newcomers learn queer culture and history

June 26, 2021

Language app helps Canada’s LGBTQ newcomers

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The 519’s New to Canada program

June 15, 2021

The 519’s New to Canada program offers new services including free Immigration and Refugee Legal Clinic, Mock Hearing Program For LGBTQ Refugee Claimants, and Document Translation Clinic.