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REGISTER! OCASI Webinar - Queer Refugee Hearings Program Toolkit

November 03, 2021

We are pleased to invite you to a Webinar on the:

"Queer Refugee Hearings Program Toolkit" by Nicholas Hersh on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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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