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64 civil society organizations call on Canada to respond to crisis in Sudan

December 13, 2024

On December 11, 64 civil society organizations released an open letter to the Canadian government calling for an immediate response to the world’s largest hum

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Expliquer la diversité 2SLGBTQIA+ en milieu scolaire

November 15, 2024

Ce webinar de 60 minutes poursuivra une discussion sur l'impact des récentes lois transphobes dans plusieurs provinces canadiennes ainsi que les mouvements transphobe et homophobe de l’extreme droite en Ontario sur les jeunes.

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Solidarity with LGBTQ+ Sudanese in Times of Crisis : Notes for the Sector

November 12, 2024

Since April 2023, the current counter-revolutionary war in Sudan has led to the displacement of 30% of the country’s population and the worst refugee crisis of our time.

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How the Global is Local: An International Student Solidarity Webinar

September 09, 2024

Student movements have historically played, presently play, and will continue to play pivotal roles in social progress.

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Espaces positifs pour les nouveaux arrivants LGBTQIA+ Niveau 2 Automne 2024

August 26, 2024

Date : 16 septembre - 31 octobre 2024
Date de clôture : 31 octobre 2024

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Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 2

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Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Newcomers Level 2 Autumn 2024

August 26, 2024

Course Dates : September 16 - October 31.
Course Closes : October 31

PSI Level 1 Course Summer 2024 Extended! (ENG and FR)

June 26, 2024

Please note that the course close date for Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 1 has been extended to July 31, 2024. It's not too late to enroll!

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Espaces positifs pour les nouveaux arrivants LGBTQIA+ Niveau 1 Été 2024

May 14, 2024

OCASI - Initiative Espaces Positifs (IEP) a le plaisir d'annoncer la prochaine formation en ligne autodirigée sur :

Espaces positifs pour les nouveaux arrivants LGBTQIA+ Niveau 1 Été 2024

Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 1 - A free self-directed online course for settlement service providers to more effectively serve LGBTQIA+ immigrants, refugees, and newcomers. Registration link posted next to image of individual holding rainbow drawing that says "love" across it.

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Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 1 - Summer 2024

May 14, 2024

Course Dates : Open now until July 31st 2024

Course Closes : July 31st, 2024

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Transphobia, Homophobia: Newcomer Perspectives

March 11, 2024

Last month, OCASI PSI and ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) hosted a webinar called "What's Going On in Ontario Schools", where we addressed concerns within newcomer communities, including common myths, around 2SLGBTQIA+ policies in schools.