In this issue:
• UPDATE!
• Save The Date
• Open House
• Edmonton Police Service Information Session
• Summer Student Job Posting
• Provincial Advisory Committee
• Queer Camp-OUT 2009
• Book Worm's (Team Edmonton's first Book Club!)
• STI Testing
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 UPDATE!
As you are all aware the Centre is going through some financial troubles and, with the current outcry for financial help it has been assumed that the Centre has closed or is closing. We would like to inform you that this is not true, and to let you all know we see the Pride Centre of Edmonton remaining open for many years to come!
Thanks to the support we have received from the Community and fellow GLBTQ businesses we are making our way through the times at hand and can now see the end to our troubles nearing.
Please continue to support the work we do for the GLBTQ community, so we may never be faced with this issue again.
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 Save The Date
SAVE THE DATE
MAY 2ND 2009
PINK TANK
You are invited to come and share your group’s upcoming events and collaborate with others in the queer community. More information to come.
Hosted by the Pride Centre
pink.tank.talk@gmail.com
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 Open House
On Saturday, May 9th, 2009 the Pride Centre of Edmonton will be hosting a community & professional open house from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you and your colleagues to take part and to learn more about the Pride Centre, and the groups and services that we provide.
The afternoon includes the launch of the new Youth Theatre Project DVD, which explores various forms of homophobia and homophobic bullying through a series of short skits (copies of the DVD will also be available for organizations to have). Additionally, there will be a display of our social work students’ "Life’s Journey" GLBT Seniors’ Photo Project as well as tours of the Centre and an opportunity to enjoy our espresso bar.
The agenda for the afternoon is as follows:
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Coffee Bar, Tours and Photo Project display
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Speeches
3:30pm – 4:15pm: Youth Theatre Project DVD Launch / Presentation
4:15pm – 5:00pm: Reception
Please do not to hesitate to contact us to RSVP or for any questions.
Sincerely,
Brendan Van Alstine, RSW
Youth Program Coordinator
brendan@pridecentreofedmonton.org
Will Sutherland
Administrator / Youth Theatre Project Coordinator
will@pridecentreofedmonton.org
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 Edmonton Police Service Information Session
Have you ever wanted to be a police officer? Person of the Law? Just wear a uniform?
Then we have something for you!
The Edmonton Police Service is now Recruiting and looking to include the GLBTQ community!
They will be holding an information session April 15th, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Pride Centre of Edmonton 9540 111AVE NW, Edmonton AB
If you are interested in attending please RSVP to Will@pridecentreofedmonton.org
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 Summer Student Job Posting
The Pride Centre of Edmonton is currently looking to hire on our 2009 summer student. This is a temporary, full-time (35hrs/wk) position starting in May and running for 9 weeks.
Duties include assisting the administrative and social work staff at the Centre and helping to organize the Pride Centre's involvement in Pride Week 2009.
Candidates must be full-time students and completed or completing a diploma or degree in social work, education, psychology or another human services field (or have adequate experience working in the social services/human services field).
Please submit cover letter and resume/CV to Will Sutherland at will@pridecentreofedmonton.org or fax to 780.482.2855 or drop off/mail to the Pride Centre (9540 - 111 Ave, Edmonton AB, T5G 0A5).
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 Provincial Advisory Committee
HIV Edmonton and AIDS Calgary are working together to create a provincial advisory committee for gay/bisexual men and men who have sex with men. The committee will identify and collaborate with organizations and communities
on emerging issues in HIV and their community. In addition, the committee will concentrate on focused work and strategy development in the area of social and public policy. Members of the Advisory Committee will work on a volunteer basis, with AIDS Calgary and HIV Edmonton covering base expenses for travel and accommodation.
The first meeting of the Advisory Committee is scheduled for July 2009 and the committee will meet quarterly for a one year term.
Guiding Philosophies
Human Rights
Harm Reduction
Health Promotion
Community Development
Sex Positive principles
Global Inclusion of Persons with AIDS
Terms of Reference
Membership for one year
Quarterly meetings
Identification of emerging policy issues
Application Process
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit a letter of interest to selectioncommittee@aidscalgary.org. Closing date for letters of interest is June 1st 2009. Your letter of interest should discuss the following expectations
and qualifications:
ability to attend quarterly meetings and meet a one year commitment
previous committee or board experience
strong understating of the guiding philosophies
experience with creating community impact or social change
Successful applicants will be requested to sign a letter of commitment outlining their support and participation for the project for the entire term.
For more information call Debra Jakubec at 780-488-5742 or Susan Cress at 403-508-2500. Information is kept confidential. Those living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
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 Queer Camp-OUT 2009
The first planning meeting for this year's Queer Youth Camp-Out will be Wednesday, April 15th at 5:30pm at the Pride Centre. Any youth or adults interested in participating are welcome to come to the meeting! For more information contact Brendan, 780.488.3234 or brendan@pridecentreofedmonton.org
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 Book Worm's (Team Edmonton's first Book Club!)
Are you interested in reading of the literary works of GLBT authors or of literature pertaining to various GLBT subjects/issues? This book club will address both of these topics in an engaging atmosphere and in a relaxed, social environment.
If you have any questions please forward them to bookworm@teamedmonton.ca.
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 STI Testing
The Pride Centre will have testing available for sexually transmitted infections the last Thursday of every month from 3pm-6pm provided by nurses from the Alberta Health Services STD Centre.
For more information contact admin@pridecentreofedmonton.org
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