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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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In this issue:
• Counselling Program Changes
• Camp-Out
• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
• The Experiences of Sexual Minority Youth In Visible Minority Immigrant and Refugee Communities
• Scoitabank AIDS Walk for Life

Counselling Program Changes

Starting in August of 2009, the Pride Centre of Edmonton Counselling Program will be offering counselling the first Saturday of every month from 2 pm – 5 pm. Counselling will continue to be offered on Wednesdays from 7 pm – 10 pm except for the first Wednesday of every month, when the counselling program will be closed.

The Pride Centre of Edmonton provides counselling by professionals at no cost to clients. While we specialize in providing counselling services to members of LGBTTIQQ communities, we welcome clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Drop in and scheduled appointments are available.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Pride Centre at (780) 488 3234.

If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please leave a message for Monika at (780) 488 3234 or mail monika_penner@shaw.ca

 

Camp-Out

From August 20th-23rd, the Pride Centre will be putting on the 2nd Annual Queer Youth Camp-Out at Pine Trails Getaway. The event is open to all youth 14-25 years old and costs only $20 (which can be waived for youth unable to afford the cost).
For more information or to download a registration form, go to www.pridecentreofedmonton.org/Youth or call 780-488-3234. Registration deadline in July 31st so get your forms in fast!

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Pride Centre needs Hosts! If you have 3 hours or more to spare a week and are looking for a way to give back to the community contact Will at Will@pridecentreofedmonton.org

 

The Experiences of Sexual Minority Youth In Visible Minority Immigrant and Refugee Communities

Diversity of Identities and Acceptance of All Minds (DIAM) and OPTIONS Sexual Health Association are conducting research into the experiences and needs of Sexual Minority Youth (aged 18-29) in Visible Minority Immigrant and Refugee Communities.

Research indicates that members of these communities may face unique barriers and challenges to living fully and openly in Canadian Society. This project will facilitate the development of a plan whereby DIAM and its allied organizations are well prepared to address the needs and aspirations along side sexual minority youth from immigrant, refugee and visible minority communities today and well into the future.

If you are a sexual minority youth between the ages of 18-29 in a visible minority, immigrant or refugee community or have experience working with individuals from these communities and are able to donate approximately an hour of your time to our study please contact Zach at zachatoptions@gmail.com or 780-423-3737 to participate in an individual interview.

All information discussed during interviews is confidential and participants will be compensated for travel costs.

Zachary Ayotte
Research Assistant
Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health
Phone: (780) 423-3737
Email: zachatoptions@gmail.com

 

Scoitabank AIDS Walk for Life

The Pride Centre of Edmonton has a Team again this year!

The 2009 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life: "Alberta Throwdown" is HIV Edmonton’s largest annual fundraising event. The walk not only raises funds to support the vital programs and services HIV Edmonton offers to those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS; it also increases public awareness to the issues continuing to surround HIV and AIDS.



Event Details

Date: September 20, 2009



When: 11am – 4pm



Where: The 5km event begins at Churchill Square, winds through Edmonton’s downtown core to the Legislature Building and returns to the start.



Who: 500 concerned, motivated and committed participants will collect pledges between now and event day. Participants can come out as individuals or as part of a team.



What: On event day, participants will turn in their pledges, walk the 5km course, and return to the start for live music and entertainment for the whole family.



Goals: $120,000.00, to be achieved by 500 participants raising $250 each and an additional $35,000 in corporate sponsorship. Team participation has proven to be very successful and enjoyable in the past. Teams of eight are encouraged to raise $2000 per team.

 If your interested in this Great Cause please go to www.hivedmonton.com and join our Team!

 

Pride Centre Hoodies!

The Pride Centre of Edmonton now has HOODIES! Show your Pride and Support the Centre! As a Special Launch the first 20 people that say they saw this in our newsletter and say the code word "RAINBOW" will receive theirs for $30! Thats $20 off the regular Price of $50.00!

 

 

YouthSpace

The Pride Centre’s YouthSpace is an afternoon drop-in program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, queer, questioning & other sexual minority youth under 25 years old.
YouthSpace offers youth a chance to make new friends, pursue leadership opportunities, access a variety of resources and information or just hang out in a safe and accepting space.
The Pride Centre’s YouthSpace is an after-school drop-in program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, queer, questioning & other sexual minority youth under 25 years old.
YouthSpace offers youth a chance to make new friends, pursue leadership opportunities, access a variety of resources and information or just hang out in a safe and accepting space.

 

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