In this issue:
• HIV Edmonton Community Based Research Project
• Rainbow Resource Centre, Winnipeg is Hiring!
• Exposure Festival Presents: Queerly I am Nothing New Salon
• Pride Centre's Annual Christmas Dinner
• H1N1 (swine flu) Information Session
• November Youth Space Events
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 HIV Edmonton Community Based Research Project
HIV Edmonton is seeking men to help us review a Community Based Research Survey.
We are undertaking a Community Based Research Project to assess the sexual attitudes, practices, and health knowledge of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Edmonton. The project will also seek to determine the barriers that MSM face when accessing sexual health services.
The involvement consists of attending one meeting. The dates and location are as follows:
Meeting Times (You have a choice between two dates)
Monday November 16th (6:00 – 7:30)
or
Tuesday November 17th (5:30 – 7:00)
Meeting Location
Community Room 1
Don Wheaton YMCA
10211 102 Avenue
Come help us build a healthier community!
Please contact QC Gu if you would like to participate
qc.g@hivedmonton.com
780-488-5742 ext. 224
QC Gu
Gay Men’s Community Education Program Planner
HIV Edmonton
#300, 11456 - Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, AB
T5K 0M1
t. 780.488.5742 ext. 224
f. 780.488.3735
e. qc.g@hivedmonton.com
www.hivedmonton.com
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Rainbow Resource Centre, Winnipeg is Hiring!
"The Rainbow Resource Centre is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead, plan and oversee the services of our growing non-profit organization serving Manitoba's GLBTT community.
Diversity and employment equity are factors in our selection process. Candidates are encouraged to self-declare as Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, or members of the GLBTT community.
Please submit your resume and cover letter, with salary expectations by 4:00 p.m., November 26, 2009."
To view the full listing, visit: http://www.rainbowresourcecentre.org/employment.htm
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 Exposure Festival Presents: Queerly I am Nothing New Salon
This diverse and independent, multi-disciplinary performance event explores the idea that queerness has always been around and features performances from Althea Cunningham, Hiromi Goto, Vivek Shraya, DerekWarwick, and a troupe working with international artist and facilitator Valerie Mason-John (a.k.a. Queenie). Hosted by Laurie MacFayden and Joshua Carter. Join us after the show at LEVA for a reception 10 p.m. to midnight.
Event Sponsors: HIV Edmonton, Pride Centre of Edmonton
Venue Sponsor: Jubilee Auditorium
$5 suggested donation
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 At Jubilee Auditorium Rehearsal Hall, north entrance
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
for a full schedule of Exposure Festival events or how to volunteer check out: exposurefestival.ca
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 Pride Centre's Annual Christmas Dinner
Please join us for a free Christmas dinner sponsored by the Sunday night mens group on December 25 from 2-8 PM. All are welcome. For more information or to RSVP, please contact admin@pridecentreofedmonton.org
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H1N1 (swine flu) Information Session
Have questions or concerns about H1N1 & your health? Stop in any time between 4pm and 7pm and we will have some nursing students on hand with information & to answer your questions
Tue, November 17, 4pm – 7pm
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 November Youth Space Events
Sex, Drugs and Rock'n'Roll: Friday November 13, 4-7 PM:
Come join us at the Pride Centre as we, in collaboration with Exposure Festival, put together some awesome activities & presentations about sex & drugs … and of course, jam out with a local rock band or two!
Cooking Club: Thursday, November 26, 4 PM:
Learn easy and fun new recipes each month.
Every Wednesday, come and enjoy DIY (do-it-yourself) activities. Bring your own supplies, or puruse our Re-Use Centre goodies and craft something cute into creation.
Every Thursday is Games Day! Yatzee, Uno, Taboo, oh my! A little friendly competition never hurt anybody.
Every Friday is Movie Night! Queer themed movie starts at 6:30.
Every Saturday is Youth Understanding Youth at 7PM. "Youth Understanding Youth is a self-supporting youth group, facilitated by a team of volunteer professionals from the community, that strives to create a safe environment in which youth can explore and express their interests and needs in an atmosphere where they are supported and respected for their contributions and unique individual differences." For more information, visit: www.yuyedm.ca
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Pride Centre Is looking for Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering for the Pride Centre, please contact Saba (saba@pridecentreofedmonton.org)
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November Potluck
This month's potluck will be held on Tuesday, November 24. Please bring food and friends to share with.
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