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For Women who Don't Want Kids

1/26/2016

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Thanks to Lorna Boschman for the following information:
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In Quebec, France and Belgium, women have won full reproductive rights in the last few decades, but there is still very real social pressure to have children. What childless woman in her 30s hasn’t been judged by parents who “understand the meaning of life”? Magenta Baribeau looks at women who, like her, are challenging a model of happiness imposed unthinkingly by society. Patricia, Claudette, Mélissa and many more explain with wit and intelligence why their life choice should be considered a legitimate one. A refreshing film that defies taboo to engage in a discussion still rarely broached in the media, in tribute to every woman who has led a happy childless life.
More info, pictures and trailer:

And here is the Facebook event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1695303160746224/
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Vindication for First Nations Child Welfare

1/26/2016

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Finally, First Nations children living on reserve are entitled to the same level of funding as non native children off reserve.
In a Canadian Human Rights case today, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal held that the federal government was discriminating against First Nations children on reserve by failing to fund adequate family support services, with the result that too many First Nations children were being taken into care, often being placed with non native families. These families receive inadequate services when compared to families off reserve.
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Elder Abuse in Queer Communities

1/22/2016

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Kath-Anne Terrett of the BC Nurses Union sent me information today about a community consultation about elder abuse.  Thanks Kath-Anne!

An Invitation to “Raising Awareness and Addressing Elder Abuse in the LGBTQ Community Town Hall Meeting – Vancouver, February 18, 2016
 
The Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University is leading a project focused on the issue of elder abuse within the LGBTQ community and will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, February 18 at SFU Harbour Centre Campus.
The afternoon will begin with an overview of Elder Abuse followed by a presentation of videos developed for the project in an intergenerational collaboration between Quirk-e and Youth for A Change designed to raise awareness and start the conversation about an issue not often considered within the LGBTQ community. A panel, featuring community service providers, will be present for interactive dialogue to identify resources for those experiencing elder abuse or knowing someone who is and to lay the groundwork for further resource development. Be a part of this important conversation.
 
Space is limited. Please register by emailing lgbteol@sfu.ca to reserve a spot.
 
This is one event of a series that will take place in:
Surrey -  February 10
Nelson – February 16
Vancouver - February 18
Prince George – February 19
Kelowna – March 1
Victoria – March 3
 
Details and information regarding other locations are available by emailing lgbteol@sfu.ca

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January 18th, 2016

1/18/2016

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An excellent resource, including the opportunity to subscribe, for news and happenings for trans* people and their allies.
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