February 2023

The Acronym is your source for the latest news, events, and resources from Egale Canada.
This February, we're excited to share with you; our upcoming virtual panel on Black LGBTQI organizing, our new resource on supporting 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia, 2SLGBTI-related legal developments, and more. 

 

Black LGBTQI Storytelling:
Learning from the Past, Organizing for the Future

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Join us for a virtual panel on February 22 at 1:00 pm EST moderated by Dr. Wesley Crichlow. We will hear from Black LGBTQI leaders from across Canada to discuss the history of Black queer and trans organizing and start a conversation for the future.

 
 

Acting in Allyship with
2SLGBTQI People in Dementia

Egale Canada and the National Institute for Ageing have released a new tool: Acting In Allyship With 2SLGBTQI People Living With Dementia: Guiding Principles of Healthcare and Social Service Professionals (available in English and French).

#GiveSomeLove This Valentine's Day

Don't know what gift to give this Valentine's Day? #GiveSomeLove by donating to support 2SLGBTQI diversity, equity, and inclusion and help the community feel the love.

 

Working for Change – A Two-Spirit, Trans, and Nonbinary Employment and Un(der)employment Study

This is a national study that focuses on identifying biases and employment barriers specifically for Two Spirit, trans, and nonbinary people. Share your experiences on employment and/or unemployment with us today.

2SLGBTQI-Related Legal Developments and News

  • Del Grande v Toronto Catholic District School Board

  • Gay man sues federal government, alleging unconstitutional sperm donation restrictions  

  • LGBT victims of Nazi persecution commemorated in Germany

Read a summary of these headlines and more on our website.

One Year Later: Russia's Invasion
of Ukraine 

February 24 marks the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The people of Ukraine still need our help. Give your support to the Ukrainian LGBTQI people in these difficult times. We're proud to have worked with Ukrainian organizations including: KyivPride, LGBT Association LIGA, Gay Alliance Ukraine, NGO Fulcrum UA, Insight LGBTQ NGO 

 

Current Career Opportunities 

  • Business Development Officer
  • Liaison Officer
  • Engagement Officer (Bilingual) 
  • School Liasion Officer and Facilitator (Bilingual)
  • Instructional Designer 

View all of our career opportunities at egale.ca/careers

 
 
 
 

Egale Canada
120 Carlton Street, Suite 217  | Toronto, Ontario M5A 4K2
416-964-7887 | [email protected]

Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale achieves this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement. 

Our vision is a Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of oppression so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias. 

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