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LGBT Parenting Network
January 2008, E-News

LGBTQ PEOPLE GRAPPLING WITH FERTILITY ISSUES: THURS. JAN 17

Last month the Sherbourne Health Centre organized an evening for LGBTQ people grappling with fertility issues.  People who attended expressed an interest in creating a space to continue the discussion, and to open it to others.  The next date is:

Thursday, January 17
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sherbourne Health Centre
333 Sherbourne St., 1st floor

If you or yours are grappling with fertility issues, please come join us for informal discussion, information-sharing and support.
For more info:  parentingnetwork@sherbourne.on.ca

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SAVE THE DATE: MY FAMILY MATTERS! SCHOOLS PROJECT
MONDAY, FEB. 18

The My Family Matters! Schools Project is a new initiative to make schools more welcoming for kids from LGBTQ families and for families of all configurations.

Save the date! Monday Feb.18th (Family Day - the new stat holiday) join LGBTQ families in an interactive art extravaganza. Watch this space for more details.
For more info: Shira Spector schools_project@yahoo.com

We welcome participation from all, including parents,prospective parents, teachers, young people and friends and allies.

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MUM'S THE WORLD! & DADDY, PAPA & ME: NEXT DATES

Mum's The World!  A monthly gathering for lesbian, bisexual and transexxual/transgender mothers and their children (age 0 to 6).  Meet other familes and find: support, snacks, activities, music, toys, discussions and queer parenting resources.  The last Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Next date:  Sat. Jan 26

Daddy, Papa & Me   A monthly queer-positive gathering for fathers and their children (age 0 to 6).  Meet other familes and find: support, snacks, activities, music, toys, discussions and queer parenting resources.  The second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   Next date:  Sat. Feb. 9

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EGALE CANADA LAUNCHES 1ST NATIONAL SURVEY ON HOMOPHOBIA/TRANSPHOBIA IN CANADIAN SCHOOLS

www.climatesurvey.ca

Egale Canada has launched a survey research project designed to explore the experiences of homophobia and transphobia of students in Grades 8 - 12 in Canadian schools.  The aim of the project is to document the realities of life at school for straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Two Spirit, intersex, queer, and questioning (LGBTTIQ) students in Canada, including the kids of LGBTTIQ parents.  The goal is to provide policy makers and educators with information that will help them make schools safer and more respectful.  We are asking you to help by making our survey known to youth who use your services or attend support groups at your organization.  The survey can be found online at www.climatesurvey.ca .  

EGALE Canada is encouraging school boards across the country to participate in the survey.  For more info, call Helen Kennedy, 1-888-204-8888 or email helen_kennedy@egale.ca.  

For those of you not already familiar with Egale Canada, it is a national organization committed to advancing equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people, and their families, across Canada.

 

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Disclaimer: News from the Parenting Network, as with our Pride & Joy newsletter may include reprints, excerpts or summaries from other sources. We cannot take responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions. We are also happy to publish information about research projects and other community initiatives. We do so in the spirit of sharing information, but do not have sufficient knowledge to actively endorse or advocate participation in particular projects.

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