2SLGBTQIA+ community-building: Latest news
2SLGBTQIA+ community-building: Recent news
QMUNITY’s 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic launches!
DSS congratulates community partner / ally QMUNITY on the
2025-Mar-20 launch of their pro bono legal clinic! ⚖️ 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🥳 🎂
QMUNITY: We offer free, low-barrier legal services tailored to the unique needs of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals in BC.
At a time when queer, trans, and Two-Spirit communities are facing mounting challenges, access to legal support is more critical than ever. QMUNITY’s new 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic has been quietly operating since late 2024, offering vital resources to those who need it most. Now, we’re coming together to officially celebrate its launch.
Our legal team provides consultation, referrals, and limited representation on various legal issues including (but not limited to) family law, employment, human rights and tenancy related issues to help guide your around your legal equity.
These may include [read more online]:
Tenancy issues: evictions, repairs, and rent disputes
Human rights concerns: equality & accommodations
Employment law: workplace discrimination and rights
Family law: separation, divorce, & child advocacy
Trans ID services : name changes & gender marker updates
Other legal matters …
Wrap-around care: access legal help alongside mental health counselling, youth programming, & more
📍 Available in-person & online across B.C.!
Contact
website: https://qmunity.ca/legal-clinic/
e-mail: legal@qmunity.ca
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CANADA’S FIRST FEDERAL 2SLGBTQI+ ACTION PLAN: PROGRESS REPORT
Rapport d’étape du Plan d’action 2ELGBTQI+
Women and Gender Equality Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat is please to provide you with the first 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan Progress Report, highlighting the Government of Canada’s progress to implement the Action Plan over its first 18 months.
This Report provides an overview of the Government of Canada’s work from August 28, 2022 to March 31, 2024 to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality in Canada and around the world through the Action Plan’s six priority areas.
Please find the Action Plan on our website.
While the work of the Action Plan continues, I am heartened to see all the effort being done across Canada to create more opportunities and protections for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Best regards,
Marc-André Millaire (il, lui, he, him)
Directeur général, Recherche, données et 2ELGBTQI+
Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
Email: FEGC.2ELGBTQIplus-2SLGBTQIplus.WAGE@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Director General, Research, Data and 2SLGBTQI+
Women and Gender Equality Canada / Government of Canada
E-mail: FEGC.2ELGBTQIplus-2SLGBTQIplus.WAGE@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Report (pdf):
Dignity Seniors Society gratefully acknowledges funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada 🙏
Musical Theatre: “Seniors Take On Things We Never Talk About”
MOSAIC (M.O.S.A.I.C. Multi-lingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities)
is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations.
Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals
from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Back by popular demand after an incredible 2024 run that drew 900 audience members, the musical theatre production “Seniors Take On Things We Never Talk About” features a cast of immigrant seniors with limited English skills.
Through a unique blend of humour, music, and heartfelt storytelling, this production explores aging stereotypes, elder abuse, and the power of connection—challenging societal perceptions while celebrating the strength, resilience, and wisdom of seniors.
Performance Dates:
📅 March 31, 2025: 6:30-8:00 PM
📅April 1, 2025: 1:30-3:00 PM & 6:30-8:00 PM
📅April 2, 2025: 6:30-8:00 PM
📍 Venue: Evergreen Cultural Centre – 1205 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Z4
Admission is FREE, but seats are limited! Register now to secure your spot!
In our musical theatre performance, we’ll explore:
Have you ever felt lonely or isolated from your loved ones?
How do you feel about being treated as if you’re incapable of understanding?
What are your thoughts on seniors dating and finding love?
How do you cope with difficult realities?
These performances aim to amplify the voices, experiences, and wisdom of immigrant seniors. By addressing elder abuse, ageing stereotypes, and the importance of social connection, we hope to spark meaningful conversations and foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by our senior community.
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