Sydney Transgender Access, Resource and Support (S.T.A.R.S)
First meeting!

7pm, Sunday, November 13th
AIDS Coalition office (150 Bentinck, close to the YMCA building)

Are you a trans Cape Bretoner looking for support, resources and a group of people who know what you’re going through? S.T.A.R.S wants to see you!

S.T.A.R.S is a safe, confidential and supportive environment for all trans people. We are based on the idea that we are all experts in our own experience and can both teach and learn from each other in addition to providing compassion and support for each other.

Cisgendered (non-transgendered) Allies are welcome to attend as long as they are coming to listen and respect that the space is by and for trans people.

For more information, contact:

Madison
lillithflowers@yahoo.ca

or Evan at the AIDS Coalition:
evan.coole@gmail.com or 567-1766

Posted by Evan Coole on Wednesday, November 9, 2011

It’s been nearly a month since we officially launched Trans-Forming Communities: Making Queer Youth Matter and the response has been overwhelming! We’ve been meeting a diverse and wonderful group of educators, guidance counselors, social workers and service providers who are committed to making change for queer youth in Cape Breton.

We’ve mostly confirmed our list of trainings and we’re hoping to see returning and new faces at the next workshops. Be sure to email Michael at cbqueeryouth at gmail.com to RSVP for these sessions.

Queer Health
9:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday, November 1st
St Patrick’s Church Museum

Youth Development
10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday, November 8th (lunch provided)
Chaplaincy Oasis Room at Cape Breton University (across from the bookstore)

Anti-transphobia
1:00pm-4:30pm, Wednesday, November 16th
Grand Lake Road Firehall

Suicide Intervention
9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, November 19th & 20th
Chaplaincy Oasis Room at Cape Breton University (across from the bookstore)

Mi’kmaq Culture & Sexuality
10:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday, November 22nd
YMCA Building on Charlotte St

Support Group Facilitation
6:30-8:30pm, Sunday, November 27th (PFLAG meeting)
Family Place Resource Centre on Alexandra St

Train-the-Trainer
TBA

We are grateful to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for being the primary funder for this project. We also wish to recognize Child Welfare, the Child & Youth Strategy, Mi’kmaq Family Services and the Department of Health and Wellness for providing financial and in-kind support for Trans-Forming Communities.

Posted by Evan Coole on Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Thanks to the brilliant work of Targett Design, the AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton is re-launching its web presence!

We will be adding content soon. Expect a full list of trainings with dates and venues for Transforming Communities: Making Queer Youth Matter, new resources and more!

Posted by Evan Coole on Thursday, October 20, 2011