Gathering at World Pride for people interested in sponsorship of LGBT refugees - June 27, 2014

Please share this email with activists or community members interested in local work going on across Canada regarding sponsoring LGBT Refugees. Note that an RSVP is requested.

We are promoting a free opportunity for people to join us in person or via a conference/video call during World Pride in Toronto to network on LGBT refugee issues.  Please read on…..

WHAT:  A chance for people working specifically on LGBT refugee sponsorship issues to connect/chat/network/share in a positive environment.  The meeting and social will be designed to learn more about each other’s work and our respective  challenges and successes.

WHEN:  June 27 (Friday) in the later afternoon and early evening

WHERE:  Toronto and for those not in Toronto those days, a connection via a conference/video call link up for those unable to be in attendance.  The in-person portion of the program will be in a location to be determined.

WHY:  A number of people who are working on sponsorship issues thought that with several people being present in Toronto for World Pride 2014 that it would be a good opportunity to connect and meet and share areas of interest, achievement and plans. 

WHO:  Anyone who is working on LGBT Refugee issues from a sponsorship perspective, including those looking to get more involved is welcome to join us.

INTERESTED?:  If you are interested and want to send an “expression of interest” to be put on the mailing list for this event, please send an email by June 2, 2014 to:   northstartriangle@gmail.com.  Please note that your name will not be shared with any other groups without your express consent.

The small print:  This is a self-funded adventure.  We are keeping it casual, low stress (!), and as spontaneous as possible (while having it well organized).  There will be no fees or charges to attend.  If food is involved, it will either be donated or people will be asked to pay their own way.  The individuals who are taking the initiative do not have any funding and expect the two events to be low cost and accessible to all.  We are looking to have someone sponsor the conference/video call. 

The meeting organizers who authored this are Nicole LaViolette (Capital Rainbow Refuge), Kate Lazier (Group of Five) and David Pepper (North Star Triangle Project