The goal of many of our future discussions is to help keep informed of what issues are faced by many of the groups that fall in the categories of the GLBTQ rainbow. Communication and information sharing can only help further understanding between groups under the rainbow umbrella.
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Tuesday, June 5th - Spirituality
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HELP US ADVERTISE!
We've got posters to put up! If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, please let me know!
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Events Postings
If you know of any events or activities on the go in the province, please let us know, and we'll post them!
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Possible future meetings:
- Society enforcing the gender gap and the concept of "Gender".
- Self Esteem & Support for GLBTQ individuals.
- Safe Sex
- Descrimination between groups "under the umbrella"
- Sexual Orientation and Travel - Safe places and unsafe places for out GLBTQ individuals.
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Any other ideas? If you have comments or questions regarding our upcomming meetings, or suggestions for future meetings, please feel free to contact us at rb_alliance@hotmail.com! |
Recent Events July 11th, 2000
First Official Meeting Agenda
Discuss the Saint John Area GLBTQ Support/Discussion Group Guidelines
Introductions (voluntary)
What can the Saint John Area GLBTQ Support/Discussion Group provide you?
Discuss future meetings
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July 25th
Transgender Information Session / Q&A.
Discussion of Mission Statement
Discussion of future events and meetings.
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August 8th
Bisexuality Information Session / Q&A.
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August 22nd
Discussion about the recent attack in King Square as well as sexuality and the workplace.
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September 5th 2000
Spirituality and Sexuality - Round table discussion on the topic of Spirituality.
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September 19th 2000
S&M - What is it? Why does society seem to classify it as a homosexual practice? Get out the whips and chains, guys and gals, this should be an interesting conversation...
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October 3rd
Stonewall - A presentation on Stonewall (cause some of us are too young to remember -- and this is a topic we should all know about)
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November 7th - Gay Parenting / S&M
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November 14th - Coming Out Stories - Talking circle to discuss what it was like coming out of the closet to friends and families.
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December 5th - General discussion
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December 19th - Queer over Christmas - what's it like being home for the holidays and the difficulties in being "in" or "out" with family during this time of year.
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January 2nd - Recap of Queer over Christmas - How were your holidays? What were your major accomplishments over the last year?
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January 16th - Relationships - The difficulties and rewards in establishing and maintaining relashionships as a GLBT individual, as well as marriage, divorce, and any other views on the subject we can think up.
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Tuesday, March 6th - The portrayal of Gays, Lesbians and Transgendered individuals in the Media - on TV, in movies and in the news. Is it beneficial? How has the media's portrayal of non-straight individuals changed in the last 5 years? Last 20?
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Tuesday, March 20th - The Internet. How has it helped/hindered the GLBTQ movement? Please bring your favorite internet links to the meeting to share with others!
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Tuesday, April 3rd - Pros and Cons of being GLBT. How has it changed your life? What if you could be born again as straight? What would you do if someone told you they could turn you straight? |
