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AQUA is having a town hall! Organized for and by queer asian femmes and gender diverse folks. Queer meaning those identifying LGBTQ2SI+, Asian meaning those identifying as people from Asia (including South Asian, Southeast Asian), and Femme broadly meaning trans and cis women and ***gender diverse meaning broadly gender diverse! *** "WE ARE CHANGING! ✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨ WILL WE EXIST IN THE FUTURE? Hi everyone! We are holding a town hall on to help us figure out what the future holds for AQUA. Will we continue to exist? Come dream, create and decide the fate of AQUA with us 😊. We encourage everyone to come regardless with how familiar they are with AQUA. The future of AQUA is in y(our) hands ♥️ Help us with numbers by rsvp: asianqueeralliance@gmail.com COST: FREE We will be providing some of our favourite snacks and we'd like to encourage everyone to bring a little snack they enjoy as well! * * * event banner created by the lovely @veronicameowmeow" https://www.facebook.com/events/938818779853513/?active_tab=about  

  We have a new one-time-only program at ACAS for East and Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men (youth or adults) starting January 20th, every Monday evening. We have limited spots for up to 10 participants for more intimate and in-depth sessions. Sign up by emailing youthaffirm@gmail.com Project Youth Affirm is an eight session group focused on reducing stress and depression by providing practical tools for improving coping skills through CBT (cognitive-behaviour theory). For more details on the AFFIRM group: http://www.projectyouthaffirm.org/project.html  

Hope you all had a good welcome to the New Year! ACAS looks forwards to spending this new decade with you! Happy New Year!

ACAS really does wish you light, love and health this holiday season and for the New Year! Our main offices will be closed from Dec 23rd and we will be returning Jan 6th. Holiday season is not easy for everyone so be kind to each other and your self!

F0r World AIDS Day 2019 we launched our Love Fearlessly Positive Asian Podcast. Check it out here! It features community members sharing their stories and intersecting identity issues!

On December 1st, we honour and remember those we have lost in the fight against HIV and AIDS.The legacies of love, friendship, strength, and community live on as we continue to work towards ending the HIV epidemic in Canada. Visit our partner at www.voicesforworldaidsday.ca #Voices4HIV #VoixSIDA Check out our partner videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1yQQ_ditSU&list=PL1pWa8wlaL_6RazK1F_1bwGIx6I1fdjXy&index=1 December 1st-5th is Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (AAAW), a time when we celebrate the contributions of Indigenous communities in ending the HIV epidemic. To learn more, visit www.voicesforworldaidsaday.ca #Voices4HIV #VoixSIDA @allnationshope @2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations @CAAN.ca

Thank you IN Magazine for giving ACAS the opportunity to highlight some of the issues that affect gay, bi, queer Asian men "ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) is a second home for so many – a place where being Asian meets being queer. ACAS is currently the only operating HIV/AIDS service organization in Canada dedicated specifically to the sexual health of East and Southeast Asians. While our background begins with HIV and sexual health, our work also includes creating safer spaces and providing support for the LGBTQ+ Asian community.🌈" Check out the article here: http://inmagazine.ca/2019/11/a-second-home-for-many/

With the help of eager local youth, a new group for Queer & Trans Asians in Montreal has been revived. Ryan dropped by over the weekend to help with their first meet up at a local bubble tea shop! If you live in Montreal, look out for future events from Queer Trans Asiatique de Montreal! (There is a private non-searchable Facebook group, please message men@acas.org or our facebook if you would like to be invited into the group) Did you know Queer Asian Youth (QAY) started the same way with bubble tea lounges? Way back in the year 2000!

Thank you to all 25 runners, walkers and donors who helped us raise $18700 at the #TOWaterfront42k Charity Challenge 2019 to benefit Asians living w/ #HIV and members of the #2SLBGTIQ+ communities! ‬ We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming ACAS WorldAIDSDay: A Community United Dinner featuring the premiere of #LoveFearlessly Asian PHA Podcasts on November 29, 2019. For event and ticket details please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/971454706562535/      

3 ACAS job postings:  Men's Outreach Program Coordinator (Leave of Absence Replacement) Support Program Coordinator MSM Outreach Worker Please see PDFs for details. Application Deadline:  November 17, 2019 (11:59 p.m.)   Interview Date(s): November 20-25, 2019