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Learn Taiko Drumming with Raging Asian Women!
Sound in the Spring with a hearty beat! If you've ever wanted to learn Taiko Drumming, now's your chance. Our partnership with RAW Taiko Drumming allows up to ten QTAY (18-29 years old, must be queer and/or trans as well as Asian but otherwise open to all genders/sexualities) to attend six free workshops on Thursdays from 7-9 pm EST from April 21st - May 26th. Priority will be given to folks who can commit to all 6 sessions, which will happen in person at their studio, the second floor of 1220 Dupont St. M6H 2A4: https://goo.gl/maps/p2rx1rQJyNf2mnVJ6If you cannot commit to all 6 sessions but can attend at least 4, let us know and we'll see what we can do. If you're interested in these workshops, please email Dany at youth@acas.org with: -Name -Pronouns -Access Needs -Availability/Commitment -Best Way(s) to Contact You We can't wait to hear what goes down!
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When You’re Ready: Cycle 4 Starts!
When You’re Ready: Cycle 4 Starts!
🌈 QTAY Presents: When You’re Ready CYCLE 4 ✨ Peer Leaders: Cho, Iz, and Kelly! WHEN: May 8th - June 19, 2022 On Sundays from 1-3:30pm EST On Thursdays from 6-8:30pm EST LOCATION: Zoom, potential for in-person meet-ups in late May/June pending safety and participant comfort WHAT IS THE WYR PROGRAM? When You’re Ready (WYR) is an interactive community-building program where East and Southeast Asian youth (ages 18-29) come together to discuss topics relating to their identity, with an emphasis on the whole idea of coming into your identity. STRUCTURE OF WYR We will be capping CYCLE 4 at 15 participants to facilitate an intimate environment where youth can explore and discuss these topics more in-depth. Please RSVP as soon as you can by filling out our form! We will be meeting twice a week, every Sunday from 1-3:30pm EST and every Thursday from 6-8:30pm from May 8th - June 19th (May 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 ; June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16) on Zoom. Starting in late May/June, pending COVID safety measures, participants may choose to meet in person on Sundays, where lunch will be provided. Until then, all sessions will be held on Zoom until further notice. We encourage participants to attend at least 8/12 sessions. If you already know this is going to be tough to do, please refrain from signing up so that we can prioritize folks who can attend as many sessions as possible, as there will be other opportunities and times to join WYR in the future. If drop-in casual events are more your thing, keep an eye out for different digital events QTAY will be hosting in the future! HOW TO RSVP? You can RSVP by filling out this form here: https://forms.gle/y8jWzVvuGCRpBYRRA Please RSVP by MAY 5, 2022! Dany, the […]
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OPA+ 2022 Spring Gathering: HIV and COVID-19 Treatment Update
OPA+ 2022 Spring Gathering: HIV and COVID-19 Treatment Update
Topic: HIV and COVID-19 Treatment Update Speaker: Dr. Alice Tseng, University Health Network Date/Time: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6pm to 8:30pm Location: In-person at Bumpkins Restaurant and Lounge, 21 Gloucester Street, Toronto, ON M4Y IL8 (Major intersection: Yonge Street and Gloucester Street, 2 streets north of Wellesley Street East) Meal: Three course dinner will be served TTC Tokens: Available upon request Limited Capacity. Please register latest by Friday, May 13, 2022 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TxUpdate2022 Please note: This event is open to OPA+ members, ACAS and ASAAP Support Program service users. As ACAS Support Programs events are open to registered service users and one's partner or caretaker, this event will honour the same criteria. OPA+ members, if you like, you can register for 1 additional guest for the event. The guest must either be your partner or caretaker. You can indicate this during registration, and you must state the guest's name and how they are related to you. If you have any questions, please email ontariopa@gmail.com or contact your support worker at ACAS.
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Hope This Works: A Workshop on Queerness in the Job Search
Hope This Works: A Workshop on Queerness in the Job Search
👉 When: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 👉 Time: 6-8pm EST 👉 Location: Online (Zoom) Job searching- a full time job in itself, but you don’t even get paid for your time! What does job searching mean when one is queer? Asian? What does searching for employment mean when you’re QTAY (queer trans Asian youth)? On Wednesday, May 18th, join QTAY on Zoom from 6-8 PM for a discussion and resource-based workshop around searching for employment and the challenges that go along with it! We’ll have a conversation around meaningful work, working as queer trans Asian youth, and share some tips and tricks around refining your search for work. No materials will be required, other than you, of course! If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information, please email Dany at youth@acas.org. Hope to see you there~
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Asian Bathhouse Night at Spa Excess
Asian Bathhouse Night at Spa Excess
Asian Night is back at Spa Excess! Cum to relax, meet new guys, and have some fun. Our volunteer team will be there to create a welcoming and friendly environment while getting you connected with resources on PrEP and HIV/STI testing. We will be hosting: • Fun games and workshops • Exfoliating and cleansing sugar scrub • 50/50 raffle • HIV & Syphilis testing provided on site by Hassle Free Clinic until 9pm Contact Ryan for a coupon for 50% off lockers! Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org
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Intersexionality: The Crossroads of Queer Asian Intimacy
Intersexionality: The Crossroads of Queer Asian Intimacy
👉 When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 👉 Time: 6-8pm EST 👉 Location: Online (Zoom) Love, sex, intimacy… all our lives we may have been told about how these things were supposed to look like. Coming from Asian backgrounds, we may have had strict socio-cultural stereotypes of what intimacy is supposed to be. So what does dating and intimacy mean when one is queer or trans? What does it mean to navigate sexuality when one is Asian? Join the QTAY Peer Educators on Zoom, May 25, from 6-8 PM, in Intersexionality: The Crossroads of Queer Asian Intimacy, a workshop where Queer Asian folks can come together to learn about and discuss experiences of relationships and intimacy – sex-related and non-sex-related – through the topics of consent, harm reduction, and pleasure! No materials will be required, other than you, of course! CW: Frank discussions of sex and sexuality throughout the workshop. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information, please email Dany at youth@acas.org. Hope to see you there! :)
Asian LGBTQ+ Youth Peer Support Group with Hong Fook
Asian LGBTQ+ Youth Peer Support Group with Hong Fook
Hong Fook Youth and Family Services partnering with ACAS to run a new monthly LGBTQ+ peer support program for LGBTQ+ Asian youth under 30. The peer support group offers a space for youth to connect and share their experiences around a variety of topics relevant to their lives, including LGBTQ+ and mental health. Together we create a supportive, non-judgemental environment that inspires hope, healing, and change. Where: Zoom virtual meeting When: the last Wednesday of each month Date: May 25 Time: 6:30pm - 8pm Register by contacting Moshe Sakal at msakal@hongfook.ca
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LGBTQ+家长互助小组
LGBTQ+家长互助小组
如果您家里有身份是LGBTQ+的青少年，而且您： 关心孩子的心理健康和成长发展 想要获得更多育儿技巧和策略 想要了解更多关于LGBTQ+的资讯 需要一个安全的空间去倾诉 希望支持其他的家长 希望获得更多的社区资源 那么欢迎加入我们的LGBTQ+家长互助小组！ 参与方式: Zoom 线上会议 活动时间:每个月最后一个星期四 6:30-8:00 （暂定） 如需获取详情信息，请联系 Hannah Xu: hxu@hongfook.ca 电话/微信：647-920-9013
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Pride Dragon Project: Dragon Dance History
Pride Dragon Project: Dragon Dance History
A queer Asian artist team is building a community Pride dragon for the Pride Parade. This project is an exploration asking ourselves: What does it look like to queer our cultures? How do we combine elements of both Asian and queer culture to represent our identities and to co-exist in harmony? You are invited to learn together about the history, background, and symbolism of the dragon dance. Info session presented by Northern Legs Southern Fists Kung Fu Club Date: Friday, June 3 Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm Location: 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410 This project is funded through the #RisingYouth grants by TakingITGlobal, The Government of Canada, and Canada Service CorpsFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1729679027372267 Community build days: June 5th & June 11th Add your piece to the dragon! Join our community build days to express your queerness and Asian identities as a piece of the dragon to be showcased through the Pride Parade. What does it look like when envisioning your Asian culture as being more queer?