Events for July 2022

March with ACAS in the Pride Parade on Sunday June 26. Join our contingent for East & Southeast Asian queer & trans folks. Partners and allies are welcomed. We encourage you to wear pink if you have it! Bring your own water, bells, whistles, and noisemakers. Group Number: A13 Meeting Time: 12:30pm Location: Ted Rogers Way & Charles St It is important that you meet on time at the starting point before it gets too crowded and harder to find us! You will NOT be able to join when the parade begins as there are barricades that block off people from entering along the route. This year a queer artist team is building a Pride Dragon representing our LGBTQ+ Asian identities co-existing in harmony. Please help take turns carrying the poles because our community supports each other ❤ We encourage you to bring your own water in a reusable bottle, however there will be water available along the route. We will only bring 12 extra water bottles to share. If you cannot walk the whole route, get tired, or overheated, there are exit points along the route. If you have more questions, contact Ryan at men@acas.org

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♥️ Register here: https://forms.gle/CgHX3gjgtvC18brb9 ✨ 👉 When: Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 👉 Time: 6-8pm EST 👉 Location: Online (Zoom) What does it mean to be 'healthy' as a queer Asian womxn? How do we navigate a healthcare system that doesn't represent us? Want to sit down and rant about bad healthcare experiences and share tips on what to do in the future? Come join us on Zoom on Tues, June 28th from 6-8pm to absorb in some good vibes and lots of laughter while we talk about what health and happiness means to us! At least ten participants will be compensated for their time with $15 food gift cards. Part of ACAS' Pillow Talk workshop series: by and for 18+ East & Southeast Asian folks of Marginalized Genders (cis & trans womxn as well as non-binary folks) to explore relationships to their bodies, intimacy, health, & more. More information on acas.org. Much thanks to ViiV Healthcare for helping us put this on! CW: Frank discussions of sex and sexuality throughout the workshop, as well as discussions of medical trauma, histories, and injustice. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information, please email Dany at youth@acas.org. All information and inquiries submitted through this form and via email will be kept confidential.

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This free in-person event is for East & Southeast Asian gay, bisexual, queer cis and trans men. 15 spots will be available. Bring your own food. Light snacks will be provided. Date: Wednesday, June 29 Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Location: ACAS Office (260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410) Registration required to reserve your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX6GipisSo7oq1JOkHC_9w_gQnljlPuF7AHhs_5VM3XnHOiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link For more info email Ryan at men@acas.org

Pillow Talk Workshop #3 Consent and Women's Agency in Sexual Health Come and explore the concepts of ‘Consent’ and ‘Agency’ with other women in a friendly, safe, and confidential environment. When: Jun 29, 2022, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Facilitated by Joon Lee, Sexual Health Educator Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce-prj4qE9DRmlB8Z9pjxgw9ObPjbv6r More info: Jun Liu, womensupport@acas.org

Please join ACAS ACAS Pillow Talk workshops Please register here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Sex EducAsian is our monthly sexual health workshop at HQ for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men For the first workshop, we will: + tour the new HQ testing facilities + learn about STI testing & treatment Date: Tuesday July 12 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: HQ (790 Bay St, 8th floor) No registration needed, just come by! For more info, contact Ryan at men@acas.org

Another month began, and summer is almost officially here! An exciting event to look forward to on Wednesday, July 13th, PinkdotTO.   PinkdotTO is a night of celebration and talent showcasing LBGTTIQ2S+ Asians, families and allies. Once again, Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) is excited about bringing #PinkdotTO back this year. The theme of this year's #PinkdotTO is "#togetherness."   May 2019 was the last time ACAS hosted #PinkdotTO as an in-person event. We believe it's time to gather once again under one roof to celebrate, be proud, and have fun, safely.   With the support of TD Bank Group, ACAS has teamed up to host #PinkdotTO for the first time to bring our communities together again. Celebrating, promoting diversity and inclusion, and helping revitalize artistry through various talent showcases.   The event includes a lineup of fabulous performances, great music, a sumptuous dinner treat, and a cash bar for the night of the event. It will be something exciting to look forward to next month!

Book Your Monkeypox vaccine The monkeypox vaccination service, provided by Toronto Public Health nurses in collaboration with ACAS, is on Thursday, July 14th 3:00 pm-7:00 pm at 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410. This is open eligibility for gay, bisexual, queer men who have sex with men, including trans men and trans women. There is no walk-in. Please use this link acas.setmore.com and choose any of the staff names for appointment time. Last appointment will be at 6:45pm Please consider that we are a community-based organization that has small capacity. If it suits you better, there are multiple mass immunization clinics run by the City of Toronto that can handle larger numbers through walk-in. You can find the mass clinics at www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/monkeypox/ By booking this appointment, you are confirming that you met the Provincial eligibility: You are trans- or cis-gender individuals who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following: Have received a diagnosis of bacterial STI (i.e., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) in the past 2 months; Have had 2 or more sexual partners within the past 21 days or may be planning to; Have attended venues for sexual contact within the past 21 days (e.g., bath houses, sex clubs) or may be planning to, or who work/volunteer in these settings; Have had anonymous/casual sex in the past 21 days (e.g., using online dating/ hookup apps) or may be planning to; Engage in sex work or may be planning to, and their sexual contacts.

Join us for a screening of 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 ** Winner of several 2022 Canadian Screen Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Casting in a Film ** Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by Catherine Hernandez, Scarborough is an unflinching portrait of three low-income families struggling to endure within a system that’s set them up for failure. It shows the love and perseverance communities can foster, lifting up families to overcome the obstacles placed in their way. When: July 15, 2022 at 7pm Where: Tâm Restaurant (369 Keele St.) The event is free to attend, but we only have 30 spots available. Food will be provided. Please register to reserve your spot. https://forms.gle/m8w9JHsPXbPeG34v9 *This event is generously supported by the Asian Queer Alliance (AQUA), the Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS), and Tâm Restaurant. (𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢)

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. Date: Thursday, July 21 Time: 8pm-11pm Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton St) 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 Contact Ryan for a coupon for 50% off lockers! Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org

Do you want to be a QTAY Peer Educator? Here's your chance! Come join our team by attending QTAY’s mandatory one-day training on Saturday, July 23rd from 1-4pm EST and go through an interview. We are looking for 3 peer leaders to work on a part-time contract (approx. early August 2022 – June 30, 2023) for up to 300 hours. You will be paid $15/hr on a basis of 7hrs/week, but the reality is that you can work your 300 hours in whatever way works for you within the timeframe of your contract. You must be able to work weekends and some evenings, but otherwise hours will be flexible. This position may be perfect for you if you want to…  Learn new leadership and facilitation skills  Make an impact in the Queer and Trans East and Southeast Asian community  Increase your social support networks and meet amazing youth in the community ...and more! Hiring details:  Submit your resume with 2 references by Wednesday, July 27 at 11:59pm.  Attending the July 23rd training will act as a cover letter of sorts, so don't worry about that unless you felt you weren't able to exhibit your skills at the training.  We will call qualified peers for a job interview.  If you can't join the training but still want to apply, you can send a cover letter, resume, and two references over to Dany at youth@acas.org by July 27th, before 11:59pm. HOW TO RSVP You can RSVP by filling out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5ul9-yG0PRSNtjmVbD7DIT5xd22OzsBhFhLXv6UCTNV4krw/viewform?usp=sf_link Once you’ve RSVP’d, Dany will send you a zoom link closer to the training date! DATE: July 23rd, 2022 TIME: 1PM – 4PM EST LOCATION: ZOOM! (a zoom link will be sent to you once your attendance has been confirmed by Dany!) TRAINING TOPICS: Group Facilitation, Peer Support, Navigating Emotional […]

Want to create and maybe even share some art? Attend our summer arts-based workshops and get a chance to share your work at our end-of-summer Open Gallery! We'll have two types of workshops this summer: - Queer A-Zines: The Extended Cut with Iz (Tuesdays) and - Making an Artist with Kelly (Wednesdays) These workshops will take place very week on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6-8pm EST starting July 26th - August 17th. These workshops will give you space to create art while building community with other queer Asian artists of all kinds. You'll have the chance to learn new techniques, collaborate with other people, learn about sharing and selling your art, and more. Further information on both of these workshops to come soon, so keep an eye out! If you attend at least 6/8 workshops, you will be given priority to showcase at an Open Gallery (August, date TBA)! This Open Gallery will give you the chance to show off, share, trade, and even sell your art if you'd like. Those who do attend at least 6/8 workshops and share their art at the Open Gallery will be given honorariums as thanks for their time and creativity (~$25, amount may go up depending on fundraising). Of course, you don't have to attend 6/8 to join us--feel free to just dip in for a session or two! Regardless of whether or not you hope to share at the Open Gallery, feel free to join the workshops for a fun/chill time! Not everyone has to share, but this is a great opportunity to learn how.

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: July 27 Time: 6:30pm - 8pm Register by contacting Moshe Sakal at msakal@hongfook.ca

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

Book Your Monkeypox vaccine The monkeypox vaccination service, provided by Toronto Public Health nurses in collaboration with ACAS, is on Thursday, August 4th 3:00 pm-7:00 pm at 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410. This is open eligibility for gay, bisexual, queer men who have sex with men, including trans men and trans women. There is no walk-in. Please use this link acas.setmore.com and choose any of the staff names for appointment time. Last appointment will be at 6:45pm Please consider that we are a community-based organization that has small capacity. If it suits you better, there are multiple mass immunization clinics run by the City of Toronto that can handle larger numbers through walk-in. You can find the mass clinics at www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/monkeypox/ By booking this appointment, you are confirming that you met the Provincial eligibility: You are trans- or cis-gender individuals who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following: Have received a diagnosis of bacterial STI (i.e., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) in the past 2 months; Have had 2 or more sexual partners within the past 21 days or may be planning to; Have attended venues for sexual contact within the past 21 days (e.g., bath houses, sex clubs) or may be planning to, or who work/volunteer in these settings; Have had anonymous/casual sex in the past 21 days (e.g., using online dating/ hookup apps) or may be planning to; Engage in sex work or may be planning to, and their sexual contacts.