Comments on: Upcoming event – National Coming Out Day (Vancouver) http://hummingbird604.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/ The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:20:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Gay-bashing on Davie Street? What’s wrong with this city? « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Gay-bashing on Davie Street? What’s wrong with this city? « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:17 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/#comment-185 [...] somewhat frustrating that so much progress against homophobia has been achieved, yet public safety seems to be compromised in what is supposed [...] [...] somewhat frustrating that so much progress against homophobia has been achieved, yet public safety seems to be compromised in what is supposed [...]

]]> By: The Mr. Gay Canada pageant is this week « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-184 The Mr. Gay Canada pageant is this week « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:11:38 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/#comment-184 [...] Vancouver and Canada. Why is this relevant? Well, because as you may recall if you’ve read my other posts about queer events and milestones, in other countries, being gay is a crime. In Vancouver, having a [...] [...] Vancouver and Canada. Why is this relevant? Well, because as you may recall if you’ve read my other posts about queer events and milestones, in other countries, being gay is a crime. In Vancouver, having a [...]

]]> By: International Day Against Homophobia (May 17th) « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-183 International Day Against Homophobia (May 17th) « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Sat, 17 May 2008 16:55:24 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/#comment-183 [...] year, I wrote about National Coming Out Day (October 11th). Many queer people are afraid of coming out for fear of retaliation and rejection. I have been a [...] [...] year, I wrote about National Coming Out Day (October 11th). Many queer people are afraid of coming out for fear of retaliation and rejection. I have been a [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://hummingbird604.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Anonymous Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:47:00 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/#comment-182 I'm planning on attending.<br/><br/>SH I’m planning on attending.

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]]> By: Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Raul Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:44:00 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/#comment-181 I think that one of the problems is that very few people seem to really know what The Centre does. That's why I wanted to showcase it. <br/><br/>And lots of people can confuse it too with the Centre for Excellence, so I am sure if Vancouverites knew the kind of financial distress that The Centre faces, they probably would help. I think that one of the problems is that very few people seem to really know what The Centre does. That’s why I wanted to showcase it.

And lots of people can confuse it too with the Centre for Excellence, so I am sure if Vancouverites knew the kind of financial distress that The Centre faces, they probably would help.

]]> By: Paul Hillsdon http://hummingbird604.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Paul Hillsdon Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:06:00 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/upcoming-event-national-coming-out-day-vancouver/#comment-180 It's great to see the corporations doing more than commercializing the Pride Parade, and actually having real policies in place to support diversity in the workplace. <br/><br/>And yes, the Centre is a fantastic resource for the queer community throughout this region. I should know, being a gay youth myself. Just don't get scared away by the trans at the welcome desk like I did when I first went in :P It's unfortunate that the Centre doesn't get more funding though, as it's current facilities are quite run down and out of date, and could certainly use an infusion of cash to rebuild and renew for a whole new generation of residents. It’s great to see the corporations doing more than commercializing the Pride Parade, and actually having real policies in place to support diversity in the workplace.

And yes, the Centre is a fantastic resource for the queer community throughout this region. I should know, being a gay youth myself. Just don’t get scared away by the trans at the welcome desk like I did when I first went in :P It’s unfortunate that the Centre doesn’t get more funding though, as it’s current facilities are quite run down and out of date, and could certainly use an infusion of cash to rebuild and renew for a whole new generation of residents.

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