Gay Community

On June 11, 2009, the Men's Wellness Program hosted a film screening and discussion to mark the 40 year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the beginning of the gay and lesbian liberation movement.

Christian Cano, blogger and AVI volunteer, created two short films about the event, which he posted on his blog and on YouTube. To visit Christian's blog follow this link: "Rainbow Life Victoria." Enjoy the videos below!

If you would like more information on the Men's Wellness Program, contact Captain Snowdon at 250-384-2366 or email captain.snowdon(at)avi(dot)org. And, watch for AVI at this year's Pride Festival!

Stonewall 40 Years Later: Part 1

Don't forget every Tuesday at Serious Coffee Join the Homos for our drop in social.
6-8 pm Blanshard and Fisgard, Victoria. Newcomers celebrated!

Sunset Kayak Cruize

9 Aug 07 (Thursday Evening) at 6:30 pm

Comox Valley Kayaks, 2020 Cliffe Ave,

Courtenay by the Airpark

Come out and enjoy an eco-paddling tour. No experience is necessary. There will be experience paddlers and also a certified instructor to give a group introductory basic lessons on route, so don’t let your lack of experience be your excuse. Not to mention come out and socialize with the gay community and meet new friends.

All this for only $15.00 per person it includes: your rental, paddles, PFD’s (Personal Flotation Device) and other Necessary Safety Gear.

We are going to meet at Comox Valley Kayaks at 2020 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay at 06:00 pm to get kayaks and gear so we can start paddling at 6:30 pm sharp.

What to Bring?

Water, Sunscreen, Camera, Appropriate shoes, suitable clothing and perhaps snack and liquid courage.

Book in advance with Comox Valley Kayaks

Call toll Free: 1 888 545-5595

Phone: (250) 334-2628

NEW MONTHLY GAY-BI CURIOUS CHEW AND CHAT

HOSTED BY MARTIN AND JOHN
AT APPETIT FOOD FOR THOUGHT
1ST AVE. LADYSMITH

MENU:
CEASAR SALAD
GRILLED MILD COCNUT CURRY CHICKEN
TEA OR COFFE
$10.00

COME OUT FOR A SUPER MEAL AND GREAT CONVERSATION

THIS EVENT WILL OCCUR ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, IT IS ALSO A BYOB EVENT

15-20 guys are showing up for the coffee nite every Tuesday at Serious Coffee (Blanshard and Fisgard) 6-8pm

Monday, April 25

Spirituality!

How does being gay impact on your relationship with the divine? What are our experiences of honouring spirit inside and outside organized religion.

Join us for a frank discussion of the queer spirit.

For location, call or email Captain at 384-2366 or captain.snowdon@avi.org.

AVI's Men's Wellness Program is hosting a conference, Private Parts, in Victoria on March 18 and 19th.
For information on this conference go to www.islandmwp.ca

An ANTI- Equal Marriage Bill is Coming to Parliament on Nov. 26th !

MP Lobby Kit!

See also: 5 Minute Action - Same Sex Marriage

Parliament will soon vote on legislation to restrict marriage to heterosexual couples. Rob Moore, (Con) for Fundy, NB, has introduced Bill C-268. This Private Members Bill would define marriage as “the lawful union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all other persons”.

Last time Parliament voted on heterosexual marriage, we came within five (5) votes of losing. Our vote count suggests that this one will be just as close!

Supporters of equal marriage must mobilize and tell our MPs that they should not support this unconstitutional bill.

Critics call province cowards for failing to cover sex-change surgeries

Keith Leslie
Ottawa Citizen

Thursday, November 18, 2004

TORONTO -- Ontario's Liberal government has "chickened out" of reinstating medicare coverage for sex change operations for fear of a public backlash, deputy NDP leader Marilyn Churley charged Thursday.

Churley accused the Liberals of backing off a pledge while in opposition to restore funding for the procedures, which left numerous patients in the lurch when they were delisted by the previous Conservative government in 1997.

See also: Transgender Day of Remembrance

"They promised they'd reverse that decision," but backed out amid a storm of controversy over the more heavily publicized -- and criticized -- move last May to delist chiropractic services, physiotherapy and eye exams, she said.

"They reneged on their promise because they were cowards."

Irish Prime Minister and Dublin Catholic Archbishop Back Homosexual Spousal Rights

Lifesite

DUBLIN, November 16, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Irish homosexual activists who came to Canada to 'marry' and are currently challenging Ireland to grant them spousal inheritance rights have garnered support from Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern and shockingly from Dublin's Catholic Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

Commenting on the case to the Irish state television RTE, Ahern said, "They say: 'We want more equality and we want to be treated fairer.' I agree with that. I totally agree with that. These people who are in relationships which are not illegal, they're not immoral, they're not improper. We should try to deal with some of the issues they have to surmount in their daily lives. And I think that's the fairest, caring and Christian way to deal with this."

Archbishop Martin was questioned by the Irish Independent newspaper on Ahern statements calling granting the spousal rights the "fairest" and "Christian way to deal with this."