Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia
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Public policy beyond the binary. Registered non-profit CIC. gacns.ca
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Are you or someone you know a CPA who is qualified to support non-profit business tax filings? We're looking to hire someone to help us with our taxes! Please reach out at
[email protected]
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11 months ago
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Update: Last month, GACNS deactivated our phone number. We were paying for our phone out of our funding, and kept the line active for a year after the funding ended. If you had said number and need to contact us, please email us at
[email protected]
12 months ago
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Shape Your City Halifax updates
about 1 year ago
Here’s a direct link to the survey so you don’t have to go through the Twitter link:
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SHIRTS! Please buy them
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about 1 year ago
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This fund is still open! Please share with anyone you know who may have been impacted!
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about 1 year ago
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We've put up $2000 of our funds to ensure that those who experienced harassment and/or discrimination at the Atlantic ADHD Centre and have or plan to file a complaint with the College of Surgeons and Physicians can access the support they need through free counseling. Spread the word today!
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over 1 year ago
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We still have many shirts available for sale! Please buy yours today!
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over 1 year ago
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We still have many shirts available for sale! Please buy yours today!
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over 1 year ago
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GACNS would like to share a study out of UPEI by Guylaine Landry. This study is looking for: 1. people who are 2SLGBTQIA+; 2. Have previously been incarcerated in Canada (federal or provincial); 3. Are currently living in Canada; and 4. Are 18 years of age or older
over 1 year ago
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We genuinely appreciate the donation At this time, we would encourage people to donate to the PCRF!
www.pcrf.net
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over 1 year ago
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We've already had 5 requests for shirts: Please note: I am in-office today, and will not be home until later this afternoon to answer questions regarding our current stock!
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over 1 year ago
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Please buy our shirts. Proceeds go towards the Accountability Project, FOIPOPs, and travel to meet with community members outside of HRM
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over 1 year ago
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We've put up $2000 of our funds to ensure that those who experienced harassment and/or discrimination at the Atlantic ADHD Centre and have or plan to file a complaint with the College of Surgeons and Physicians can access the support they need through free counseling. Spread the word today!
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over 1 year ago
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DISCOUNT ALERT! Buy your GACNS shirt or tank top today while supplies last. Please contact us to confirm that a shirt in the requested size is available before you purchase!
over 1 year ago
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Boosting this effort! Please share with your friends and family.
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over 1 year ago
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📚Amelia J. Peabody (pseud.)
over 1 year ago
Hey
#Halisky
. The Library Board meets Thursday. It’s open to the public if anyone is interested, although nobody I know has managed to confirm the location yet. If you want to know more:
www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/about/leader...
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Board Meetings
The Halifax Regional Library Board usually meets at the Halifax Central Library from 4:30-7:00 PM, but may conduct meetings online.…
https://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/about/leadership/board/board-meetings/
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Have you heard about the Accountability Project and Fund? Visit our website to learn more about how we're seeking accountability in the wake of our Report to the College of Surgeons and Physicians regarding alleged harassment and discrimination at the Atlantic ADHD Centre.
tinyurl.com/4k5zrw9j
over 1 year ago
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Want to march with us at the Halifax Pride Parade on 20 July 2024? Sign up here! All supporters of GACNS are invited to participate!
forms.gle/6eMdwFWnKH8P...
over 1 year ago
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Following the completion of our pilot, we are publicly releasing two (2) episodes of GAC YAC for anyone to enjoy! Visit
gacns.ca
and find links to the relevant episodes under the "GAC YAC" tab!
almost 2 years ago
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We are appalled at the refusal by all levels of government to fund SUGAR, a vital resource during the current heathcare crisis
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
almost 2 years ago
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On the advice of our lawyers, GACNS has decided not to publicly release our report to the College of Surgeons and Physicians. We will be announcing a project on the advice of the College for accountability in the near future.
almost 2 years ago
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EECD stil has not responded to emails from GACNS and members of the community regarding TGNC youth. We are putting out another call to action, please share with anyone you can. Alt text included.
almost 2 years ago
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Our official platform on Inclusive Education is up on our website. View it here:
sites.google.com/view/gacinno...
almost 2 years ago
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GACNS is looking for the support of an accountant to help us file our 2023 taxes! If you or someone you know is interested in helping us, please email us at
[email protected]
We are willing to pay for services.
almost 2 years ago
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GACNS is calling on supporters of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) youth to email the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD).
about 2 years ago
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Due to high levels of public interest, GACNS has decided to open registration for our Youth Advisory Council (GAC YAC) pilot to the public. Youth between the ages of 16 and 25 are invited to register for the pilot. Open registration will end Sunday, February 4, 2024.
about 2 years ago
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CW: Sexual violence, intimate partner violence
about 2 years ago
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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia announces the second episode of its Youth Advisory Council series, where participants investigate qualitative data collection and analysis. This episode presents relevant concepts within the context of the research of our presenter, Itai Kuwodza (she/her).
about 2 years ago
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The Gender Affirming Care Youth Advisory Council is launching this week with its first episode, which centres on public policy and governance. GACNS is pleased to announce Michael Gillis (any pronouns) as our first speaker.
about 2 years ago
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Our report to the NS College of Surgeons and Physicians on the Atlantic ADHD Centre has been sent. We intend to publicly release a redacted version of the report on Feb 28.
about 2 years ago
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It's time! GACNS is pleased to announce our new pilot project, the Youth Advisory Council (GAC YAC)! This eight-week pilot seeks to support youth understanding of government, research, and problem-solving skills as taught by academics and activists working on various policy issues.
about 2 years ago
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Get a shirt or tank today! Email
[email protected]
for details!
about 2 years ago
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This has been rectified, thank you to everyone whi helped with this effort m!
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about 2 years ago
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GACNS is calling on our supporters to email
[email protected]
to ask them why this was included on this list, who approved of its inclusion, and when we can expect it to be removed from the Engage4Health Healthcare Improvement Challenge.
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about 2 years ago
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Why is the bare minimum expectation of government, to ensure your health workers are training on inclusive language, included on the list of voting options in a competition for innovative health ideas? This is not a "good idea," it is a minimum requirement and has no place in this competition.
about 2 years ago
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We've added a new page to our website summarizing our projects and budget for FY 2023-2024.
sites.google.com/view/gacinno...
about 2 years ago
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Atlantic ADHD Centre Project update: We have completed our report and have distributed it to participants for review. After a one week review period, we will complete any outstanding changes/revisions and send the report to the College. We will make redacted report publicly available on Feb 28.
about 2 years ago
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You wanna buy a GACNS shirt so bad
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about 2 years ago
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It's important to look back at your accomplishments. These last few months, we have worked on so many amazing projects, some public, some soon-to-be-announced. Keep your eyes open for a special announcement next week!
about 2 years ago
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While GACNS welcomes that NS EECD will be updating their outdated policy regarding 2SLGBTQIA+ students, we would like to express concern about the province's comment that it will not be changing or removing its parent/guardian consent requirement for students in 6th grade or lower. This is two-fold:
about 2 years ago
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You know you want to buy GACNS merch, please buy GACNS merch
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about 2 years ago
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Did you miss the first two rounds of GACNS shirt sales? Good news! We are starting to sell off our existing stock of Black shirts and pick and blue tank tops! We are keeping our same prices, $25 per shirt, $30 per tank top.
about 2 years ago
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We will no longer be using Twitter due to anti-Palestinian and antisemetic policies and statements made by the platform and its owner.
over 2 years ago
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We have received asks regarding Trans Day of Remembrance. GACNS is not planning a TDoR event this year due to our refocused capacity, and we are unaware of any events planned in Halifax. If anyone is aware of any TDoR events, please let us know at
[email protected]
so we can share it
over 2 years ago
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If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and unable to attend, send us the concerns you would like shared to
[email protected]
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over 2 years ago
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Sharing this public engagement opportunity for feedback on how to prevent and address workplace harassment.
novascotia.ca/preventing-w...
over 2 years ago
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One player defies the ban, the next day they remove the ban, just saying
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over 2 years ago
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Fat Apollo, baby!
over 2 years ago
NHL is full of old white men
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NHL reverses Pride Tape ban, players can now ‘say gay’ on the ice
The NHL did what it had to do, days ahead of the league’s first Pride Night of the season.
https://www.outsports.com/2023/10/24/23930391/nhl-reverses-pride-tape-ban-players-gay-lgbtq
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I am thoroughly impressed with the event put on today by St Andrew's United Church in respect with reconciliation with the queen community. This is a great initial step to reflecting on the past and future actions of the church, and provides direction for effective change. 1/
over 2 years ago
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Raccoon in the sky
over 2 years ago
My recommendations for improving healthcare without spending any money on "healthcare": Ensure everyone has a home Invest in public transit Build connected bike lanes Make healthy foods available to all
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