COMMUNITY SPONSORS
THE 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE
is a meeting place and focal point for our local neighbourhood and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) communities. We provide opportunities for self-determination, civic engagement and community participation to over 30,000 people every year. The Centre also plays host to over 180 community groups which discuss, dance, sing, play, support, plan and celebrate at The 519. For more information visit
www.the519.org or call 416.392.6874. There's something for you at The 519!
THE 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE
is a meeting place and focal point for our local neighbourhood and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) communities. We provide opportunities for self-determination, civic engagement and community participation to over 30,000 people every year.
The Centre's Older LGBT Program provides year-long programming and resources for older LGBT people including a weekly drop-in, book club, arts programs and an annual conference for queer and trans seniors. For more information visit
www.the519.orgor call 416.392.6874. There's something for you at The 519!
THE 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE
is a meeting place and focal point for our local neighbourhood and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) communities. We provide opportunities for self-determination, civic engagement and community participation to over 30,000 people every year. The Centre's
Community Support Services offer free counselling, bashing reporting, training and resources on violence and self-defence workshops. For more information visit
www.the519.orgor call 416.392.6874. There's something for you at The 519!
THE 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE
is a meeting place and focal point for our local neighbourhood and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) communities. We provide opportunities for self-determination, civic engagement and community participation to over 30,000 people every year.
The Centre's Queer Parenting Programs offer monthly family resource programs for LGBT parents with young children, family planning courses, summer and March break day camps and special events throughout the year. For more information visit
www.the519.orgor call 416.392.6874. There's something for you at The 519!
THE 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE
is a meeting place and focal point for our local neighbourhood and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) communities. We provide opportunities for self-determination, civic engagement and community participation to over 30,000 people every year.
The Centre's Trans Programs include a weekly drop-in for trans people, a peer-based trans youth group, street outreach to trans sex workers and workshops and training on trans issues. For more information visit
www.the519.orgor call 416.392.6874. There's something for you at The 519!
ACCESS ALLIANCE MULTICULTURAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
takes pride in offering programs and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) immigrants and refugees. We offer settlement services, volunteer opportunities, art therapy programs, and other group activities! MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME! Be free, be you! Check our website
www.accessalliance.ca or call 416.760.8677 for more information.
THE AIDS COMMITTEE OF TORONTO (ACT)
THE AIDS COMMITTEE OF TORONTO (ACT) provides programs and services for people living with, affected by, and at risk for HIV/AIDS. Founded in 1983, ACT has developed a wide variety of prevention programs and support services to meet the diverse needs of men, women and youth who are affected by HIV/AIDS. To find out how ACT can help you, visit our website at
www.actoronto.org
ALUCINE TORONTO LATIN MEDIA FESTIVAL
ALUCINE TORONTO LATIN MEDIA FESTIVAL is a Latin festival showcasing works by Latin-American artists and filmmakers living in Canada and around the world; a Canadian festival disseminating Canadian independent works in Latin America, and an international festival. We create platforms of communication to foster dialogue among artists, curators and audiences in Canada, Latin America and the world. For more information visit www.alucinefestival.com
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LGBT ACTION CIRCLE A45
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LGBT ACTION CIRCLE A45 promotes human rights in all its forms, including LGBT rights. We write letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience, sponsor international speakers, host film events on human rights themes and promote LGBT concerns within Amnesty International. Come join us the second Wednesday of every month at Amnesty International Toronto's Headquarters. The 519 Church Street Community Centre. www.amnesty.ca
ASIAN COMMUNITY AIDS SERVICE
ASIAN COMMUNITY AIDS SERVICES (ACAS) is a charitable, non-profit community-based organization. We provide HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and support services to the East and Southeast Asian Canadian communities in the Greater Toronto Area. These programs are based on a pro-active and holistic approach to HIV/AIDS. For more info, visit our website at
www.acas.org.
AX (AsianXpress)
AX (AsianXpress) is the premier Toronto event where you can party with hot and trendy Gaysian guys, their friends and admirers. Held inside the world-class FLY Nightclub, AX DJs pump out a crowd-pleasing variety of Top 40 remixes, vocal house, club anthems and R&B/hip-hop. The night also features professional and amateur performances. AX: still going strong into our 9th year!
www.aznxp.com.
THE BEARS OF TORONTO
THE BEARS OF TORONTO is a not-for-profit community organization for gay and bi Bears and their admirers, regardless of age, ethnic background or spiritual beliefs. The Bears of Toronto was formed in 2006 to provide a diverse variety of events for the Bear community by promoting fun, friendship, and fraternity while supporting charitable causes and fostering community involvement. Our charity of choice is the Fife House Foundation, which provides affordable, supportive housing and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. For more info, please check our website at
www.bearsoftoronto.org info@bearsoftoronto.org
BESHARAM (Shameless)
BESHARAM (Shameless) is a monthly South Asian dance party that's been going strong for the past six years on the first Friday of every month at Fly Nightclub. Resident DJ Amita spins hot Bollywood & Bhangra music, to get ya temperature rising and ya hands in the air. More info:
www.besharam.ca or
besharam@hotmail.com
BLACK CAP
BLACK CAP is an organization that works to reduce HIV/AIDS in Toronto's Black, African and Caribbean communities and to enhance the quality of life for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS is spreading quickly in Toronto's black communities and we believe that our work is as important as ever. Issues of HIV-related stigma and discrimination, homophobia, anti-black racism, immigration, poverty, and barriers to social inclusion continue to make our work harder. We also work to create inclusive spaces for people living with HIV/AIDS, for immigrants and refugees, and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual members of our community.
www.black-cap.com
CABBAGETOWN GROUP SOFTBALL LEAGUE (CGSL)CABBAGETOWN GROUP SOFTBALL LEAGUE (CGSL) is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1975. The CGSL is a vibrant force in the gay and lesbian community and currently boasts eighteen teams in three divisions consisting of three hundred men and women. Join the CGSL for the annual Canada Cup Tournament in July, which attracts teams from across Canada and the United States.
www.cgslsoftball.com e-mail:
communications@cgslsoftball.com
THE CANADIAN FILMMAKERS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
was founded in 1967, and is Canada's foremost non-commercial distributor and resource for independently produced film. Through a unique and successful national and international distribution service, CFMDC makes its film collection available for preview, rental and sale for the purposes of research, exhibition, screening and broadcast, and for institutional and private acquisition. The distribution program is complemented by an in-house resource centre, a screening room, public events and an on-line catalogue of more than 3,000 films by over 750 members. For more information, please visit
www.cfmdc.orgFor more information, please visit
www.cfmdc.org
CANADIAN LESBIAN AND GAY ARCHIVES
ANADIAN LESBIAN AND GAY ARCHIVES is a registered charity that has preserved the stories and activities of the LGBTQ communities since 1973. Through generous donations of time, money and materials, the CLGA's collection is now one of the largest of its kind in the world and is used by the educational, literary, media and legal communities as they seek to understand, document, relay, film and protect the stories and rights of LGBTQ people. Our new home at 34 Isabella Street is now open.
www.clga.ca
THE CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (CUPE)
THE CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (CUPE), LOCAL 3902 is the trade union that represents contract instructional staff at the University of Toronto. The Queer Caucus of CUPE 3902 promotes equity, safety, and diversity within our union, at U of T, and in the community. For more information please visit
www.cupe3902.org
CASEY HOUSE
CASEY HOUSE is a specialty hospital with community programming that includes home care and outreach programs. Founded in 1988, Casey House was the first freestanding HIV/AIDS hospice in Canada. Our commitment is to provide compassionate health care to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, in collaboration with our communities.For more information, or to make a donation online, please visit
www.caseyhouse.com
THE CENTRE FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES' HIV PREVENTION PROGRAM (CSSP)
has provided short-term counselling, community education and outreach services, safe sex kits, a confidential phone line and culturally appropriate educational materials to the MSM Latino community for 15 years. CSSP's mission is to respond to the numerous needs of immigrants of the Spanish-speaking community, particularly newcomers. For more information please visit
www.spanishservices.org/ Contact us at 40 Wellesley St. East, Suite 401, call 416.925.2800, e-mail
aidscssp@spanishservices.org.
THE COMMUNITY ONE FOUNDATION
THE COMMUNITY ONE FOUNDATION(formerly the Lesbian & Gay Community Appeal of Toronto) creates a strong, vibrant and diverse community by supporting projects that enhance the development of the LGBTTIQQ2S communities in the Greater Toronto Area through our Rainbow and Pride Grants programs and the $10,000 Steinert & Ferreiro Award. For more information please visit
www.communityone.ca
CONTACT
CONTACT is an annual month-long festival of photography with over 1,000 local, national and international artists at more than 215 venues across the Greater Toronto Area in May. Founded as a not-for-profit organization 14 years ago, CONTACT is devoted to celebrating and fostering an appreciation of the art and profession of photography. As the largest photography event in the world, and a premier cultural event in Toronto, CONTACT stimulates excitement and discussion among a diverse local, national and international audience, which has grown to over 1,500,000.
www.contactphoto.com
COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, founded in 1984, is the world's oldest LGBT secular, symphonic orchestra. The CCO is developing a programme of financial support for LGBTTIQQ2S student musicians in communities and schools throughout the GTA. We will provide two annual bursaries of $550 for participation in formal music programmes or summer music camps. Each season, we perform three concerts. Our next concert on June 5th features Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, John Alonso, pianist.
www.ccorchestra.org
DAVID KELLEY HIV/AIDS COUNSELLING SERVICE
(Family Service Association of Toronto - A United Way Member Agency) provides short- and long-term professional counselling to individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, on issues such as loss, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, planning for healthy living, changing health status, self-care, and impact on sexuality. Referrals, advocacy on behalf of our clients, and home, hospital or hospice visits are provided as required. There is no fee for service. For appointments: 416.595.9618,
dks@fsatoronto.com www.fsatoronto.com
DAVID KELLEY LGBTQ COUNSELLING SERVICES
DAVID KELLY LGBTQ COUNSELLING SERVICES (Family Service Association of Toronto - A United Way Member Agency) provides professional short-term individual, couple and family counselling and group services to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer, on a broad range of issues including coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem and violence. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. For appointments: 416.595.9618,
dks@fsatoronto.com www.fsatoronto.com
FRANCOQUEER
FRANCOQUEER is a non-profit association representing French-speaking GLBTTQ in Toronto. Our main mission is to promote and protect the rights of our members, to raise awareness within the Francophone community of Ontario about sexual diversity, and to offer services adapted to the needs of the GLBTTQ community. Visit
www.francoqueer.ca or 416.340.8484 x260.
THE FRATERNITY
THE FRATERNITY is Toronto's social and business networking club for career-oriented gay men. The group offers many opportunities for socially-minded men to meet and interact: monthly meetings with great guest speakers, business networking events and movies, theatre evenings, dining and cultural functions at discounted prices. Visit
www.thefraternity.org for details about membership and upcoming events.
HOT DOCS CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
is North America's largest documentary festival, conference and market, and brings an outstanding selection of 170+ films from Canada and around the world to Toronto audiences and international delegates each spring. Doc Soup, Hot Docs' monthly screening series, takes place from October to April at the Bloor Cinema. Doc Soup subscriptions are now available. Hot Docs recently launched the Doc Library at www.hotdocslibrary.ca, a free archive of hundreds of outstanding Canadian docs. For more information on Hot Docs, please visit
www.hotdocs.ca
IMAGES FESTIVAL
IMAGES FESTIVAL is North America's premier integrated media arts festival, showcasing excellence both on and off the screen. Images exhibits the best of local, Canadian and international independent film, video, installation, performance and new media artwork. The Festival organizes its programming into three components: Off Screen, On Screen and Live Images. Our mandate is to present contemporary media artwork that extends, transforms or challenges the established boundaries of film, video and sound. For more information and for our complete archive please visit
www.imagesfestival.com
IMAGINENATIVE FILM + MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL
The Eleventh Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival will be taking place October 20-24, 2010, in Toronto. As an international festival that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous Peoples, imagineNATIVE is on the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio, and new media. Presenting the most compelling and distinctive indigenous works from around the globe, imagineNATIVE reflects the diversity of the world's indigenous nations and illustrates the vitality and excellence of our cultures and art in contemporary media. Submission deadline is June 1, 2010. Please call 416.585.2333 or visit
www.imagineNATIVE.org
KULANU TORONTO
KULANU TORONTO ("All of us" in Hebrew) is the only Jewish LGBT social and educational group in Toronto. We are affiliated with Hillel of Greater Toronto, and our programming is geared towards LGBT people ages 19 to 65. Most people attending our events are between 25 and 45. Our community includes people of varying Jewish affiliation (from secular to religious). Our catered events are Kosher and have a Jewish flare. Events include Shabbat dinners, Chanukah parties, Pesach seders, pub nights, films, plays, potlucks, and marching in Toronto's Gay Pride Parade. For more information, please visit
www.kulanutoronto.ca or email us at
kulanutoronto@gmail.com
LAKE FIELD MUSIC Camp
(formerly Ontario Music Centre) offers outstanding music instruction for adults and families in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes. Our small classes, marvelous setting and inclusive community allow instrumentalists and singers of all ages and abilities to groove, improve and network. This August, make music your destination! For more information visit
www.lakefieldmusic.ca or email
info@lakefieldmusic.ca
LE LABO
Keeping in tune with the aesthetic, historical, linguistic, and artistic insights unique to Francophone culture, Le Labo facilitates work in media arts both locally and internationally. The emphasis is placed on new research, production, innovation, education, collaboration and dissemination. Aside from offering a space for production, access to professional equipment and technologies, Le Labo's programming includes residencies, exhibitions/installations, seminars and conferences, as well as partnerships with prominent cultural organizations and institutions.
www.lelabo.ca
LESBIAN GAY BI TRANS YOUTH LINE
is a toll-free, youth to youth phone, email and instant messaging-based support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2-spirited, queer and questioning folks under 27 in Ontario. For more information about our service or to find out how you can join us in being there for queer and questioning youth in Ontario, please visit
www.youthline.ca
THE LIAISON OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS OF TORONTO (LIFT)
is Canada's foremost artist-run centre for independent filmmakers. LIFT is a non-profit organization that provides affordable access to equipment, educational programs and community for those who want to make films out of a passion for and commitment to the practice of filmmaking.
www.lift.on.ca
MAYWORKS FESTIVAL
MAYWORKS FESTIVAL is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that celebrates working-class culture. Founded in 1986 by the Labour Arts Media Committee of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, Mayworks is Canada's largest and oldest labour arts festival. The Festival was built on the premise that workers and artists share a common struggle for decent wages, healthy working conditions and a living culture. Mayworks' goal is to promote the interests of cultural workers and trade unionists, and to bring working-class culture from the margins of cultural activity onto centre stage. For more information visit
www.mayworks.ca
THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ART (MOCCA)
THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ART (MOCCA) was officially founded from the former Art Gallery of North York in 1999 with a mandate to exhibit, research, collect, and promote innovative art by Canadian artists whose works engage and reflect the relevant stories of our times. Located at 952 Queen Street West or visit
www.mocca.ca
NOTSO AMAZON SOFTBALL LEAGUE
NOTSO AMAZON SOFTBALL LEAGUE has, for more than 25 years, been a league of our own. The Notsos bring together lesbians, queer-positive women and trans people of all abilities to play recreational softball every Sunday at Riverdale Park. View our website at
www.notsoamazon.com
!! OMG BLOG !!
omgblog.com is among the top three gay blogs on the Internet, featuring original pop culture Q&As, free MP3 downloads, adorable baby animals, and the popular "OMG, He's Naked" series of celebrity nudes. Please direct all hot tips to:
tips@omgblog.com
THE ONTARIO ABORIGINAL HIV/AIDS STRATEGY
THE ONTARIO ABORIGINAL HIV/AIDS STRATEGY is a provincially-mandated Aboriginal AIDS service organization with regional outreach and support services workers throughout Ontario available to provide information, services and programs to urban and rural (off-reserve) Aboriginal Peoples living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
www.oahas.org
THE OUT AND OUT CLUB
THE OUT AND OUT CLUB is one of Canada's most successful LGBTQ social and recreational organizations. It offers a wide range of outdoor and cultural activities and events, from camping and hiking to bike tours, theatre, concerts and more. Join us for Jamboree 2010! New members are always welcome.
www.outandout.on.ca
PFLAG (PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS, GAYS, BISEXUALS AND TRANSGENDERS)
PFLAG advocates for a more accepting Canadian society by providing support, education and resources to all people who wish to grow in their understanding of sexual and gender diversity. Through our PFLAG Toronto chapter we actively assist in the recognition and growth of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer and questioning persons and their families and friends, within their diverse cultures. For more information visit
www.pflag.ca/torontoor email
toronto@pflag.ca
PLEASURE DOME
PLEASURE DOME is a Toronto-based film and video exhibition collective dedicated to the presentation of experimental film and video by artists. Now celebrating our 20th anniversary of presenting cutting edge media art, Pleasure Dome remains committed to exhibiting local, national and international work which features shorter length and small format work, as well as non-traditional work that mixes film and video with other media such as performance and installation. Pleasure Dome also publishes critical texts and catalogues including the recent catalogue on the work of Daniel Cockburn, You Are In A Maze Of Twisty Little Passages, All Different (2009).
www.pdome.org/
pdome@ican.net
THE PRIDE AND REMEMBRANCE RUN
THE PRIDE & REMEMBRANCE RUN is a 5K fundraising run/walk organized and operated by the philanthropic and athletic-oriented Pride and Remembrance Association. The Pride and Remembrance Association is a leading not-for-profit volunteer-run organization established in 1996 dedicated to supporting Toronto's LGBT community. The Pride and Remembrance Run is the only annual athletic event held during Toronto's Pride Week, promoting and fostering community spirit, good will, volunteerism and sportsmanship in the Canadian LGBT community. This year's Pride and Remembrance Run will take place on Saturday July 3, 2010.
www.priderun.org
PRIDE TORONTO
PRIDE TORONTO is excited to support Inside Out, an event that celebrates the lives and talents of our LGBTTIQQ2SA communities. Join Pride Toronto for our 30th Anniversary celebrations as Pride Week 2010, June 25-July 4, celebrates diversity throughout Toronto. With our recent expansion to Queen's Park, be prepared for an event to remember, featuring a free concert by Cyndi Lauper on July 3rd. For more information on all events and how to get involved, see www.pridetoronto.com, or register for our weekly e-newsletter to keep in the loop! Want to volunteer? See
www.pridetoronto.com or email
weekend_volunteer@pridetoronto.com
QUEER ONTARIO
QUEER ONTARIO is a provincially-based network of individuals who are members of gender and sexually diverse populations and their allies, and are committed to liberationist, sex-positive principles that focus on questioning, challenging and seeking reform to social norms and laws that regulate queer people. Queer Ontario engages in public education, political action, promoting access and diversity and coalition-building. For more information please visit
www.queerontario.org
RAINBOW HEALTH ONTARIO (RHO), A PROGRAM OF SHERBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE
RHO is a province-wide program designed to improve access to services and to promote the health and wellness of Ontario's LGBT communities through information and consultation, education and training, and research and policy. RHO is funded by Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.
www.RainbowHealthOntario.ca
THE RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FILM FESTIVAL
THE RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FILM FESTIVAL has been exploring madness at the movies since 1993. Through screenings and post-show panel discussions, we strive to bring our audiences fabulous Canadian and international films, encourage discussion and battle stigma. The 18th annual festival will take place in Toronto, November 6-13, 2010. For more information or to submit a film to the festival please visit our website at
www.rendezvouswithmadness.com or call 416.583.4339 for details.
SHERBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE, LGBT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
SHERBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE, LGBT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES offers comprehensive health services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex, queer or questioning individuals. Our team and programs are growing and continue to provide sensitive and respectful services that include medical, nursing and wellness care, counselling services, information, workshops and groups. Our programs also include Supporting Our Youth and the LGBT Parenting Network. For more information call 416.324.4180 and ask about LGBT services or visit our website,
www.sherbourne.on.ca
SHOUT CLINIC
SHOUT CLINIC is a community primary health care centre for homeless and street-involved youth aged 16-24 years. We provide comprehensive medical, counselling, psychiatric, dental, and health promotion services and harm reduction. Housing, employment, legal and identification services are also available. Shout Clinic, 467 Jarvis Street, Toronto M4Y 2G8, 416.927.8553.
www.ctchc.com
SINGINGOUT!
SINGINGOUT! is Toronto's largest and longest-standing LGBTQ chorus, celebrating 18 years of pride, music, and belonging. A non-auditioned chorus, we offer fun and musical excellence to members and audiences alike. Up next: Makin' Waves, our annual Toronto Harbour Cabaret Cruise, June 19, 2010. For more information visit
www.singingout.com
SISTERING
SISTERING helps some of the most vulnerable women in Toronto. These women are homeless, lonely, poor, and many struggle with physical and mental health conditions. Sistering offers a warm and friendly environment where women can have a hot meal, shower or do laundry. For more information visit www.sistering.org or contact Sheryl Lindsay, Executive Director at
slindsay@sistering.org or call 416.926.9762.
SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH (SOY): A PROGRAM OF SHERBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE
SOY is a dynamic community development program working within an anti-oppression framework to create opportunities for queer and trans youth and adults to build an inclusive, welcoming community together. SOY develops initiatives that build skills and capacities, provide mentoring and support, and nurture a sense of identity and belonging. Check out our website at
www.soytoronto.org or call 416.324.5077 for program details. We've got something for everyone!
THE TORONTO ANIMATED IMAGE SOCIETY (TAIS)
((TAIS) is a non-profit arts organization that explores and promotes the art of animation, and supports animators as artists. Over the past 25 years, TAIS has encouraged the exchange of information, ideas and aesthetics within Toronto's animation community through workshops, screenings, art exhibitions, and by providing affordable access to a specialized animation studio. For more information, please visit
www.tais.ca
THE TDSB GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION OFFICE
THE TDSB GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION OFFICE is an interdisciplinary team of professionals who work with central staff and community supports to build capacity for peer-education training in gender-based violence prevention (gbvp), and to develop and implement guidelines, workshops, forums and resources for students, staff and schools related to gbvp, that include challenging ideas, attitudes and behaviours, educating on healthy relationships, and promoting prevention-building consistent with TDSB policies and procedures on gender-based violence prevention. For more info visit
www.tdsb.on.ca/gbvp
THE TORONTO DYKE MARCH
TORONTO DYKE MARCH Join us on Saturday July 3rd at 2pm for the Dyke March as we celebrate the lives of women and trans members of Toronto's Lesbian, gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and 2Spirited communities. This grass roots event has been part of Pride Week since 1996. For more information and how to register your participation in the Dyke March, visit us at
www.pridetoronto.com or email
dykemarch@pridetoronto.com
TORONTO FREE GALLERY
TORONTO FREE GALLERY is a not-for-profit art space dedicated to providing a forum for social, cultural, urban and environmental issues expressed through all media. TFG acts as a creative laboratory providing artists with a place to experiment, explore new ideas and to question both themselves and their audiences. For more information contact
heather@torontofreegallery.org
THE TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL
THE TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL is Toronto's largest theatre festival, featuring 150 productions ranging from dramas to musicals to stand-up comedy to kids shows at 30 venues across downtown Toronto's west side. There's free late-night programming at the new Fringe Club located at Bathurst and Bloor. This year's festival runs June 30-July 11. For tickets and info call 416.966.1062 or visit
www.fringetoronto.com
TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL presents the best feature films, documentaries and shorts from around the world on themes of Jewish culture and identity. The Festival is dedicated to using film for its contemporary popular value and accessibility, in order to reflect the diversity of the Jewish experience internationally. The TJFF provides an opportunity to heighten awareness of Jewish and cultural diversity around the world to audiences of all cultural backgrounds, and to present films in their original languages with subtitles, in an effort to break down racial, cultural and religious barriers and stereotypes.
www.tjff.com
THE TORONTO PEOPLE WITH AIDS FOUNDATION
TORONTO PEOPLE WITH AIDS FOUNDATION is the largest provider of practical direct support services in Canada. Make a positive difference and make a secure online gift today. Located at 200 Gerrard Street East, Toronto ON M5A 2E6, tel. 416.506.1400,
www.pwatoronto.org
TORONTO REEL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TORONTO REEL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, as Canada's premier pan-Asian international film and video festival, is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Reel Asian's 14th edition will take place November 9-14, 2010. Submissions for the 2010 festival are still being accepted! Visit
www.reelasian.com for details.
THE TORONTO ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE (ToRD)
Real Women. Real Hits. Real Heart. ToRD is Toronto's premier flat track, all-female roller derby league. Our four home teams, The Gore-Gore Rollergirls, Chicks Ahoy!, Death Track Dolls, Smoke City Betties, and our all-star travel team, CN Power, deliver the finest jams, checks, hits, blocks, knocks, bumps and bruises. For all the information on our organization please visit us at
www.torontorollerderby.com
THE TRIANGLE PROGRAM
THE TRIANGLE PROGRAM is Canada's only high school for LGBTQ youth. We offer a safer space, free from homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism where queer youth can be themselves, be respected, and be valued for who they are. Our goal is to support students to develop, through a queer lens, the academic and life skills necessary to successfully transition to post-secondary education or to the workplace. For more information, please visit
www.triangleprogram.ca
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ART CENTRE (UTAC)
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ART CENTRE (UTAC), a splendid Romanesque revival building, is at the heart of the University of Toronto's St. George Campus. Exhibitions that embrace a range of media, art forms and time periods offer an engaging gallery experience that is complemented by lectures, gallery talks and symposia featuring internationally renowned artists, writers and academics. For information please contact Maureen Smith, Business and Program Co-ordinator at 416.946.7089, or at
maureen.smith@utoronto.ca www.utac.utoronto.ca
WEST SIDE STORIES
WEST SIDE STORIES is Toronto's Queer-West DVD rental shop, catering to women and the LGBT community. We are located just west of Dufferin at 1499 Dundas St. W. and are open daily from 12-10 p.m. We are wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome. Contact info: 416.916.8357,
westsidestories1@yahoo.ca
WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION - TORONTO (WIFT-T)
WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION - TORONTO (WIFT-T) is a not-for-profit professional organization that supports women in screen-based media to build, advance, and sustain their careers nationally and internationally. WIFT-T's mission is to enhance the skills of its members so they can become significant decision-makers at all levels of the industry. For more information visit
www.wift.com
WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrating its 16th year, the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival (WSFF) ranks as North America's largest short film festival and market and is widely acknowledged as a global leader in the exhibition and promotion of short films. Held in June in Toronto, the WSFF celebrates the very best in short films with over 4000 submissions from over 80 countries each year.
www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com
