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Immigration & Refugees

Out in Ottawa: Nov 16–30, 2016
Arts

Out in Ottawa: Nov 16–30, 2016

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard
What Trump’s presidency will mean for global LGBT rights
Opinion

What Trump’s presidency will mean for global LGBT rights

Trump’s election will slow or stop the tremendous progress LGBT Americans made under Barack Obama, but the real impact will be felt globally

By Rob Salerno
How Black Boys challenges stereotypes about black males
Arts

How Black Boys challenges stereotypes about black males

Stephen Jackman-Torkoff and Tawiah Ben M’Carthy are done with the assumptions — they want to tell their own stories about being black, male and queer

By Emily Johnpulle
How to integrate an LGBT refugee into Vancouver’s community
Opinion

How to integrate an LGBT refugee into Vancouver’s community

Sponsors should offer emotional and other support to newcomers, while respecting their autonomy

By Ahmed Danny Ramadan
Strut Walk falls short of fundraising targets
Power

Strut Walk falls short of fundraising targets

But Mosaic BC says foundation’s grant is keeping its program for refugees afloat

By Vincent Matak
Rainbow Railroad hires Kimahli Powell as new executive director
Power

Rainbow Railroad hires Kimahli Powell as new executive director

Powell comes to the job with extensive non-profit development and advocacy experience

By Rob Easton
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Meet some volunteers in Vancouver’s ‘circles of hope’
Power

Meet some volunteers in Vancouver’s ‘circles of hope’

Why they spend months sponsoring LGBT refugees they’ve never met

By Tessa Vikander
Thirteen coming-out stories to read on National Coming Out Day 2016
Opinion

Thirteen coming-out stories to read on National Coming Out Day 2016

From reported stories to personal essays, coming out in 2016 is a multi-faceted experience

By Eternity Martis
Pride Toronto apologizes for history of anti-blackness
Power

Pride Toronto apologizes for history of anti-blackness

Agrees to all BLMTO’s demands but decision on police involvement will fall to dispute panel

By Arshy Mann
The fear, guilt and promise of seeking refuge in Canada
Opinion

The fear, guilt and promise of seeking refuge in Canada

Lessons learned two years into living in Vancouver

By Ahmed Danny Ramadan
Tory byelection proves giving in to homophobes still works, but for how long?
Power

Tory byelection proves giving in to homophobes still works, but for how long?

Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown is trying to win over homophobes and progressives, but that strategy won’t scale up to a provincial election

By Rob Salerno
Gay Caribbean man granted refugee status after three year fight
Power

Gay Caribbean man granted refugee status after three year fight

Immigration and Refugee Board reverses earlier decisions

By Arshy Mann
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Three Amigos’ sunny ways obscure dangers migrants face
Opinion

Three Amigos’ sunny ways obscure dangers migrants face

University of Toronto report details abuses against LGBT people

By Maia Rotman
Feds decide against creating diplomat for LGBT issues
Power

Feds decide against creating diplomat for LGBT issues

US special envoy says Canada can still lead through diaspora, business outreach

By Dylan C Robertson
Canada needs to step up for LGBT people abroad, say activists
Power

Canada needs to step up for LGBT people abroad, say activists

Recommendations include streamlining refugees, working with diaspora

By Dylan C Robertson
Tunisian gay activist denied visa to Canada
Power

Tunisian gay activist denied visa to Canada

Ramy Ayari and his Montreal hosts want Canada to change its visa policy

By Dylan C Robertson
Court overturns decision to deport gay Caribbean asylum seeker
Power

Court overturns decision to deport gay Caribbean asylum seeker

Rolston Ryan’s case will return to Refugee Appeal Division

By Arshy Mann
Rainbow Refugee seeks permanent sponsor program
Power

Rainbow Refugee seeks permanent sponsor program

After resettling 58 people in five years, group wants LGBT refugees fast-tracked

By Dylan C Robertson
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