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The Shirikiana International Conference needs volunteers!
A GLAD HOSTED EVENT!


Shirikiana International conference requires volunteers to participate on gvarious committees. Individuals who are interested in volunteering should be prepared to donate 4 – 10 hours per month to committee work, ramping up as the conference gets closer.

The following committees require volunteers:
Outreach Committee
Fundraising Committee
Programming Committee
Logistics Committee
Finance Committee
Events & Activities Committee
Volunteer Recruitment Committee

Complete details can be found in the downloadable PDF file. DOWNLOAD PDF NOW (Right-Click on the link and save the linked file to your hardrive)
NEWS FLASH  
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REEL GLAD IMAGES: reclaiming FACES ~ reclaiming SPACES
The project aims to present artwork, images and motion pictures of Gays Lesbians of African Descent from the continent of Africa and living in Toronto and the Diaspora whose FACES and SPACES are too often cast to the background of life.

This project will provide a space for those faces of LGBTTIQQ Africans that are emerging out of the silence of a culture and tradition that denies our existence.

REEL GLAD IMAGES will be a one day event and will seek to attract queer African artists established and emerging to a unique "SPACE" to showcase their talents and tell their stories and the stories of those without "FACES" both in the present, from the past and into the future in authentic African style of Art and Culture.

REEL GLAD IMAGES 2008 will mark the commencement of an annual event with initial grant support from LGCA, a distinguished ally. REEL GLAD IMAGES is a collaborative project with voluntary expertise and dedicated involvement of queer African artists including;
Kagendo Murungi – film director/producer (Kenya/New York)
Zanele Muholi – photographer (South Africa/Toronto)
Karen Osagie – marketing promotions (Nigeria/Toronto)
Lydia Makoroka (Burundi/Toronto) and Patricia Koine (Kenya/Toronto) are the GLAD co-ordinators.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

An event presenting artwork, images & motion pictures of Gays Lesbians of African Descent from the continent of Africa and from the Diaspora whose FACES and SPACES are too often cast to the background of life.
REEL GLAD IMAGES is a collaborative project with the voluntary expertise and dedicated involvement of queer African artists. Come share your energy and beauty as we celebrate queer African creativity through film, visual art, spoken word, performance and more.

Submit your entry by May 8, 2008. All entries welcome
FOR FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE
INTERNATIONAL NEWS  
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Archbishop Tutu Speaks Up for Human Rights for LGBTI People Read Complete Press Realase from The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC). View video of Archbishop Tutu's Speech

Arrests of Gay Men in Senegal: LGBT Groups Express Outrage and Concern Read Complete Press Realase from The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC)
GLAD VOLUNTEERING  
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A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Looking to get involved? Join our teams!

You could lead a team, assist a team leader or be a member of a team of interest. Requirements to join include inspired interest, committed dedication, associated skills, enthusiastic energy, courage and authentic team spirit. CONTACT US to join!

GLAD VOICES 2007 Season
Do you enjoy African choral music? Do you love to sing?


GLAD Voices, a queer positive, African singing group invites you to join us as we prepare for a new season of songs. No previous singing experience required, just a love to sing. Come check us out as we embark on our 2007 season!

For more info, please contact Holly at: gladvoices@gladtoronto.com

 

GLAD MUSIC  
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Click for GLAD Jukebox
GLAD Jukebox Have a listen to some of the NEW MUSIC we have loaded to the JukeBox! All music provided by DJ "K". DJ K is GLAD to bring you great songs to enjoy while you browse the web. You can leave the jukebox open while you surf.
SYMBOLIC MEANINGS  
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SESA WORUBAN
Symbolic of Life’s transformations.
BOA ME NA ME MMOA WO
Symbolic of cooperation and interdependance.

GLAD AWARDS MORE>>>
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Patricia Koine, GLAD founder receives The MCC Toronto Community Service Award.
GLAD is awarded Most Fabulous Choreography Award, from Pride 2005.
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NEWS ALERTS
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INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE
Human Rights Activists Protest Continued Arrests of Gay Men in Cameroon: Demonstrations in Paris, Pretoria and Washington, D.C. CLICK TO VIEW

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