Here's the deal. I've chatted online with a recruiter. He/she sent a pdf which stated, "There are no policies that preclude a person from applying or working in the CF based on their sexual orientation. In order to apply to the CF, however, you must meet all of the eligibility requirements." I asked him/her if someone had an experience against that statement who should they contact, he/she responded either the CF Ombudsman or their Member of Parliament.
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Jan. 02, 2009 in addition http://www.forces.ca/html/index.aspx?m=0&lang=en&sid=170&sm1=4&sm2=2&content=170&tab=0&subTab=1
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
GLBT in the Canadian Forces (allowed since 1992)
Calgary Sun http://www.calgarysun.com/news/canada/2009/06/20/9871661-sun.html
CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/06/29/gay-pride.html
Canadian Forces http://www.index.forces.gc.ca/Srch.aspx?UsrQue=gay+members&keepParametric=False&LangOption=&Action=Search&lang=en-CA&CurPag=1&Scrn=Basic&ParaCnt=40&SLnksCnt=1&TaxLanguage=&ParamSources=&TaxMaterial=&TaxActivities=&TaxLocation=&TaxSizeRange=&TaxFileFormat=
If you feel that you have been reject on the grounds of your sexuality I believe you can send a complaint through this address http://www.ombudsman.forces.gc.ca/sc-sp/scf-spf-eng.asp
I'm going to send a message through that function myself (giving this group's web address) and will post any reply given if they give permission for me to share their reply. The letter I sent is the following and was sent to ombudsman-communications@forces.gc.ca because the function above wanted a mail-in copy:
"I am a rep. of the Okanagan College Pride Group. I would like to draw your attention to our website (http://glbtmyokanagan.blogspot.com). I have placed a posting that has articles that explain that GLBT persons (gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender) are permitted to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as providing a link to [your] ombudsman site in case any of our readers feel that they been discrminated against based on their sexuality during the recuitment process: that is, they have been rejected because of being GLBT. Please let me know if you have a preferred method that these complaints can be given (other than at the local level as this is where the discrimination may occur). Feel-free to let me know if I have misunderstood the Canadian Forces policy of permitting GLBT persons to serve. Any information that you can provide would be greatly apperciated (so I can change or withdraw the information presented) and will post your actual response if you elect to do so."
CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/06/29/gay-pride.html
Canadian Forces http://www.index.forces.gc.ca/Srch.aspx?UsrQue=gay+members&keepParametric=False&LangOption=&Action=Search&lang=en-CA&CurPag=1&Scrn=Basic&ParaCnt=40&SLnksCnt=1&TaxLanguage=&ParamSources=&TaxMaterial=&TaxActivities=&TaxLocation=&TaxSizeRange=&TaxFileFormat=
If you feel that you have been reject on the grounds of your sexuality I believe you can send a complaint through this address http://www.ombudsman.forces.gc.ca/sc-sp/scf-spf-eng.asp
I'm going to send a message through that function myself (giving this group's web address) and will post any reply given if they give permission for me to share their reply. The letter I sent is the following and was sent to ombudsman-communications@forces.gc.ca because the function above wanted a mail-in copy:
"I am a rep. of the Okanagan College Pride Group. I would like to draw your attention to our website (http://glbtmyokanagan.blogspot.com). I have placed a posting that has articles that explain that GLBT persons (gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender) are permitted to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as providing a link to [your] ombudsman site in case any of our readers feel that they been discrminated against based on their sexuality during the recuitment process: that is, they have been rejected because of being GLBT. Please let me know if you have a preferred method that these complaints can be given (other than at the local level as this is where the discrimination may occur). Feel-free to let me know if I have misunderstood the Canadian Forces policy of permitting GLBT persons to serve. Any information that you can provide would be greatly apperciated (so I can change or withdraw the information presented) and will post your actual response if you elect to do so."
Saturday, November 21, 2009
11th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance
3PM, Sunday, November 22nd at the Okanagan Rainbow Centre
1476 Water Street, near the downtown bus terminal
To preserve the intimacy and out of respect for attendees' privacy, please note that no cameras are allowed during the proceedings.
1476 Water Street, near the downtown bus terminal
To preserve the intimacy and out of respect for attendees' privacy, please note that no cameras are allowed during the proceedings.
Monday, September 14, 2009
We're at 11,920 hits!
Recently there has been an increase in interest in our group both on this blog and email. :) This group usually meets when there is a want to. If you would like an event email glbt@myokanagan.bc.ca. More information to follow.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Welcome Back! 2009-2010
Event Suggestions and New Members Welcome!
HISTORY: the Okanagan College Pride Group started Feb. '09.
VISION: To create and maintain an on campus community for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) persons at Okanagan College, while at first originating at the Penticton Campus (Winter 2009) and then eventually going college-wide.
MISSION: To organize and promote events that would be of primarily interest to and for GLBT persons (but not to the exclusion of the involvement of non-GLBT persons) at Okanagan College. These events may include awareness of GLBT issues (i.e., anti-homophobia, etc.), but most will be of a social nature (i.e., movies, dinners, etc.).
VISION & MISSION: It is the through the combination of the Vision and Mission statements that GLBT persons can be assisted in transitioning to campus life at Okanagan College.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
international day against homophobia
SOGALA and Okanagan College Pride Group jointly put on bowling at Sun Country Bowl, in Penticton, on May 17. There was six people in attendence.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
May 17th
May 17th is the International Day against Homophobia.
If you hear of events throughout the Okanagan please leave them in the comments section.
If you hear of events throughout the Okanagan please leave them in the comments section.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Year End Summary
While there was only a small group of us this year and we met infrequently it was a good start as this was the first year that a on campus glbt group existed at (the new) Okanagan College. While there are no current plans for the summer if you would like to get involved in the summer or if you will be attending in September give us an email (glbt@myokanagan.bc.ca). Our base campus is Penticton.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
"A Night of Billiards"
Type: OC Pride Group Organized Event
Come Out For Pride
"A Night of Billiards"
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 7pm
Number of Attendees: 7
It has not yet been decided whether or not we will advertise group events on this blog, before they occur. However, events are advertised around the Penticton Campus. We cannot make any promises whether or not events are advertise at other campuses.
If you a student at another campus you are welcome to attend an event in Penticton; if you would like to join the group or help organize events for another campus please email us. There is no membership fee and we try to avoid cover charges, etc. but as a result attendees pay for their own participation, food, and drink prices. An example would be if the group goes to a movie all attendees would pay for their own attendance and whatever they would like to eat or/and drink on an individual bases.
For details on events please email us: glbt@myokanagan.blogspot.com. You can check out our Vision and Mission Statements on this blog (see left hand side of your screen).
Come Out For Pride
"A Night of Billiards"
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 7pm
Number of Attendees: 7
It has not yet been decided whether or not we will advertise group events on this blog, before they occur. However, events are advertised around the Penticton Campus. We cannot make any promises whether or not events are advertise at other campuses.
If you a student at another campus you are welcome to attend an event in Penticton; if you would like to join the group or help organize events for another campus please email us. There is no membership fee and we try to avoid cover charges, etc. but as a result attendees pay for their own participation, food, and drink prices. An example would be if the group goes to a movie all attendees would pay for their own attendance and whatever they would like to eat or/and drink on an individual bases.
For details on events please email us: glbt@myokanagan.blogspot.com. You can check out our Vision and Mission Statements on this blog (see left hand side of your screen).
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Homophobia & Transphobia
Type: Community Event (not a OC Pride Group organized event)
SFU Taveling Speaker Series
Dr. Brian Burtch
Professor, School of Criminology
Associate Member, Women's Studies
Message From Silenced You
Homophobia & Transphobia
in British Columbia High Schools
University of British Columbia Okanagan
ARTS BLDG -- Room 114
March 6, Friday, 2009
2:00pm-3:30pm
SFU Taveling Speaker Series
Dr. Brian Burtch
Professor, School of Criminology
Associate Member, Women's Studies
Message From Silenced You
Homophobia & Transphobia
in British Columbia High Schools
University of British Columbia Okanagan
ARTS BLDG -- Room 114
March 6, Friday, 2009
2:00pm-3:30pm
Monday, February 9, 2009
Vision & Mission Statements
glbt@myokanagan.bc.ca
VISION: To create and maintain an on campus community for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) persons at Okanagan College, while at first originating at the Penticton Campus (Winter 2009) and then eventually going college-wide.
MISSION: To organize and promote events that would be of primarily interest to and for GLBT persons (but not to the exclusion of the involvement of non-GLBT persons) at Okanagan College. These events may include awareness of GLBT issues (i.e., anti-homophobia, etc.), but most will be of a social nature (i.e., movies, dinners, etc.).
VISION & MISSION: It is the through the combination of the Vision and Mission statements that GLBT persons can be assisted in transitioning to campus life at Okanagan College.
Yes, there is a GLBT Group at the College. To attend any of our events you must either attend or know someone that attends any of the campuses of the College; in the later case the person must attend with you.
VISION: To create and maintain an on campus community for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) persons at Okanagan College, while at first originating at the Penticton Campus (Winter 2009) and then eventually going college-wide.
MISSION: To organize and promote events that would be of primarily interest to and for GLBT persons (but not to the exclusion of the involvement of non-GLBT persons) at Okanagan College. These events may include awareness of GLBT issues (i.e., anti-homophobia, etc.), but most will be of a social nature (i.e., movies, dinners, etc.).
VISION & MISSION: It is the through the combination of the Vision and Mission statements that GLBT persons can be assisted in transitioning to campus life at Okanagan College.
Yes, there is a GLBT Group at the College. To attend any of our events you must either attend or know someone that attends any of the campuses of the College; in the later case the person must attend with you.