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Monday March 15th : Montreal Human Rights Film Festivall (FFDPM) Thursday February 25th : Part 4 : The Roller Coaster ! (mothers only) Tuesday February 16th : La diversité est aussi familiale conference Saturday February 13th : Spinning for ALS Wednesday January 27th 2010 : Part 3 : Different type of families |
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Wednesday January 14th 2009 : Part 3: The Roller Coaster! (for women) Saturday January 31st 2009 : SPECIAL Parenting Course: LGBT- only course on CPR-Lifesaving Thursday February 19th 2009 : Part 4: The Know Donor (for women) Thursday March 17th 2009 : Part 5 : Understand And Answer (Or Not?) The Most Common Questions (for women) Tuesday March 24 2009 : Part 4 : Understand And Answer (Or Not?) The Most Common Questions (for men) Saturday April 18th 2009 : Annual sugar-shack party at the Cabane à sucre Châlet des érables (Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines) Tuesday April 28th 2009 : Part 5 : Impacts Of The Arrival Of A Child On The Couple (for men) Friday May 8th 2009 : Party for adults only on the 1st floor of Le Café Européen 17 May : International Day Against Homophobia Thursday May 20th 2009 : Adoption and Fostering Discussion Group "The Biological Parent Search" Monday May 25th 2009 : Part 6 (for women and men) : Out In The World : Surviving Daycare And Primary School Saturday June 20th 2009 : Picnic-BBQ At Mount Royal Saturday July 18th 2009 : A Day At The Beach at Parc Jean-drapeau Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th 2009 : Community Day And Pride Parade - Join us for the parade ! Tuesday September 15th 2009 (in Québec City) : A project to fight homophobia in the schools Saturday September 19th 2009 : Apple-Picking Day at Mont St-Grégoire Friday October 16th 2009 : A project to fight homophobia in the schools Saturday October 31th 2009 : Halloween party Saturday December 12th 2009 (Montreal) :Annual Family Holiday Party Saturday December 19th 2009 (Québec) : Annual Family Holiday Party |
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January 17th 2008 - Video And Popcorn Night - Two documentaries about our families: La Politique du coeur by Nancy Nicol (French with English subtitles) and Dialogue sur l’homoparentalité by Julie Huard January 26th, February 3rd and February 9th 2008 - PART 3: Parenting Course: Lesbian-only course on CPR-Lifesaving - This is a one-day, 6-hour session to learn the basic red-cross CPR techniques for children and babies. March 29th 2008 - PART 4: Parenting Course: natural childbirth yes it’s possible ! The goal of this frank and informal discussion is to demystify natural childbirth and to inform those that would like to have this experience about what resources are available (maison de naissance, birth companions, home-birthing, pain-control techniques, etc.). The workshop will be animated by a mom who delivered her child naturally, a mid-wife, as well as a doulah who encourages natural childbirth. For parents and future parents. April 2nd 2008 - Adoption And Fostering Discussion Group April 10th 2008 - Annual General Assembly April 12th 2008 - Sugaring Off Party Cabane à Sucre Chalet des Erables April 16th 2008 - Part 5: Parenting Course: A Different Kind Of Family Biological parents/non-biological parents, single-parents, multi-parent families, families with/without fathers…Our families come in many shapes and sizes. A discussion about the roles of parents, fathers/donors and the extended family (grandparents, uncles and aunts, etc) and how our children can benefit from being part of a different kind of family. May 7th 2008 - Adoption And Fostering Discussion Group May 17th 2008: Brunch at Park Lafontaine to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia. May 21st 2008 - Part 6: Parenting Course: Out In The World: Surviving Daycare And Primary School Should I meet with the principal and teachers to discuss our family before school starts? Do the teachers have any training or experience with children of LGBT families? What if my child doesn’t want me to be "out"? Parents and a primary school teacher will address questions facing families with children entering or currently in daycare or primary school. The workshop is intended to give parents a forum to discuss this major change in their children's lives. May 27th 2008 - Special General Assembly June 8th 2008 - Discussion about Gay Fatherhood with the group Phase 2 July 26th 2008 - A Day At The Beach at Parc Jean-drapeau August 16th and August 17th 2008 - Community Day And Pride Parade September 20th 2008 - Picnic-bbq At Mount Royal Saturday October 4th 2008 - Apple-Picking Day at Mont St-Grégoire Wednesday, October 15th 2008 - Part 1: Parenting Course: How To Form A Family/ Legal Questions (For Women) Thursday, October 23rd 2008 - Part 1: Parenting Course: How To Form Your Family (For Men) Sunday October 26th 2008 - Halloween Party : Reptiles (for all families and friends) from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday November 13th 2008 : Part 2: Parenting Course: Different Family Types (For Women) Thursday November 27th 2008 : Part 2: Parenting Course: Surviving The Arrival Of Your Young Child (For Men) Sunday December 7th 2008 : Annual Family Holiday Party |
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January 20th 2007 – Skating at the Atrium Le 1000 de la Gauchetière January 27th 2007 - Discussion Group : Envisioning Our Families Are we better, worse, the same or different? Do others see us the way we see ourselves or are there still barriers to break down? What are our own doubts and worries and are they justified? A discussion lead by Karine Igartua on how we and our children perceive our families, as well as how they are perceived by the outside world. February 3rd 2007 - Fête des Neiges of Montréal February 17th 2007 - Musée des Enfants of Laval February 26th 2007 – Adoption Issues Group: Guest Speakers Marie-Josée Tremblay and Cathy Carroll of Batshaw. Stories from members who have been through the home-study evaluation in the adoption process. February 28th 2007 - Discussion Group: Getting Pregnant - Two of our members will share their experiences of fertility clinics and at-home inseminations. An informed discussion on the nuts and bolts of conception. April 5th 2007 - Annual General Assembly April 11th 2007 – Adoption Issues Discussion Group April 21st 2007 - Discussion Group : natural childbirth, yes it’s possible ! The goal of this frank and informal discussion is to demystify natural childbirth and to inform those that would like to have this experience about what resources are available (maison de naissance, birth companions, home-birthing, pain-control techniques, etc.). The workshop will be animated by a mom who delivered her child naturally, a mid-wife, as well as a doctor who encourages natural childbirth. Other moms will also be present to recount their experiences. For parents and future parents. Bilingual discussion. May 26th 2007 - Discussion Group : Blended Families - The reality of families with lesbian moms also includes the possibility of blended families. Whether the kids were conceived in a heterosexual or lesbian relationship, families do breakdown. The themes of this discussion will include: How do we announce the separation to our kids? What resources are availbale to us? How can we facilitate joint custody arrangements? What is the role of our new lover in the family? There are as many answers as there are different families! A family mediator will also be present to share her expertise. June 13th 2007 - Adoption And Fostering Group: Conference On Attachment - Ms. Louise Noël, a social worker with the Adoption Service of the Centre jeunesse de Montréal-Institut Universitaire (CJM-IU), will introduce the subject of attachment, presenting the theory and specific issues regarding adoption. Ms. Noël is specialized in attachment issues and gives a two-day training course on attachment to the CJM-IU social workers. She is also the author of Je m'attache, nous nous attachons: le lien entre un enfant et ses parents, published in 2003 by Éditions Sciences et Culture, collection CJM-IU. June 16th 2007 - Picnic-bbq At Mount Royal July 28th and JULY 29th 2007 - Community Day And Pride Parade August 11th 2007 - A Day At The Beach &Ndash; Parc Jean-drapeau September 29th 2007 - Kids, parents and all our friends t-dance October 11th 2007 - PART 1: Parenting Course: making decisions - Insemination? Adoption? Who carries the baby? What type of donor? Now or later? What legal rights and responsibilities do we have? There are so many choices to be made… An open discussion to explore the social and legal aspects of our various choices. October 28th 2007 - Halloween Party : Monsters And Creatures - Theatre la Simagrée will be performing their puppet show “ Le monstre et les 5 oursons” (for kids ages 3-8). November 15th 2007 - PART 2: Parenting Course: Avoiding the Risk: How to reduce your baby's exposure to toxic chemicals in the home - Did you know that some consumer products used on or around babies contain toxic chemicals? Find out about which products to avoid, learn about safer alternatives and much more in this interactive workshop. November 17th 2007 - Auction Fundraiser December 1st 2007 - 10th annual holiday potluck party - Storytelling: the “HEART of the Holidays” with the storyteller Isabelle Crépeau, let yourselves be transported to a world of stories and songs to the heart of holiday magic …Glimmering tales to warm the ears of both young and old. December 5th 2007 - Adoption And Fostering Issues Group - In June 2006 amendments were made to the Québec Loi sur la protection de la jeunesse (Youth Protection Act – in force since July 9, 2007). These amendments determine the maximum periods by which a permanent plan must be established for a child who has been removed from his biological family by the DPJ, with the objective of limiting the amount of time that a child spends being shunted between homes. These modifications will likely have a significant impact on placements and adoptions through the mixed bank of the Québec Centres jeunesse.
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January 28th 2006 - Discussion Group: The Other Mother: Second Mom or Dad? A forum for all non-bio, non-legal and/or non-stay at home moms, their partners and future parents who are interested in this topic. What is the difference between Mommy and Mama? Who does what and why? What are the issues related to assuming traditionally "daddy" roles when you are a woman and may have anticipated being Mommy. February 25th 2006 - Discussion Group: Lesbian Parenting with Babies and Young Children - Let’s get together with our babies to discuss the pleasures and challenges of being a new lesbian mom. This topic may also be of interest to pregnant moms and future parents in general. There will be a small play area available for young ones to hang out together, close to their moms! March 2nd 2006 - Conference : Visibility Then And Now (organised with Gai-Ecoute) April 1st 2006 - Sugar Shack Party Cabane à Sucre Lalande (St-Eustache). April 6th 2006 - Annual General Assembly April 22nd 2006 - Conference And Discussion On Ethnicity And Sexual Orientation. April 22nd 2006 - For teenagers: "VIDEO PROJECT" You are between 14 and 18 years old, not too shy and you are interested in the possibility of winning a prize. The prize would be given during the contest "Raconte-moi Ta DiffÉRence (Tell Me About Your Difference)". The contest is organised by the Montreal Youth Coalition Against Homophobia (www.coalitionjeunesse.org). May 27th 2006 - Discussion Group: Known Donors - Have you thought about choosing a known donor to start your family? How will the donor integrate into your family’s everyday life? How do the new laws affect this type of family? Here is the perfect workshop for those who would like to discuss the issues of having a known donor in more detail. The agenda of the meeting will be determined by those present. June 8th 2006 - Adoption Issues Group - A first get-together to discuss issues, let off some steam and exchange news concerning adoption (both international and domestic). June 10th 2006 - Garage Sale Fundraiser June 18th 2006 - Ethnocultural Families Group - Get-together/ Drop in: For queer parents of colour and first nations and their children. July 12th 2006 - Visit To Granby Zoo July 30th 2006 - Outgames / LMA/ Papadaddies/ Multimundo Coalition - Family Picnic At Mont Royal August 5th and August 6th 2006 - Divers-Cité/ Pride Celebrations - Community Days/ Journées Communautaires and parade September 10th 2006 - Ethnocultural Families Group: get-together /drop in for parents of colour, immigrants and first nations and their children. September 16th 2006 - Welcoming Party for old and new members September 27th 2006 - Adoption Issues Group: guest speaker - A get-together (organized jointly by the Lesbian Mothers Association and the Papa-Daddy Group), to discuss issues, let off some steam and exchange news concerning adoption (both international and domestic). This month’s theme is : Adoption of Quebec Children. A guest speaker from the Centre de jeunesse de Montréal (DPJ) has been invited to speak about the mixed bank programme and changing attitudes towards members of our community within the centres jeunesses. October 29th 2006 - Halloween Party : Magic And Mystery November 25th 2006 - Discussion Group: “Who’S My Dad?”- If your child hasn’t already asked this question, it won’t be long before one of his or her friends do. Some of us have used fertility clinics or adoption to start our families, others have known-donors. How, and with what words do we explain our children’s origins to them and to others? What is the best way of approaching this? Is there a best way? How do our own feelings around family affect our choices? December 16th 2006 - Holiday Party: 9th annual holiday party/ potluck + puppet show by le theatre la simagrée) + concert by annie morin |