Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia - RRANS

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Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia - RRANS LGBTQI+ REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AND SAFER COMMUNITIES OF BELONGING: ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SPONSORSHIP

Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) is a non-profit society under the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks. RRANS seeks to be a volunteer-run, community-based resource for Nova Scotians interested in LGBTQ asylum issues and international rights. There are many ways in which we can show our support for q***r communities abroad who are struggling to receive the same basic human rights protections that we enjoy in Canada. Informing ourselves about what is going on in other countries is a great first step.

Photos from RRANS Quinceanera are now can be downloaded from our website. ***You will easily find them on our home page*...
10/22/2026

Photos from RRANS Quinceanera are now can be downloaded from our website.

***You will easily find them on our home page***

Thank you to everyone who joined us for RRANS’ Quinceañera, and if you couldn’t make it, we hope to see you at our next event!

Last Chance to Register for RRANS Volunteer Orientation!If you are interested in Volunteering with RRANS this is a wonde...
10/20/2026

Last Chance to Register for RRANS Volunteer Orientation!

If you are interested in Volunteering with RRANS this is a wonderful way to learn more about the different volunteer streams we offer. All volunteers must attend a Volunteer Orientation before volunteering with RRANS.

Can’t make it on October 24?

No worries!
More dates: January 16
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at last night! ✨⭐️🌛It was a wonderful evening showcasing some of the pottery ...
10/18/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at last night! ✨⭐️🌛

It was a wonderful evening showcasing some of the pottery from the RRANS pottery program, and inviting others to contribute to it. Over 600 people came by and added their own wishes of hope, belonging, and support for LGBTQI refugees and newcomers resettling in Nova Scotia, forming a Constellation of Belonging.

Here are some pictures from last night! Stay tuned to see how this project lives on.

Join us! A relaxed evening of pumpkin carving, snacks, laughs, and community.Come carve a pumpkin, wear something spooky...
10/16/2026

Join us! A relaxed evening of pumpkin carving, snacks, laughs, and community.

Come carve a pumpkin, wear something spooky if you feel like it, and spend the evening with us before Halloween officially takes over everything.

Thursday, October 29
6–8 PM
Email [email protected] for the location.

We are having a special Halloween edition of Gender Joy Circle!🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️Gender Joy Circle is a welcoming space spe...
10/14/2026

We are having a special Halloween edition of Gender Joy Circle!

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️Gender Joy Circle is a welcoming space specifically for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming newcomers to connect, build community, and share experiences in a supportive environment.

Feel free to dress up in a Halloween costume if you would like, but costumes are completely optional.

📅 October 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

To register and receive the location details, please email [email protected].

We hope to see you there for an evening of connection, community, and a little Halloween fun!

Join us for a Community Hangout with Dr. Austin Oswald focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ health and health education.This Community ...
10/04/2026

Join us for a Community Hangout with Dr. Austin Oswald focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ health and health education.

This Community Hangout is a chance to connect, ask questions, and take part in an important conversation around health and well-being.

📅 Date: October 22
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Email [email protected] for location details

We hope to see you there!

RRANS is hosting a Community Potluck as a welcoming and inclusive space for connection, sharing food, and building commu...
10/02/2026

RRANS is hosting a Community Potluck as a welcoming and inclusive space for connection, sharing food, and building community together. Share cultures, family traditions or your own art or experiment by bringing your own meal. This potluck is open to 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers and refugees, volunteers, staff, and members of the broader Halifax 2SLGBTQ+ community. It is a relaxed, social gathering where participants are invited to bring a dish to share, connect with others, and enjoy time together in a safe and affirming environment.

Participants who bring a dish are eligible for a stipend as reimbursement for ingredients.

📅 Date: October 15
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Email [email protected]

October is full of opportunities to connect, learn, celebrate, and build community with RRANS! 🍂We have another exciting...
10/01/2026

October is full of opportunities to connect, learn, celebrate, and build community with RRANS! 🍂

We have another exciting month ahead with events, programs, and opportunities to come together.

Swipe through for all the details. For event locations and more information, contact [email protected].

We hope to see you this October!

Join us for : Constellations of BelongingConstellation of Belonging is an interactive installation created by RRANS LGB...
09/29/2026

Join us for : Constellations of Belonging

Constellation of Belonging is an interactive installation created by RRANS LGBTQ+ newcomer and refugee artists that explores hope, belonging, and the act of imagining a future in a new home.

Our constellation of ceramic stars, each representing a personal wish, dream, memory, or hope carried by someone navigating life in this new country, Canada. Visitors are invited to participate by writing their own wish or hopes for LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers on a star and adding it to the installation.

📅 October 17, 2026
🕕 6 PM – Midnight
📍 Waterfront Huts
1543 Saltyard Way, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2

We hope to see you there!

Want to help make dating safer for LGBTQIA+ newcomers? 🌈Join Do You Mind?, a national project focused on preventing dati...
09/29/2026

Want to help make dating safer for LGBTQIA+ newcomers? 🌈

Join Do You Mind?, a national project focused on preventing dating violence in q***r and trans communities. Through four interactive sessions, participants will explore topics including newcomer experiences of dating violence, healthy literacy, and ways to take action individually and one-on-one.

( 📅 Session 1: September 10 )
📅 Session 2: October 8
📅 Session 3: November 12
📅 Session 4: December 10
🕕 6–8 PM

Participants who attend all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
Come learn, connect, and be part of creating safer and healthier communities for LGBTQIA+ newcomers.

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