Rainbow Service Organization

08/25/2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1793591468661138

08/19/2026

Check out this great article:

“My family, my government, my religion, and the whole country is against me for being gay.”

08/17/2026

Free Q***r Fantasy Writing Workshop
Friday August 21 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dreams of Beans, Peterborough

Do you want to give your imagination a chance to run wild? Have you aspired to be a writer? Are you already a writer and want to join a community of writers? Join us for a FREE workshop with 9 time Prix Aurora Award-winning author, editor, and reviewer Derek Newman-Stille. You will have a chance to imagine other places, venture into the world of imagination, and develop compelling fantasy characters and creatures.

This workshop is open to all Q***r people and our allies.

08/11/2026

Let the folks in Ottawa working for us know your thoughts:

Launched in August 2022 with a $100-million investment over five years, the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan was Canada’s first whole-of-government strategy to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, led by WAGE, focused on six priority areas. The following sections out...

07/30/2026

You’re invited to a celebration recognizing the 10th anniversary of Camp fYrefly Ontario and50th anniversary of the Trent Homophile Association (now known as the Trent Q***r Collective) - one of the University’s early 2SLGBTQIA+ student organizations!

Join us for an afternoon featuring a drag brunch, guest speakers, a silent auction, and a special film screening of The Fruit Machine supported by the LGBT Purge Fund.

GET YOUR TICKETS
(https://momentous.trentu.ca/fyreflyanniversary)
Sunday, August 9, 2026
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Lady Eaton College Dining Hall, Trent University
Camp fYrefly Youth and Trent University Students: $10
Camp fYrefly and Trent University Alumni and Community Guests: $25–$40 (sliding scale)

Whether you were part of Camp fYrefly Ontario this past 10 years, Trent's early 2SLGBTQIA+ community, have supported inclusion initiatives over the years, or simply wish to celebrate this milestone, we hope you’ll join us for this special occasion.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Warm regards,

David Beauchamp ’75 (Peter Robinson College), Co-Chair, Anniversary Committee
&
Lisa Trefzger Clarke '21 (Traill College), Camp fYrefly Volunteer and Co-Chair, Anniversary Committee

P.S. The history of 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy at Trent reflects the power of community to create lasting change. Consider making a gift to Camp fYrefly or the Trent Homophile Association Prize, supported by the generosity of donors.

07/23/2026

HEY EVERYONE - CHECK THIS OUT AND TRY TO ATTEND!

After many trials in their lives and without many friends or family in Canada, it would mean a lot for Ovie and Serena to have our community rally around them.

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Serena and Ovie joyously invite you to their rainbow wedding celebration.
"We first met in Nigeria and shared a special connection, but life took us on different paths. Years later, we found each other again in Canada, and our connection grew stronger than ever. Today, we are grateful to begin this new chapter together. Will you join us to celebrate our love? Your support will mean the world to us."

Date: Friday July 24, 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: St James United Church, 221 Romaine Street

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/ovieserena
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06/12/2026