Drag-ISH Fundraiser event Information on November 28th at Felicita's
jgibson
Hello YSPN,
Happy November. As many of you are aware, Island Sexual Health has been facing serious funding shortfalls for the past few months in both our education and clinical programming. We have received tremendous support from the community and are very humbled by the outpouring of support, ideas, and opportunities. We are beyond grateful to be reminded of how much sexual health and ISH mean to the community and we are tirelessly committed to continue to find ways to provide the exceptional sexual health education and care each person deserves.
I wanted to let you all know about an upcoming fundraiser, “Drag ISH” that the amazing Queer performance art company, Brick and Lavender, has so generously offered to produce for us at Felicita’s (who have also so generously given us the space) on November 28th. It is a 19+ event as it is hosted at a pub.
Tickets are selling quickly so I wanted to be sure that the YSPNers had the chance to come out for what promises to be a fantastic night of fun for a great cause. Please note that no one will be turned away for a lack of funds for a ticket. The evening is being hosted by the always sensational Sylvester Stalleto. features more than 15 performances and Trivia and Prizes with Chaz Avery.
I have attached and included a poster with the details and QR code for the tickets. Please feel free to circulate among your networks.
Warmly,
Jennifer
Jennifer Gibson, MA (she/her/hers)
Director, Education and Advancement
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Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre (CHC) would like to recognize the traditional and unceded Coast Salish territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən, known as Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, W̱SÁNEĆ Nations: SȾÁ,UTW̱, W̱JOȽEȽP, W̱SÍKEM, BOḰEĆEN, and MÁL¸EXE Ƚ, as well as Scia’new, and T’Sou-ke. Despite controversy around land acknowledgments, as an organization benefiting from these stolen lands, it is important for us to acknowledge the land and its relatives: the animals, plants, waters, air, and the Indigenous Peoples of these territories.
Since time immemorial, these lands have been inextricably linked with sustenance, health, tradition, and culture for Coast Salish Peoples. Indigenous health systems have long been upheld by traditional and spiritual healing practices, as well as community designs and lifestyles conducive to wellbeing.
The historic pattern of injustice against Indigenous Peoples within the healthcare field continues today through instances of racism, systemic racism, stereotyping, and microaggressions. Island Sexual Health CHC is committed to making our healthcare and community spaces safer, and more inclusive and welcoming for all individuals.
We are dedicated to anti-colonial work with the understanding that it is a never ending journey of learning and unlearning.
Island Sexual Health CHC is grateful to be guided by Indigenous Peoples and organizations that share their experiences, speak against systems of violence, and uphold traditional healing practices.
We raise our hands- Hay’sxw’qa, HÍ SW̱ KE, Thank You.
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