Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition

You're invited to join us on...

Tuesday May 29

6:30PM-8:30PM

Faculty of Social Work

(120 Duke St. W)

... to hear the EXCITING news about our plan to establish an LGBTQ community space. Come hear how close we are already and find out how - with your help - we can make it happen!

The Region of Waterloo and WRRC, in partnership with several community organizations, are hosting a Dialogue on Diversity that will focus on Fostering Inclusivity for LGBTQ Communities!

The goals of this dialogue are to:

• Identify what gets in the way of providing inclusive services – the barriers.
  
• Identify practical concrete suggestions on how to improve inclusion in processes, policies, programs and services. 
  
• Gain i...

Are you a true bargain hunter...?

Looking to clean out your closets for spring...?

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Social Innovation Research Group (SIRG) has partnered with several downtown community agencies and businesses for the garage sale, and proceeds collected will be donated to three local charities. is organizing a garage sale Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Faculty of ...

WRRC met on this date beginning at 7:10PM

Present:    Allisa, Heather, Jeremy, Jim, Julie, Randy, Sue

Regrets:    CJ, Deardra, Karen, Mike, Raegan, Rebekah

1. Approve Agenda and Minutes

- The agenda was approved through consensus.

- The approval of minutes from March 27 was deferred.

- The April 10 minutes wer...

WRRC held a meeting on this date at Rum Runner Pub (1 King St. West, Kitchener) beginning at 7:00PM.

Present: Ali, Jeremy, Jim, Karen, Julie, Reagan, Justin and Daniel

Regrets: Sue, Deardra, Mike, Rebekah

1. Approve Minutes and Agenda

- Approval of minutes postponed until next meeting.

- This evening’s agenda approved by consensus

ACTIONS:

- Approve previous minute...

Would you like to display your art at an upcoming event in June?

The Region of Waterloo is hosting a "Dialogue on Diversity" on June 14, 2012 and is seeking local artists to display choice pieces of their work and help celebrate the diversity of our local LGBTQ communities.

A few restrictions apply:

- This is an all ages event, so all pieces must be considered family friendly.

- U...

On April 17, join us as we create a PLAN FOR ACTION to start a local LGBTQ community centre. Come hear how far we've come already and find out how - with YOUR help - we can make it happen!

Here is the suggested agenda:

1. Introduce each other and purpose of this meeting (15)

2. Summarize outcomes of last meeting (10)

3. Share information and opportunities arising since last meeting (20)

...

WRRC met on this date starting at 7:05PM.

Present: Ali, Anthony, Douglas, Heather, Jim, Karen, Mike, Randy, Sue

Regrets: CJ, Deardra, Jeremy, Julie, Rebekah

1. Approve Minutes

- Minutes approved by consensus

2. Approve Agenda

- Agenda amended and approved by consensus

3. Website update

The WRRC Hub met on this date at 7:05PM.

Present: Ali, Jeremy, Julie, Karen, Lyn, Randy, Rebekah, Sue

Regrets: Jim, Mike, William

As there were new people at the meeting, we began with introductions.

Standing Items

1. Approve Minutes

- Approved by conse...

On Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, Dr. Charles E. Rice has been invited to the University of Waterloo to speak on Natural Law, as part of the 2012 Pascal Lectures on Christianity and the University. It is our understanding, based on conversations with concerned members of the local Rainbow Community, that Dr. Rice is known for his public stance that homosexuality is contrary to nature and against same-sex marriage. In response, members of the community are planning a silent, peaceful event to voic...