The NWAC National Apprenticeships Program Information Session

An exciting announcement from one of our notable partners, the Native Women’s Association of Canada! The National Apprenticeships Program connects Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people with paid apprenticeship opportunities in the trades. This program was developed to facilitate Red Seal apprenticeship opportunities with companies who share that women’s economic empowerment is vital inContinue reading “The NWAC National Apprenticeships Program Information Session”

Please welcome our new Summer Communications Advisor, Mila Markovic!

Mila Markovic is a recent graduate from Carleton University, where she completed a Bachelors degree with Honours in Communication and Media Studies while also obtaining a minor in Business. Throughout her time at Carleton University, she has been exposed to an in-depth understanding of how media technologies and marketing strategies are intertwined. While obtaining herContinue reading “Please welcome our new Summer Communications Advisor, Mila Markovic!”

Congratulations to Dani O’Reilly, the winner of the Christian Landry Memorial Award!

Congratulations to Dani O’Reilly, the winner of this year’s Christian Landry Memorial Award at the University of New Brunswick! My name is Dani O’Reilly, and I am a 25-year-old registered nurse based in Fredericton, NB. Over the past four years, I have been privileged to serve as a healthcare advocate and provide compassionate care toContinue reading “Congratulations to Dani O’Reilly, the winner of the Christian Landry Memorial Award!”

Job posting: communications advisor

$18/hour35 hours per week8 weeksHybrid work, based in Ottawa Scope of the position:The Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada is a volunteer run organization. We are looking foran experienced digital communicator who can adhere to a short timeline. Key responsibilities:● Rebuilding the Lambda Social media presence through current and new accounts● Writing and scheduling posts for ourContinue reading “Job posting: communications advisor”

Gary Sealey Friends of Lambda Award (Carleton University)

2022-2023 RecipientEranga Wikramanayake – Master of Arts: International Affairs Eranga Wikramanayake is an MA candidate at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs where he specializes in international organizations and global public policy. He completed his BA in International Studies from York University and has strong research interests in human rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy, international law,Continue reading “Gary Sealey Friends of Lambda Award (Carleton University)”

Congratulations to Petranella Daviel for winning the Candis Graham Writing Award!

Congratulations to Petranella Daviel, this year’s winner of the Candis Graham Writing Award at the University of Victoria! In her own words: “My current project is a graphic memoir exploring my own experience of fully acknowledging my bisexuality, and the circumstances surrounding that time. In perhaps classic bisexual behaviour, I was in love with myContinue reading “Congratulations to Petranella Daviel for winning the Candis Graham Writing Award!”

Rest in Peace to Bill Turner, previous Lambda VP

Some sad news – Bill Turner, previous Vice President of Lambda, has died. We highly valued Bill’s presence and contributions to Lambda. He helped facilitate the Jack Hallam Human Rights Award at Gulf Islands Secondary School, on Salt Spring Island, BC. We were privileged to work with such a lovely man. Rest in peace, Bill.Continue reading “Rest in Peace to Bill Turner, previous Lambda VP”

Planning with Pride Virtual Conference

An exciting announcement from the Enchanté Network! Planning With Pride is a three-day national, virtual conference designed to engage 2SLGBTQ+ older adults and organizations and programs that support them in important conversations about health, care, housing, and grief. They’ve convened 45 leading experts from 30+ Canadian universities and organizations to explore through the latest research,Continue reading “Planning with Pride Virtual Conference”

Thank you to Michael Graydon

The Lambda Foundation Board of Directors would like to thank Michael Graydon for his years of service as a Director of the Board of the Lambda Scholarship Foundation.  Dr Graydon’s work on the history of the queer community, masculinity, health and HIV/AIDS, social movements, sexuality, and social movements brought important perspectives to Lambda.  He hasContinue reading “Thank you to Michael Graydon”

Félicitations à Lamiae Bouqentar pour la réussite de la Bourse Fondation Lambda pour l’excellence !

Récipiendaire de prestigieuses bourses et ayant présenté dans des conférences à l’échelle nationale et internationale, Lamiae Bouqentar est doctorante en communication travaillant surles enjeux d’arabité queer en contexte migratoire. Ses travaux sont publiés dans de nombreuses revues d’envergure nationale et internationale. Dans ses mots, << Ma recherche vise à cerner comment des Montréalais.e.s queer issu.e.sContinue reading “Félicitations à Lamiae Bouqentar pour la réussite de la Bourse Fondation Lambda pour l’excellence !”