May 17, 2010 International
Day Against Homophobia
Lunch & Learn in Ottawa
CAAWS
is honouring the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) with
a themed Lunch and Learn event in Ottawa. This year's IDAHO theme
Speaking about Silence: Homophobia in the Sports World reinforces
the importance of the work of CAAWS and our partners in this area.
It provides an opportunity to build on the success of the first-ever
PRIDE Houses in Vancouver and Whistler as part of the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Games. Lunch and Learn participants will view the
new documentary “Training Rules”, which uncovers how
the dreams and lives of many young female athletes have been destroyed
by the intensely homophobic climate of many U.S. colleges and universities.
Discussion following the film will be facilitated by Jennifer Birch-Jones,
CAAWS' Addressing Homophobia in Sport Initiative lead.
Cost: Free
Time: 12:00 – 2:30 (Lunch is provided)
Location: Rideau Tennis Club, 1 Donald Street, Ottawa, ON
Registration: Laura Spragge at 613.562.5667 or lspragge@caaws.ca
This free event is open to all members of the sport community (female
and male). Please RSVP by May 7th; space is limited.
CAAWS
is honouring the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) with
a themed Lunch and Learn event in Ottawa. This year's IDAHO theme
Speaking about Silence: Homophobia in the Sports World reinforces
the importance of the work of CAAWS and our partners in this area.
It provides an opportunity to build on the success of the first-ever
PRIDE Houses in Vancouver and Whistler as part of the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Games. Lunch and Learn participants will view the
new documentary “Training Rules”, which uncovers how
the dreams and lives of many young female athletes have been destroyed
by the intensely homophobic climate of many U.S. colleges and universities.
Discussion following the film will be facilitated by Jennifer Birch-Jones,
CAAWS' Addressing Homophobia in Sport Initiative lead.