Divers-Gens. First and foremost a name that highlights the fact that diversity is part our people and people are part of our diversity. Supported by our emblematic characters and the symbolism of our bracelets, we want to raise awareness in the community of the various 2SLGBPTQIA+ issues.
The project began on May 17, 2008, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Worn as much by people from diverse backgrounds as by allies, the bracelet is designed to show solidarity in the fight against all forms of discrimination related to 2SLGBPTQIA+ issues.
Did you know that the choice of equipment is also part of the awareness process? Indeed, the rope allows you to take the time to create contact with the other. The discoloration of the wooden beads, meanwhile, is a metaphor to illustrate that we must always relaunch the fight and renew our commitment as allies.
We would also like to highlight the involvement of young people with intellectual disabilities from the Haute-Ville high school who actively participate in the creation of our bracelets.
2003
Participants from the Table de concertation Jeunesse identified that youth from diversity or who were questioning themselves experienced certain specific difficulties, but that no local or specific service was offered to them. . Members wanted to go with a support or discussion group for these young people. An analysis of the relevance and feasibility of a group for youth was therefore made by Sarah Tremblay.
January 2005
The creation of the GJGLB committee. Granby Young Gay Lesbian Bisexuals (GJGLB). Formed in January 2005 by 4 workers, mostly members of the Haute-Yamaska youth table.
June 2005
Submission of environmental analysis by Sarah Tremblay. Following this analysis, a committee made up of members of the Table Jeunesse and other partners got involved to ensure the process.
More or less 600 young people from different schools and about twenty workers from the Haute-Yamaska territory were surveyed. The needs and concerns of young people living this reality have been validated: acceptance of sexual orientation, isolation, self-esteem, moral harassment, rejection (parents/peers), judgment, discrimination, suicidal ideation, dropping out of school, sexual compulsiveness, behaviors unsafe sex, victim of violence, lack of available resources.
The need to carry out education and awareness to combat homophobia would be a preferred method. The fight against homophobia and heterosexism completed the process.
January 16, 2008
The GJGLB committee becomes theDivers-Gens committee. In 2008, this committee became Divers-Gens, to which were added various members of the region's community. The Divers-Gens committee later became the board of directors of the organization.
May 17, 2008
Production and distribution of the first 1000 bracelets against homophobia and transphobia.
July 28, 2008
The enterprise registrar recognized Divers-Gens as a legal person with its initial letters patent.
August-September 2008
Opening of the first local Divers-Gens for group support. Members volunteers are working to open a room in partnership with the CÉGEP de Granby, which makes a room available to young people, free of charge. The Table Jeunesse financially supports the actions of the group.
February 24, 2009
The founding meeting took place in the presence of several young people mobilized in the process and several partners from schools, public and community circles.
August 2009
First hiring. The 2009 Forum Jeunesse envelope (the F.R.I.J.) allows the Hiring of a worker present at the premises to receive young people and answer questions from workers and parents.
Montérégie public health recognizes in its PAR (2004-2007), the need to support services for young people of this type and grants a non-recurring amount in support of the organization's mission.
Finally, theCRÉ-Montérégie Est continues its support for a two-year project allowing a worker to be available three days a week. A colorful and welcoming place for young active people in the Haute-Yamaska region from 14 to 25 years old!
March 2013
First specific agreement between Divers-People and the Office for the Fight against Homophobia and Transphobia. Before, the organization survived on various projects and contributions.
April 2016
First presence in Brome-Missisquoi. In April 2016, Divers-Gens received a call of the Commission Scolaire du Val-de-Cerfs (CSVDC) which was to mark the beginning of a great collaboration of 4 with, in addition, the Mgr Desranleau school in Bedford and a person from the teaching staff who was about to start hormone therapy as part of a gender transition.
October 12, 2017
First mission funding announced for the organization.
January 15, 2021
Official recognition of Brome-Missisquoi in our service area.
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