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SUMMARY:Join Inclusivity and Friendship: Vancouver LGBTQ Community at I Belong Peer Café
DESCRIPTION:Looking for LGBTQ Community in Vancouver? You’re in the right place! At the I Belong Peer Café\, we offer a safe and friendly space for everyone. Be yourself\, meet new friends\, and enjoy activities that bring laughter and joy. Join us at the MOSAIC Office (5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 2P9) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our monthly gathering. \nEvent Details: \n\nLocation: MOSAIC Office (5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 2P9)\nTime: from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm\nDate: First Monday of the month\nRegistration Form\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nMeet New Friends: Connect with people who share your values of acceptance and inclusivity.\nFun Activities: Enjoy games and events designed for everyone\, creating lasting friendships.\nSafe Space: Feel free to be yourself in an environment without judgment or negativity.\nCommunity Support: Learn about helpful resources and networks in our community.\n\nWhy Attend? \nBy joining our gathering\, you’re becoming part of a community that values love\, acceptance\, and understanding. Our diverse group welcomes everyone. \nReady to start a journey of friendship\, acceptance\, and celebration? RSVP now and be part of something beautiful! \nDon’t miss the chance to connect with LGBTQ Community in Vancouver. We’re here to help you make friends\, feel accepted\, and have a great time. Join us at the I Belong Peer Café\, where diversity is celebrated\, and everyone is welcome. RSVP now to secure your spot and embrace the spirit of inclusivity! \nThis event is organized by I Belong Program. Navigating a new country and language as an 2SLGBTQIA+ refugee or newcomer can be challenging. The I Belong program is here to guide you through this process. Group sessions are offered in English\, additional language support is available upon request. We provide you with community support\, one-on-one help\, referrals for settlement needs\, and counselling. If you want to know more\, feel free to visit the program page\, and/or contact us via email at ibelong@mosaicbc.org or phone number at 604-762-1566.
URL:https://mosaicbc.org/event/embracing-diversity-join-vancouver-lgbtq-community-2/2026-07-06/
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SUMMARY:LANDING/BECOMING: A Mixed-Media Art Exhibition by Queer Immigrants and Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:‘Landing/Becoming’ is a 2-day-long mixed media exhibition at MOSAIC’s Boundary office exploring the intersections of immigration and queerness through art\, writing\, film\, and performance. Created by queer newcomers and immigrants and curated by the Centre for Diversity\, the exhibit centers experiences of identity\, belonging\, and meaning-making – asking what it means to build a home in a new place\, and within yourself. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: July 22 – July 23\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Community Room\, MOSAIC – 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, British Columbia \nNo registration is needed for this event\, feel free to walk in and enjoy the exhibition! \nMeet the Artists\nArefeh Norouzi\n \nCountry of origin\nIran \nMedium of choice\nAcrylic paints \nArefeh Norouzi is a self-taught artist whose practice is shaped by an intuitive dialogue with the canvas\, where gravity and chemistry replace the traditional brushstroke\, transforming painting into a unique form of visual alchemy. In her practice\, she invites the paint to flow on canvas\, creating portal to ethereal realms where microscopic patterns of nature echo the vastness of the cosmos. Having exhibited internationally\, Norouzi speaks a universal language of rhythm and light\, finding harmony in shared patterns and reflecting the beauty discovered in surrender through contemporary abstraction. \nJuan Rivas\n \nCountry of origin\nColombia \nMedium of choice\nAcrylic paints \nJuan Felipe Rivas is a Colombian artist\, psychologist\, and lawyer currently living in Vancouver\, Canada. After being forced to leave Colombia because of violence\, he found in painting a meaningful way to process loss\, rebuild hope\, and reconnect with himself. His work explores resilience\, memory\, migration\, and the emotional landscapes shaped by displacement. Through color\, texture\, and symbolism\, Juan Felipe transforms personal experiences into visual narratives that invite reflection\, healing\, and human connection. For him\, art is more than creative expression—it is a path toward renewal and a bridge between cultures. His paintings reflect both the challenges and the strength that emerge from beginning again in a new country. \nAntonio De Dios González\n \nCountry of origin\nMexico \nMedium of choice\nPhotography \nBorn in Mexico in 1970\, Antonio is a Mexican Indigenous artist whose photography explores identity\, migration\, and belonging. After spending more than a decade as a teacher\, he arrived in Canada over seven years ago as an LGBTQ+ refugee\, beginning a new chapter of his life. Photography became a way to document his journey\, capturing moments of resilience\, cultural connection\, and everyday beauty. His images reflect the experience of rebuilding a sense of home while honoring his Indigenous heritage and lived experiences. Through his work\, he invites viewers to reflect on identity\, hope\, and the transformative power of community. \nRay Hassoun\n \nCountry of origin\nSyria \nMedium of choice\nMakeup \nRay Hassoun is a makeup artist whose work focuses on enhancing identity and self-expression through beauty. While living in Erbil\, Iraq\, he worked primarily with individuals from the LGBTQ+ community\, offering makeup services that helped them express themselves in a safe and affirming way. For many of his clients\, makeup was not only about appearance\, but also about confidence\, dignity\, and feeling seen in a society where they often felt invisible or unsafe. Through his practice\, he learned that makeup can be a powerful form of communication and resistance. Each face he worked on carried a personal story of identity\, resilience\, and belonging. His work became a space of trust where people could freely express who they are without judgment. In this exhibition\, he presents the idea that beauty is deeply connected to identity and belonging. His experience working in this context has shaped his understanding of queerness and migration as shared human experiences of searching for safety\, acceptance\, and self-expression. This work reflects not only his technical skills as an artist\, but also his commitment to creating spaces where identity can exist openly and with pride. \nRay has generously offered to host 30-minute\, free\, live makeup sessions across both days of the exhibition! If you’re interested in getting your makeup done by Ray\, please sign up for a slot HERE \nGil Zuniga\n \nCountry of origin\nMexico \nMedium of choice\nFabric/ Textiles \nGilberto is a Mexican fashion artist and designer whose passion for couture began at the age of four. Using whatever materials he could find—from socks and fabric scraps to other everyday objects—he created garments for dolls\, discovering his love for design at an early age. During elementary school\, he learned cross-stitch embroidery and participated in sewing and dressmaking courses offered by community organizations\, further developing his creative skills. \nIn 1995\, Gilberto took his first professional step by studying Haute Couture\, earning his first diploma and beginning his career designing and selling custom gowns. He later completed a Fashion Design Technician program in 2002\, expanding his expertise in garment construction and design. \nThroughout his career\, Gilberto has specialized in elegant evening gowns\, quinceañera dresses\, bridal gowns\, and custom couture pieces. His work has been featured in beauty pageants\, where he has also served as a judge\, and he has appeared on local television as a fashion expert\, sharing his knowledge and passion for design. \nToday\, Gilberto continues to create timeless\, handcrafted pieces that celebrate elegance\, craftsmanship\, and the transformative power of fashion as an art form. \nAbout the Organizer\nCentre for Diversity: \nThe Centre for Diversity helps organizations cultivate inclusive\, respectful\, and equitable environments. Through tailored training\, education and equity reviews\, we support leaders\, teams\, and direct services staff in building cultural awareness\, practicing meaningful inclusion\, and embedding equity into everyday work. \n  \n 
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