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CHRISTOPHER SMITH christopher.smith@eap.on.ca
represents a significant portion of the popu- lation here and around the world. However, 67 countries still criminalize same-sex relationships, and same-sex relationships are punishable by death in 11 countries and 50 countries criminalize trans-identity under various laws.” “Fortunately, here in Canada we don’t have such laws,” she said. “However, accor- ding to Statistics Canada, in 2018, sexual minority Canadians were twice as likely to report experiencing inappropriate behaviour in public, online or at work.” Thain stepped back in to say, “The rights that we wish to see around the world, we must first establish and celebrate here at home.” Other planned speakers included MP Francis Drouin, Mayor Pierre Leroux, student advocate Hayden Shattler, and Kin Club of Russell President Patrick Hunter. Drouin had to cancel at the last minute and so wasn’t present.
Ottawa Capital Pride began on August 21, and to celebrate, Russell Township raised the pride flag in a ceremony on August 20. Russell Township held a pride flag raising ceremony on August 20, inviting members of the public to witness the raising and to hear from a collection of speakers at the event. Event organizer Richard Thain began the ceremony with some opening remarks. “We are here today to remember histo- rical wrongs and tragedies for Canadians who self-identify as 2SLGBTQ+, but more importantly, also to celebrate the continued advancement of human rights,” said Thain. “We are all here to celebrate advances in human rights, specifically the human rights of our friends and neighbours who self-identify as 2SLGBTQ+.” Thain then welcomed his daughter Gene- viève to the podium to share some of her experiences as the head of the LGBTQ+ Committee at her school. “We all know someone in the queer com- munity,” Genviéve said. “This community
After all the speakers had finished their remarks, the ceremony was closed out with a performance of La Différence by Lara Fabian, performed by local musician Lise Dazé and accompanied by Brian St-Pierre on keyboard. JOURNÉE DE PRÉVENTION DU SUICIDE AU PARC DE LA CONFÉDÉRATION
Le canton de Russell a hissé le drapeau de la fierté le 20 août pour célébrer la Capital Pride. -photo Lise Dazé OPP WARNS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed annually since the International Association of Suicide Prevention, World Federation for Mental Health and the World Health Organization first began the day of awareness in 2003. - photo Joseph Coppolino
JOSEPH COPPOLINO joseph.coppolino@eap.on.ca
Les participants peuvent remplir un Pas- seport de l’espoir après avoir visité chaque stand de l’événement et participer au tirage d’un panier de bien-être d’une valeur de 75 $. Selon le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO), le taux de personnes qui visitent les services d’urgence de l’est de l’Ontario pour des cas d’automutilation inten- tionnelle est considérablement plus élevé que dans l’ensemble de l’Ontario (206,1 et 154,9 pour 100 000 respectivement). De plus, le taux de visites aux services des urgences pour les femmes est plus de trois fois supérieur à celui des hommes dans l’est de l’Ontario et beaucoup plus élevé que dans le reste de la province. Les résidents intéressés à participer sont invités à s’inscrire sur la page des événements de l’ACSM Champlain-Est sur leur site web. Si vous ou une personne que vous connaissez souffrez d’idées suicidaires, veuillez communiquer avec votre médecin, vous rendre à l’hôpital le plus proche ou contacter la Ligne de crise en santé men- tale au 1-866-0991. Vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur la santé mentale sur le site www.cmha.ca.
Pour la Journée mondiale de prévention du suicide, l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale (ACSM) de Champlain-Est organise un après-midi d’activités visant à sensibiliser les gens à l’impact du suicide dans nos communautés. Depuis 2003, la Journée mondiale de prévention du suicide (JMPS) est observée partout dans le monde le 10 septembre, afin de sensibiliser et de promouvoir les ressources pour la prévention du suicide dans le monde. Dans l’après-midi du samedi 10 sep- tembre, l’ACSM Champlain-Est et ses parte- naires communautaires seront au parc de la Confédération, à Hawkesbury, pour partager des ressources en matière de prévention du suicide, organiser des activités de bien-être et présenter des témoignages de personnes ayant vécu un suicide. « Nous organisons ces événements pour souligner qu’avec une meilleure sensibi- lisation au problème et une intervention adéquate, le suicide peut être évité, a dit Geneviève Desroches, promotrice en santé mentale à l’ACSM Champlain-Est. »
La traite des êtres humains peut se produire n’importe où. -Photo d’archive
CHRISTOPHER SMITH christopher.smith@eap.on.ca
completely disconnected from all family and friends; or suddenly falling into a new friend group or love interest very quickly. Common signs of forced labour include: being forced to work for little to no pay; an employer withholding ID for any reason; the job being different from what was promised; dangerous or substandard living conditions; signs of abuse, malnourishment, and poor hygiene; behaviour that seems fearful, anxious, or isolated; restricted or controlled movement; and being forced to repay a debt or an illegal recruitment fee. Anyone who is a victim of human traf- ficking or knows someone who may be a victim can contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010 or online at www.canadianhumantraffickinghot- line.ca. The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7 to connect victims/survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, as well as receive tips from the public.
Recognizing the signs of human traffic- king could save a life. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds the public that human trafficking occurs within rural communities like those in Eastern Ontario and that recognizing the signs of it could save multiple lives. Human trafficking involves recruiting, moving, or holding victims to exploit them for profit, usually for sexual reasons or forced labour. Victims may be controlled with force or threats, including mental and emotional abuse and manipulation. Common signs of forced prostitution include: controlling someone or speaking for them; carrying expensive goods or cash beyond the person’s apparent means; signs of abuse, malnourishment, or drug abuse; having no access to money, a phone, or ID; giving scripted, evasive, or rehearsed answers; behaviour that seems fearful, anxious, defensive, or secretive; being
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