Interest Group Email Archive

Hi RNIG / Rainbow members,

We had a great Annual General Meeting last night (Sept. 2) ! 

If you did not attend, you will will find our information below:

Hello RNIG members,

Please note that we are hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at 8 p.m.

Register for our virtual meeting here: https://myrnao.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=860

The deadline to register is Aug. 27, 2020.

More information will be sent to you at the end of the month including the agenda, minutes from the April 2019 meeting and the annual report for 2019-2020. 

Notice # 1

Hello colleagues & members,

Please note that we are hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at 8 p.m.

More information will come later on how to register and the agenda. 

Stay safe!   

Sincerely,  

Hello Rainbow – RNIG members,

I hope you are well and staying safe.  Covid has challenged us quite a bit in the past few months. Health care professionals, and nurses, we have been keeping up the challenges and continued to provide care as needed.

There are many resources... and a free Apps....   for example:  Gov of Canada https://www.thrive.health/canada-covid19-app

Hello Rainbow colleagues,

Many changes have happened in the past few weeks, and many of you are facing huge challenges in trying to adjust to this pandemic. Registered Nurses are at the forefront in the health care system and bring solutions to improve patients' and clients' conditions. You input count more than you think something. 

Keep checking our facebook for more information about our Rainbow group and see below some links that can help you in your work.

Many thanks and stay healthy. 

Sincerely,

Hi Rainbow RNIG members,

Considering the actual situation with the Coronavirus, we are postponing our new webinar to a later date (TBD). 

We are encouraging you to attend the RNAO zoom meeting on the Coronavirus to stay informed. 

You should all download the official App from the Government of Canada / Application officielle du Gouvernement du Canada  —  Coronavirus

• https://ca.thrive.health/

Dear RNIG member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to foster and advocate for nursing practice and environments that support people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions? We are looking for members to join the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG) executive.

The RNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:

Good day everyone,

Find enclosed our latest Newsletter - March 2020. 

• https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/sites/default/files/2020-03/RNIG-newslette…

Keep us informed of your event.... send us an email or a note on Facebook. 

Sincerely,

Hello Rainbow colleagues (RNIG),

Please find enclosed the latest report submitted to RNAO home office in Toronto. 

• Check the PDF link below. 
• https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/sites/default/files/2020-02/Rainbow-RNIG-m…

We are preparing our next Newsletter.  Stay tune. 

Sincerely,

Paul-André Gauthier

President RNIG 

Hello Rainbow colleagues, 

We are back to work in keeping you informed. Please check our messages....

Previous email messages :  https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/interestgroup/58/email/903

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/RainbowNursing  

Hi Rainbow colleagues,

As President of the RNIG, I wish you all a happy holiday season. May you enjoy the time with your loved ones and take time to refuel your energy with love and rest.

Please visit our Facebook group and tell us about your holiday plans. We are also looking for more articles to add to our new newsletter. 

Sincerely,

Paul-André Gauthier, Inf./RN, CNS; PhD (nursing)

Provincial president (RN - LGBTQ+)

Rainbow Nursing Interest Group 

Hello  RNIG  members

You will find enclosed the list of the New Executive for the Rainbow Interest Group. 

Looking for your input.... for the Newsletter: 

• Deadline: October 15 to submit to me and Ruth Trinier   rmtrinier@rnao.ca and pgauthier@rnao.ca

Hello Everyone

Per RNAO bylaws RNIG will have the following positions open for nomination and elections of current good standing RNAO and RNIG members.

• President-elect/Chair-elect
• Membership Executive Network Officer

Anyone who would like to submit their name for an executive position, please use this the call for nominations form at https://myrnao.ca/rnig_cfn_2019.  Nominations close on August 28, 2019.

Hello Everyone

Per RNAO bylaws RNIG will have the following positions open for nomination and elections of current good standing RNAO and RNIG members.

Come march with the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group at the 2019 Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Network with 2SLGBTQ+ folks, other nurses, and allies! The parade will take place in downtown Toronto along Bloor Street East.

Where? We will be meeting at 2:45 pm in front of the Breitling Canada Boutique and Service Centre (250 Bloor Street East). Watch for the placards (and a bunch of loud nurses)!

Hi everyone,

Come march with the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group at the 2019 Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Network with 2SLGBTQ+ folks, other nurses, and allies. The parade will take place in downtown Toronto along Bloor Street East. Details about the exact meeting location will be sent closer to the date. Come out and join us. 

Please email Sarah Quinto, communications executive network officer, at sarah.quinto@ryerson.ca if you have any further questions. 

See you soon!

You're invited! Come join us at the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group's Annual General Meeting. We will be having a guest speaker, Alex Vincent, who will be sharing his research on Faculty Awareness, Readiness, and Knowledge Surrounding LGBT+ Inclusion in Curriculum.

When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Who: All Rainbow Nursing Interest Group members. Non-members are also welcome.  
Where: 145 Richmond St. West (Hilton Hotel)
Cost: Free!

You're invited! Come join us at the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group's Annual General Meeting. We will be having a guest speaker, Alex Vincent, who will be sharing his research on Faculty Awareness, Readiness, and Knowledge Surrounding LGBT+ Inclusion in Curriculum.

When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Who: All Rainbow Nursing Interest Group members. Non-members are also welcome.  
Where: 145 Richmond St. West (Hilton Hotel)
Cost: Free!

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to foster and advocate for nursing practice and environments that support people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions? We are looking for members to join the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG) executive.

For the 2018-2020 term, RNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:

Come march with RNAO's Rainbow Nursing Interest Group in the PRIDE parade THIS SUNDAY. LGBTQ+ folks, family, friends, and allies are welcome.  As long as you know an RNAO member, you can come and march.

We will be meeting across from Starbucks on the north side of Bloor at the corner of Ted Rogers Way and Bloor St. East at 2PM. Look for our signs!