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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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SUMMARY:🧪National Trans HIV Testing Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nRaises awareness about HIV prevention\, testing\, and care for trans communities\, while addressing barriers like stigma and healthcare discrimination.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/national-trans-hiv-testing-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260422T202535
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SUMMARY:🤫Day of Silence
DESCRIPTION:  \nA student-led action highlighting the silencing effects of bullying and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people\, especially in schools.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/day-of-silence/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260422T202535
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SUMMARY:🧠National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nCenters young people in HIV education\, prevention\, testing\, and care. Emphasizes empowerment\, access to information\, and stigma-free support.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:♠️International Asexuality Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nA day to recognize and celebrate asexual people and the full spectrum of asexual identities. It raises awareness about asexual visibility\, challenges misconceptions about attraction\, and affirms that all experiences of connection and intimacy are valid.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/international-asexuality-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:🏳️‍⚧️International Trans Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:  \nA global day celebrating trans and gender-diverse people while raising awareness about discrimination\, safety\, and the need for full social and legal recognition.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/international-trans-day-of-visibility/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
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UID:513-1774051200-1774137599@queertamilcollective.com
SUMMARY:🪶Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nA day honoring Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ people\, recognizing traditional knowledge\, resilience\, and the impacts of colonialism on gender and sexuality.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/two-spirit-and-indigenous-lgbtq-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
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UID:511-1773619200-1774049400@queertamilcollective.com
SUMMARY:🏳️‍🌈National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:  \nA week focused on health equity for LGBTQ+ people\, including access to affirming care\, mental health support\, and culturally competent services.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/national-lgbtq-health-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
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SUMMARY:✊International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nA global day recognizing women’s achievements and ongoing struggles for gender justice. It also centers trans women\, nonbinary people\, and gender-diverse communities impacted by sexism.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/international-womens-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
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SUMMARY:🌈 Zero Discrimination Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nA day to affirm dignity\, fairness\, and equal rights for all people. It highlights how discrimination\, based on identity\, health\, or status\, harms communities and calls for inclusion and accountability.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/zero-discrimination-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
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SUMMARY:🌈 Chosen Family Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nA day to celebrate chosen family—the people we build bonds with through care\, trust\, and mutual support. For many queer and trans people\, chosen family provides safety\, love\, and belonging beyond traditional family structures.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/chosen-family-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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SUMMARY:✍🏽 Audre Lorde’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:  \nA day to honour Audre Lorde—Black feminist\, lesbian\, poet\, and activist—whose work continues to shape conversations on race\, gender\, sexuality\, disability\, and justice. Her writing reminds us that caring for ourselves and each other is an act of resistance.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/audre-lordes-birthday/
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SUMMARY:💚 Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:  \nA week dedicated to increasing understanding of aromantic identities and experiences. It affirms that meaningful relationships exist beyond romance and that everyone deserves recognition and respect for how they connect with others.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/aromantic-spectrum-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
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SUMMARY:💍 National Freedom to Marry Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis day recognizes the ongoing struggle for marriage equality and relationship recognition worldwide. It celebrates the right to love\, commit\, and build families freely\, while acknowledging that legal equality remains uneven across regions.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/national-freedom-to-marry-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
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UID:494-1770422400-1770508799@queertamilcollective.com
SUMMARY:🖤 National Black HIV/AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nA day to raise awareness about the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities and to centre prevention\, testing\, treatment\, and care. It also honours Black leaders\, advocates\, and communities working toward health equity.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/national-black-hiv-aids-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
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SUMMARY:💜 Bisexual Health Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:A month focused on the physical\, mental\, and emotional health of bisexual people\, who often face unique barriers in healthcare and community spaces. It highlights the need for affirming care\, visibility\, and research that reflects bi+ experiences.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/bisexual-health-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
CREATED:20251210T165115Z
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UID:261-1769248800-1769266800@queertamilcollective.com
SUMMARY:Tamil Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Tamil Heritage Month is a time to honour our language\, culture\, art\, and history. The Tamil LGBTQ+ community is an essential part of this story — their courage\, creativity\, and lived experiences add depth and strength to our heritage. Their voices keep our culture alive\, proud\, and evolving.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/tamil-heritage-month-celebration/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
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SUMMARY:A New Digital Home for Queer Tamil Voices: Queer Tamil Collective Website  Relaunches on January 24
DESCRIPTION:On January 24\, Queer Tamil Collective proudly launches its official website—a dedicated digital space created by and for Queer Tamil people across the world. This launch marks an important milestone in our ongoing journey of visibility\, solidarity\, and community care. \nWhy This Website Matters\nFor many Queer Tamil individuals\, finding spaces that reflect both sexual/gender identity and Tamil culture can be difficult. Our website is built to bridge that gap. It exists to amplify voices that are often unheard\, to document our stories\, and to create connections across borders—from Sri Lanka\, India\, Singapore and Malaysia to Canada and the global Tamil diaspora. \nThis platform is more than just a website. It is a safe\, affirming\, and community-driven space where Queer Tamil identities are respected\, celebrated\, and centered. \nWhat You’ll Find on the Website\nThe Queer Tamil Collective website brings together resources\, creativity\, and community engagement in one place: \n\nCommunity Stories & News – Articles\, updates\, and lived experiences from Queer Tamil people\nAdvocacy & Awareness – Content addressing human rights\, inclusion\, and social justice\nVolunteer & Membership Opportunities – Ways to get involved and support the community\nEvents & Initiatives – Information about workshops\, gatherings\, and cultural programs\nCreative Expressions – Art\, media\, and storytelling that reflect Queer Tamil lives\n\nEach section is designed with care\, accessibility\, and dignity in mind. \nRooted in Culture\, Reaching the World\nTamil identity is rich with language\, history\, art\, and resilience. Our website honours this heritage while embracing diverse Queer realities. Whether you are Tamil-speaking or part of the wider community seeking to learn and stand in solidarity\, this platform welcomes you. \nLooking Ahead\nAs we launch on January 24 2026\, we see this website as a growing\, evolving space—shaped by community voices and collective action. We invite Queer Tamil people\, allies\, artists\, activists\, and organizations to engage with us\, share stories\, and help build a more inclusive future. \nTogether\, we continue to create visibility\, safety\, and pride. \nWelcome to the Queer Tamil Collective.
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/website-launch-day/
LOCATION:Queer Tamil Collective\, Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Tamil Collective":MAILTO:admin@queertamilcollective.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTSTAMP:20260422T202536
CREATED:20260114T231433Z
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SUMMARY:🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Prisoner Day of Solidarity and Action
DESCRIPTION:A day to raise awareness about the experiences of trans and gender-diverse people who are incarcerated\, including issues of safety\, healthcare access\, and dignity. It is also a day of solidarity\, calling for care\, accountability\, and alternatives to systems that cause harm. \n 
URL:https://queertamilcollective.com/event/trans-prisoner-day-of-solidarity-and-action/
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