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This year, Jer's Vision is proud to celebrate the Day of Pink in British Columbia with the British Columbia Teachers' Federation!This year, we will celebrate a special Day of Pink in British Columbia schools and communities on February 29, 2012.The Day of Pink works to effectively combat bullying,...

Take action to stop bullying & youth suicide

Dear Friends of Jer's Vision, We are Jenna, Ailish & Nelly, and we are volunteers at Jer’s Vision who got involved through our Women’s Studies class at the University of Ottawa. Our project was to understand bullying in schools and do something about it. We learned about...

A Special Thanks From Richard Pfaff!

This week we received a wonderful card from Kayla and the rest of the Lifeskills Class at Richard Pfaff! Thanks guys!"Thank you for coming to our class and educating us on LGBTQ. I enjoyed the presentation and information."

Will YOU be wearing pink on April 11? Sugar Beach is!

Sugar Beach is wearing Pink on April 11th to stop bullying, will YOU be wearing pink? Watch the video from the award winning Aussie and Canadian duo. They recently won song of the year from the OutVoice Top Ten Countdown! To find out more about Sugar Beach visit their...

Jer's Vision Speaks at Carleton Heights!

Today Shannon and Melanie visited Carleton Heights Public School to speak with students in Grades 4-8 about the LGBTQ community, respect and healthy relationships. The students participated in great conversations and made their visit super fun! Thanks guys!

Mayor Watson presents Jeremy Dias with City Builder Award

Mayor Jim Watson, with Somerset Ward Councillor Diane Holmes, today presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Jeremy Dias for his tireless volunteer work and outstanding contributions to the community. As a youth, Jeremy was motivated by social and political inequality to take action,...

What They're Saying About Us

"I would like to thank my family for their support. Also, thank you to my friends, colleagues, and fellow activists, and to the teachers who supported me."

Jeremy Dias / Jer's Vision / Ottawa

"J’ai trouvé ça très bien parce que ça m’a ouvert l’esprit car vous répondez à toutes les questions qu’on veut savoir. Merci!!!"

Anonyme / 12 / Brossard

"All I can really say is: Thank you!"

Meaghan / 15 / Carine Wilson / Ottawa

"Great presentation! I thought the relaxed format allowed good discussion and you both answered the questions in such an open manner. Thank you so much for coming in!"

Amy / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"This was fabulous - I appreciated the laid-back and approachable atmoshphere that was created with this presentation. You really did a fabulous job of debunking stereotypes. Thank you!"

Kelly / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"You guys were great and funny. Thanks for coming in and speaking to us! =)"

Mikayla / 16 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"I agree that people should not discriminate against the gay community just because they're different."

Nathan / 19 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"I liked it!"

Rebecca / 16 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"It was great. I loved it."

Hyliry / 17 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"The presentation was great! I support everything this workshop represents!"

Candice / 16 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"Good presentation, loved it!"

Evan / 16 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"I always was, being different is the best thing about my friends."

Sabrina / 16 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"I loved this and will support the gay community a lot more."

Patrick / 18 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"Maybe if more peple saw this presentation they would be more respectful."

Gabe / 15 / Richard Pfaff / Ottawa

"You are awesome!"

Candice / 15 / Ottawa

"You are amazing and very entertaining! come back!"

Chelsie / 14 / Ottawa

"I really enjoyed your presentation."

Princess / 16 / Ottawa

"Really excellent job! You are very good at initiating conversation and answering all the students questions. Thanks."

Lindsay / Woodroffe / Ottawa

"Excellent!"

Sharon / Woodroffe / Ottawa

"Great speakers, well spoken and open. We need more confident people. Thanks guys you two were amazing!"

Amy / 17 / Gloucester / Ottawa

"Very awesome, so glad I came."

Calan / 23

"I was so inspired by your confidence in workshop and continue to do so."

"Jer,Your excentric nature gives you a bright future. Keep the positivity, it ensures longivity."

"Jer,Always friendly and outgoing."

"Jeremy,I'm glad I got to meet you this summer. You are a very energetic person with a lot of heart!"

France

"Jer,I love your self- confidence and dynamism."

"Jer,You have lots of energy and a great personality!"

"Jeremy,This year promises to be very entertaining with you on board! I admire your interest in getting to know the people around you."

Maue Jaelle

"Jer,Wow man you bring an awesome presence to the team."

Calvin

"Jer,You're fantastic and an excellent speaker.......... not to mention a sweetie!"

"Jer,Man you're like an energy bomb! You alone can boost a group into a frenzy. Keep doin' what you're doin! Keep it real man."

Mitch

"Jer,Nice meeting you. Look forward to working with you!"

Katie

"Jer,It is really refreshing to see someone with as much enthusiasm as you have."

Danielle

"Jer,You are one of the better speakers i have ever seen."

"I admire your courage & openness, demonstrated through the dialog you encouraged & conducted. The whole message of diversity, tolerance & acceptance is so crucial, for all of our students to hear, & have demonstrated. Thank you both very much for making our school a priority in your busy schedule. Best wishes with 'the cause'."

Mr Lockwood / Ottawa Technical HS / Ottawa

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