Location: Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2C4, Canada
Join us at Contemporary Calgary for a powerful evening diving into the inspiring story of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story.
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About this Event
Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
Delwin Vriend never wanted to be a human rights activist, but in challenging his firing for being gay, he set in motion a chain of events that impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ people — not just in Alberta, not just in Canada, but around the globe.
Pride vs. Prejudice delves into the riveting narrative of the Vriend v. Alberta case, where Delwin Vriend, an unlikely hero, courageously battles against discrimination from a government determined to deny his human rights. Uncover the twists and turns that unfold as Vriend's pursuit of justice challenges societal biases, culminating in a ground-breaking Canadian Supreme Court ruling in 1998 that confronts prejudice and sets a transformative precedent for LGBTQ+ rights that is cited around the world.
The event will feature entertainment, appetizers, a cash bar, and an powerful Q&A panel with guest speakers including the film's director, Darrin Hagen.
Join us for an engaging and inspiring evening showcasing that “Delwin Vriend’s story shows "how individual action can spark lasting change — a lesson that still resonates today.”
Location: Virtual - Zoom
This 8 week program aims to provide you with the support, knowledge and skillset to find your affirming voice. In it, we’ll explore the different ways we generate sound; learn to access many different facets of our voice; and, be supported in experimenting with these new skills in finding a way to use our voice that fells comfortable, authentic and affirming to each individual.
This program is trans-led and run in small groups (online: max. 12 | in-person: max 8) to ensure that all participants in the program are able to also get 1-on-1 support from the instructor.
All programs are currently full. Please join our wait list so we can contact you when our next cycle opens. For more info and to register click here
Program Overview:
Trans Affirming Voice I
Week 1: SETTING UP A SAFER SPACE FOR YOUR VOICE PRACTISE & Intro Exercises
Week 2: [De-Gendering] VOCAL ANATOMY
Week 3-4: PITCH! (aka high and low)
Week 5-6: RESONANCE (aka the Gender Dial- bright/dark/neutral)
Week 7: VOCAL FOLD MASS (aka load- light vs. buzzy)
Week 8: INFLECTION & VOCAL CONTOUR
This is an ONLINE program
Students are required to keep their cameras on and active listening is highly recommended FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
jacqs (they/it/zey) is the contact person: jacqs@skippingstone.ca
Location: 736 6 Ave SW #1900, Calgary, AB T2P 3N4, Canada
Flowing Hearts is for all 16 and over within the non-binary or genderqueer umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a non-binary gender identity.
Flowing Hearts explores topics such as body image, stereotypes, sexuality, and self-pride. It is about helping us understand who we are, how we want to grow, and how we can live authentically.
This event will be held at the new Skipping Stone offices: #1900 736 6 Ave SW
Location: 736 6 Ave SW #1900, Calgary, AB T2P 3N4, Canada
Flowing Hearts is for all 16 and over within the non-binary or genderqueer umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a non-binary gender identity.
Flowing Hearts explores topics such as body image, stereotypes, sexuality, and self-pride. It is about helping us understand who we are, how we want to grow, and how we can live authentically.
This event will be held at the new Skipping Stone offices: #1900 736 6 Ave SW
Location: Virtual - Zoom
ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS REQUIRED! Creative Art-based Therapy for Trans Youth (CATTY) is a program for trans and gender diverse youth 13-17 which provides the opportunity to explore and growth as individuals as well as build values skillsets to navigate the world around us through the format of creative exploration & expression. In this 8 week program lead by mental health professional with shared lived experience, we will use a variety of artistic mediums to explore various themes in mental health, identity, belonging and community. Participants will have the opportunity to create something each week, reflect on their creations, share their creations with each other, and reflect on the process and the meaning of each other’s creations. This program is aligned with gender affirming, creative arts-based, and mindfulness based models, and focuses on personal expression, artistic exploration, and meaning making.
https://www.skippingstone.ca/catty
Location: Every Body STRONGER, 2501 Alyth Rd SE #1A, Calgary, AB T2G 5L4, Canada
Welcome to Queer Strength Club, a community-centered lifting space for queer, trans, gender-diverse folks and allies of all experience levels. Whether you're new to the gym or a seasoned lifter, this is a place to move your body, build strength, and connect with others in a supportive, affirming environment. Got a routine you're working on, or just want time to move your body your way? Stop by from 7-8pm for open gym. Bring your own program, experiment with equipment, or test out new skills at your own pace! The Every Body Stronger gym has hand weights, kettle bells, medicine balls, rowing machines, and bars and weights for all kinds of squats, presses and deadlifts. It's also a fun, affirming space, with two any-gender washrooms, free snacks, and water.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Trans Affirming Voice III [VOICE II required]
Affirming Voice III focuses on more advanced warm up exercises, articulation and volume exercises and micro voice analysis and exercises (pitch, resonance, VFM and inflection/contour). We will learn about macro voice concepts like vocal cadences, as well as an even more in depth look into vocal anatomy.
*Requires completion of ‘Trans Affirming Voice II’ to register.
Students will also participate in cognitive load games and conversational breakout rooms at the end of each class. Students are welcome to take this class as many times as they want- we explore new things each term.
For more information and to register click here.
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