Location: Online
Join us online for a conversation with artist and activist Rose-Ingrid Benjamin about her new show "White As Snow" and much more!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-in-conversation-with-rose-ingrid-benjamin-tickets-1978368208568?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Online: @ 5pm PT/ 6pm MT / 8pm ET
To celebrate Black History Month, Affirming Connections will be joined by multidisciplinary artist, writer, and performer, Rose-Ingrid Benjamin.
Rose-Ingrid will talk with us about their work and their journey - including her new one-person show, "White As Snow": a Queer eldest immigrant daughter's journey through grief, loss, deconstruction and coming home to themselves.
To support our sustainability, attendees are encouraged to donate on a sliding scale of $5-$20. Finances should not be a barrier, so choose the amount that works best for your situation.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Tender Hearts is for all 16 and over within the trans man or trans masculine umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a masculine gender identity. Tender Hearts focuses on growing a strong toolset around topics like self-compassion, relationships, and connection.
It is about creating space for positive, healthy expressions of masculinity.
For Zoom links & passwords: click here
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Tender Hearts is for all 16 and over within the trans man or trans masculine umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a masculine gender identity. Tender Hearts focuses on growing a strong toolset around topics like self-compassion, relationships, and connection.
It is about creating space for positive, healthy expressions of masculinity.
Click here for Zoom links and passwords.
Centre for Sexuality, in partnership with Families Matter, is pleased to offer a monthly support group for families and caregivers of gender creative children up to age 14. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month. We begin at 6:00 p.m. and finish at 7:30 p.m.
This is a support group for parents and caregivers of gender creative children under the age of 14. New families are welcome to join at any point throughout the year and you are welcome to attend based on your availability or interest in the evening’s topic. Gender creative children are kids who express their gender in ways that are different than what might be expected based on their assigned sex at birth. This includes children who may be questioning their gender, transgender, gender fluid, non-binary, or Two-Spirit.
The group is an opportunity for caregivers to share stories, support each other in a non-judgmental atmosphere, and learn more about how to support their gender creative kids. The group is facilitated by the LGBTQ2S+ Natural Supports Worker from Centre for Sexuality (formerly Calgary Sexual Health Centre) and includes resource sharing as well as discussion time.
Free Child Care is provided in the play room at Families Matter during the group. Child Care is run by a staff member from Families Matter and volunteers who have extensive experience working with gender creative kids. The play space is also ideal for kids to connect with others children who share these experiences. Siblings are always welcome to attend.
This group is closed to only families and natural supports (parents, caregivers, guardians) of gender creative children. Please RSVP at the link below so we know who to expect at each meeting and can provide you with COVID-19 protocol info:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gender-creative-families-night-tickets-132995425899
Currently, we are hosting our meetings via Zoom due to the provincial restrictions regarding in person meetings. If folks want to join us, they can register through EventBrite and a facilitator will contact them and provide the Zoom link where they can access the virtual meeting. Our upcoming meeting will be on January 5th from 6:00-7:30pm!
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 7-8:30pm for open gym. Bring your own program, experiment with equipment, or test out new skills at your own pace! Pay-what-you-can, suggested $10-$20 but free if that’s what you are able. 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: Dickens, 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Y6, Canada
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