News & Views
Reflections from Peer Facilitation
Hey! I’m William and my pronouns are he/him. For the past 2 months this past fall 2019, I co-facilitated a peer discussion group centred on anxiety. My Role at MAX As a co-facilitator, I assisted in the coordination of discussions to combat anxiety-based stressors through cognitive-behavioural activities, mindfulness meditation, and […]
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My Journey with MAX Ottawa
Hello, I’m David Ley and I use he/him pronouns. I am originally from Montreal and currently live in Ottawa. Since the age of 16, I have volunteered at various ASO’s (AIDS Service Organizations) and LGBTQ+ organizations with a harm reduction focus. I presently share my lived experience and knowledge of […]
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Volunteer Opportunities
MAX Ottawa presently has five Volunteer openings. Four direct roles and one in partnership with the Gay Zone Steering Committee. Want to know how to get involved? Read the descriptions below and contact us.! First, we’re seeking a new Office Support Coordinator. This person will work with our Executive Director […]
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Winter 2019 Volunteer Social
Between April and September 2019, MAX volunteers have shared almost 1,100 hours of their time and talents to help guys into guys in Ottawa achieve MAXimum health and wellness! To say thank you, MAX Ottawa held a volunteer appreciation brunch on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Eighteen volunteers attended who help […]
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Black Queer Excellence
On December 3, 2019, MAX Ottawa, The Aids of Committee of Ottawa, and Somerset West Community Health Centre hosted ‘Black Queer Excellence.’ This BQE party was for all Black, African, Caribbean, Afro-Indigenous, Afro-Latinx, and other members of the African Diaspora 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies. The 27 Club graciously hosted […]
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Welcome Our New Board Director!
On November 18th, 2019 MAX Ottawa’s Board of Directors elected Allen Chen to join the Board. Allen is a passionate volunteer for social issues and especially enjoys working for community building for guys into guys. The Totally outRIGHT graduate previously has worked with campus queer student groups at UBC and […]
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