MAX Blog
Updates from Acting Executive Director
Greetings, While I understand that these are unprecedented times, I sincerely hope you are staying safe, connected and finding support in ways that are meaningful. From isolation and stress to…
Read MoreCategory is…Rapid Test Realness
Wearing a mask, using hand sanitizer, and social distancing aren’t the only ways you can take charge of your health. For the GBTQ2 community, COVID-19 hits close to home, reminiscent…
Read MoreStronger Together
New health services during COVID-19 We recognize the need for increased access to MAX’s community programming, particularly for vulnerable segments of GBT2Q guys into guys during the pandemic. Over the…
Read MorePride 2020/Fierte 2020
MAX’s Staff and volunteers share what Pride 2020 means to them! Le personnel et les bénévoles de MAX partagent ce que la Fierté 2020 signifie pour eux ! Mat Adams…
Read MoreThe (In)existence of LGBT Asian Spaces
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many have returned home to self-isolate with their loved ones and families to prevent further spread of the virus. Home to many of us is where…
Read MoreDaddies and Dragons!
Building Community…One Dice at a Time! As a young queer man, I spent a large portion of my time surrounded by straight friends in high school. One of the activities…
Read MoreNew Mental Health Support for Guys into Guys During the Pandemic
MAX Ottawa launches new mental health program to better address the needs of GBT2Q guys amid the COVID-19 public health crisis. As of next week, guys into guys can begin…
Read MoreRécapitulation de SMASH 2020
Mon nom est Robin (pronoms il/lui) et j’en suis à ma première année de bénévolat pour Max Ottawa. J’ai eu la chance d’assister pour la première fois cette année, à…
Read MoreSanté et COVID-19
Alors que les responsables de la santé publique nous donnent davantage d’indications sur la gestion des risques et des symptômes liés à l’infection par COVID-19, n’oublions pas de prendre soin…
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