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SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004152-1789059600-1789066800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
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UID:10004153-1789664400-1789671600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T001850Z
CREATED:20260914T001839Z
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UID:10005764-1789822800-1789830000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ward Election Zines Folding Party
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be gathering at the Cre:8 space on Sparks Street next weekend to fold zines and chat about the election! We’ll have STACKS of printed versions of our 24 ward zines for folks to fold and take home! Attendees can bring home copies to share in their neighbourhood or with friends and family. \n\n\n\nDrop by at any time between 1:00 – 3:00PM. \n\n\n\nLet’s get excited about the election!!!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ward-election-zines-folding-party/
LOCATION:Cre:8\, 300 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Good Golly Zines":MAILTO:Goodgollyzines@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
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UID:10004756-1790188200-1790193600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) is a support and discussion group for transmasculine and masculine-of-center Black\, indigenous\, and people of color (BIPOC) to learn about transformative justice\, unlearn toxic gendered behaviors\, and imagine what masculinity could look like outside of the gender binary.  \n\n\n\nDuring our virtual meetings\, we will dive deep into the framework of transformative justice (TJ) and how we can apply it to our everyday lives\, create a community of support for one another\, and share our personal stories of coming into our genders. Our ultimate goal is to move the group towards a closed community accountability space where we can practice robust transformative justice as we heal and grow in our masculinities together.  \n\n\n\nTGC is open to any Black\, Indigenous\, and/or person of color (BIPOC) who identifies as transmasculine or masculine-of-center\, regardless of gender identity.  \n\n\n\nWe ask that white-passing BIPOC reflect on their privilege and the way they are racialized. At TGC\, we discuss our gendered experiences as people that are racialized as Black or brown in the world. Please choose whether to attend our meetings based on these reflections.   \n\n\n\nOur virtual monthly meetings are held over Zoom and take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8PM EST. Register below to receive the link!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004154-1790269200-1790276400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260913T223727Z
CREATED:20260913T223718Z
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UID:10005761-1790424000-1790434800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Building the Ottawa We Dream Of
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of art\, joy\, connection & civic imagination \n\n\n\nThis summer\, through our Picnics for Living Futures series\, we gathered across three creative picnics to explore play\, storytelling\, collective care\, and civic possibility. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, we made art\, shared stories\, built connections\, and imagined new possibilities for the future of our city. \n\n\n\nNow\, we’re bringing the series to a close and creating space for what comes next with Building the Ottawa We Dream Of on September 26.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of art\, conversation\, connection\, and civic imagination as we celebrate what we’ve made and imagined together\, reflect on what we’ve discovered along the way\, and continue exploring the Ottawa we want to build. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nThroughout the afternoon\, you’ll have opportunities to: \n\n\n\n🎨 Experience community-created art and creative works from the Picnics for Living Futures series \n\n\n\n💬 Connect and share ideas with community members\, artists\, organizers\, and local organizations \n\n\n\n🌱 Reflect on collective experiences from the summer and the possibilities they opened up \n\n\n\n✨ Imagine new futures for Ottawa through creative and participatory activities \n\n\n\n🤝 Discover local organizations and initiatives working toward more connected\, caring\, and imaginative communities \n\n\n\nWhether you joined us for one of the picnics\, participated throughout the summer\, or are discovering Picnics for Living Futures for the first time\, you’re warmly invited to join us. \n\n\n\nThis is a free community gathering\, and everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease register through Eventbrite so we can plan for the day and ensure we have enough space and materials for everyone. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to gathering with you\, celebrating what we’ve created together\, and continuing to explore what becomes possible when we make space to imagine and build our collective future together. \n\n\n\nCome with your ideas. Leave with new possibilities.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/community-gathering-building-the-ottawa-we-dream-of/
LOCATION:Cre:8\, 300 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T200256Z
CREATED:20260907T200253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T200256Z
UID:10005723-1790697600-1790713800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa ProPride
DESCRIPTION:Join Pride at Work Canada for an evening of meaningful conversation\, networking\, and community building. \n\n\n\nAs part of our 2026 ProPride Series: Building Queer Futures\, this gathering invites participants to connect\, exchange ideas\, and explore how we can collectively create workplaces where Two-Spirit\, queer\, and trans people not only belong but have the opportunity to lead\, influence\, and shape the future of work. \n\n\n\nThis Ottawa ProPride will feature an fireside conversation with Michelle Douglas\, Executive Director of the LGBT Purge Fund\, exploring leadership\, advocacy\, and the ongoing work of advancing equity and justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with peers from across sectors. \n\n\n\nWhether you work in human resources\, equity and inclusion\, leadership\, government\, or community organizations\, or are simply passionate about creating more inclusive workplaces\, this gathering offers an opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and build new relationships. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n4:00PM – 5:00PM Featured Conversation: Building Queer Futures: A Conversation with Michelle Douglas\n\n\n\n5:30PM – 8:30PM Reception
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-propride/
LOCATION:Accenture\, 150 Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Pride at Work Canada":MAILTO:info@prideatwork.ca
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