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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T170000
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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-2/2026-10-08/
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:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004155-1790874000-1790881200@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-2/2026-10-01/
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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260913T223727Z
CREATED:20260913T223718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T223727Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
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:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T001850Z
CREATED:20260914T001839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T001850Z
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:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004151-1788454800-1788462000@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-2/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T002449Z
CREATED:20260816T153104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T002449Z
UID:10005503-1788006600-1788015600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Dyke March
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars 📌 Ottawa Dyke March 2026 will be Saturday\, August 29th 🌈📢 \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is a volunteer-based\, anti-capitalist grassroots organization run by dykes for dykes. 🌿Join dykes and allies to march together against the violence of colonialism\, capitalism\, white supremacy\, transphobia\, transmisogyny\, homophobia\, racism\, ableism and all other forms of oppression. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more details\, events and ways to get involved❗
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dyke-march/
LOCATION:Jack Purcell Park\, 320 Jack Purcell Ln.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Outdoors,Pride
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Dyke March":MAILTO:ottawadykemarch@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260810T233550Z
CREATED:20260810T233542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T233550Z
UID:10005480-1787940000-1787947200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans March
DESCRIPTION:Join us to march for trans rights! The 2026 Ottawa Trans March is coming up on Friday August 28th at 6:00pm\, starting at Bank and Waverley. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll make our voices heard\, reject hate and advocate for trans liberation – for freedom\, equality and human rights. We invite trans and gender diverse people\, the people who love and support us\, and other allies to join us as we take to the streets. Bring your friends\, bring your family\, and let’s show the power of our movement! \n\n\n\nFollowing the Trans March\, we invite everyone to join us for pizza\, live entertainment\, and dancing in Confederation Park! \n\n\n\nSee you on August 28th to celebrate trans joy and march for trans liberation!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-march/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Outdoors,Pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005455-1787857200-1787862600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness.Guide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide.Le guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-27/2/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004150-1787850000-1787857200@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-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005454-1787850000-1787855400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness.Guide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide.Le guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-27/1/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004755-1787769000-1787774400@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/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T001343Z
CREATED:20260811T001340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T001343Z
UID:10005488-1787767200-1787774400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:EU Human Rights Panel
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2026 Capital Pride Human Rights Panel! Presented by the European Union to Canada and Capital Pride. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging discussion on the topic of Inclusion in Sports. In partnership with the European Union\, through its Delegation to Canada\, our panel of experts include perspectives from around the world to discuss the importance of a collective approach to addressing and dismantling systemic oppression and discrimination faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community through a discussion of queer inclusion in sports. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and be part of the change. Together\, we can celebrate diversity and build a more inclusive world in sports and beyond. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there\, in person or online!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/eu-human-rights-panel/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005453-1787684400-1787689800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness.Guide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide.Le guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-25/2/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T183000
DTSTAMP:20260803T204717Z
CREATED:20260803T204638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204717Z
UID:10005452-1787677200-1787682600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Protests of Ottawa / Movements et Manifestations 2ELGBTQIA+ D'Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:(Le texte en français suit)Join drag king Morgan Mercury and special guests to learn about the politics and protests for the human rights of 2-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans*\, intersex and asexual identities in Ottawa’s past + present. This 1 hour tour will cover about 1.5km on downtown Ottawa city streets in what is designated as Ottawa’s Gay Village (Bank St/Somerset St W). \n\n\n\n5-6 pm tours will be in French\, 7-8 pm tours will be in English. Tours will take place on sidewalks along busy city main streets and quiet city side streets\, with at least one designated washroom stop and options to sit at at least half of the stops. ASL interpretation upon request. Pets allowed (dogs on leash). Tour is recommended for ages 13+ but all ages welcome. Tours will discuss violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCancellation PolicyFor full refund\, must cancel within 24 hours.Tickets to alternative tour dates can be offered if you miss a tour time you had signed up for / had been cancelled due to weather / guide sickness.Guide will cancel tour at least 2 hours before scheduled tour time if they are sick\, if the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius\, below -15 degrees Celsius\, significant winds (more than 30km/h)\, there is bad air quality (over 4 on the air quality scale)\, or a threat of thunderstorm / freezing rain / tornado. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the tour content\, accessibility options and/or which cowboy hat to wear? Email your tour guide Morgan Mercury at fairycowboytours@gmail.com! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRejoignez le drag king Morgan Mercury et des invités spéciaux pour découvrir les movements et manifestations lors des luttes pour les droits humaines des personnes 2-Esprits\, lesbiennes\, gais\, bisexuelles\, trans*\, intersexuées et asexuées\, hier et aujourd’hui\, à Ottawa. Cette visite guidée d’une heure vous fera parcourir environ 1\,5 km dans les rues du centre-ville d’Ottawa\, dans le quartier connu sous le nom de « Gay Village » d’Ottawa (rue Bank et rue Somerset Ouest). \n\n\n\nLes visites de 17 h à 18 h se dérouleront en français\, celles de 19 h à 20 h en anglais. Les visites se dérouleront sur les trottoirs le long des rues principales bruyants et des rues secondaires tranquilles de la ville\, avec au moins un arrêt prévu pour aller aux toilettes et la possibilité de s’asseoir à au moins la moitié des arrêts. Interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) offerte sur demande. Animaux de compagnie admis (chiens tenus en laisse). La visite est recommandée pour les personnes âgées de 13 ans et plus\, mais tous les âges sont les bienvenus. Les visites aborderont le thème de la violence envers les personnes 2ELGBTQIA+. \n\n\n\nPolitique d’annulationPour obtenir un remboursement complet\, l’annulation doit être effectuée dans les 24 heures.Des billets pour d’autres dates de visite peuvent vous être proposés si vous manquez l’heure de visite à laquelle vous vous étiez inscrit ou si celle-ci a été annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de la maladie du guide.Le guide annulera la visite au moins 2 heures avant l’heure prévue s’iel est malade\, si la température est supérieure à 30 degrés Celsius ou inférieure à -15 degrés Celsius\, en cas de vents violents (plus de 30 km/h)\, si la qualité de l’air est mauvaise (plus de 4 sur l’échelle de qualité de l’air)\, ou en cas de risque d’orage\, de pluie verglaçante ou de tornade. \n\n\n\nVous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le contenu de la visite\, les options d’accessibilité et/ou quel chapeau de cow-boy porter? Envoyez un courriel à votre guide Morgan Mercury à l’adresse fairycowboytours@gmail.com!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/2slgbtqia-politics-and-protests-of-ottawa-movements-et-manifestations-2elgbtqia-dottawa/2026-08-25/1/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Mercury":MAILTO:fairycowboytours@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260810T023439Z
CREATED:20260810T023436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T023439Z
UID:10005475-1787508000-1787515200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Mayoral Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Queer Momentum\, Capital Pride\, the Ten Oaks Project and local partners for an Ottawa Queer Mayoral Townhall. This event aims to give 2SLGBTQIA+ residents and allies the opportunity to hear directly from 2026 Mayoral candidates on issues that matter to our communities.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-mayoral-town-hall/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Pride
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004149-1787245200-1787252400@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-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004148-1786640400-1786647600@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-2/2026-08-13/
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:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004147-1786035600-1786042800@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-2/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004146-1785430800-1785438000@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-2/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004145-1784826000-1784833200@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-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004754-1784745000-1784750400@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/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004144-1784221200-1784228400@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-2/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T192936Z
CREATED:20260701T192930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T192936Z
UID:10005347-1783857600-1783872000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Mutual Aid Democratic Assembly
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to once again host the next session of the Ottawa Trans Mutual Aid Democratic Assembly on July 12\, noon to 4pm \n\n\n\nCome hear the first updates from those working groups established in session zero\, join one or more working groups directly at the session\, and help us choose a larger location for future meetings to accommodate everyone \n\n\n\nFill out their community input survey before July 12 to share your needs and skills by visiting this url: surveymonkey.ca/r/67F2V9T
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-mutual-aid-democratic-assembly/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260109T205232Z
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004143-1783616400-1783623600@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-2/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T192214Z
CREATED:20260701T192210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T192214Z
UID:10005345-1783256400-1783263600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tea for Tara - Episode 7: 2Spirit Art & Healing
DESCRIPTION:2SPIRIT ART & HEALING with SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nKole Peplinskie & Tai Reign \n\n\n\nLive-streaming on the Ottawa Trans Library Youtube and Facebook Channels. \n\n\n\nOpening Prayer by Elaine Kicknosway \n\n\n\nKole Peplinskie (they/them) is an Anishinaabe indigiqueer beader and artist currently living on the unceeded and unsurrendered Algonquin territory known as Ottawa. They are of mixed Polish\, French and Algonquin ancestry\, with familial ties to Kebaowek First Nation. Kole has always created art in some capacity their whole life\, but started creating professionally under the name Rustling Pine in 2018. In 2020\, their mixed media/beadwork piece “Grassroots” was shown at Carleton University Art Gallery and now remains there as part of the gallery’s permanent collection. \n\n\n\nTai Reign (they/them) is a Two-Spirit artist from Peepeekisis Cree Nation based in Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Treaty 4 Territory. As a young artist they’ve used spoken word as an avenue of self expression. Collaborating with artists from different disciplines has helped them find a sense of connection and play from art and storytelling. They have performed across Canada and at the Voices of Today Youth Poetry Festival in Toronto. On their artistic journey they’ve ventured into longer forms of storytelling; where they have co-created and performed two devised theater productions\, Lift/Break and The Rehearsal. Currently they are the Youth Poet Laureate for Saskatchewan Writers Guild. \n\n\n\nSupported by the Canada Council for the ArtsGrapics by Blue PettiesProduced and Mentored by Elaina Martin
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara-episode-7-2spirit-art-healing/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara-episode-7-2spirit-art-healing/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Virtual event
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