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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-2/2026-03-19/
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:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260310T162417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162430Z
UID:10004803-1773579600-1773586800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tea For Tara
DESCRIPTION:“Black Trans Worldbuilding for a Freer Future” \n\n\n\nFeaturing guest speaker\,Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware (TORONTO). \n\n\n\nDr. Syrus Marcus Ware is Assistant Professor at the School of the Arts\, McMaster University\, exploring social justice frameworks and Black activist culture. He is a Vanier scholar\, visual artist\, activist\, curator\, and educator\, with works presented across Canada and internationally. Ware is part of the Black August Arts Residency Collective\, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter–Canada\, curator of the That’s So Gay show\, and author of numerous papers\, articles\, and books. He is co-editor of the best-selling “Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in Canada” (URP\, 2020). \n\n\n\nWith Facilitator Joanis Sherry\, Board Co-Chair of the Ottawa Trans Library. \n\n\n\n“Tea for Tara is a year-long monthly storytelling program in support of the Ottawa Trans Library for gathering\, sharing and publishing of Trans stories & history along with Networking and Mentorship.” Produced by Elaina Martin in collaboration with CUAG. \n\n\n\nStick around after the one hour storytelling segment and enjoy a chill space to explore and celebrate creativity. Sip some tea\, connect with amazing folks\, and imagine new possibilities together. Don’t miss out on this inspiring gathering! \n\n\n\nThis program is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts &Carleton University Art Gallery \n\n\n\nThis event is sold out for in-person attendance but will be livestreamed on the Ottawa Trans Library Instagram\, Facebook and YouTube pages.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara-2/
LOCATION:Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\, 335 Cooper St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P0G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004126-1773334800-1773342000@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-2/2026-03-12/
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:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260120T192638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T192642Z
UID:10004694-1772733600-1772737200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Making Your Voice Heard: Using Mainstream Media for Queer Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:It’s becoming harder to get queer perspectives into mainstream media\, but media remains one of the best (free) ways of getting our perspectives out there. Join Queer Momentum’s executive director Fae Johnstone – one of Canada’s most frequent queer commentators – for an interactive session on how to meaningfully engage media in your advocacy. \n\n\n\nQueer Momentum’s Winter Webinars\n\n\n\nThrough our webinars\, we help power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies with training on effective advocacy\, movement-building and community organizing. These sessions are free\, and intended to help you – as an activist or ally – become a stronger advocate.  \n\n\n\nThis winter\, we’re bringing you five sessions designed and delivered by our team\, ranging from effective messaging to arts-based activism to undertaking culturally aware advocacy. We’re proud of these sessions\, and excited to share them with you. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants – so don’t hesitate to sign up even if you can’t make it during the time-slot. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/making-your-voice-heard-using-mainstream-media-for-queer-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Momentum":MAILTO:info@momentumcanada.net
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/making-your-voice-heard-using-mainstream-media-for-queer-advocacy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004125-1772730000-1772737200@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-2/2026-03-05/
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:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004124-1772125200-1772132400@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-2/2026-02-26/
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:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004749-1772044200-1772049600@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/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-02-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260120T192247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T192253Z
UID:10004693-1771527600-1771531200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Art & Advocacy: A Webinar for Queer Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Join Karla Marx – drag queen\, burlesque performer and all around queer icon for a virtual session focused on using drag and art for 2SLGBTQIA+ activism. \n\n\n\nThis session is offered in partnership with Trans Action Alberta. \n\n\n\nQueer Momentum’s Winter Webinars\n\n\n\nThrough our webinars\, we help power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies with training on effective advocacy\, movement-building and community organizing. These sessions are free\, and intended to help you – as an activist or ally – become a stronger advocate.  \n\n\n\nThis winter\, we’re bringing you five sessions designed and delivered by our team\, ranging from effective messaging to arts-based activism to undertaking culturally aware advocacy. We’re proud of these sessions\, and excited to share them with you. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants – so don’t hesitate to sign up even if you can’t make it during the time-slot. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/art-advocacy-a-webinar-for-queer-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Momentum":MAILTO:info@momentumcanada.net
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/art-advocacy-a-webinar-for-queer-creatives/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004123-1771520400-1771527600@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-2/2026-02-19/
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:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004122-1770915600-1770922800@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-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260120T191908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T191912Z
UID:10004692-1770314400-1770318000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Deep Canvassing and Persuasive Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Changing hearts and minds takes more than facts and statistics – it takes compelling stories\, authenticity\, and real connection. Learn the essential skills for effective persuasion and “deep canvassing” from Tim Ellis\, who was part of Bernie Sanders persuasion team in the 2016 New Hampshire primary that saw Bernie go from single-digit name recognition to a decisive win. \n\n\n\nQueer Momentum’s Winter Webinars\n\n\n\nThrough our webinars\, we help power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies with training on effective advocacy\, movement-building and community organizing. These sessions are free\, and intended to help you – as an activist or ally – become a stronger advocate.  \n\n\n\nThis winter\, we’re bringing you five sessions designed and delivered by our team\, ranging from effective messaging to arts-based activism to undertaking culturally aware advocacy. We’re proud of these sessions\, and excited to share them with you. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants – so don’t hesitate to sign up even if you can’t make it during the time-slot. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/deep-canvassing-and-persuasive-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Momentum":MAILTO:info@momentumcanada.net
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/deep-canvassing-and-persuasive-conversations/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004121-1770310800-1770318000@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-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260116T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T210000Z
UID:10004418-1769950800-1769954400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tea for Tara
DESCRIPTION:“Tea for Tara” is a year-long monthly program at the Ottawa Trans Library for gathering\, sharing & publishing of Trans stories & history. \n\n\n\nA year-long\, community-rooted storytelling program\, centered on monthly gatherings where participants share\, witness\, and preserve lived experiences. The program functions as a living\, breathing archive\, shaped by personal truth\, collective care\, and trans cultural expression. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a lively conversation on Ottawa Trans History and the Ottawa Trans Community for Episode 1 – “Where Our Story Begins”. \n\n\n\nFeaturing facilitator Blue Petties in conversation with Ottawa Trans Library Founder\, Tara Sypniewski and Gender Mosaic Member\, Zelda Marshall. \n\n\n\nThis one hour story-telling segment will run from 1 pm to 2 pm and includes an audience Q&A followed by a 45 minute tea party with our live audience.  \n\n\n\nNOTE: the in-person event is sold out\, but to be as accessible as possible\, and extend our reach to a global audience each episode of “Tea for Tara” will be LIVE-STREAMED to the Ottawa Trans Library Instagram and Facebook Pages – please follow to watch from home!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004120-1769706000-1769713200@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-2/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260120T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T191559Z
UID:10004691-1769452200-1769455800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Effective Messaging for 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Join Queer Momentum’s executive director Fae Johnstone for a webinar on effective messaging for 2SLGBTQIA+ movements. In this session\, you’ll learn effective messaging frameworks and build your capacity to change hearts and minds – in conversation\, on stage and in the media. \n\n\n\nQueer Momentum’s Winter Webinars\n\n\n\nThrough our webinars\, we help power-up 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies with training on effective advocacy\, movement-building and community organizing. These sessions are free\, and intended to help you – as an activist or ally – become a stronger advocate.  \n\n\n\nThis winter\, we’re bringing you five sessions designed and delivered by our team\, ranging from effective messaging to arts-based activism to undertaking culturally aware advocacy. We’re proud of these sessions\, and excited to share them with you. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants – so don’t hesitate to sign up even if you can’t make it during the time-slot. 
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/effective-messaging-for-2slgbtqia-advocates/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Momentum":MAILTO:info@momentumcanada.net
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/effective-messaging-for-2slgbtqia-advocates/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004119-1769101200-1769108400@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-2/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251231T013423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T013444Z
UID:10004089-1768933800-1768939200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queerspora - Looking back and looking ahead
DESCRIPTION:As we step into a new year\, come together with MAX and other queer newcomers in Ottawa to reflect and connect. We’ll look back on the past year—acknowledging our journeys\, challenges\, and growth—while also looking ahead to 2026 with hope\, intention\, and community support. \n\n\n\nWhether you arrived in Ottawa recently or have been settled in for a while\, this conversation invites you to share your experiences\, celebrate resilience\, and explore what you want for the year ahead. Together\, we’ll talk about personal well-being\, navigating life as newcomers\, and the unique strengths we bring as 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual session held on Zoom. A meeting link will be sent before the event to anyone who has RSVP’d through the form below:
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-looking-back-and-looking-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-looking-back-and-looking-ahead/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10004118-1768496400-1768503600@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-2/2026-01-15/
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:20260108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20260109T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205232Z
UID:10003829-1767891600-1767898800@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-2/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251230T225235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T225242Z
UID:10003828-1767632400-1767639600@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 Monday 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/
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:20251220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251218T201042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T201048Z
UID:10003785-1766257200-1766268000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Santa is Here
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Secret Santa pairs CORAS clients with women from the community in a warm\, supportive space meant to encourage connection\, reintegration\, and the simple joy of sharing our lives with one another–especially over the holidays\, which can be isolating for many.  \n\n\n\nThe Secret Santa is full\, but spots remain for folks interested in coming to the event! \n\n\n\nSpecial performance from Koston Kreme \n\n\n\nVenue shared after registration (through the link below)
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/santa-is-here/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Drag & Burlesque,Ottawa,Parties,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="CORA'S":MAILTO:admin@sswork.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251219T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T020000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251218T200053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T200104Z
UID:10003784-1766178000-1766196000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Fortress for Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first ever fortress fundraiser\, with 100 % of profits going to The Sameer Project \n\n\n\nFrom 10 to 2: \n\n\n\n\n\nbeastbunny\n\n\n\nbitrate\n\n\n\nfiamma\n\n\n\ntanner castro\n\n\n\ny3kuzey\n\n\n\n\n\n3 open decks slots available from 9 – 10 \n\n\n\n~ THIS IS NO ORDINARY FORTRESS ~ \n\n\n\nWe will be providing activities for your enjoyment and stimulation\, including but by no means limited to: \n\n\n\n\nsecret gifts in exchange for donations\n\n\n\nholiday card making + crafts\n\n\n\nraffle\n\n\n\n\n!!! We are also sooo excited to announce the return of fortress merch\, and u will even have opportunities to win some !!! \n\n\n\nYou may also choose to donate $2 or $5 directly to the fundraiser when purchasing your ticket online <3 but there will be many more opportunities to donate! 😀 \n\n\n\n19+
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/fortress-for-palestine/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20250924T213200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213206Z
UID:10003511-1766169000-1766176200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Groupe de soutien par et pour les personnes trans et non-binaires (16+) en présentiel
DESCRIPTION:Trans Outaouais offre son groupe de soutien en présentiel pour les membres de la communauté trans et ses allié·es\, ainsi que personnes en questionnement de 16 ans et plus mensuellement. \n\n\n\nRejoignez-nous pour des discussions enrichissantes tous les 3e vendredi du mois de 18h30 à 20h30\, à la 🏠Maison Communautaire Daniel-Johnson\, 22 Rue Arthur-Buies\, Gatineau\, QC\, pour une chance de partager nos expériences\, de poser nos questions et de s’offrir une écoute bienveillante entre nous.✨ \n\n\n\nVenez seul.e ou accompagné·e d’une personne rencontrer des membres de la communauté de la diversité de genre en Outaouais. \n\n\n\nLe déroulement des groupes (en personne et virtuel) : \n\n\n\n\nTour de table pour se présenter (participation obligatoire)\n\n\n\nPrésentation du groupe (qui est Trans Outaouais\, quel est l’objectif du groupe\, reconnaissance des territoires)\n\n\n\nRègles de bon fonctionnement (confidentialité\, besoins d’accessibilité\, règlements\, info sur le local/sur le fonctionnement de Zoom)\n\n\n\nPartage sur le sujet au choix des participant·es ou suggéré par l’animateurice (participation optionnelle\, mais encouragée). Pause de 10 minutes après 30 minutes.\n\n\n\n« Check-in » avant la fin du groupe (participation optionnelle)\n\n\n\nAnnonces (messages de Trans Outaouais\, événements à venir\, etc.)\n\n\n\nFin du groupe.\n\n\n\n\nÀ propos de l’animation : \n\n\n\nStéph Meunier (iel/ellui\, il/lui\, elle) anime des groupes de soutien et des ateliers pour la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+ depuis plus de 10 ans. Iel anime le groupe trans 16 ans + de Trans Outaouais depuis 2024 et a travaillé avec l’organisme alors qu’iel travaillait chez Jeunesse Idem comme intervenant·e. Son approche est ancrée dans l’anti-oppression et la justice sociale. Son animation vise à encourager l’empowerment des participant·es et à cultiver l’entraide et un sens d’appartenance à la communauté que l’on construit ensemble. Au quotidien\, Stéph aime chanter avec des ami·es\, nager\, faire de l’art et vivre en coop d’habitation.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/groupe-de-soutien-par-et-pour-les-personnes-trans-et-non-binaires-16-en-presentiel/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Maison Communautaire Daniel-Johnson\, 22 Rue Arthur-Buies\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J8Z 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,En français,Outaouais,Quebec,Regular programming,Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Trans Outaouais":MAILTO:info@transoutaouais.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251129T012304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T012455Z
UID:10003778-1765713600-1765720800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key - Ballroom Workshop Series: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is proud to present the Winter Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 3)\, featuring legends from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene. Our Friday and Sunday workshops are in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Kiki House of Siriano. \n\n\n\n✨ Event Notes \n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE\n\n\n\nVenues are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nHosted primarily in English\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided (water/snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing for movement\n\n\n\nFilming will take place at specific moments — let a volunteer know if you prefer not to be filmed\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the workshops you’d like through the form linked below\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Antonio: a.wilson@maxottawa.ca\n\n\n\n\nThis season’s workshop lineup\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 💫 Runway (All American) with Prince Sayeed Telfar 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ✨ Runway (European) with Legendary Pleasure Juicy Couture 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🔥 Sex Siren with Legendary Godmother Juju Louboutin 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 🎤 Commentator + DJ with Legendary Charmed Mulan & Legendary Bam Bam Siriano 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251129T012308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T012319Z
UID:10003779-1765627200-1765641600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key - Ballroom Workshop Series: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is proud to present the Winter Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 3)\, featuring Legends from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene. Our Saturday workshops are in partnership with Debaser for Pique\, as well as the City of Ottawa and Kiki House of Siriano. \n\n\n\n✨ Event Notes \n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE\n\n\n\nVenues are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nHosted primarily in English\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided (water/snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing for movement\n\n\n\nFilming will take place at specific moments — let a volunteer know if you prefer not to be filmed\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the workshops you’d like through the form linked below\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Antonio: a.wilson@maxottawa.ca\n\n\n\n\nThis season’s workshop lineup\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 💫 Runway (All American) with Prince Sayeed Telfar 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ✨ Runway (European) with Legendary Pleasure Juicy Couture 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🔥 Sex Siren with Legendary Godmother Juju Louboutin 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 🎤 Commentator + DJ with Legendary Charmed Mulan & Leg
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition-2/
LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251129T012304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T012455Z
UID:10003777-1765564200-1765571400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Confidence Is Key - Ballroom Workshop Series: Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:MAX Ottawa is proud to present the Winter Edition of Confidence Is Key – Ballroom Workshop Series (Vol. 3)\, featuring legends from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom scene. Our Friday and Sunday workshops are in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Kiki House of Siriano. \n\n\n\n✨ Event Notes \n\n\n\n\nAll workshops are FREE\n\n\n\nVenues are wheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nHosted primarily in English\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided (water/snacks)\n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing for movement\n\n\n\nFilming will take place at specific moments — let a volunteer know if you prefer not to be filmed\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to the workshops you’d like through the form linked below\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Antonio: a.wilson@maxottawa.ca\n\n\n\n\nThis season’s workshop lineup\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 💫 Runway (All American) with Prince Sayeed Telfar 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ✨ Runway (European) with Legendary Pleasure Juicy Couture 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 13 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🔥 Sex Siren with Legendary Godmother Juju Louboutin 📍 Arts Court Courtroom – 2 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14 – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 🎤 Commentator + DJ with Legendary Charmed Mulan & Legendary Bam Bam Siriano 📍 McNabb Recreation Centre – 180 Percy Street\, Ottawa\, ON
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/confidence-is-key-ballroom-workshop-series-winter-edition/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:McNabb Community Centre\, 180 Percy St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20250924T212218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212231Z
UID:10003508-1764959400-1764966600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Groupe de soutien trans 16 ans+ virtuel
DESCRIPTION:Trans Outaouais offre à nouveau son groupe de soutien virtuel pour les membres de la communauté trans et ses allié·es\, ainsi que personnes en questionnement de 16 ans et plus mensuellement à partir de septembre 2025. \n\n\n\nJoignez-vous au groupe virtuel tous les 1er vendredi du mois de 18h30 à 20h30 pour une chance de partager nos expériences\, de poser nos questions et de s’offrir une écoute bienveillante entre nous. \n\n\n\nInscription : \n\n\n\nPour participer\, inscrivez-vous en utilisant le formulaire au bas de la page. Une fois inscrit·e\, vous recevrez le lien pour vous connecter au groupe sur la plateforme Zoom au plus tard la veille du groupe. Vous serez contacté en cas d’annulation ou de changement de dates. \n\n\n\nPour plus d’informations\, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à info@transoutaouais.com.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/groupe-de-soutien-trans-16-ans-virtuel/2025-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,En français,Outaouais,Regular programming,Service,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Trans Outaouais":MAILTO:info@transoutaouais.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/groupe-de-soutien-trans-16-ans-virtuel/2025-12-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251126T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190727Z
UID:10003774-1764669600-1764867600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Day With(out) Art
DESCRIPTION:📅 Opening Talk & Screening: Monday\, December 1st\, 2025⁠ | 6 – 8 PM⁠📅Looping Screening: December 2 – 4\, 2025⁠ | 10 AM – 5 PM⁠📍 DARC’s Microcinema | 67 Nicholas St⁠ \n\n\n\nDARC and @qu.art.ottawa are proud to partner with @visual_aids for Day With(out) Art 2025 by presenting Meet Us Where We’re At\, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as they intersect with the ongoing HIV crisis. ⁠⁠The program features new work by Camilo Tapia Flores\, Camila Flores-Fernández\, Hoàng Thái Anh\, Kenneth Idongesit Usoro\, José Luis Cortés\, and Gustavo Vinagre & Vinicius Couto.⁠⁠A day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis\, Day With(out) Art encourages museums\, universities\, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1\, World AIDS Day. Because AIDS is not over!⁠ \n\n\n\nCommissioned videos by artists in Puerto Rico\, Brazil\, Nigeria\, Germany\, and Vietnam journey across a range of spaces\, revealing the complexity of drug use. Several videos document the visible world of drugs—a harm reduction program in a Berlin park\, a night out during Rio’s Carnival—while others reveal private\, often hidden spaces where safety is found: bedrooms\, underground clinics\, and moments of connection between lovers. \n\n\n\nMeet Us Where We’re At speaks not only to the variety of physical locations where contemporary harm reduction is practiced\, but also to a broader shift: centering drug users as authors of their own experiences. Rooted in the philosophy of meeting people at their personal reality without judgment\, the program affirms the full context of drug use—its pleasures\, its risks\, and its role in how people survive\, care\, and connect. \n\n\n\nHarm reduction has long been central to the AIDS movement through practices like needle exchange and safe injection sites\, and people who use drugs have been affected by HIV since the earliest days of the epidemic. This program brings their perspectives to the forefront\, amplifying the voices of drug users as storytellers\, cultural producers\, and essential participants in the global response to HIV. \n\n\n\nAs this is a program centering harm reduction\, it will contain depictions of sexual activity and drug use. \n\n\n\nVisual AIDS is a New York-based non-profit that utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue\, supporting HIV+ artists\, and preserving a legacy\, because AIDS is not over. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker Ahmed Muslimani \n\n\n\nAhmed Muslimani is a community health leader\, actor\, and advocate whose work brings together harm reduction\, HIV and sexual health\, and newcomer support. As Director of Community Programs at MAX Ottawa\, they support initiatives that strengthen access to culturally responsive care for queer\, trans\, and non-binary communities across Ottawa. Ahmed has worked closely with LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers\, supporting them as they navigate settlement\, safety\, and the early stages of community-building. Their background as a performer shapes their belief in storytelling as a practice that builds connection and helps people make sense of their experiences. Ahmed also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network. They are committed to approaches rooted in dignity\, lived experience\, and the everyday ways people care for one another. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to MAX Ottawa for their support!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/day-without-art/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:DARC Microcinema\, 67 Nicholas St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Qu'ART":MAILTO:queerart2019@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251126T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190727Z
UID:10003773-1764612000-1764619200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Day With(out) Art
DESCRIPTION:📅 Opening Talk & Screening: Monday\, December 1st\, 2025⁠ | 6 – 8 PM⁠📅Looping Screening: December 2 – 4\, 2025⁠ | 10 AM – 5 PM⁠📍 DARC’s Microcinema | 67 Nicholas St⁠ \n\n\n\nDARC and @qu.art.ottawa are proud to partner with @visual_aids for Day With(out) Art 2025 by presenting Meet Us Where We’re At\, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as they intersect with the ongoing HIV crisis. ⁠⁠The program features new work by Camilo Tapia Flores\, Camila Flores-Fernández\, Hoàng Thái Anh\, Kenneth Idongesit Usoro\, José Luis Cortés\, and Gustavo Vinagre & Vinicius Couto.⁠⁠A day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis\, Day With(out) Art encourages museums\, universities\, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1\, World AIDS Day. Because AIDS is not over!⁠ \n\n\n\nCommissioned videos by artists in Puerto Rico\, Brazil\, Nigeria\, Germany\, and Vietnam journey across a range of spaces\, revealing the complexity of drug use. Several videos document the visible world of drugs—a harm reduction program in a Berlin park\, a night out during Rio’s Carnival—while others reveal private\, often hidden spaces where safety is found: bedrooms\, underground clinics\, and moments of connection between lovers. \n\n\n\nMeet Us Where We’re At speaks not only to the variety of physical locations where contemporary harm reduction is practiced\, but also to a broader shift: centering drug users as authors of their own experiences. Rooted in the philosophy of meeting people at their personal reality without judgment\, the program affirms the full context of drug use—its pleasures\, its risks\, and its role in how people survive\, care\, and connect. \n\n\n\nHarm reduction has long been central to the AIDS movement through practices like needle exchange and safe injection sites\, and people who use drugs have been affected by HIV since the earliest days of the epidemic. This program brings their perspectives to the forefront\, amplifying the voices of drug users as storytellers\, cultural producers\, and essential participants in the global response to HIV. \n\n\n\nAs this is a program centering harm reduction\, it will contain depictions of sexual activity and drug use. \n\n\n\nVisual AIDS is a New York-based non-profit that utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue\, supporting HIV+ artists\, and preserving a legacy\, because AIDS is not over. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker Ahmed Muslimani \n\n\n\nAhmed Muslimani is a community health leader\, actor\, and advocate whose work brings together harm reduction\, HIV and sexual health\, and newcomer support. As Director of Community Programs at MAX Ottawa\, they support initiatives that strengthen access to culturally responsive care for queer\, trans\, and non-binary communities across Ottawa. Ahmed has worked closely with LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers\, supporting them as they navigate settlement\, safety\, and the early stages of community-building. Their background as a performer shapes their belief in storytelling as a practice that builds connection and helps people make sense of their experiences. Ahmed also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network. They are committed to approaches rooted in dignity\, lived experience\, and the everyday ways people care for one another. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to MAX Ottawa for their support!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/day-without-art/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:DARC Microcinema\, 67 Nicholas St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Qu'ART":MAILTO:queerart2019@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133130
CREATED:20251114T220959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T221005Z
UID:10003629-1764583200-1764597600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:ACO: World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 1st near the Centennial Flame at Parliament Hill as the AIDS Committee of Ottawa commemorate World AIDS Day. \n\n\n\n🕙 10–11 AM (near the Centennial Flame at Parliament Hill)Red Scarves DistributionIndigenous Opening CeremonySpecial Guest SpeakersRed Ribbon Flag Raising Ceremony \n\n\n\n🕛 12–2 PM (National Arts Centre | 1 Elgin Street)Reception & LunchIndigenous Opening CeremonyAIDS Quilt CeremonyCommunity FairPerformances by Local Artists \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to honour lives\, raise awareness\, and strengthen community. \n\n\n\n🙏 A huge thank you to ViiV Healthcare and Gilead for sponsoring this important event! \n\n\n\n📍 Details & Contact: Khaled Salam | (613) 238-5014 ext. 234 | khaled@aco-cso.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/aco-world-aids-day/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Nationally recognized dates,Ottawa
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