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SUMMARY:Enhancing harm reduction and sexual health programs for equity-deserving youth
DESCRIPTION:This webinar highlights harm reduction and sexual health programs for equity-deserving young people\, including Indigenous\, queer and trans youth. Presenters discuss how these programs centre lived realities\, reduce stigma and provide more inclusive\, responsive models of care. Designed for frontline workers and programming leaders\, this session explores strategies to increase youth engagement and strengthen services that address the unique needs of young people.  \n\n\n\nMany equity-deserving youth begin exploring sex or drug use without the support\, knowledge or resources needed to stay safe. Those who are disproportionately impacted by HIV\, hepatitis C and drug-related harms often face barriers to sexual health and harm reduction services. This leaves many young people without access to the resources and knowledge they need to take care of their health and well-being. Through this webinar\, learn how youth-centred approaches can advance more equitable models of care that reach youth where they’re at. \n\n\n\nModerator: Magnus Nowell\, CATIE \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nStevie Thompson\, Mycelium\, YouthCO\n\n\n\nColby Hangle\, Mycelium\, YouthCO\n\n\n\nChantal Williamson\, Huddle\, Ka Ni Kanichihk\n\n\n\nKimm Kent\, Peer Outreach Support Services and Education (POSSE Project)\n\n\n\nKayla Slaunwhite\, Peer Outreach Support Services and Education (POSSE Project)
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/enhancing-harm-reduction-and-sexual-health-programs-for-equity-deserving-youth/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="CATIE":MAILTO:info@catie.ca
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SUMMARY:Card Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed\, social card‑making workshop. Create up to three handmade cards\, one Valentine’s Day card and two birthday cards while learning simple techniques and enjoying friendly conversation. No experience needed; step‑by‑step guidance provided. All materials provided. Leave with beautiful\, ready‑to‑give cards.  \n\n\n\nMeet Lise! A Good Companions member since 2019\, Lise has been creating handmade cards for over 15 years. After retiring\, she leaned into her creativity and set up a dedicated craft room at home. She’s excited to meet you and share her love of card‑making.   \n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator Sarah Rea: srea@thegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/card-making-workshop/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
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UID:10004409-1769419800-1769428800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Cooking Class Pilot Program
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN) and Centretown Community Health Centre (CCHC) are excited to launch a pilot complimentary cooking workshop for OSPN members.  \n\n\n\nWe are testing a model that can later be shared with other Community Health Centres (CHCs) that have community kitchens\, making it easier for members across the city to participate.  \n\n\n\nCapacity: 3 spots remaining  \n\n\n\nRecipe: Vegetarian chili to reduce intake of fat and increase dietary fibre.  \n\n\n\nPlease reserve your spot by Thursday\, January 16 by emailing Sarah Rea at srea@thegoodcompanions.ca.  \n\n\n\nThank you for supporting a healthier\, more connected community.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/cooking-class-pilot-program/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Ottawa
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T130000
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UID:10004381-1769778000-1769781600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:The Canadian Calls to Action: Advancing the health and rights of women living with HIV
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Simon Fraser University and the Canadian HIV Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Cohort Study (CHIWOS). \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the launch of the Canadian Calls to Action to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV. Building on the World Health Organization’s 2017 global guidelines\, leaders from across Canada have come together to create a framework that ensures women’s rights and health remain at the forefront of Canada’s HIV response. \n\n\n\nThe Calls to Action emphasize the importance of integrating women living with HIV across research\, policy\, practice and programming. They centre Indigenous women’s perspectives\, the improvement of knowledge creation and sharing\, the enhancement of sexual and reproductive health services\, as well as the reciprocal relationship between evidence and action.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar offers a unique opportunity to connect with the organizers behind the Calls to Action and explore how these guiding principles can be implemented to create lasting\, equitable change.  \n\n\n\nModerator: Shriya Hari\, CATIE \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nWangari Tharao\, MEd\, Women’s Health in Women’s Hands\n\n\n\nElder Sheila Nyman\, MSW \n\n\n\nAngela Kaida\, PhD\, Simon Fraser University\n\n\n\nMona Loutfy\, MD\, FRCPC\, MPH\, Women’s College Hospital\n\n\n\nManjulaa Narasimhan\, PhD\, World Health Organization \n\n\n\nMelissa Morris\, University of Manitoba
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-canadian-calls-to-action-advancing-the-health-and-rights-of-women-living-with-hiv/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="CATIE":MAILTO:info@catie.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-canadian-calls-to-action-advancing-the-health-and-rights-of-women-living-with-hiv/
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