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SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Gender Identity Fundamentals \n\n\n\nThis module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender identity”. It discusses five major components of gender identity: sense of self\, community identity\, societal influences\, biology\, and time. \n\n\n\nThe module proceeds to discuss intersectionality and the ways gender interacts with other aspects of identity. There is a brief discussion of pronouns\, and the distinction between pronouns and identity. The module continues with a detailed examination of cisgender privilege\, to ground the theoretical discussion and prepare participants to explore the scenarios in Module II.  \n\n\n\nGender Identity Fundamentals concludes by addressing current political context for trans people internationally and nationally\, and possible actions.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-1/
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SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Gender Identity Applications \n\n\n\nThis module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support\, institutional practices\, and environmental experiences. \n\n\n\nFollowing this review\, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities\, discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues. \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail\, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions\, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T164800Z
CREATED:20261012T164740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T164800Z
UID:10005893-1792692000-1792702800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Linocut Workshop with Reinpress
DESCRIPTION:A beginner-friendly linocut printmaking workshop. \n\n\n\nJoin me at Arlington 5 for an evening with new friends and linocut! Enjoy a snack or sip a drink from the cafe while you learn the basics and carve a linocut print to take home. \n\n\n\nAges 16+ due to sharp tools. \n\n\n\nThis is a masked workshop. participants may lower their mask to have a drink/snack\, but must be worn at all other times. \n\n\n\nFront door of the venue is up three steps- there is also an accessible entrance in the back. Bathroom in venue is down a flight of stairs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/linocut-workshop-with-reinpress/
LOCATION:Arlington 5\, 5 Arlington Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Reinpress":MAILTO:Reinpress@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T181618Z
CREATED:20261012T181609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T181618Z
UID:10005910-1792954800-1792965600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:STOMP’oween
DESCRIPTION:Happy STOMP’oween 🎃🤠Costumes\, boots\, tassels and vampire fangs—come line dance\, mingle\, and connect. The only Halloween party where you also get to line dance! Costumes stronglyyyyyy recommended. \n\n\n\nTickets are PWYC\, we typically get donations between 5-15$ per entry. STOMP! is a nonprofit line dancing community\, and all proceeds go towards venues and future event planning!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/stompoween/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nightlife,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004021Z
CREATED:20261014T004019Z
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UID:10005916-1793106000-1793113200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. We will blend warm-up exercises\, creative prompts\, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. Personal writing is powerful. The goal here is craft\, clarity\, and courage. Rough drafts are expected and welcome. Every voice matters\, every draft is a beginning. No experience required – just the willingness to begin! New members welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nSmall group setting (Max. 10 participants)\n\n\n\nBi-weekly until Dec 22\n\n\n\nWarm-up writing and group intros\n\n\n\nRound table sharing: tell the story you want to write\n\n\n\nSupportive feedback: what resonates\, what needs clarity\n\n\n\nChoose your prompt and write for 10 minutes\n\n\n\nOptional sharing and group reflection\n\n\n\nBreak included\n\n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator\, Sarah Rea: sarahthegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/creative-writing-workshop-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20261005T001211Z
CREATED:20261005T001204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T001211Z
UID:10005882-1793275200-1793280600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Gender Expression Fundamentals \n\n\n\nThis module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender expression”. \n\n\n\nIt explores some of the myriad ways identity can be expressed\, and reviews real-life examples of gender expression being restricted\, both formally and informally. The module connects gender expression to other intersectional factors of identity. Gender Expression Fundamentals concludes with three small action items and a discussion of “personal inventory” as preparation for engaging in allyship.There will also be time for Q&A.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T133000
DTSTAMP:20261005T001400Z
CREATED:20261005T001356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T001400Z
UID:10005883-1793880000-1793885400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:GENDERCRAFT Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Gender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nThis module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support\, institutional practices\, and environmental experiences. \n\n\n\nFollowing this review\, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities\, composed of discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues. \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail\, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions\, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-4/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@queerchamber.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gendercraft-part-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004021Z
CREATED:20261014T004019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T004021Z
UID:10005917-1794315600-1794322800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. We will blend warm-up exercises\, creative prompts\, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. Personal writing is powerful. The goal here is craft\, clarity\, and courage. Rough drafts are expected and welcome. Every voice matters\, every draft is a beginning. No experience required – just the willingness to begin! New members welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nSmall group setting (Max. 10 participants)\n\n\n\nBi-weekly until Dec 22\n\n\n\nWarm-up writing and group intros\n\n\n\nRound table sharing: tell the story you want to write\n\n\n\nSupportive feedback: what resonates\, what needs clarity\n\n\n\nChoose your prompt and write for 10 minutes\n\n\n\nOptional sharing and group reflection\n\n\n\nBreak included\n\n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator\, Sarah Rea: sarahthegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/creative-writing-workshop-2/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T230000
DTSTAMP:20261012T162757Z
CREATED:20261012T162753Z
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UID:10005890-1795285800-1795302000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Latin Dance Night 
DESCRIPTION:An initiative to create a safe and inclusive space for queer and trans folks who want to learn and enjoy Latin social dancing in Ottawa. \n\n\n\nThis event is a non-profit community event so we are asking that you pay the amount that you are able to. Every dollar helps us towards our goal of creating a recurring space for us to enjoy. Allies we appreciate you choosing a higher payment tier if you are able to sponsor community members who do not have the funds available to spend.Is this event right for me? Are you a queer person who wants to salsa/bachata in an inclusive environment? Yes? Come! Is your queer friend attending and you want to support them? Yes? Come!Please arrive by 6:45pm!Classes will be starting right on time! (7pm)If you can’t make it to the salsa class\, you can come for the bachata class.Please bring comfortable dancing shoes or clean indoor shoes with you. There is a coat rack and shoe rack for outerwear at the front. It is unattended so use at your own risk. Wet outside shoes will not be allowed on the dancefloor at all. \n\n\n\nBring your own reusable water bottle.7:00 Salsa lesson with John8:30 Bachata lesson with Giselle10:00 Surprise giveaway drawSocial dancing until 11pm \n\n\n\nCheck out @queerlatindancingottawa on Instagram for more information.If you have any questions\, please reach out!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-latin-dance-night/
LOCATION:Pure Havana Dance Studio\, 190 MacLaren St Unit 205\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nightlife,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Latin Dancing Ottawa":MAILTO:queerlatindancingottawa@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004021Z
CREATED:20261014T004019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T004021Z
UID:10005918-1795525200-1795532400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. We will blend warm-up exercises\, creative prompts\, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. Personal writing is powerful. The goal here is craft\, clarity\, and courage. Rough drafts are expected and welcome. Every voice matters\, every draft is a beginning. No experience required – just the willingness to begin! New members welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nSmall group setting (Max. 10 participants)\n\n\n\nBi-weekly until Dec 22\n\n\n\nWarm-up writing and group intros\n\n\n\nRound table sharing: tell the story you want to write\n\n\n\nSupportive feedback: what resonates\, what needs clarity\n\n\n\nChoose your prompt and write for 10 minutes\n\n\n\nOptional sharing and group reflection\n\n\n\nBreak included\n\n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator\, Sarah Rea: sarahthegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/creative-writing-workshop-2/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261208T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004021Z
CREATED:20261014T004019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T004021Z
UID:10005919-1796734800-1796742000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. We will blend warm-up exercises\, creative prompts\, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. Personal writing is powerful. The goal here is craft\, clarity\, and courage. Rough drafts are expected and welcome. Every voice matters\, every draft is a beginning. No experience required – just the willingness to begin! New members welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nSmall group setting (Max. 10 participants)\n\n\n\nBi-weekly until Dec 22\n\n\n\nWarm-up writing and group intros\n\n\n\nRound table sharing: tell the story you want to write\n\n\n\nSupportive feedback: what resonates\, what needs clarity\n\n\n\nChoose your prompt and write for 10 minutes\n\n\n\nOptional sharing and group reflection\n\n\n\nBreak included\n\n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator\, Sarah Rea: sarahthegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/creative-writing-workshop-2/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261222T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T004021Z
CREATED:20261014T004019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T004021Z
UID:10005920-1797944400-1797951600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Write the story only you can tell. Join a supportive writing group designed to help you find the words for the life stories you haven’t found a way to tell. We will blend warm-up exercises\, creative prompts\, and reflective group discussion to get the writing flowing. Personal writing is powerful. The goal here is craft\, clarity\, and courage. Rough drafts are expected and welcome. Every voice matters\, every draft is a beginning. No experience required – just the willingness to begin! New members welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nSmall group setting (Max. 10 participants)\n\n\n\nBi-weekly until Dec 22\n\n\n\nWarm-up writing and group intros\n\n\n\nRound table sharing: tell the story you want to write\n\n\n\nSupportive feedback: what resonates\, what needs clarity\n\n\n\nChoose your prompt and write for 10 minutes\n\n\n\nOptional sharing and group reflection\n\n\n\nBreak included\n\n\n\n\nRegister with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator\, Sarah Rea: sarahthegoodcompanions.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/creative-writing-workshop-2/2026-12-22/
LOCATION:The Good Companions\, 670 Albert St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Literary,Ottawa
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