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SUMMARY:Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Staying informed and ready is an act of community care. This month\, we will explore how public health emergencies impact our communities\, what personal and collective preparedness looks like\, and how to stay connected to trusted supports when it matters most. \n\n\n\nThrough guided discussion we’ll walk through realistic steps for building readiness — from navigating services and accessing care to creating personal preparedness plans that reflect your needs and realities. \n\n\n\nJoin us to strengthen knowledge\, build confidence\, and ensure our communities remain supported\, informed\, and resilient in times of uncertainty. \n\n\n\nMake sure to RSVP through the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes about access\n\n\n\n\nOur building has three elevators\, and our office is fully wheelchair accessible. There is a gender neutral and wheelchair accessible washroom just outside of our office. Please let us know in advance if you require any additional accommodations.\n\n\n\nOur office is right around the corner from bus stops for the 6\, 7\, and 11. We’re about a 5-minute walk from the nearest stop for the 14\, and a 10-minute walk from Parliament Station (Line 1 of the O-train). There are also several paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. If transit is a barrier for you to attend a session\, let us know and we’ll help you out!\n\n\n\nIf you get here after 6:30 pm\, the doors and elevator will be locked. Don’t worry — just press the MAX buzzer on the side of the door or give us a call at 613‑701‑6555 or 343‑307‑0494. (You can also reach us on WhatsApp!)\n\n\n\nSigned up for a session but can no longer make it? No problem — just shoot us an email at a.wilson@maxottawa.ca as soon as you can.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/now-what-3/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:Queerspora
DESCRIPTION:Moving to a new country can bring many surprises\, and sexuality is often one of the biggest areas where cultural differences show up. For queer newcomers\, navigating these differences can feel confusing\, eye-opening\, overwhelming\, or empowering. Ideas about dating\, intimacy\, consent\, public displays of affection\, sexual health\, and queer identity may be very different from what we grew up with. \n\n\n\nJoin MAX and other queer newcomers for an open conversation about sexual cultural shock: the moments when the norms\, attitudes\, and expectations around sex and relationships in Canada feel unfamiliar or surprising. Together\, we’ll explore how these cultural shifts affect our sense of identity\, comfort\, safety\, and pleasure. \n\n\n\nMake sure to RSVP through the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes about access\n\n\n\n\nThe room is on ground level\, so no elevators needed. And accessible washroom are marked with appropriate signage (all on the same level).\n\n\n\nWe’ll have signs posted to help redirect you if you get lost!\n\n\n\nCentretown Community Health Centre is right around the corner from bus stops for the 6\, 7\, and 11. We’re about a 5-minute walk from the nearest stop for the 14\, and a 10-minute walk from Parliament Station (Line 1 of the O-train). There are also several paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. If transit is a barrier for you to attend a session\, let us know and we’ll help you out!\n\n\n\nSigned up for a session but can no longer make it? No problem — just shoot us an email at queerspora@maxottawa.ca as soon as you can.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-7/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T183000
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SUMMARY:Keeping It 100
DESCRIPTION:This K1 we honour the leadership\, resilience\, and contributions of women across our communities while creating space to reflect on progress\, challenges\, and collective empowerment. We will explore themes of equity\, advocacy\, and community leadership through guided discussion\, storytelling\, and shared learning. \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re highlighting lived experiences\, community impact\, and pathways for meaningful engagement — from personal empowerment to collective action. Together\, we’ll create a space that uplifts voices\, strengthens connection\, and recognizes the role of community in driving change. \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate\, learn\, and be part of building a more inclusive and empowered future. \n\n\n\nMake sure to RSVP through the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes on Access\n\n\n\n\nOur building has three elevators\, and our office is fully wheelchair accessible. There is a gender neutral and wheelchair accessible washroom just outside of our office. Please let us know in advance if you require any additional accommodations.\n\n\n\nOur office is right around the corner from bus stops for the 6\, 7\, and 11. We’re about a 5-minute walk from the nearest stop for the 14\, and a 10-minute walk from Parliament Station (Line 1 of the O-train). There are also several paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. If transit is a barrier for you to attend a session\, let us know and we’ll help you out!\n\n\n\nIf you get here after 6:30 pm\, the doors and elevator will be locked. Don’t worry — just press the MAX buzzer on the side of the door or give us a call at 613‑701‑6555 or 343‑307‑0494. (You can also reach us on WhatsApp!)\n\n\n\nSigned up for a session but can no longer make it? No problem — just shoot us an email at a.wilson@maxottawa.ca as soon as you can.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/keeping-it-100-3/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:Hole-istic Health 3
DESCRIPTION:✨ Taking Care of Your Pleasure \n\n\n\nMAX presents the third edition of Hole-istic Health: an evening giving you the raw and real answers to the sex questions you ask the internet. \n\n\n\nCan I get my butt to self-lubricate? Does it count as fisting if he didn’t use his thumb?Can you get E.coli from rimming? Health benefits of gooning?Can I git preganente while take tistostorne? \n\n\n\nWe’re bringing together local health experts\, sex educators\, and people with lots of experience to talk about all the things you didn’t learn in sex-ed but wish you did. Fill up on practical tips and information with our guided conversations:  \n\n\n\n7:00-7:45PM ~ Presentations: \n\n\n\n\nThe Mind is the Ultimate Pleasure Centre\, a presentation discussing how mental health intersects with and informs sexual health\, by Dr. Paul MacPherson\n\n\n\nPrEP and PEP\, a presentation on the benefits of different kinds of PrEP and guidelines for who should take doxy PEP\, by Dr. Andrew McNaughton\n\n\n\n\n8:20-8:45PM ~ Panel Discussion: \n\n\n\n\n‘Mommy\, may I? Daddy\, please?’ Going off-script in the pursuit of pleasure. A conversation with Sam Whittle\, an Ottawa-based queer sex therapist\, Antoine Incuir\, a community educator and M. Cuir Montréal 2025 / Mr. Leather Montréal 2025\, Tanya King\, a local trans burlesque and drag performer\, and Derrick\, a local trans advocate.\n\n\n\n\nSami Landri (Canada’s Drag Race Season 6) will also take the stage as our headliner — bringing her signature trash-chic energy to the night\, including a formal meet-and-greet with attendees. \n\n\n\nNeed help finding affirming health care\, sexual health testing\, or accessing to PrEP and doxy PEP? Our team will be on-site to answer questions and help you get connected to the healthcare you need. \n\n\n\nWe’ve reached capacity for the in-person event\, but you can still join us virtually as we livestream the presentations and panel discussion. Sign up through the form below and we’ll send you the Zoom link! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes and Accessibility for the IN-PERSON Event\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is FREE. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30PM. Event activities start at 7:00PM. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be in the Sir Guy Carleton event room at the Metcalfe Hotel. \n\n\n\nThe Metcalfe Hotel is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms. \n\n\n\nA free top- and bottom-friendly buffet will stay open throughout the night with gluten-free and vegan options also available. We’ll follow up with those who register about allergies to accommodate as much as possible. \n\n\n\nValet paid parking is available on-site. Within a 5-minute walking distance\, you’ll also find several paid parking lots\, bus stops\, and Parliament Station (OC Transpo Line 1). \n\n\n\nWe’ll follow up with those who register about any additional access concerns\, and do our best to help accommodate them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being supported financially by Gilead. Please note that all of the content\, speakers\, and materials have been developed independently from Gilead and the company has had no input on the event.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/hole-istic-health-3/
LOCATION:The Metcalfe Hotel\, 123 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sex positive
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T183000
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SUMMARY:K1 en Français
DESCRIPTION:Habiter en paix. Vivre sans se cacher. Trouver un espace sécuritaire. \n\n\n\nCe mois-ci\, on parle : \n\n\n\n✨ Colocation queer✨ Éviter les scams✨ Sécurité logement✨ Droits des locataires \n\n\n\nPour les personnes noires queers\, incluant les personnes trans et non-binaires. \n\n\n\nInscrivez-vous : \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes sur l’accessibilité :\n\n\n\n\nNotre immeuble dispose de trois ascenseurs et notre bureau est entièrement accessible aux personnes utilisant un fauteuil roulant. Une salle de bain neutre et accessible en fauteuil roulant se trouve juste à l’extérieur de notre bureau. Veuillez nous informer à l’avance si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation supplémentaires.\n\n\n\nNotre bureau est situé tout près des arrêts d’autobus des lignes 6\, 7 et 11. Nous sommes à environ 5 minutes de marche de l’arrêt le plus proche pour la ligne 14 et à environ 10 minutes de marche de la station Parlement (ligne 1 de l’O-Train). Plusieurs stationnements et garages payants se trouvent également à distance de marche. Si le transport représente un obstacle à votre participation à une séance\, faites-nous signe — nous ferons de notre mieux pour vous aider!\n\n\n\nSi vous arrivez après 18 h 30\, les portes et les ascenseurs seront verrouillés. Pas d’inquiétude — appuyez simplement sur la sonnerie de MAX située sur le côté de la porte ou appelez-nous au 613-701-6555 ou au 343-307-0494. (Vous pouvez aussi nous contacter sur WhatsApp!)\n\n\n\nVous êtes inscrit·e à une séance mais n’êtes plus disponible pour y assister? Aucun problème — envoyez-nous simplement un courriel à a.arakaza@maxottawa.ca dès que possible.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/k1-en-francais-6/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:En français,MAX Programs,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
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