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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T183000
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UID:10004755-1787769000-1787774400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) is a support and discussion group for transmasculine and masculine-of-center Black\, indigenous\, and people of color (BIPOC) to learn about transformative justice\, unlearn toxic gendered behaviors\, and imagine what masculinity could look like outside of the gender binary.  \n\n\n\nDuring our virtual meetings\, we will dive deep into the framework of transformative justice (TJ) and how we can apply it to our everyday lives\, create a community of support for one another\, and share our personal stories of coming into our genders. Our ultimate goal is to move the group towards a closed community accountability space where we can practice robust transformative justice as we heal and grow in our masculinities together.  \n\n\n\nTGC is open to any Black\, Indigenous\, and/or person of color (BIPOC) who identifies as transmasculine or masculine-of-center\, regardless of gender identity.  \n\n\n\nWe ask that white-passing BIPOC reflect on their privilege and the way they are racialized. At TGC\, we discuss our gendered experiences as people that are racialized as Black or brown in the world. Please choose whether to attend our meetings based on these reflections.   \n\n\n\nOur virtual monthly meetings are held over Zoom and take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8PM EST. Register below to receive the link!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-08-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T212221Z
CREATED:20260803T212153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T212221Z
UID:10005461-1787079600-1787085000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Misery Vessels
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a virtual community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nCome along for a hands on workshop where Tricia Enns shares an accessible process of creating misery vessels\, objects made of paper pulp\, meant to decompose when you are ready to let go. \n\n\n\nTricia Enns (she/they) is an artist\, educator and student based somewhat regularly in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal\, Canada). Their work is heavily rooted in walking\, participatory\, and playful low- and high-tech practices that bring people together to create\, discuss\, and critique what it means to care for ourselves\, each other\, and the world around us.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/misery-vessels/
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/misery-vessels/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T211834Z
CREATED:20260803T211831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T211834Z
UID:10005460-1786474800-1786480200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Grieving Spiritual Wounds
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a virtual community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by hospital chaplain and writer JS Park\, join us for a care-full and open space where we can talk about losing faith and the grief of how it changes due to tragedy\, crisis\, and church harm. \n\n\n\nCome as you are\, and connect with others who understand what it’s like to navigate faith and identity in difficult times. Participants are welcome to come with questions for our facilitator and stories of their own experiences to share. \n\n\n\nJ.S. Park is a hospital chaplain\, published author\, and online educator. For nearly eleven years he has been an interfaith chaplain at a 1000+ bed hospital that is designated a Level 1 Trauma Center. His role includes grief support\, attending every death\, trauma\, and Code Blue\, and end-of-life care.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grieving-spiritual-wounds/
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grieving-spiritual-wounds/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004754-1784745000-1784750400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Transform Gender Collective (TGC) is a support and discussion group for transmasculine and masculine-of-center Black\, indigenous\, and people of color (BIPOC) to learn about transformative justice\, unlearn toxic gendered behaviors\, and imagine what masculinity could look like outside of the gender binary.  \n\n\n\nDuring our virtual meetings\, we will dive deep into the framework of transformative justice (TJ) and how we can apply it to our everyday lives\, create a community of support for one another\, and share our personal stories of coming into our genders. Our ultimate goal is to move the group towards a closed community accountability space where we can practice robust transformative justice as we heal and grow in our masculinities together.  \n\n\n\nTGC is open to any Black\, Indigenous\, and/or person of color (BIPOC) who identifies as transmasculine or masculine-of-center\, regardless of gender identity.  \n\n\n\nWe ask that white-passing BIPOC reflect on their privilege and the way they are racialized. At TGC\, we discuss our gendered experiences as people that are racialized as Black or brown in the world. Please choose whether to attend our meetings based on these reflections.   \n\n\n\nOur virtual monthly meetings are held over Zoom and take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8PM EST. Register below to receive the link!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-07-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T214838Z
CREATED:20260629T214824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T214838Z
UID:10005304-1784055600-1784061000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Death Salon: Sex\, Death\, and Kink
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a virtual community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nJoin Badly Licked Bear for a deep conversation about the ways that sex and death are woven together in fetish\, kink and BDSM\, seen through and with a critical eye towards the realities and illusions of the “kink escalator\,” which like the “relationship escalator\,” both suggests and expects illusions of “progress” as a goal\, while also looking at the advantages of living and playing and loving in both the deep and the shallow ends of the pool. \n\n\n\nBadly Licked Bear is an educator\, storyteller\, artist\, and mutual aid worker. A former curator and college professor\, she teaches\, speaks\, and writes at the intersections of film\, culture\, politics and sexuality. She also works as a voice and activist for transgender civil rights and practical\, transformative sexuality in the BDSM\, kink\, and leather communities.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-sex-death-and-kink/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-sex-death-and-kink/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T192214Z
CREATED:20260701T192210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T192214Z
UID:10005345-1783256400-1783263600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tea for Tara - Episode 7: 2Spirit Art & Healing
DESCRIPTION:2SPIRIT ART & HEALING with SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nKole Peplinskie & Tai Reign \n\n\n\nLive-streaming on the Ottawa Trans Library Youtube and Facebook Channels. \n\n\n\nOpening Prayer by Elaine Kicknosway \n\n\n\nKole Peplinskie (they/them) is an Anishinaabe indigiqueer beader and artist currently living on the unceeded and unsurrendered Algonquin territory known as Ottawa. They are of mixed Polish\, French and Algonquin ancestry\, with familial ties to Kebaowek First Nation. Kole has always created art in some capacity their whole life\, but started creating professionally under the name Rustling Pine in 2018. In 2020\, their mixed media/beadwork piece “Grassroots” was shown at Carleton University Art Gallery and now remains there as part of the gallery’s permanent collection. \n\n\n\nTai Reign (they/them) is a Two-Spirit artist from Peepeekisis Cree Nation based in Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Treaty 4 Territory. As a young artist they’ve used spoken word as an avenue of self expression. Collaborating with artists from different disciplines has helped them find a sense of connection and play from art and storytelling. They have performed across Canada and at the Voices of Today Youth Poetry Festival in Toronto. On their artistic journey they’ve ventured into longer forms of storytelling; where they have co-created and performed two devised theater productions\, Lift/Break and The Rehearsal. Currently they are the Youth Poet Laureate for Saskatchewan Writers Guild. \n\n\n\nSupported by the Canada Council for the ArtsGrapics by Blue PettiesProduced and Mentored by Elaina Martin
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara-episode-7-2spirit-art-healing/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara-episode-7-2spirit-art-healing/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T123514Z
CREATED:20260622T123502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T123514Z
UID:10005262-1782568800-1782572400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:The Political Tease - Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Art\, whether we like it or not\, will always be political. Throughout this workshop\, we will discuss how we can\, as performers and producers\, ensure our acts and shows are not causing more harm than good.Whether you are creating a political number or wanting to be more aware as you get ready to be your sensually silly self on stage\, this workshop will serve as the pastie tape on developing impactful numbers.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-political-tease-virtual-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Drag & Burlesque,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rouge Studio of Dance":MAILTO:randirouge@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/the-political-tease-virtual-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004753-1782325800-1782331200@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/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-06-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T144513Z
CREATED:20260614T144511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T144513Z
UID:10005240-1782241200-1782246600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tarot for Grief and Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities \n\n\n\nParticipants will be led through Jungian\, Hermetic\, and Rider-Waite tarot traditions and what it means to read in different modalities\, especially in times of grief or crisis. \n\n\n\nE (she/her/they/them)\, is a largely self-taught tarot reader of about 17 years. They primarily approach their reads from a Jungian or Archetypal standpoint\, inviting people to explore the cards from a deeper psychological standpoint. She has also branched into other forms of cartomancy (lenormand\, playing cards) and is a budding astrologer.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tarot-for-grief-and-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tarot-for-grief-and-crisis/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T162213Z
CREATED:20260525T162157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T162213Z
UID:10005070-1781960400-1781971200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Be Gay Do Art
DESCRIPTION:This June our team is SO swamped with work\, life and other commitments that we are not able to host an in-person Be Gay Do Art event (while not completely burning ourselves out!). \n\n\n\nBut don’t fret!! We will be hosting a virtual crafting hangout instead!! \n\n\n\nBring any art projects you want to work on\, and join us for crafting\, chatting\, and sharing space! \n\n\n\n🎨🎨🎨 \n\n\n\n📍DM (through the link below) for the Zoom link  \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you all (especially our out of town friends!) 🫂
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-6/
CATEGORIES:Art,Social,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/be-gay-do-art-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T162740Z
CREATED:20260525T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T162740Z
UID:10005071-1780081200-1780086600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:A monthly virtual movie night organized by Wheelie Productions. For the May edition\, tune in for Shiva Baby.  \n\n\n\n🎥 Shiva Baby⏳️ 1hr 17min🎭 Comedy \n\n\n\nClosed captions available! \n\n\n\nRegister at the link below to get the Jitsi link! If you have registered for a previous movie night you will receive the link each time.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/virtual-movie-night/
CATEGORIES:Film,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/virtual-movie-night/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004752-1779906600-1779912000@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/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-05-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260306T222311Z
CREATED:20260306T222306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T222311Z
UID:10004793-1778612400-1778617800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Bids for Care: A Way To Practice Care
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop\, participants will explore and practice the concept of “Bid for Care” as a foundational element for building responsive and supportive communities. Drawing on principles of radical mental health and community care\, participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing bids for care\, assessing personal capacity to respond\, and cultivating a culture of mutual support. \n\n\n\noumou is a Senegalese-Guinean\, multi-hyphenate polycreative – therapist(ish)\, coach\, disruptor\, zinester\, writer\, speaker\, consultant and facilitator of spaces for radical learning. oumou is a two-time graduate of Syracuse University and a former adjunct professor at the same school. she is the creator of RMHFA\, a workshop that is slowly but surely changing the care and mental health landscape.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bids-for-care-a-way-to-practice-care/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bids-for-care-a-way-to-practice-care/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260519T181842Z
CREATED:20260519T181838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T181842Z
UID:10005059-1778576400-1779312600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Online Auction Fundraiser of the Rideau Speedeaus
DESCRIPTION:The Rideau Speedeaus\, Ottawa’s queer swim club\, invite you to support local queer community spaces through their online Silent Auction Fundraiser\, now officially open for bidding 💛 \n\n\n\nFrom art pieces and handmade items to local experiences\, services\, treats\, and surprise gems\, the auction features items suited to different styles\, interests\, and budgets\, making it easy for everyone to join in and find something they’ll love. \n\n\n\nEvery bid helps support the club’s activities\, accessibility efforts\, and community programming both in and out of the pool. \n\n\n\nBrowse\, bid\, and maybe discover your next favourite gift while supporting queer joy and connection in Ottawa. \n\n\n\nBidding remains open until the evening of Wednesday\, May 20. \n\n\n\nOpen to 19+.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/online-auction-fundraiser-of-the-rideau-speedeaus/
CATEGORIES:Sports and recreation,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Rideau Speedeaus":MAILTO:info@rideauspeedeaus.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004751-1776882600-1776888000@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/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-04-22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260306T222000Z
CREATED:20260306T221946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T222000Z
UID:10004792-1776798000-1776803400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Digestion\, Maturation\, and Death - Queer Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nCome try on a lens through which we see death as a natural part of cyclical human maturation\, and digestion of experience as an ongoing\, mundane yet essential practice of being with death. \n\n\n\nhannah is a somatics practitioner\, bodyworker & facilitator who roots her work in the unshakeable knowing that the wisdom of your body is your birthright\, and that this wisdom is the heart of transformation & healing for personal & collective liberation.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/digestion-maturation-and-death-queer-death-salon/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/digestion-maturation-and-death-queer-death-salon/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
CREATED:20260217T221745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221748Z
UID:10004750-1774463400-1774468800@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/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Regular programming,Virtual event
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transform-gender-collective-tgc-monthly-meetings/2026-03-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T180000
DTSTAMP:20260317T191139Z
CREATED:20260317T191131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191139Z
UID:10004829-1774458000-1774461600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Lessons from Queer History: A Webinar for Emerging Queer and Trans Advocates
DESCRIPTION:In looking back at queer history\, we can draw lessons from past political organizing to generate a sense of optimism and agency as our communities stare down resurgent hate\, polarization and attacks on human rights.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is all about sharing movement wisdom with new\, emerging and young activists to provide the next generation with tangible opportunities to contribute to 2SLGBTQIA+ movements and organizing. Join us to rekindle your hope\, learn from movement elders\, and dream together of a more free\, equal and just future for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lessons-from-queer-history-a-webinar-for-emerging-queer-and-trans-advocates/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Momentum":MAILTO:info@momentumcanada.net
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/lessons-from-queer-history-a-webinar-for-emerging-queer-and-trans-advocates/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260120T193147Z
CREATED:20260120T193144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T193147Z
UID:10004695-1774288800-1774292400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Working across Communities: How to be culturally aware when doing political activism
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is ideal for anyone involved in political or community work who wants to ensure their activism is grounded in respect\, cultural safety\, and meaningful relationship-building. Whether you’re new to this learning or deepening an existing practice\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to advocate for change in ways that uplift Indigenous sovereignty rather than overshadow it. \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/working-across-communities-how-to-be-culturally-aware-when-doing-political-activism/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Momentum":MAILTO:info@momentumcanada.net
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/working-across-communities-how-to-be-culturally-aware-when-doing-political-activism/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260218T011024Z
CREATED:20260218T011021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T011024Z
UID:10004765-1773666000-1773671400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
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/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-4/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eliot Newton":MAILTO:eliotwadd@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260116T185252Z
CREATED:20260116T185245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185252Z
UID:10004413-1773169200-1773174600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga for Grief - Queer Death Salon
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities.  \n\n\n\nJoin Yoga Therapist in training\, Des for a trauma-informed yoga practice.  \n\n\n\nExplore yogic practices\, such as pranayama/breath work\, asana/physical shapes\, and pratyahara/tuning inward to aid in processing grief.  \n\n\n\nDes (they/them) is a Yoga Guide and Grief Doula who lives\, breathes\, and plays on Michi Saagiig Anishnaabeg territory\, Treaty 20\, and the Williams Treaties in Nogojiwanong\, what is colonially know as “Peterborough\, ON” in so-called “Canada.” Nogojiwanong means “the place at the end of the rapids” in Ojibwe.  \n\n\n\nQueer Death Salon takes place over Zoom\, in English\, with Automatic Closed Captioning
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/yoga-for-grief-queer-death-salon/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/yoga-for-grief-queer-death-salon/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260218T010600Z
CREATED:20260218T010556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T010600Z
UID:10004764-1773061200-1773066600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
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/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eliot Newton":MAILTO:eliotwadd@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260120T192642Z
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T143000
DTSTAMP:20260218T010114Z
CREATED:20260218T010102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T010114Z
UID:10004763-1772456400-1772461800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
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/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eliot Newton":MAILTO:eliotwadd@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221748Z
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:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260218T005644Z
CREATED:20260218T005641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T005644Z
UID:10004762-1771851600-1771857000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT
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/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Eliot Newton":MAILTO:eliotwadd@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260130T202716Z
CREATED:20260130T202711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T202716Z
UID:10004701-1771612200-1771619400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queerspora: Love\, Friendship\, and Family
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow queer newcomers for a discussion about building connection and belonging across distance\, culture\, and community.  \n\n\n\nFor our February session\, we’re connecting online and exploring love\, friendship\, family\, long-distance closeness\, and the relationships that sustain us through change. We’ll reflect on what it means to feel held\, supported\, and connected as queer people navigating diaspora and community-building. \n\n\n\nNOTE: This event is held virtually (over Google Meet). The meeting link will be emailed to those who registered prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP through the form below
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-love-friendship-and-family/
CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Social,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-love-friendship-and-family/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260120T192253Z
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260109T175707Z
CREATED:20260109T175659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T175707Z
UID:10004112-1771354800-1771360200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Teeth Become Weapons: Trans Grief and Rage
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities.  \n\n\n\nOur bodies\, lives\, and very beings are increasingly politicized.  \n\n\n\nOur stories and histories are flattened\, made palatable for the sake of survival.  \n\n\n\nOur unique grief becomes increasingly buried and unheard\, unshared.  \n\n\n\nWhat makes it unique?  \n\n\n\nWhat do we grieve?  \n\n\n\nHow does that grief affect us?  \n\n\n\nWhat prevents us from engaging with that grief?  \n\n\n\nHow does our grief connect us and bring us together?  \n\n\n\nFacilitator Imogen Reid is the last of the feral trans women\, a proud dirtbag\, degenerate\, and fuck up. She is a harm reduction advocate and educator\, a former founding member of Communities Organizing for Harm Reduction\, one of the first organized groups in Ottawa doing harm reduction before there were any safe sites. Imogen is a recovering drug addict\, survivor\, fighter\, activist\, shoplifter\, parent\, story teller\, and the holder of the memories of her dead.  \n\n\n\nQueer Death Salon takes place over Zoom\, in English\, with Automatic Closed Captioning
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/teeth-become-weapons-trans-grief-and-rage/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Regular programming,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/teeth-become-weapons-trans-grief-and-rage/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260120T191912Z
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
END:VCALENDAR