BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MAX Ottawa - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maxottawa.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MAX Ottawa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T190000 DTSTAMP:20250409T154103Z CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002390-1746464400-1746471600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum 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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-05/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T190000 DTSTAMP:20250403T201251Z CREATED:20250225T031242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201251Z UID:10002378-1746550800-1746558000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Anonymous HIV Testing DESCRIPTION:Come get tested at MAX Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSomerset West Community Health Centre will be offering rapid and anonymous HIV testing for queer and trans folks regularly at MAX Ottawa. \n\n\n\nTesting will be available for queer and trans folks (14+) by appointment or by walk-in (first come\, first served) in English or French. No names or ID required! \n\n\n\nTo learn more or to book an appointment in advance\, feel free to reach out to Micah at (613) 295-9574 by call or text. \n\n\n\nPlease note that testing will not be available on the last Tuesday of each month! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/anonymous-hiv-testing-4/2025-05-06/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T203000 DTSTAMP:20250413T194454Z CREATED:20250413T194445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T194454Z UID:10002437-1746558000-1746563400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Queer Death Salon DESCRIPTION:Loss by Overdose and Tainted Supply \n\n\n\nWelcome to the Queer Death Salon happening on May 6\, 2025! Join us for a virtual gathering for people who have lost someone or multiple people to overdose and tainted supply and who are loooking to share space with people who have experienced similar circumstances. \n\n\n\nThese kinds of losses carry particular griefs related to stigma\, invalidation of the loss\, failure to ‘save’ a loved one\, guilt\, confusion\, anger and more. \n\n\n\nThis 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\nAttendees are welcome to come with questions\, stories\, or special objects to share with the group URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-3/ LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-3/ CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Service ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T130000 DTSTAMP:20250506T170810Z CREATED:20250506T170756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T170810Z UID:10002585-1746619200-1746622800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Anti-2SLGBTQI Hate in Canada: What It Is and What We Can Do About It DESCRIPTION:Join Egale Canada for a FREE 60-minute webinar ahead of International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This webinar explores the rise of anti-2SLGBTQI hate in Canada\, examining recent events\, and the roles of advocacy\, activism\, and visibility in combatting it. Participants will also learn strategies to counter misinformation\, disinformation\, and malinformation\, along with resources and tools to take action. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be available in English only This webinar is made possible thanks to the generous support of the LCBO – the Lead Ontario Partner of the Rainbow Action Hub. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/anti-2slgbtqi-hate-in-canada-what-it-is-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/ LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/anti-2slgbtqi-hate-in-canada-what-it-is-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Service ORGANIZER;CN="EGALE":MAILTO:info@egale.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T180000 DTSTAMP:20250225T024145Z CREATED:20250225T023754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T024145Z UID:10001964-1746716400-1746727200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Free Haircuts DESCRIPTION:Biweekly\, free community haircuts at the MAX office! Each slot is half an hour. Service provided in English and French. \n\n\n\nAdvanced booking is required. Please call +1 343-307-0494 to be slotted in. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/free-haircuts-3/2025-05-08/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Service ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T190000 DTSTAMP:20250409T154103Z CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002391-1747069200-1747076400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum 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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-12/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T130000 DTSTAMP:20250506T171423Z CREATED:20250506T171413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T171423Z UID:10002586-1747137600-1747141200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Planning and Implementing 2SLGBTQI Events Amid Rising Hate DESCRIPTION:Join Egale Canada for a FREE 60-minute webinar ahead of International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This webinar provides guidance on planning and hosting safer 2SLGBTQI events amid rising anti-2SLGBTQI hate\, along with essential safety tips for attendees. Participants will also learn de-escalation communication techniques to navigate challenging situations effectively. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be available in English only. This webinar is made possible thanks to the generous support of the LCBO – the Lead Ontario Partner of the Rainbow Action Hub. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/planning-and-implementing-2slgbtqi-events-amid-rising-hate/ LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/planning-and-implementing-2slgbtqi-events-amid-rising-hate/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Service ORGANIZER;CN="EGALE":MAILTO:info@egale.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T190000 DTSTAMP:20250403T201251Z CREATED:20250225T031242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201251Z UID:10002379-1747155600-1747162800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Anonymous HIV Testing DESCRIPTION:Come get tested at MAX Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSomerset West Community Health Centre will be offering rapid and anonymous HIV testing for queer and trans folks regularly at MAX Ottawa. \n\n\n\nTesting will be available for queer and trans folks (14+) by appointment or by walk-in (first come\, first served) in English or French. No names or ID required! \n\n\n\nTo learn more or to book an appointment in advance\, feel free to reach out to Micah at (613) 295-9574 by call or text. \n\n\n\nPlease note that testing will not be available on the last Tuesday of each month! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/anonymous-hiv-testing-4/2025-05-13/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T190000 DTSTAMP:20250409T154103Z CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002392-1747674000-1747681200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum 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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-19/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T190000 DTSTAMP:20250403T201251Z CREATED:20250225T031242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201251Z UID:10002380-1747760400-1747767600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Anonymous HIV Testing DESCRIPTION:Come get tested at MAX Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSomerset West Community Health Centre will be offering rapid and anonymous HIV testing for queer and trans folks regularly at MAX Ottawa. \n\n\n\nTesting will be available for queer and trans folks (14+) by appointment or by walk-in (first come\, first served) in English or French. No names or ID required! \n\n\n\nTo learn more or to book an appointment in advance\, feel free to reach out to Micah at (613) 295-9574 by call or text. \n\n\n\nPlease note that testing will not be available on the last Tuesday of each month! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/anonymous-hiv-testing-4/2025-05-20/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T193000 DTSTAMP:20250513T215920Z CREATED:20250513T215911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T215920Z UID:10002622-1747936800-1747942200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Adult Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION:Diversity Cornwall’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group is hosted by Rhonda Quinn from Quinn Creative Counselling. This group will be a chance to share your experiences as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, and hear from others as well\, all in a safe and supportive environment. \n\n\n\nThe group will meet monthly on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30PM at the Diversity Cornwall Office\, located at 167 Pitt Street. \n\n\n\nThis event is only for people 18 years old and above who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+\, and there is no cost to attend. \n\n\n\nRegister through the link below! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/2slgbtq-adult-peer-support-group/2025-05-22/ LOCATION:Diversity Cornwall\, 167 Pitt St.\, Cornwall\, Ontario\, K6J 3P5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Cornwall,Service ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Cornwall":MAILTO:cornwall.diversity@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T190000 DTSTAMP:20250409T154103Z CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002393-1748278800-1748286000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum 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\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \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: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-05-26/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T210000 DTSTAMP:20250413T200001Z CREATED:20250413T195949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T200001Z UID:10002439-1748545200-1748552400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Telling My Queer Story DESCRIPTION:Taking place over TWO SESSIONS May 29th and May 30th 7-9pm eastern time with the same link. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Jeffrey Canton and Hosted by Queer Community Deathcare We often share anecdotes about our daily experiences as 2SLGBTQIA+ without realizing their potential as stories. This workshop will teach you how to transform these “moments of being” into a compelling work of art. By focusing on one or more meaningful life experiences\, you’ll learn to shape a written piece that highlights the importance of these moments and connects deeply with readers. As a storyteller\, Jeffrey Canton also wants to encourage participants to tell their stories aloud – perhaps making a video of you relating your story \n\n\n\nDAY 1 May 29th Workshop Highlights: A focus on finding ways to create a narrative that explores how you could share meaningful life experiences through storytelling\, \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the basics of personal storytelling and its impact \n\n\n\nShape personal stories into artistic experiences through the use of a variety of memory tools including writing prompts and photographs \n\n\n\nExplore various storytelling techniques including using online sources to add depth to your story and\, for those interested\, including adding music\, video\, or other performance tools to your piece \n\n\n\nDevelop a spoken word performance piece if interested for live or video presentation \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have the tools to craft and share powerful personal stories. \n\n\n\nDAY 2 May 30th Workshop Highlights: You will learn how to make your story come to life both as a written and as a performance piece\, highlighting both your own experience but also considering your story’s universality so that the importance of these moments of being will connects deeply with readers or with listeners. \n\n\n\n\nConsider how personal 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling creates a unique space for empathy and understanding and how you can use the sharing of individual experiences to explore voices and perspectives that might not have otherwise had a space to be heard \n\n\n\nShape personal stories into artistic experiences that focus on both the individual and the universal and learn the value of creating a safe space in which to tell personal narratives \n\n\n\nContinue to explore various storytelling techniques\, including adding music\, video\, or other performance tools to enhance the piece participants will be creating \n\n\n\nContinue to develop a written narrative that could also be transformed into a spoken word performance piece for live or video presentation \n\n\n\n\nAccess Details: \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place virtually on zoom in English. \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place over two 2-hour sessions. \n\n\n\nAutomatic closed captioning is enabled. \n\n\n\nParticipants can engage with their cameras on or off\, can unmute to speak when ready\, can raise their hands to be called on\, and can type in the chat with their contributions read out loud by the host. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/telling-my-queer-story/2025-05-29/ LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/telling-my-queer-story/2025-05-29/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Service ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T210000 DTSTAMP:20250413T200001Z CREATED:20250413T195949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T200001Z UID:10002440-1748631600-1748638800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Telling My Queer Story DESCRIPTION:Taking place over TWO SESSIONS May 29th and May 30th 7-9pm eastern time with the same link. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Jeffrey Canton and Hosted by Queer Community Deathcare We often share anecdotes about our daily experiences as 2SLGBTQIA+ without realizing their potential as stories. This workshop will teach you how to transform these “moments of being” into a compelling work of art. By focusing on one or more meaningful life experiences\, you’ll learn to shape a written piece that highlights the importance of these moments and connects deeply with readers. As a storyteller\, Jeffrey Canton also wants to encourage participants to tell their stories aloud – perhaps making a video of you relating your story \n\n\n\nDAY 1 May 29th Workshop Highlights: A focus on finding ways to create a narrative that explores how you could share meaningful life experiences through storytelling\, \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the basics of personal storytelling and its impact \n\n\n\nShape personal stories into artistic experiences through the use of a variety of memory tools including writing prompts and photographs \n\n\n\nExplore various storytelling techniques including using online sources to add depth to your story and\, for those interested\, including adding music\, video\, or other performance tools to your piece \n\n\n\nDevelop a spoken word performance piece if interested for live or video presentation \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have the tools to craft and share powerful personal stories. \n\n\n\nDAY 2 May 30th Workshop Highlights: You will learn how to make your story come to life both as a written and as a performance piece\, highlighting both your own experience but also considering your story’s universality so that the importance of these moments of being will connects deeply with readers or with listeners. \n\n\n\n\nConsider how personal 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling creates a unique space for empathy and understanding and how you can use the sharing of individual experiences to explore voices and perspectives that might not have otherwise had a space to be heard \n\n\n\nShape personal stories into artistic experiences that focus on both the individual and the universal and learn the value of creating a safe space in which to tell personal narratives \n\n\n\nContinue to explore various storytelling techniques\, including adding music\, video\, or other performance tools to enhance the piece participants will be creating \n\n\n\nContinue to develop a written narrative that could also be transformed into a spoken word performance piece for live or video presentation \n\n\n\n\nAccess Details: \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place virtually on zoom in English. \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place over two 2-hour sessions. \n\n\n\nAutomatic closed captioning is enabled. \n\n\n\nParticipants can engage with their cameras on or off\, can unmute to speak when ready\, can raise their hands to be called on\, and can type in the chat with their contributions read out loud by the host. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/telling-my-queer-story/2025-05-30/ LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/telling-my-queer-story/2025-05-30/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Service ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR