Queer Youth United (QYU) meets on Thursdays from 4-7pm at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) – you may drop in at any time between those hours. QYU is a weekly drop in for youth and young adults (15-29) who identify within the Queer community, and more specifically with a desire to focus on the experiences and needs of transgender people. Beach United Church offers safe(r) space for transgender and questioning individuals in a space that offers positive alternatives to engaging the world....
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Please join us on Tuesdays from 4 pm - 8pm every week - you may drop in at any time between those hours! Queer Youth United (QYU) is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth group for ages 15-29, where you can come and engage with others in a safe space within the community, while sharing meals, finding support and resources. We will have more information and photos on our Instagram account over at https://instagram.com/queeryouthunited
Join us live in person on Saturday, March 4, from 10-3:00 pm to experience the Emmanuel Community. This is an opportunity to meet current faculty and students, experience a mini-lecture, learn about the programs and applications process, ask questions and make new friends. And lunch is free! Registration required - For more information email: emmanuel.admissions@utoronto.ca. *United Church of Canada Members are eligible for 100% tuition coverage for a three-year Master of Divinity degree at...
Join Affirm United/ S’affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections to learn about the malicious misinformation campaign and threats that have been launched against the drag and 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada-and what you can do. Our speakers will: address some of the dangerous myths circulating around drag, trans and other queer identities; look at recent Canadian online and in-person instances of anti 2SLGBTQ+ hate, some of which include Christian groups; explain how these connect to wider...
Two transgender women from the Sudbury area, Rita O’Link and Darlyn Hansen, have been invited to speak about life experiences and challenges they faced as they transitioned to and commenced living as women in their communities. Both did so when they were older adults. They have experience presenting and engaging in Q and A sessions pertaining to non-binary and transgender lived experiences. This Café Convo (coffee and conversation) event is open to everyone. The purpose of the discussion is to...