In response to the anti-trans legislation Danielle Smith has put forward, we will be doing a student walkout. Trans people deserve to feel safe at school. It's time to show our support. Wear your pronouns, your trans colours, bring a friend.
Egale’s free online Affirming Adults workshops can help you learn more about 2SLGBTQI youth and mental health, gender and sexual diversity, and introduce you to practical strategies for creating affirming and supportive spaces. This online training is for parents and guardians of 2SLGBTQI youth ages 16 and under. Supportive and affirming adults are essential to
We invite all who are curious about SOGI-inclusive education, the rising ‘parental rights movement’, and trending transphobia to attend this event with an open-mind and curiosity. The event will be broadcasted live and recorded – everyone is welcome to attend!
Queer/trans/non binary youth (13-24) space to process big feelings around what's happening in Alberta.Pizza Provided
A church in Calgary is hosting a well documented conversion therapy supporter which is illegal in Canada. See images for more information.
Join us for this big, noisy, songful show of love and support for the trans community. First, a concert at McDougall United Church, featuring members of Edmonton's amazing choral community singing songs of solidarity and pride -- and you will have the chance to sing with us, too! Admission will be by donation with proceeds
Join us for Draw the Line Against Transphobic Violence, a free, 90-minute, instructor-led webinar that will help participants recognize and intervene in these harmful dynamics, and build skills for fostering cultures of consent, gender inclusion, and healthier relationships overall.
In this presentation, Reverend Michael Coren will outline Christian arguments and a scripture-based message for love and equality as well as provide a critique of the hypocrisy and inconsistency of conservative Christianity and its homophobia. This presentation is free and open to the public, thanks to the support from St. Stephen’s College.
Enjoy a free treat, write a letter to your MLA to support 2SLGBTQ+ rights (or use Trans Rights YEG's template; Look up your MLA here), and collect a cute queer valentine! Can't make it? Follow @trans.rights.yeg on Instagram to find MLA template letters you can use.
Join us for Draw the Line Against Transphobic Violence, a free, 90-minute, instructor-led webinar that will help participants recognize and intervene in these harmful dynamics, and build skills for fostering cultures of consent, gender inclusion, and healthier relationships overall.
Systemic imbalances of power exist in our society. Recognizing how these imbalances influence group dynamics is an important skill for facilitators, group members, and community members at large. Through a blend of discussion and experiential learning, participants will reflect on their personal relationship to power and have an opportunity to broaden their perspectives on accessibility,
There is another protest happening next Saturday, February 24th starting at the MLA's office then moving to City Hall.Should you choose to participate, we urge everyone to be safe. Protest peacefully, be respectful, wear a mask, and travel in groups as much as possible. Remember to dress for weather conditions and stay hydrated! And finally,
Join us on Saturday, February 24th at The Orange Muse as we gear up for our protest and design posters together. 1-4 pm, February 24th at Orange Muse Studios, 4724 50th Street, Unit 204, Red Deer. Supplies for posters will be provided. Thanks to our host!!
The RDQCA is holding a protest on February 25 @ 1pm at City Hall in response to the UCP's proposed parents' rights policies. We are calling on all community members and allies to join us in taking a stand against this attack on the community's most vulnerable #2SLGBTQIA.
Join us as we hold a vigil and rally to mourn the loss of Nex Benedict and recognize the oppression and violence our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and youth are facing.
A rally and march to protest the legislation targeting 2SLGBTQIA & youth communities. Join us as we advocate against the UCP's act of violence and oppression. Show your solidarity with the queer community and that the UCP's policy changes are not welcome in Alberta. And that there is #nospaceforhate!
Through experiential learning and group discussions, participants will unpack the idea of “being an ally”, reframe our concept of allyship and introduce values of solidarity work. Building on concepts introduced in “Planting the Seeds of Anti-Oppression”, this workshop will focus on examining participants’ own positions within systems of power and putting theory into practice. This
Through experiential learning and group discussions, participants will unpack the idea of “being an ally”, reframe our concept of allyship and introduce values of solidarity work. Building on concepts introduced in “Planting the Seeds of Anti-Oppression”, this workshop will focus on examining participants’ own positions within systems of power and putting theory into practice. This
For the month of March House of Divergents will be donating 100% of proceeds from flag sales to Egale Canada. The flags are custom printed on demand so will take up to 5 weeks to arrive but will be here well in time for pride season.
We are holding a candlelit vigil for Nex Benedict. The vigil will be on March 2nd, 2024 at 7PM in Grosvenor Park United Church (407 Cumberland Ave S, Saskatoon). We have invited an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper to provide spiritual support and several speakers from the queer community in Saskatoon. All are welcome to join in
Are you an education-focused youth organization concerned about the state of comprehensive sexuality education in Canada? Are you looking for additional resources to share with youth, educators, and parents & caregivers in your network on providing inclusive and intersectional comprehensive sexuality education for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth? Join us during our webinar to talk with other community
Egale’s free online Affirming Adults workshops can help you learn more about 2SLGBTQI youth and mental health, gender and sexual diversity, and introduce you to practical strategies for creating affirming and supportive spaces.
Join us virtually on March 7th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST. This is an open to event for anyone interested in learning about misogynoir through definitions, examples, and interactive components to provide a basis of understanding on how anti-Black racism and misogyny uniquely impact Black girls, women, and femmes.
An informal conversation with Bennett Jensen, Director of Legal with Egale Canada and Amelia Newbert, Managing Director with Skipping Stone exploring the proposed provincial anti-trans policies, their impacts in the present and future and the different possible pathways for their implementation and resulting legal actions.
