Save the Date | Our First Queer-Straight Alliance | MAY 14 6:00-9:00pm

by | Apr 23, 2019 | Accessibility, All-Ages, Childcare, Events, QSA, Transit-Accessible | 8 comments

Save the Date | Our First Queer-Straight Alliance | MAY 14 6:00-9:00pm

Tuesday May 14, 2019 | 6:00 – 9:00pm

(community members and guests: doors open at 5:45)
(organizers and volunteers: please attend at 5:30)

Western Canada High School
641 17 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2S 0B5

Upon hearing about concern of youth related to their safety, adult and elder members of the LGBTQ2+ community wanted to offer ourselves as models of resilience. As adults and elders we want to offer our affirmations, reassurance, experience and skills to our community’s youth and their chosen accomplices.

As adults and elders, many of whom grew up in Alberta during the Klein years and before, we know not only what it is to survive in an adverse political climate, but to flourish, no matter the condition.

With the looming promise of reduced protections for LGBTQ2+ people, targeting youth in particular, we want to create space for our youth; we want to remain connected to one another; we want to create a place of refuge which will offer the chance to share skills and stories of resilience, and to socialize.

In short: queer youth, your community is here for you. We are looking forward to meeting you, hearing your stories, and sharing in the work to come.

Registration and volunteer information coming soon.

8 Comments

  1. S.J.
    S.J. on April 23, 2019 at 5:02 am

    This is everything.
    I look forward to being able to bring my children and show up and help where we/I can

    • NVF
      NVF on April 23, 2019 at 11:13 am

      We are so excited to have you and your family!

  2. Rochelle
    Rochelle on April 23, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    I am so touched by this! I hope to come!

    • NVF
      NVF on April 23, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      We hope you can, too!

      • Ken
        Ken on May 14, 2019 at 1:15 pm

        It’s a big school. Which entrance do we use and will there be signs directing us to the right room?

        • NVF
          NVF on May 14, 2019 at 2:32 pm

          Thanks, Ken, for your patience as we get started. Please use the main entrance to the school. The event will be taking place in the theatre. There will be signs and students, to help get folks to where we all need to go.

  3. Lois Szabo
    Lois Szabo on May 8, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Once again Too many events happening at the same time, I would like to be there to learn what is happening in the GSA & to meet those who are keeping the pressure on the politicians. We need that for our Youth to find their voices. I will be attending the 50th anniversary of gay rights at the Main Library. Wishing you all the best & I hope this event will be a great success. Keep up the good work & be patient,we only gain small steps at a time.Don’t loose faith in your progress.

    • NVF
      NVF on May 14, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      Thanks, Lois!

      We will look forward to seeing you on June 10th.

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