Event Details:
September 26th
9 - 4 pm
Happening at McDougall United Church
Ticket Info:
$25 per session (lunch included) or
$40 for both sessions (lunch included)
Group rates are available for groups of 5 or more, please contact the office (403-252-1620) for more information
Schedule:
9 am - 12 pm Session 1: Becoming Conscious Allies: An Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity and Inclusion
12 pm - 1 pm Lunch
1 pm - 4 pm Session 2: Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, and Futures
Workshop Details:
Decolonizing Gender & Sexuality: This workshop combines “Becoming Conscious Allies” and “Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, & Futures”. The first part of the session provides an introduction to the nuances of sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual and romantic orientations, as well as myths and frequently made assumptions about the queer community. The second part will cover an appreciation of the diverse histories of gender and sexuality on Turtle Island (what is now known as North America) pre-colonization, recognize the effects of colonization on Indigenous gender and sexual diversity historically and currently, and providing hopeful paths towards the acceptance, support, and celebration of queer Indigenous folks. In this workshop, we will explore strategies that foster decolonial allyship practices in the spaces we occupy, including the workplace and interpersonally.
Becoming Conscious Allies: An Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Join us to become a conscious ally to the 2SLGBTQ+ folks in your community. Learn about pronouns, what they mean and how to use them, as well as other 2SLGBTQ+ terminology. Explore the foundations of gender identity, gender expression and sex assigned at birth. Analyze frequently made assumptions and myths about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and develop practical tools for supporting queer and trans folks, including available resources.
Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, and Futures: This workshop aims to develop an appreciation of the diverse histories of gender and sexuality on Turtle Island (what is now known as North America) pre-colonization, helps to recognize the effects of colonization on Indigenous gender and sexual diversity historically and currently, and provides hopeful paths towards the acceptance, support, and celebration of queer Indigenous folks. In this workshop, we will explore strategies that foster decolonial allyship practices in the spaces we occupy, including the workplace and interpersonally.
Facilitator Bios:
Rae Madge (they/she) is a Deh’cho Dene, Cree-Métis, & mixed-settler Two-Spirit femme who calls Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) home. They work at the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity as the program coordinator for Where The Rivers Meet; their work involves sharing teachings on Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer histories as well as decolonial allyship practices in support and celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Rae is an accomplished speaker, presenting to thousands of people in their years as an educator, including conferences and workshops all over Alberta.They are deeply passionate about helping folks appreciate the expansive nature of gender and sexual diversity, and to recognize and celebrate the gifts and medicines of queer authenticity.
Rae is connected to Fort Nelson First Nation and their family names are Villeneuve, Gairdner, Lafferty, and Bouvier.
Star Oldring (they/them) is the Rural Fyrefly in Schools Program Coordinator at the Fyrefly Institute, a not for profit research institute housed within the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. The Fyrefly Institute offers evidence based education and advocacy in celebration and support of 2SLGBTQ+ communities and their allies throughout Alberta and beyond. Star is a settler descended, genderqueer, trans, lifelong resident of Alberta. They are an experienced educator whose advocacy is rooted in decolonial allyship and the joy of participating in communities where everyone belongs and thrives together.
Paying by Cash or E-transfer:
If you would like to pay the office cash (during office hours), please use code “PAIDOFFICE”. If you would like to pay by e-transfer to office@mcdunited.com, please use code “E-TRANSFER”. We will verify with the office to ensure payment has been made.
Learn More:
If you are interested in learning more about our Affirming work, please visit our Affirming webpage. To learn more about Right Relations Work, please visit our Right Relations Webpage.
Event Details:
September 26th
9 - 4 pm
Happening at McDougall United Church
Ticket Info:
$25 per session (lunch included) or
$40 for both sessions (lunch included)
Group rates are available for groups of 5 or more, please contact the office (403-252-1620) for more information
Schedule:
9 am - 12 pm Session 1: Becoming Conscious Allies: An Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity and Inclusion
12 pm - 1 pm Lunch
1 pm - 4 pm Session 2: Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, and Futures
Workshop Details:
Decolonizing Gender & Sexuality: This workshop combines “Becoming Conscious Allies” and “Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, & Futures”. The first part of the session provides an introduction to the nuances of sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual and romantic orientations, as well as myths and frequently made assumptions about the queer community. The second part will cover an appreciation of the diverse histories of gender and sexuality on Turtle Island (what is now known as North America) pre-colonization, recognize the effects of colonization on Indigenous gender and sexual diversity historically and currently, and providing hopeful paths towards the acceptance, support, and celebration of queer Indigenous folks. In this workshop, we will explore strategies that foster decolonial allyship practices in the spaces we occupy, including the workplace and interpersonally.
Becoming Conscious Allies: An Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Join us to become a conscious ally to the 2SLGBTQ+ folks in your community. Learn about pronouns, what they mean and how to use them, as well as other 2SLGBTQ+ terminology. Explore the foundations of gender identity, gender expression and sex assigned at birth. Analyze frequently made assumptions and myths about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and develop practical tools for supporting queer and trans folks, including available resources.
Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, and Futures: This workshop aims to develop an appreciation of the diverse histories of gender and sexuality on Turtle Island (what is now known as North America) pre-colonization, helps to recognize the effects of colonization on Indigenous gender and sexual diversity historically and currently, and provides hopeful paths towards the acceptance, support, and celebration of queer Indigenous folks. In this workshop, we will explore strategies that foster decolonial allyship practices in the spaces we occupy, including the workplace and interpersonally.
Facilitator Bios:
Rae Madge (they/she) is a Deh’cho Dene, Cree-Métis, & mixed-settler Two-Spirit femme who calls Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) home. They work at the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity as the program coordinator for Where The Rivers Meet; their work involves sharing teachings on Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer histories as well as decolonial allyship practices in support and celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Rae is an accomplished speaker, presenting to thousands of people in their years as an educator, including conferences and workshops all over Alberta.They are deeply passionate about helping folks appreciate the expansive nature of gender and sexual diversity, and to recognize and celebrate the gifts and medicines of queer authenticity.
Rae is connected to Fort Nelson First Nation and their family names are Villeneuve, Gairdner, Lafferty, and Bouvier.
Star Oldring (they/them) is the Rural Fyrefly in Schools Program Coordinator at the Fyrefly Institute, a not for profit research institute housed within the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. The Fyrefly Institute offers evidence based education and advocacy in celebration and support of 2SLGBTQ+ communities and their allies throughout Alberta and beyond. Star is a settler descended, genderqueer, trans, lifelong resident of Alberta. They are an experienced educator whose advocacy is rooted in decolonial allyship and the joy of participating in communities where everyone belongs and thrives together.
Paying by Cash or E-transfer:
If you would like to pay the office cash (during office hours), please use code “PAIDOFFICE”. If you would like to pay by e-transfer to office@mcdunited.com, please use code “E-TRANSFER”. We will verify with the office to ensure payment has been made.
Learn More:
If you are interested in learning more about our Affirming work, please visit our Affirming webpage. To learn more about Right Relations Work, please visit our Right Relations Webpage.
