Queer Youth Action Committee, 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON (2026)

10/17/2025

Finally we'll introduce you to our featured artists!

Tuesday Taylor-York is a poet who believes that q***rness interacts with many different aspects of their life, with their identity being a theme that they keep coming back to in their work.

Ébby is a multidisciplinary artist who has two goals when making music: having fun and creating art that makes you feel something. They are currently working on their first EP, Lovers Demise, a q***r love tale which centres their Cameroonian identity. They want this EP to prove that their African-ness and q***rness can, and do, co-exist with each other.

10/16/2025

Meet our last headlining artist, the multidisciplinary ! They have been creating visual and literary art since they can remember, and focus primarily on digital design, textile art, jewelry making, collage, and song writing. Q***rness is integral to their creative process and inspired by their lived experience as a q***r disabled person. They are influenced musically by artists like Kimya Dawson, Ajj, and Indigo De Souza.

Listen to their original music here: https://on.soundcloud.com/dpJGou1tJyuQr61QEo

10/15/2025

is a rising Canadian pop-punk artist from Ottawa making waves with her raw energy, unapologetic lyrics, and infectious hooks. She burst onto the scene in 2025 with her debut single “Daddy Issues,” a track that blends driving guitars, punchy rhythms, and a sharp melodic edge with fearless storytelling.
Pulling inspiration from the angst and attitude of classic 2000s pop-punk while channeling her own fresh perspective.

10/12/2025

We're so excited to introduce y'all to our next artist, Adelia Wood! You might have caught her on our last reel. She enjoys sharing music which centers q***r and sapphic experiences. Listen to her first single, february, which she released earlier this year, earlier this year which you can find on all streaming platforms 🌈✨

10/09/2025

Meet our first performer, the stunning ! She competed last year on Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar and will be bringing an electrifying performance to Rainbow Riffs. She’s been performing for almost 3 years and we’re so excited to be having her 🤩

RSVP at the link in our bio ✨

10/07/2025

Are you a q***r youth? Interested in drag, live music or other kinds of performance art? Or are you just looking for some cozy fall vibes? Well we've got the event for you!

Rainbow Riffs is a 100% free q***r youth art showcase! With performances from , .music, and all wonderful local talent! And if that's not enough we have some supporting performances from even more q***r youth!

Join us at the YSB Drop-in (147 Besserer St) on Saturday October 18th from 3pm to 6pm. To experience a piece of the local performance art scene, and, if you have an interest in performing we will also be having an open mic! If you're just looking to vibe, the space will be set up in a cozy café style, warm drinks and sweet snacks included.

If that sounds like a great time to you then feel free to RSVP on our eventbrite here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rainbow-riffs-a-q***r-youth-art-showcase-tickets-1628756798429?aff=oddtdtcreator or at the link in our bio (RSVPing is not required).

Bring a friend! We hope to see y'all there ✨

08/12/2025

House of YSB Presents a Kiki Open Session: Come as you are!

📍 147 Besserer St. (Downtown Drop In)
📅 Tues, Aug 19, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for a fabulous night of music, self-expression, and community at YSB's downtown drop-in, in partnership with QYAC and Touch Grass Kiki! Enjoy a vibrant lineup of activities including an energetic Kiki Open Session, glitter tattoos, delicious food and drinks, a photo booth, and a curated clothing boutique. Don’t miss the Old Way workshop with legendary Father Ali Old Navy If you need a moment to unwind, step into our Tower Room, a calming space with chill activities to help you recharge. We hope you can join us for a great evening! 00

Note: this event is for youth aged 14-24

Special thanks to the rest of YSB community services, especially Spectrum, EYAC and the Purple Sisters for their support in organizing this event 💜✨🌈

If you have any questions, please direct them to Kate Poirier [email protected]

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House of YSB présente une session ouverte Kiki : Venez comme vous êtes !

📍 147 Rue Besserer (Drop In au centre-ville)
📅 19 août 2025
🕕 18h00 - 21h00

Rejoignez-nous pour une fabuleuse nuit de musique, d'expression personnelle et de communauté à la halte-accueil du centre-ville du BSJ, en partenariat avec le QYAC et Touch Grass Kiki ! Profitez d'une gamme vibrante d'activités, y compris une séance ouverte énergique de Kiki, des tatouages en brillants, de la nourriture et des boissons délicieuses, un kiosque à photos et une boutique de vêtements. Ne manquez pas l'atelier Old Way avec le légendaire Father Ali Old Navy ! Si vous avez besoin d'un moment de détente, entrez dans notre Tower Room, un espace calme avec des activités pour vous aider à vous ressourcer. Nous espérons que vous pourrez vous joindre à nous pour passer une excellente soirée !

Remarque : cet événement s'adresse aux jeunes de 14 à 24 ans.

Un grand merci au reste des services communautaires du BSJ, notamment , .ysb et pour leur soutien dans l'organisation de cet événement 💜✨🌈.

Si vous avez des questions, veuillez les adresser à Kate Poirier: [email protected]

01/27/2025

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
It is essential we pass on the stories, learn the history, and prevent what happened then from happening again
Never forget, and never again

01/27/2025

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
It is essential we pass on the stories, learn the history, and prevent what happened then from happening again
Never forget, and never again

01/06/2025

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Hope everyone's been having a great New Year so far! Wanna make it better? Well QYAC is recruiting again ✨

We're a group of q***r youth in Ottawa who are passionate about social justice, education and uplifting our local community. If that sounds like something you (or someone you know) would be interested in then read on for more info!

Ready to apply? Here's the form link:
https://forms.gle/3t2WDsf8WxmjCtXQ7
You can also find the link in our bio!

Closing Date: January 31st 2025

If you've got any questions, you can DM us or send an email to [email protected]
So excited to hear from y'all!

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Nous espérons que tout le monde a passé une excellente nouvelle année ! Voulez-vous vous donner la chance d’améliorer encore plus votre année? Eh bien, QYAC recrute à nouveau ✨

Nous sommes un groupe de jeunes q***rs provenant de la ville d'Ottawa qui sont passionnés par la justice sociale, l'éducation et l'amélioration de notre communauté locale. Si cela semble être quelque chose qui vous intéresse (ou qui intéresse quelqu'un que vous connaissez), lisez la suite pour plus d'information !

Prête à poser votre candidature ? Voici le lien du formulaire https://forms.gle/3t2WDsf8WxmjCtXQ7
Vous trouverez également le lien dans notre bio !
Date de clôture : 31 janvier 2025

Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous envoyer un message instagram ou un courriel à [email protected].

Nous avons hâte d'entendre de vos nouvelles !

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year from everyone on QYAC! We can’t wait to see all the exciting things the new year holds for our community!

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Bonne année de tout le monde sur QYAC ! Nous avons très hâte de voir ce que cette nouvelle année réserve à notre communauté !

11/20/2024

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance
We stand in solidarity of and remember our trans siblings who are no longer with us
May they rest in pride
🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
Please, be kind to any trans person who comes into your life, and always respect a person's pronouns

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