Queering as Community

07/21/2024

We're gonna be Queering the Pool this summer!! 🌊
Come join us August 19th at the Shaw Center!
DM us if you have any questions!

05/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended Queering as Community: Making Space in the Classroom! Your presence, support, and enthusiasm made this an unforgettable day for us as organizers. A special thanks to our hardworking volunteers, mentors, supporters, sponsors, and community partners that made this event possible in the first place. Stay tuned for future Queering as Community gatherings!

02/29/2024

Queering as Community and the WGST AGENTS are pleased to announce an evening performance at Louis’ by Shuína Skó on March 9th at 8:00 PM! Shuína Skó, citizen of The Klamath Tribes (located on the border of Oregon and California), is a Two-Spirit spoken-word poet, internationally known author, and Indigenous Rights Activist. Their poetry gives voice to the “Indigenous experience,” from historical trauma to present-day resilience. Shuína’s passion is rooted in a deep appreciation for culture, a desire to share teachings that bring healing, and a commitment to honour their ancestors and our future generations. Tickets are available at the door or by Etransfer to q***[email protected]. Queering as Community Conference attendees’ tickets are included in your conference admission! Please note this event is 19+.

02/26/2024

Queering as Community is excited to introduce Heather Kuttai! An award-winning author and disability advocate, she recently stepped down as human rights commissioner in response to Saskatchewan’s unethical Bill 137, the Parents Bill of Rights. We are honored to have her speak at our conference. Visit the link in our bio to grab your tickets and check out the conference schedule!

[Image description: There are two slides, the first has a blue background and the words “HEATHER KUTTAI (she/her)”, with a photo of Heather Kuttai and the words Queering as Community below. The second slide has a blue background and says “A respected human rights activist, leader, administrator, coach, athlete, and writer, Heather Kuttai has been spinal cord injured for over 47 years. She is a three-time Paralympic medallist and an experienced provincial and national team coach. She pioneered Disability Services for Students at the University of Saskatchewan, collaborated on several research and writing projects during her time on campus, and she still continues to contribute to academic writing projects. She is a member of the Saskatchewan Sport Hall of Fame, the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame, and the recipient of a YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Leadership and Management. Kuttai is also a recent recipient of a U of S Alumni Lifetime Achievement award, and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for service to the province. She is the Vice Chair of the Saskatoon Public Library board, secretary for the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre, and a member at large of her community association. She volunteers for the 1989 Canada Games Foundation, and was a commissioner for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for eight years until she resigned in protest over the provincial government’s recent legislation on pronouns, names, and s*x education in schools. Heather has a BA and an MSc from the University of Saskatchewan.”]

02/26/2024

We are pleased to introduce Shuína Skó, an indigenous rights activist and spoken-word poet. You'll definitely want to catch their performance on March 9th! Visit the link in our bio to grab your tickets and check out the conference schedule!

[Image description: There are two slides, the first slide has a light blue background and says "SHUÍNA SKO (no pronouns) (they/them), with an image of Shuína Skó and the words "Queering as Community" below. The second slide has a light blue background and says "Shuína Skó, citizen of The Klamath Tribes (located on the border of Oregon and California), is a Two-Spirit spoken-word poet, internationally known author, and Indigenous Rights Activist. Their poetry gives voice to the "Indigenous experience," from historical trauma to present-day resilience.
Shuína's passion is rooted in a deep appreciation for culture, a desire to share teachings that bring healing, and a commitment to honour their ancestors and our future generations."]

02/26/2024

Get to know the rest of our roundtable community members! We are thrilled to introduce Valerie Korinek (she/her), Kaleb Greyeyes (he/they), and Fran Forsberg (she/her)! Each of these amazing individuals is an advocate for the q***r community and we can't wait to see them on March 9th! Check out the link in our bio to get your tickets, only 13 days left!

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02/26/2024

02/21/2024

Amanda Guthrie (she/her) will be one of our workshop leaders coming this March for the Queering as Community conference! See the next slide for more information about Amanda, and visit the link in our bio for tickets and a full list of workshop descriptions.

[Image Description: There are two slides. The first slide has a orange background with writing on the very top that says "AMANDA GUTHRIE (she/her)" with an image of Amanda below the writing on the left hand side and writing on the right side that says "Queering as Community 9 MARCH 2024"
The second slide has the same orange background and writing that says "Amanda Guthrie (she/her) is the Saskatchewan SOGI 123 Lead at ARC Foundation where she works to support educators and the education system to create more inclusive spaces for all students through championing SOGI practices. Amanda has been working within 2SLGBTQ+ organizations for over a decade and has educated thousands of students and employees across Saskatchewan, organized provincial summits for GSAs, and has created dozens of resources on 2SLGBTQ identities and issues. Outside of her professional work Amanda loves travelling and camping with her partner, laughing with her friends, and concocting schemes to create a better world."]

02/21/2024

We are so excited to have Scout Gray (they/them) at the first every Queering as Community conference this March 9th! See the next slide for more information about Scout, and visit the link in our bio for tickets and a full list of workshop descriptions.

[Image Description: There are two slides. The first slide has a orange background with writing on the top that says "SCOUT GRAY (they/them)" in the middle is an image of Scout in black and white. There is writing below the image of them that says "Queering as Community 9 MARCH 2024"
The second slide also has an orange background with writing that says "Scout Gray (they/them) is the Director of National Programs for SOGI 123. Scout is an education and youth engagement specialist with over a decade of progressive leadership experience in the non-profit sector. They support SOGI-inclusive education through collaboration and empathy and they have a deep commitment to creating inclusive spaces for all. They have worked with education leaders across Canada to share, workshop, and refine best practices in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and families. Scout is responsible for leading SOGI 123 programs nationally for ARC Foundation."]

02/21/2024

Delilah Kamuhanda (she/they) is one of our Queering as Community workshop leaders this March! They are a heath educator here in Sakatoon and we are so excited to be working with them. See the next slide for more information about Delilah, and visit the link in our bio for tickets and a full list of workshop descriptions.

[Image Description: There are two slides. The first slide has a pink background with writing on the left side. The top left has white writing that says "Queering as Community" with black writing underneath it that has the date "9 MARCH 2024" on the very bottom left if the name "DELILAH KAMUHANDA (she/they)" in a mix of black and white.
The second side also has a pink background with black writing that says "Delilah Kamuhanda (she/they) is a Ugandan American born and raised in the stolen land of the Piscataway people, now known as Maryland and Washington DC. They have a BA&Sc in Health Studies and a minor in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. Her experiences in and outside of academia led them to pursue a career in health education. She is now Education & Outreach Manager at Saskatoon Sexual Health. Outside of that work, Delilah is an anti-racist educator, Black Lives Matter YXE founder and radio co-host. Her work prioritizes decolonization, anti-oppression, and initiatives for empowering BIPOC and/or 2SLGTQIA+ youth."]

02/15/2024

It has been an absolute joy to work with the amazing Sheila Laroque (she/her) as one of our Queering as Community workshop leaders! Sheila’s passion for her work and community are evident in all she does and this will be a workshop you don’t want to miss! See the next slide for more information about Sheila, and visit the link in our bio for tickets and a full list of workshop descriptions.

02/15/2024

Dr. Simmone Horwitz (she/her) is one of our fantastic workshop leaders at Queering as Community! Dr. Horwitz looks forward to her interactive workshop which will “empower participants to create a more accountable, positive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people around them.” See the next slide for more information about Simmone, and visit the link in our bio for tickets and a full list of workshop descriptions!