@our_SPECTRUM

Waterloo Region's rainbow community space 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️- for the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and Questioning communities #2SLGBTQ+

 Kitchener, Ontario
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Joined February 2013
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We will no longer be actively using this platform. You can still find us at: - facebook.com/SpectrumCommuni… - instagram.com/spectrumwaterl… - linkedin.com/company/spectru… - youtube.com/@spectrumwaterlo…
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Our friends at @HospiceWaterloo are hosting Finding a Safe Space for your Health Care Future: Is Hospice Right For You? on November 4th in conjunction with the LGBTQ+ and Allies Potluck at Parkminster United Church. RSVP to Liz at [email protected]
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Spectrum Prime is our discussion group for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults aged 50+ and it meets tonight at 7pm! Please note that tonight's meeting will be virtual only. Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Today, we take the opportunity to highlight personal pronouns! Everyone deserves to be respected at their place of work, school, or amongst loved ones. #ItGetsBetterCanada #2SLGBTQ #Pronouns #PronounsDay #InternationalPronounsDay #QueerYouth
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Tomorrow at 10am, Youth Under the Rainbow takes place at @rwlibrary Ayr! Join us for storytime and crafting. This artwork was created by 2SLGBTQIA+ children and allies earlier this week!
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Here is a petition to support equity initiatives at the Waterloo Region District School Board change.org/p/support-equity-…

Sign the Petition

Support Equity Initiatives at the Waterloo Region District School Board

change.org
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Today at at 3:30pm, check out the Families Under the Rainbow Drop-In at @IdeaXchng Clemens Mill! Read along with stories, make crafts, and have fun playing together in a safe and supported environment for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies.
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SPECTRUM WR retweeted
GroundUpWR@GroundUpWR17 Oct 2023
Join the Second Queer Youth Defence! Reach out to us in our DMs or through [email protected] if you're interested in performing something that shows the experience of being queer! #NoSpaceForHate #QueerYouthDefence
The background is green with a rainbow pride flag in the top left corner and a trans pride flag in the top left corner. The title reads "Queer Youth Defence Second Assembly" with additional detail "Saturday October 21, Gaukel Block (44 Gaukel St), 11AM-3PM. The paragraph below this explains that Hands Off Our Kids is a hate group planning another Million March, which takes away the rights of queer Youth (and youth in general) to safety and privacy. There is a section called "What's at the Event" which has separate bullet points "Drag Performances, music and art, spoken word, allies, community organizations, resources". Another section "What to bring?" states in separate bullet points "a face mask (some provided), anti-hate banners/signs, water/snacks, first aid supplies, earplugs and/or sunglasses". Bottom text states "#NoSpaceForHate" with two logos representing the organizations GroundUp and the UW Solidarity Network.

ALT The background is green with a rainbow pride flag in the top left corner and a trans pride flag in the top left corner. The title reads "Queer Youth Defence Second Assembly" with additional detail "Saturday October 21, Gaukel Block (44 Gaukel St), 11AM-3PM. The paragraph below this explains that Hands Off Our Kids is a hate group planning another Million March, which takes away the rights of queer Youth (and youth in general) to safety and privacy. There is a section called "What's at the Event" which has separate bullet points "Drag Performances, music and art, spoken word, allies, community organizations, resources". Another section "What to bring?" states in separate bullet points "a face mask (some provided), anti-hate banners/signs, water/snacks, first aid supplies, earplugs and/or sunglasses". Bottom text states "#NoSpaceForHate" with two logos representing the organizations GroundUp and the UW Solidarity Network.

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He's back! Join us tonight at @theApolloCinema when Rainbow Film Club screens A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge! Get your tickets here: apollocinema.ca/movies/rainb…
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On October 23rd, join Sonja Swanson, Clinic Manager of Generation Fertility Waterloo (formerly KARMA IVF), to learn more about options for 2SLGBTQIA+ family building. Register at eventbrite.ca/e/2slgbtqia-fa…
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'There's no indoctrination:' Disinformation fueling Oct. 21 rally, says LGBTQ rights group cambridgetoday.ca:443/local-…

'There's no indoctrination:' Disinformation fueling Oct. 21 rally, says LGBTQ rights group

Local Afghan association president behind local rallies says 'sexual ideology' should not be taught in schools

cambridgetoday.ca
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Join us on Tuesday at @theApolloCinema for Rainbow Film Club: Halloween Edition when we'll screen A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Get your tickets here: apollocinema.ca/movies/rainb…
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Sexual health education plays a key role in addressing sexual & gender-based violence in Ontario. There's a lot of misinformation out there about what that entails. Here's a summary of the curriculum: ontario.ca/document/health-a… #NoSpaceForHate @SASCWR @SHORECentreWR @WomensCrisisSWR

Human Development and Sexual Health education by grade | Health and Physical Education in Grades 1–8

Learn about Ontario’s 2019 elementary Health and Physical Education curriculum.

ontario.ca
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Have you had a chance to take the Waterloo Region 2SLGBTQ+ WELCOME Survey? We are working with @AIDSCKW and Wilfrid Laurier to better understand the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ people in our community. Note the password for the survey is on the graphic. Survey here bit.ly/45PnPzV
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SPECTRUM WR retweeted
OK2BME@OK2BMEca12 Oct 2023
Coming in November. NeuroQueer Quest is a new virtual group for neurodivergent 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-18. We’ll play a simplified D&D style role-playing game designed by OK2BME. Watch for details coming soon!
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25 years ago we lost #MatthewShepard to a senseless act of hate. Help keep Matthew's memory alive RT #RememberMatthew #NOH8
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We have two Youth Under the Rainbow programs happening on Saturday! One with @ARTSHINEINC at 10am, and one with @KitchLibrary Country Hills at 2pm. Visit our calendar for details or to register ourspectrum.com/events/
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Tonight at 6pm, our Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Circle meets in-person at Spectrum and virtually on Zoom! For Zoom, register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Please note that from Oct 3-Nov 17 there is construction happening around our building that might make it more challenging for you to find us! In particular, the bus stop at Duke & Victoria may not be available. Find details at ourspectrum.com/2023/10/03/c…
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Our monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ YA (25-40) Discussion Group meets tonight at 7pm. Join us at SPECTRUM for some great conversation and community connection, or even just to decompress after the long weekend. Bring a friend or come to make new ones! We will see you there!
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