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Health and wellness services and programs for queer men, trans and non-binary people.

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New opportunities for you to get involved in your community

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Trans Movie Night & Fundraiser

March 21 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Come join us for a Trans Movie Night to raise funds for the Trans Library and Trans Media Portal!

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Swim Workout

March 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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OSPN: Over the Rainbow Meet and Greet

March 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Social event organized by the OSPN

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OFR Winter Saturday Run + Breakfast (Winter)

March 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Join Ottawa’s Queer running community for Saturday morning meets and breakfast.

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OSPN and the Good Companions: Out and About Saturdays

March 22 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Community programming for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55.

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Little Jo Berry’s 9th Birthday Party

March 22 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Celebrate Little Jo Berry’s 9th birthday! All day cake, cupcakes, mocktails, sandwiches, and more!

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ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop

March 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A 6-week storytelling workshop for queer elders.

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LGBTQ+ Bookclub

March 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

A safe space to chill and read a few times a month.

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OSPN World Cafe: Aging at Home for the 2SLGBTQ+ Community

March 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

An afternoon of meaningful conversations by/for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors to support aging at home.

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IndigiQueer Kinship Group

March 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A new group for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community in Ottawa.

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Dance Party

March 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dance Parties are back! New year and space, same vibe with our pals at @thegrove613 & @djdelpilar on the decks!

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Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner

March 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.

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A Kinky Vampire Themed Rave

March 22 @ 10:00 pm - March 23 @ 2:00 am

A vampire-inspired kinky dance party where your fantasies can come to life!

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Swim Workout

March 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Non-binary Social/Crafternoon

March 23 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Come meet and craft with fellow non-binary folks at the Ottawa Trans Library.

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Articles

Job Posting: Executive Assistant

MAX Ottawa has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of queer and trans men in the National Capital…

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Job Posting: Health Navigator

MAX Ottawa has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of queer and trans men in the National Capital…

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Job Posting: CO-PILOT Program Coordinator

MAX Ottawa has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of queer and trans men in the National Capital…

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Submitting events to the List? Check this out first!

An in-depth guide to submitting events to MAX Ottawa’s events calendar, the List.

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MAX Ottawa Joins the Ontario AIDS Network

MAX Ottawa takes an important step in its work on HIV by becoming a member of the Ontario AIDS Network…

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New Weekly HIV Testing Service at MAX

Get Free, Accessible HIV Testing at MAX Ottawa. Knowing your status should be simple and stress-free. That’s why MAX, in…

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New Resources at MAX

MAX Ottawa is introducing five new resources that were created to support our community’s health and wellbeing. From safer snorting…

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Community Mpox Vaccine Clinic

MAX is working with Ottawa Public Health to host pop-up community immunization clinics for mpox. The clinics are open to…

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Community Call: Join the MAX Board of Directors

Join the MAX Board of Directors August 13, 2024 | Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 MAX Ottawa Community…

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