speqtrum Programming
Weekly Check-Ins
Our weekly Check-In program helps us stay connected with participants who may not be able to attend our in-person programming or need extra support. This allows us to make new connections with the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community!
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We know that it’s hard to reach out, so Check-Ins put the responsibility of reaching out on us! We message you once a week, to “check-in” with you about how you’re doing. During Check-Ins, we can chat, listen, provide peer and emotional support, help to problem-solve around issues you’re experiencing, and connect you with other resources in the community.
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*Check-ins are not a substitute for or equivalent to professional counseling.
How does it work?
We offer Check-Ins by messaging through text, Facebook or Instagram, or by email. If you’re getting Check-Ins on Facebook or Instagram, we’ll be messaging you from a specific speqtrum account created for check-ins.
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Using the sign-up form below, you will indicate your check-in preferences. Upon completion, you will be contacted and matched with a staff member based on available time slots, and identity-based needs.
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Once you are matched, you can expect your check-in staff to reach out every week!
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Events
​We host a variety of fun, social, and educational events that bring us together!
Do you have an event idea? Send us an email to let us know what it is.
If you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender, aren’t sure if you are considered a part of the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community, or don’t see your identity reflected in the acronym that we’re using, you are still 100% welcome at our events! We firmly believe in supporting ALL under the rainbow, and we don’t draw lines about whose identity counts, and whose does not.
However, some of our events are closed to certain communities within the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community (e.g. QTBIPOC youth, Two Spirit-LGBTQIA+ youth who are new to Canada) to create safer spaces.
Event listings will include who events are open to, but if you're not sure if an event is open to you, message us on social media.
How does it work?
Take a look at our events page to see what upcoming events we have. You can also keep up with events by following us on Instagram and Facebook.
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If an event requires a link to access (e.g. Zoom) complete the event registration form (using an email you check!) on our events page or send us a message on social media to get the link.