Westman Empowerment Fund

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Breaking barriers to transition for trans and gender-diverse people in Westman. https://westmanempowermentfund.org/

Poster description: "The Assiniboine Affirm Cluster is once again hosting PIE Day at Knox United Church (451 18th St, use 17th St entrance), March 14th at 1pm. This year's event features special guest artist and first openly gay minister of Knox United, Rev. David Cathcart, in a presentation titled, "Embracing the Wonky Line and Following Happy Accidents; What Art Taught Me About Creating Community". There will be information tables, a pie auction, and real pies to eat after the presentation. No registration is required! Also happening at 10:45am - 12pm is a Line + Wash Watercolour Workshop, in which participants will combine ink and watercolour to create unique works of art. All materials will be provided. Entry fee is $25 (with some scholarships available), with a limit of 20 participants. Register by March 4th by calling Knox's office at 204 727 6975. For more information on PIE Day as a whole, see https://pieday.ca/"
Poster description: "Decolonizing Sexuality and Gender Identity" is an event taking place on Saturday, May 23rd from 1pm to 3:30pm, at Knox United Church (451 18th St) in Brandon, Manitoba. Dr. James Makokis, a two-spirit Indigenous physician on a mission to raise awareness and create equal access for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, will be speaking. All-ages event with free admission, but donations are welcome. Stay to mingle and share refreshments with presenters and attendees. Volunteers will be available to support any attendees wanting to explore the topic further. For more info, contact Knox United Church at 204 727 6975, or email admin@knoxunitedbrandon.ca.
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Trans Day of Remembrance Thursday, November 20 Knox United Church, 451 18th Street, Brandon, MB Service: 12-1pm. The service will be livestreamed on YouTube at The Knox Konnexion. Light lunch, community booths, and reception to follow. Candlelight Vigil: 6-7pm. We will be gathering outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Snacks and reception to follow. Questions? Email brandon@serc.mb.ca The Transgender Day of Remembrance Planning Committee
Our table at Neepawa and Area Pride, with our banner, application forms to our programs, and several copies of Manitoba Vital Statistics forms for legal name/gender changes.
The Westman Empowerment Fund. Trans ID Clinic at Brandon University: Wednesday, October 1st, from 6 to 8pm. Room 1-43, QE2 Music Building.
A map of Manitoba with the areas of the Spruce Woods provincial electoral division highlighted in red. See post (and electionsmanitoba.ca) for a more in-depth description of these areas.
Our table at Squirrel Hills Trail Pride, with brochures, stickers, Vital Stats forms, and more.
A highway map of the cities and towns of Brandon, Minnedosa, and Neepawa. The heading reads, "It's Pride season! Come find us at..." The following events are listed: Brandon Pride's Gender-Affirming Gear Workshop at Smitten (1-658 18th St, Brandon), on Saturday, June 2nd, from 7:30pm to 9pm Brandon Pride's Pride in the Park (at Rideau Park in Brandon), on Saturday, June 14th, from 1pm to 4pm Valley Life Recreation's Trail Pride, at Squirrel Hills Trail Park near Minnedosa, on Sunday, June 22nd, from 10am to noon Neepawa and Area Pride's Neepawa's Got Pride, on Sunday, September 14th