
What we’re about
**Update April 15 2024: We are updating our Meet Up due to year-long errors, visit us at kindspace.ca for our in-person programs and their registration**
Founded in 1984, Kind gives people in Ottawa’s queer communities personal and peer support, as well as a physical space for people to understand and inhabit their particular identities with confidence and courage.
Kind provides anyone on the human sexuality and gender spectrum with resources, information and support. We provide services and to supports to our community and connect them to places and spaces. Programs, events and initiatives include youth outreach initiatives, and peer led discussion/support groups. Peer-led groups Kind runs include: Queer trans youth, Café Q, Polybilities, QueerAmore, GenderQuest, etc. that are powered by our volunteers.
Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/kindspaceca
Upcoming events
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![TTRPG One-Shot Night [REGISTRATION LINK IN DESCRIPTION]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/5/9/highres_531157465.jpeg)
TTRPG One-Shot Night [REGISTRATION LINK IN DESCRIPTION]
Location not specified yetEnjoy a cyberpunk and sci-fi evening at Kind Space where Lukayo will be running a one-shot tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) as the Storyteller (ST). If you're 18+ years old, part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and able to travel in-person to Kind Space, you can register below to be a player at this event. This game is flexible in regards to experience, and welcomes players that have no prior experience playing in TTRPGs. Note: Players that have not played in a Kind Space game yet will be prioritized.
About The Game:
Title: The Emperor's New Space Station
Genre: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk
System: Cypher
Story: Set in the homebrew world of the Exciplex Space Station in the Hexafluor-54 Binary Star System, your team has been sent to rescue a mystical being held captive by a cruel intergalactic Emperor.
Characters: You can bring your own long-standing Cypher characters, or do a quick character creation at the table that the ST will walk you through.
For more information and to register, please go to the link below. If you don't register by 3pm on Tuesday, December 2nd, you will not be allowed in the game-- though registration may close earlier if we get a lot of early registration. RSVPing on Meetup does not count as registration.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/Wp6Ce25eYHL14GrXA
Image Description: A picture of a purple cybernetic face overlaid on a purple and blue galactic space background.3 attendees![Ace/Aro Space [Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/1/7/highres_521102071.jpeg)
Ace/Aro Space [Program]
Kind Space, 400 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON, CARSVP doesn't confirm registration, so please: Register Here!
Join us for thoughtful discussions and recreational activities centring Ace/Aro folks in the Ottawa Community every 1st Thursday of the month now at 6PM!; and the 3rd Saturday of each month at 2PM! This in-person group is open to anyone who identifies under the asexual or aromantic umbrellas (including grey, demi, quoi, alloaro, questioning, etc). So even if you are new to the community, or have been waiting to meet and chill with other Ace/Aro folks for a while, this space is open for you.
This group is for those ages 18+; Questions can be sent to:
acearo@kindspace.ca
lawrence@kindspace.ca
erika@kindspace.ca
If the registration link is showing a wrong date, it is either broken or hasn't been updated yet. To bypass this visit us at kindspace.ca or here3 attendees
•OnlineQueerAmore Online (First Thursday)
OnlineQueerAmore aims to create a comfortable space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning. QueerAmore takes a fresh look at the challenges, rewards and temptations of exploring and enjoying your sexuality.
We’ll have discussions on achieving healthy relationships based on positive communication, understanding bisexuality/pansexuality in today’s world, and participate in activities that foster openness and acceptance of sexuality. So even if you know who you are, or just figuring out yourself, come chat about it with us.
QueerAmore meets every first Thursday and third Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ages 18+
The online meeting will take place on Zoom. Register through Zoom in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3yxOj2HQQwq3KZWKVcjFow
After registering, you should receive a confirmation email from ZOOM containing information about joining the meeting.1 attendee![Cafe Q [Youth Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/8/4/highres_524531908.jpeg)
Cafe Q [Youth Program]
Kind Space, 400 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON, CARegister Here! [Ages 13-19]
On the first & third Friday of every month, a diverse and dynamic group of youth meet at Kind for an evening of low-pressure hanging out.
Café Q is currently run and supervised by Taryn, Maddie and other support facilitators providing a space for activities and small events. You can expect a place for game nights, art making, snacks, or just to a place chill and check in with friends from across town. What you want to do is up to you! The evenings will be themed from time to time, with dinner occuring on the third Friday of every month.
If the registration link is showing a wrong date, it is either broken or hasn't been updated yet to reflect the new program season. To bypass this visit us at kindspace.ca, here, or email us at programming@kindspace.ca2 attendees
Past events
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![Puzzle Club [Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/2/0/highres_521101568.jpeg)
![Silver Souls [Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/e/highres_521101342.jpeg)