About us
**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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![GenderQuest Online [Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/3/4/1/highres_495341793.jpeg)
GenderQuest Online [Program]
·OnlineOnlineGenderQuest is a support and social group for trans, non-binary, gender diverse and two-spirit adults. This is a diverse, peer-led social group for those at any stage of transition: come share, learn, and socialize in a safer space. All trans, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people are welcome to attend. Join Taryn and others who are on their gender quest!
This meeting has returned to ZOOM. You can register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uKQrXC2rTjGwp5HpbSL7Mg#/registration
1 attendee![20 Something Group [Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/6/0/5/highres_521082501.jpeg)
20 Something Group [Program]
Kind Space, 400 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON, CAThe 20 Something Group, is a blend of hang out and discussion group for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who are ages 19-29 every month on the second and fourth Tuesday. Every Meet-Up we may have an activity or theme for those who prefer activities centered socializing. Join Maddie, Lawrence and other folks in their twenties still figuring this interesting world out in their 20's.
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 potentially bypass this visit us at kindspace.ca, here, or email us at programming@kindspace.ca to see if we have updated registration forms.
2 attendees![30-ish Group [Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/2/3/2/highres_525585618.jpeg)
30-ish Group [Program]
Kind Space, 400 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON, CA30-ish Group happens the second Wednesday of the month. This group is open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ people in their thirties and those who are also 29! The first part of the meeting is introductions and selecting a group activity; and folks can have space to socialise and chat.
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.ca
Accessibility information can be found here: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/
6 attendees![Charcuterie + Boards + Games [Registration Link In Description]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/1/8/6/highres_534525446.jpeg)
Charcuterie + Boards + Games [Registration Link In Description]
Kind Space, 400 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON, CAREGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/BKBX3wheCCnoxZfTA
Deadline for Registration: 3pm on Thurs June 11.
Registration is encouraged, as we rarely take walk-ins unless you can be vouched for.Enjoy playing fun games at the Kind Space Drop-In on Thursday, June 11th! This is an all ages event. Children twelve years of age or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Minors (ages 13-17) will need to provide an emergency contact.
We will be providing the charcuterie boards and boardgames, but please feel free to bring your own games, especially if you'd like to share them!
Maximum Participants: 35 people
Registration is needed for security reasons, access needs, and food requirements in case we provide snacks for the evening.
Accessibility Notes: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/
Image Description: Pictures of a charcuterie board (with breads, meats, olives, etc.) and a boardgame.
2 attendees
Past events
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![Cafe Q [Youth Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/8/4/highres_524531908.jpeg)
![Cafe Q [Program]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/a/b/highres_524531947.jpeg)