Welcome to Kind Space!
A 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Centre in Odawa/Ottawa
Kind Space is a community centre in Ottawa – unceded Algonquin territory – that offers resources, events, social and educational programming. Our work celebrates, supports, and prioritizes oppressed sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
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When 2SLGBTQ+ individuals are deprived of meaningful relationships and support systems, their mental health and overall well-being drastically suffer, especially when combined with the impact of other aspects of their identities or experiences.
That’s why Kind Space (formerly Pink Triangle Services) was established. We provide a welcoming environment of rest, care, connection, and education that is open to 2SLGBTQ+ people of all ages throughout the year. We are the only community space in Ottawa that offers such a safe and inclusive space.
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Mon. Sep. 9
12pm – 8pm
Drop-in (in-person)
Sign-in at the welcome desk. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Come by the drop-in to hangout, grab some food, make art, co-work, watch TV, take a nap, etc.
12pm – 4pm
Undercuts (in-person)
Registeration required, drop-in spots available occassionally. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Undercuts is a haircut program, partnered with Hair Junkie, to provide free haircuts to community members twice a month. It is a registered program with drop-in appointments available occassionally. Follow us on Instagram to find out when Undercuts will be happening again!
7pm – 9pm
GenderQuest (online)
18+.
GenderQuest 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, including those who are on their gender quest and are still figuring it out! Join Taryn and Sophie during the first hour for discussion and questions, with the remaining time for socializing and making new friends. Register here.
Tues. Sep. 10
2pm – 7pm
Drop-in (in-person)
Sign-in at the welcome desk. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Come by the drop-in to hangout, grab some food, make art, co-work, watch TV, take a nap, etc.
7pm – 9pm
20 Something Group (in-person)
Registration required. Ages 19 – 29. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
The 20 Something Meet-Up, is a blend of hang-out and discussion groups for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who are ages 19-29 every month on the second and fourth Tuesday. Register here.
Wed. Sep. 11
12pm – 8pm
Drop-in (in-person)
Sign-in at the welcome desk. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Come by the drop-in to hangout, grab some food, make art, co-work, watch TV, take a nap, etc.
Thurs. Sep. 12
12pm – 5pm
Drop-in (in-person)
Sign-in at the welcome desk. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Come by the drop-in to hangout, grab some food, make art, co-work, watch TV, take a nap, etc.
5pm – 8pm
Boardgames & Pumpkin Spice (in-person)
Registration encouraged. All ages. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Enjoy playing fun games at the Kind Space Drop-In on Thursday, September 12th! 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 pumpkin spice and other fall flavours in beverages and snacks with boardgames, but please feel free to bring your own games, especially if you’d like to share them! Register here.
Fri. Sep. 13
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Silver Souls (in-person)
Registration not required. Ages 50+. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Silver Souls is a peer support for 50+ LGBTQ+ and will take place every second and fourth Friday, from 6:30-7:30 PM. This is a safer space to talk about whatever is on your mind or heart. Tea and snacks are offered. After the hour session, you are welcome to stay for puzzle club which runs from 7:30PM – 9:00PM for all ages.
7:30pm – 9pm
Puzzle Club (in-person)
Registration required. All ages. Masking is encouraged. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Puzzle Club is a drop-in group at Kind Space for people of all ages, to play traditional recreational games and puzzles. Every Second and Fourth Friday from 7:30-9:00 PM. This is an opportunity to revisit some old-fashioned games and pastimes; create jigsaw puzzles over the weeks; or play; board games, cards, checkers, chess, and charades with other people.
Whatever type of puzzle you like to do, come break some loneliness. This space will be open before the club to play games and socialize, but the big puzzles won’t be rolled out until 7:30PM! Come Join the Club! Register here.