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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Programming Schedule

March 2024

Mental Wellness Week: March 25 – 31. The drop-in will be closed during this time.

Mon. Mar. 11
12pm – 6pm
The Drop-in (in-person)

No registration required. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

Come relax, play games, have a snack, co-work, make a friend, make some art, take a nap, get some resources, etc.

6pm – 9pm
Queer Trans Youth (in-person)

Registration required. Ages 17-24. Masking encouraged, please stay home if you aren’t feeling well.

 

Queer Trans Youth is a structured discussion and social group for older teens and young adults ages 17-24; who are adjusting to adulthood as a young 2SLGBTQIA+ person. Register here.

Tues. Mar. 12
12pm – 7pm
The Drop-in (in-person)

No registration required. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

Come relax, play games, have a snack, co-work, make a friend, make some art, take a nap, get some resources, etc.

7pm – 9pm
20 Something Group (in-person)

Registration required. Ages 19-29. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

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. Mar. 13
10am – 12pm
Rainbow Service Providers Network (in-person)

Closed group for network members.

 

The Rainbow Service Providers Network is a coalition of 2SLGBTQ+ agencies and programs in the NCR.

12pm – 8pm
The Drop-in (in-person)

No registration required. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

Come relax, play games, have a snack, co-work, make a friend, make some art, take a nap, get some resources, etc.

Thurs. Mar. 14
12pm – 8pm

The Drop-in (in-person)

No registration required. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

Come relax, play games, have a snack, co-work, make a friend, make some art, take a nap, get some resources, etc.

12pm – 4pm

Undercuts (in-person)

No registration required. All ages. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

Undercuts is a haircut program, partnered with Hair Junkie, to provide free haircuts to community members monthly. It is a first come, first serve program. 

Fri. Mar. 15
1pm – 6pm

The Drop-in (in-person)

No registration required. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

Come relax, play games, have a snack, co-work, make a friend, make some art, take a nap, get some resources, etc.

6pm – 9pm

CafeQ (in-person)

Age-restricted. 13-19. Registration required. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

very second Friday,  a diverse and dynamic group of youth meet at Kind for an evening of low-pressure hanging out. Care, support, and harm reduction are key practices at Café Q. Register here.

Sat. Mar. 16
2pm – 4pm
Ace/Aro Space (in-person)

Registration required. 18+. Please mask as much as possible and stay home if you don’t feel well.

 

This in-person group is open to anyone who identifies under the asexual or aromantic umbrellas (including grey, demi, quoi, alloaro, 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. Register here.