Positive Space at Queen's University
Human Rights Office | B506 Mackintosh-Corry Hall | Queen's University K7L 3N6 Kingston, ON, Canada

Wondering what trauma sensitive yoga is? Trauma sensitive yoga involves a facilitator who has a solid understanding of what trauma is, how it affects us, and how to approach trauma within a yoga setting. And good news! The Queen's University Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office is offering free online trauma sensitive yoga to all Queen’s students this semester! ... Yoga sessions begin the week of January 25th and happen biweekly until the beginning of April. Register by emailing [email protected]

Great news! The Provost's Office has officially recognized QUAQE as a new employee resource group (ERG) at Queen’s! QUAQE is for Queer Queen's Employees, including students who identify as employees. ... QUAQE’s official sponsoring unit is Queen's University Arts and Science. Members of the QUAQE organizing committee are in touch with FAS and are getting ready for the next steps! Congrats to all, this is a great achievement!

Take a look at this interesting webinar coming up on November 20. Register here: https://www.couragetoact.ca/webinar-10

Fall term is approaching, and we want to make sure you have the opportunity to participate in one of our Positive Space sessions! This is the list of new sessions available. To register, visit: https://bit.ly/2D3eoVE ... Tues, Aug 18, 10:00 to 12:00 Thurs, Aug 27, 1:00 to 3:00 Weds, Sept 16, 10:00 to 12:00 Thurs, Oct 1, 10:00 to 12:00 Weds, Oct 14, 10:00 to 12:00 Tues, Oct 27, 2:00 to 4:00 Weds, Nov 18, 10:00 to 12:00 Fri, Nov 27, 11:00 to 1:00 Weds, Dec 16, 10:00 to 12:00

Statement from Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre on homofobic and racist act.

Principal's Patrick Deane statement on vandalism at Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre.

Brock University Human Rights and Equity has created the Black & Indigenous Pride Concert 2020! When: June 27, 2020, between 7-9:30pm This black and indigenous queer concert, poetry showcase, and digital activities expo is centred around celebrating, remembering and supporting black and indigenous queer lives, within Canada.... Featuring numerous black & indigenous queer musicians, poets, and artists from the local St. Catharines/Niagara community and wider Ontario area, this concert seeks to put a spotlight on black and indigenous queer performers while also raising funds for Black Lives Matter - Toronto and Abbey House Indigenous Women's Shelter in St. Catharines.

Virtual Kingston Pride Guide is here! Kingston Pride has created this fantastic resource that highlights the different ways in which you can get involved with Pride while physical distancing this month! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3cD9pXs

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