The Pride Collective’s discussion groups revolve around fostering diverse discussions and queer community building. These weekly drop-in groups are informal, low-commitment, and easily accessible to all students, faculty, and community members. Each group meets in the Pride Lounge, NEST 2103. 

 

Each discussion group will use the Collective's Safer Space Guidelines as a framework for creating their own discussion and space guidelines. Questioning folks are welcome!

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ALL GROUPS START IN SEPTEMBER. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, FEEL FREE TO JUST SHOW UP!

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*NOTICE

All discussion groups have resumed in person. The option to participate online via discord or zoom is still available. Please join the discussion group discord channel for further details. Our discord is at https://discord.gg/jvjPbscjyg ​​

 

​Ace Space & Aro Antics | TUESDAY | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | NEST 2103

Discussions centred on identities and experiences surrounding the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums

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Guy Lovers Weekly (GLoW) | TUESDAY | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | NEST 2103

Discussions about attraction in all forms to men and nonbinary people​

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Trans & Gender Identities (TaGI) | TUESDAY, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | NEST 2103

For trans and non-cisgender identities and experiences. Provides a support group exclusively for trans and gender non-conforming (including non-binary, agender and questioning) folks.

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Safe Educational Queer Sex, and Intimacy (SEQSI) | WEDNESDAY | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | NEST 2103

​Safe Educational Queer Sex, and Intimacy discussion group. No experience needed though it would be an asset if you are comfortable listening to 19+ discussions. 

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People Lovers Weekly (PLoW) | WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | NEST 2103

Encompasses sexual and romantic orientations and experiences that are fluid, shifting, multiple, and/or not present. Focuses specifically on, but is not limited to, experiences of pansexuality, bisexuality, demisexuality, omnisexuality, and polysexuality.

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TWO-SPIRIT AND INDIGIQUEER (2SIQ) | THURSDAY | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | NEST 2131

For queer students who are Indigenous and/or two-spirit. Discussions centre around both queer and Indigenous identites and experiences. 

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QTBIMPOC | FRIDAY | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | NEST 2103

QTBIMPOC is a space for queer folks from any marginalized communities (i.e. non-white backgrounds or others), including anyone who might be "white passing". So while the primary objective is to be able to develop a discussion for people with such identities, we can allow white people to attend in some capacities with the consent of all participants at a given session.

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Lovers of Ladies (LoL) | FRIDAY | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | NEST 2103

Discussions about attraction in all forms to women and nonbinary people

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Non-Monogamy and Polyamory (NOMPA)| DAY TBD | TIME TBD | NEST 2103

Discussions centred on non-monogamy, polyamory, and amatonormativity (the belief that a monogamous relationship is the “end goal”)

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Gayduate Students | DAY TBD | TIME TBD | NEST 2103

Discussions centred on being a graduate student, as well as a place to meet more of the older student population

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All discussions are located in NEST 2103 (The Pride Lounge)

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General Meeting (GM)| FRIDAY| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM| LIFE 2202

Our General Meetings (GMs) are not discussion groups but happen weekly and are a place to socialize and build community. We also discuss and vote on budget allocations, and provide committee updates to the general members of the Pride Collective.