EVENTS
TransEstrie organizes various events and activities for trans, non-binary and questioning people, and their loved ones.
Unless indicated otherwise, our activities are held at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke.
To stay updated on our upcoming events, take a look at our Facebook and Instagram.
Calendar
We will be closed on October 14th.
Drop-In Periods
Drop-in periods are from 4 pm to 7 pm on Mondays and Fridays.
The drop-in periods allow you to come to our office without having made an appointment with us.
Whether it’s to ask questions to our staff, grab a book, pick up gender-affirming gear, or simply take advantage of our wi-fi and couches, you will be warmly welcomed!
"Éclats de fierté ensoleillés" Lunches
During the school year, TransEstrie opens its doors one lunchtime a week to welcome 2SLGBTQ+ students from nearby schools. Safe from anti-LGBT acts and bullying, these young people can come together and share their experiences to build resilience and prevent negative impacts on their mental health.
The space is open between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, every Wednesday.
This initiative is made possible by Christine Labrie’s Fonds d’investissement citoyen. We’d like to thank Christine Labrie and the public for their support!
Discussion Groups
Trans, non-binary and questioning adults (18+)
From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays. The discussion groups are a place to meet other adults who have a similar experience in order to discuss different topics, related or not to transness. It takes place at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke.
This month, the groups for adults are on Thursday the 7th.
Trans, non-binary and questioning teens (14-17)
From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays. The discussion groups are a place to meet other teens who have a similar experience in order to exchange on different subjects, related or not to transness. It takes place at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke.
This month, the group for teens is on Thursday the 14th and Wednesday the 27th at the same time as the group for parents and loved ones.
Parents and loved ones of trans, non-binary and questioning people
In person: 6:30 - 8 pm, once a month, at the same time as the teen discussion group. The discussion groups allow people to adapt to the coming-out and transition of their parent, child, spouse, family member or friend. It is held at 69 Wellington Street North, Sherbrooke. The in-person discussion group this month is Wednesday the 2nd and Wednesday the 30th.
Online: from 6:30 to 8 pm, once a month. This month's is Wednesday the 13th. Contact services@transestrie.org for the sign-up link.
Café causerie midi-ZOOM - L'accès à la transition légale et le jugement de la cour d'appel
April 16th, from 12am to 1pm. This event is online, and held in French.
Our Cafés causeries are discussions on a different topic each month, open to everyone and sometimes featuring a guest speaker. Our midi-ZOOM events are perfect for those who want to squeeze a bit of learning and sharing into their work day!
This month, we demystify access to legal transition, especially after last month’s Court of Appeal ruling changing these laws for minors. All are welcome!
Community supper
November 22nd, from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Our community dinners are an opportunity to connect with others in our communities while sharing a good meal. Bring food to share!
Other Activities
November 1st, 4:30 pm to 11 pm.
Plus de détails suiveront.
We’ll be swearing in your name and gender change applications from 1 to 7 pm on November 15th!
SEE THIS PAGE TO LEARN WHAT TO BRING
You can make an appointment to have your name and/or sex marker change request sworn in at any time by contacting services@transestrie.org.
November 15th, 4 pm to 7 pm
Bring your console and come game at TransEstrie! More details to come.
November 20th, 4 pm to 7 pm
For Trans Day of Remembrance, we’re organizing a support meeting for trans, non-binary and questioning people. Trans Day of Remembrance can be a difficult time for our communities: this meeting will be a gentle moment to talk and support each other.
This meeting will be followed by a candlelight march and speeches.
November 20th, 7:15 pm
To pay respect to all two-spirited, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse (2S/TNBDG) people murdered around the world because of hatred and discrimination, we’re organizing a candlelight march.
This silent march will start at TransEstrie, then move to Carré Strathcona, in front of Sherbrooke City Hall. Speeches will then be made. We invite you to bring your own candle, if you have one.
November 21st, 3 pm to 5:15 pm
Dans le cadre de la journée du souvenir trans (TDoR), rappelons-nous que nous avons des droits! Comment ces droits sont-ils formulés et comment les exercer? Cette formation propose un survol des principales protections légales qui sanctionnent la discrimination fondée sur l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité et l’expression de genre, ainsi qu’un survol des recours juridiques qui en découlent.
La formation, qui est ouverte à toustes, est présentée de façon ludique et interactive par Yi Xin Cao et Claude Renald.
Présentée pour la première fois dans le cadre du Congrès du Conseil québécois LGBT en mai dernier, TransEstrie souhaite offrir aux citoyen.ne.s et aux organismes de la région la chance de pouvoir participer à cette formation qui offre des outils concrets pour mieux reconnaître et défendre ses droits.
Cette formation sera donnée au Quartier général de l’entrepreneuriat, au 80 Rue Wellington S, Sherbrooke.
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