YYC Queer Innovation Meetup

We have some exciting plans in the works, and we're gathering feedback to help us plan future events and better understand what our vibrant community needs from YYC Queer Innovation. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Your input will help us keep building representation, inclusion, and opportunities across multiple sectors in #YYC —because it all starts with you! 💙 Share as much or as little as you'd like, and feel free to spread the word ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gyneYp-b If you have any questions, email us at yycqueerinnovation@gmail.com.

🌈 We're excited to kick off #pridemonth with a long-overdue meetup! Join us: 🗓️ June 4 📍 Ol' Beautiful Brewing ⏰ 5 PM-7 PM AND reconnect and foster new connections, build community, and collaborate on new ideas! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ This event is open to anyone who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and as part of the innovation sector (artists, tech, educators, activists, professionals, students, creatives, and everything in between) This event is free; We just ask that you purchase your own food and drinks! Register here ➡️ https://lu.ma/2wunsfcz If you have any questions, please email yycqueerinnovation@gmail.com. When you arrive, please look for the person on the bottom left-hand side of this picture with the blonde hair or contact Amber Rowden 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈

More info coming soon! Join us on June 4 at Ol Beautiful as we re-connect, start the first celebrations of pride month and plan the future of QIM!

🌈 Get ready to transform your tech career with our friends at QueerTech as they host the Qareers Virtual Fair (QVF) 2024! Whether you're stepping into tech or looking to elevate your career, QVF offers unparalleled workshops, panels, and networking opportunities under the theme 'Queering Up: Expand Your Mindset To Be Future-Ready.' Don’t miss out on this dynamic, fully virtual event. RSVP now at Queertech.info/QVF2024. #QueeringUp #QueerTech #QVF #yyctech #queeryyc #queerentrepreneurs

Join us on February 22 to kick off our first meet-up of 2024 INTRODUCING ☕️ QUEERWORK 🌈 - A morning of #connections, co-working and #coffee! Drop into Bell's Cafe anytime between 9AM and NOON! Register here ➡️ https://lu.ma/qwa62an3 This meetup is open to anyone who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and innovation community! #techyyc #queeryyc #calgaryevents #queercommuity #innovation #yycmeetups #queercoffee Amber Rowden Ty McKinney, PhD Rachel Anderson Christa Hill

We condemn the proposals by danielle smith seeking to limit #transgender healthcare and participation and stand in support with Queer Citizens United as well as the other organizations on this document. #transrightsarehumanrights #transgenderrights #transyouth #support

Today was a testament to how beautiful and strong the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is. Over, 1000 people came out to support, protect and fight for the rights of #transyouth and #nonbinaryyouth. It is such an honour to be part of a community that shows up for one another. We stand in full support with the #trans and #queer community and will not accept inhumane treatment🏳️⚧️ Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared their experiences. Special shout out to Court Ellingson for being a leader and advocate in #albertagovernment and #yycqueerinnovation Amber Rowden Ty McKinney, PhD Rachel Anderson #yycqueer #transyouthmatter #transrightsarehumanrights #yyctrans #albertatrans #qieercommunity #strongertogether

💰 Scholarship announcement 💰 PurposeMed and Freddie are extremely proud to launch our third annual scholarship program for LGBTQ2S+ students! 🏳️🌈 This year, we're offering 4 scholarships of $1,000 each, available to college and university students across Canada. Two awards are destined for undergraduate students, and two for graduate students. 👨🎓 👩🎓 This year's application deadline is on February 29th, 2024. To find out more about the scholarship program's mission and objectives, eligibility criteria, and selection process, check the link below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/g4_y4eZm We'd be grateful for your support in sharing this amazing opportunity with the folks among your friends, family, and network whom you think would benefit from it! 🙏 Lastly, don't hesitate to reach out to the one and only Thomas Iglesias Trombetta if you have any additional questions.

Every year Rainforest Alberta hosts the annual Scorecard Assessment, which measures the current state of the #ABtech ecosystem. This year, they are measuring the state of the whole province in partnership with the Edmonton RIN, the Calgary Innovation Coalition, and Rainforest Alberta - yeg, which means there will be a wider reach of diverse perspectives across #Alberta. This is our first-ever pan-provincial scorecard assessment! Whether you have been around the #ABTech scene for a while or are new to the community, everyone’s perspective is important to help measure the six pillars of the ecosystem. Please take 10 minutes to share your perspective of 2023 by filling out the Scorecard and sharing widely ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TMILog #queervoices #alberatqueers #queerentrepreneurs #yyctech #albertatech #founders #queerfounders #lgbtqia

Please share this opportunity for Black Queer students in Calgary!! 🙌🏽