“Lanark County Voices … There’s a Place for Me Here”
a Queer Connection Lanark production is now on youtube https://youtu.be/XlQbaNBcGvc “Lanark County Voices … There’s a Place for Me Here” features thirteen incredible members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, offering you a glimpse of what their lives are like in Lanark County. This documentary weaves their stories together into a vital archive of their insights, struggles and hopes for the future. You will hear how people have built a queer community; how, amidst many positive changes, the continued need for progress persists. 
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Finding Courage, Conquering Fear
In this honest and inspiring talk, Marni Panas shares her sometimes heartbreaking, other times funny, but always real journey as a transgender woman finding the courageto overcome fear. Marni Panas is a leading voice on inclusion and social justice, dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ and the greater community. Dawn brought this TEDx Talk to our attention, it is very relevant in these trying times. The talk itself is for anyone facing fear of change and/or the courage to make that change. Come and join us for a conversation that enlightens us about facing our fears and cultivating the courage to make the changes that will make us happy. Together we make better communities! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSAk32W_wg0 This is a pot luck event, bring what you can and enjoy what is there. Trinity United Church, 41 Market St. N. Smiths Falls, January 16 at 6:00 pm All people are welcome. We hope to promote understanding, encourage mindful inclusive thinking, and inspire positive growth in each other and ourselves as we learn together. |
