CFS - Sexual Health Centre

11/10/2025

Our November edition of Indigiq***ries is taking place on November 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Centre for Sexuality! Two-Spirit and Indigiq***r folks are invited to gather and share space on a range of topics.

Indigiq***ries exists as a sharing circle, a point of connection for those who experience intersectionality. For the comfort of our participants, registration is limited to Two-Spirit and Indigiq***r people.

Visit the link in our bio to register for free! Food will be provided.

11/07/2025

November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and we are co-facilitating with the great teams at The Family Advocates, ActionDignity and Health & Social Research Society on November 15! We will be presenting a session on preventing gender-based violence in ethno-cultural communities. Register with the QR code or at https://forms.gle/PkoE1WxZZaXdfDAk6.

11/04/2025

"Especially in these smaller communities, there's no program like this that I've ever seen in Alberta. There are such great organizations and practitioners doing one-to-one work, but there is some unique learning that only happens when you share space and exchange information with lots of people."⁠
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We are so excited to be offering Friends of Dorothy in Medicine Hat in just a couple of short weeks! We will be joined by the awesome teams at Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC, Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta and SafeLink Alberta. Friends of Dorothy is a weekend workshop for 2SLTGBTQIA+ folks that strengthens sexual health knowledge, supports STBBI prevention and builds meaningful social connections!⁠
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This program was created by Jason, our Gay Men's Health Specialist, in partnership with Pro Choice YQL. We sat down with Jason to learn more about why this program is special and why you should sign up! Read our interview with Jason at https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/uncategorized/alberta-q***r-programming-friends-of-dorothy

11/04/2025

STI testing is an important part of taking care of your health, and it shouldn't be scary. We offer STI testing at our office in Victoria Park - no judgment, just compassionate and client-centered care.⁠
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Open to 14+. Book your appointment at www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/sti-testing-services.

11/03/2025

Great news for all organizations working for healthier, more equitable futures!

11/03/2025

✨ CALLING ALL FILM HEADS ✨

Want to watch dozens of q***r films before anyone else AND help shape one of Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQIA+ festivals? Say less.

Fairy Tales Q***r Art & Film Festival is recruiting for our 2026 Programming Committee, and we need cinephiles who live for the craft. 🎬🌈

What you’ll do:
- Screen submitted shorts and features from across Canada and around the globe
- Engage in critical dialogue about narrative structure, cinematography, and q***r representation
- Help curate a festival lineup that celebrates diverse voices and bold storytelling
- Collaborate with fellow film lovers who geek out over lighting choices and unconventional edits

What you’ll get:
- First look at emerging and established q***r cinema
- Behind-the-scenes insight into festival programming
- Community with fellow q***r film enthusiasts
- The satisfaction of platforming stories that matter

Ideal for:
- Anyone who’s ever said “actually, the director’s cut is superior”
- Q***r folks passionate about seeing our stories told authentically
- No experience required—just a love for cinema and a commitment to the vibe.

Ready to join the team?

DM us or email wilmer@calgaryq***rartssociety with “Programming Committee” in the subject line.

Let’s build something beautiful together. 🎞️✨

***rCinema ***rFilm

11/01/2025

November is , a time to increase our awareness of family violence in our communities and the resources available to help people experiencing family violence.

Family violence can happen to someone of any age, ability, background, gender identity or sexual orientation. It can impact spouses, common-law spouses, intimate or dating partners, separated or divorced partners, children or step-children, parents or step-parents, extended family or pets.

Help is available for people experiencing family violence. Visit www.alberta.ca/family-violence to learn more about what family violence is and what resources are available in Alberta.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween, everyone 🎃👻🧛🏼‍♀️🧟‍♂️

10/30/2025

We are so excited to be bringing this impactful program to Medicine Hat in November! Share, learn and build community together. Check it out ⬇️

Our friends at SafeLink Alberta Medicine Hat in collaboration with Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta, Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC, and CFS - Sexual Health Centre are putting on a sexual health and community building workshop for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community November 14 - 16.

10/30/2025

You may have heard it said that allyship is a verb, not a noun - and we couldn't agree more! With harassment and even violence against q***r folks becoming normalized, understanding our privilege and choosing to be an engaged bystander is more important than ever.⁠
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In our workshop Becoming an Ally: Being an Engaged Bystander, participants explore the roots of harassment experienced by those with intersectional identities and learn strategies to address discrimination and prevent harassment.⁠
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Learn more at https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/training-centre/all-workshops/becoming-an-ally-active-bystander-training.

10/28/2025

👚 Our next EXPRESSIONS: AFFIRMING CLOTHING SWAP is coming up on Sunday, November 9th. Save the date! This program connects trans folks of all ages with free access to try on and take home some wonderful, affirming, and pre-loved clothing.

Donations will be accepted:
Monday, November 3rd until Friday, November 7th
Between 9am to 5pm
At Skipping Stone (736 6 Ave SW, Suite 1900)

👕 Please donate if you have any pre-loved clothing that could use a new home, whether that’s because something no longer vibes with your fabulous style, or if you just want to make space for something new. All sizes are welcome, including plus sizes and kids sizes!