The Gender Unicorn: Demystifying the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum

Explore the complexity and depth of gender, including gender identity, gender expression, and sex assigned at birth; along with sexuality and the LGBTQIA+ acronym. Participants will practice using personal gender pronouns correctly (and the importance of doing so), and what words to avoid.

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NOTE: Rainbow UA will be collecting a donation for Kaleidoscope Youth Center at this training! Please bring one or more (new/unopened) of the following with you if possible:

• Tents (lowest budget for 1 - 2)

• Sleeping bags (lowest budget for 1 - 2)

• Coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, long sleeved shirts (thermal is ideal if possible)

• Textured hair products

Join your hosts, Brian and Red, for Rainbow UA PAWS community dog walk on Saturday, September 13!

What is Rainbow UA PAWS? The Rainbow UA Pet Adventure Walk & Social club is a chance for dogs and their humans to socialize in an inclusive environment, with your hosts Red and Brian, Rainbow UA Board Member.

When and where? The 2nd Saturday of each month, when the date doesn't conflict with other Rainbow UA events. Meet at Griggs Park, 2899 Nottingham Rd, at 10:30am, and we'll start walking at 10:45. Upcoming meet ups: August 9th, September 13th, and November 8th.

* 18+ or with a responsible adult.

* Dogs must be leashed and controlled at all times.

* Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet.

* Dog friendly 18+ humans without a pet are welcome to join!

Rainbow UA is a community-led, volunteer organization. Please consider donating to support our year-long community outreach efforts.

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In this training, participants will examine statistics related to discrimination within schools and risks that LGBTQIA+ youth face on a day-to-day basis, then discuss ways that professionals can improve the general climate of schools, community centers, organizations, agencies, counseling offices, etc. through various strategies from simple word choice to school/district/organizational policy change.

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Audience: This lesson is designed as a foundational lesson for audiences who have limited prior knowledge of LGBTQIA+ identities and/or those who have a basic knowledge but may need updated.

NOTE: Rainbow UA will be collecting a donation for Kaleidoscope Youth Center at this training! Please bring one or more (new/unopened requested) of the following if possible:

• Tents (lowest budget for 1 - 2 person)

• Sleeping bags (lowest budget for 1 - 2 person)

• Coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, long sleeved shirts (thermal is ideal if possible)

• Textured hair products

Doors open at 5:30 PM. Training is from 6 - 8 PM.