Transgender Days of Empowerment

All teen and youth trans folk are invited to join us for discussion, games, and solidarity! This is part of an ongoing youth workshop performed in partnership with Camp Talahi/Transcend the Binary, creating a peer-led camp experience exclusively for trans/nonbinary youth.

Learn about what is going on at the local, state, and federal level. From trans youth in sports, to harmful rhetoric against our community, to Fair and Equal Michigan - learn about and have your questions answered.

In this space, we will create intentional time for reflective writing with the purpose of uncovering what paths lay ahead for us as we shift into this new time in our lives. We will also discuss how reflective writing can be a helpful support to utilize in hard times and throughout your transition. You can learn more about Songs of Ourselves and monthly writing spaces at songsofourselves.com. @songsofourselves

Join us as we explore the gender journeys of over 300 trans/gender diverse individuals. We invite you to unpack generational differences and similarities reported by Gen Z, Millenials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers. Why are these journeys so alike in some ways, and so different in others? We're asking for your input to better understand what drives these generational experiences, and how we can channel the strengths of each generation to build stronger communities. This event is sponsored by Transcend the Binary, SAGE Metro Detroit, and the Gender-Identity Network Alliance and is open to all who identify as trans/gender diverse. The data explored is from Finding Our Strength, a grassroots trans-led research initiative (Transcend).

A time to connect on a deeper level with other people attending, sharing personal experiences as we process our triumphs with coming out, acceptance, and overcoming challenges. Reflect on how far we have come together individually and as a community. Connect and grow, show appreciation for our community, and how it helps us as individuals.

Roundtable discussion in keeping with the overall theme of "New World/New Beginning", of the many ways we are engaging in self-awareness as we begin anew. This will include sharing about obstacles that we may face, as we work at getting to know our true selves in this new world.

The latest information for those contemplating name & gender marker changes.

As trans and gender-expansive people, we navigate trauma, extreme states, severe emotional distress, and experiences often labeled as "mental illness" at rates that dwarf the cis population. At the same time, most mental healthcare systems, providers, and institutions are ill-equipped to offer us affirming support in moments of crisis. In this experiential workshop, we'll take a deep dive into how to recognize crisis in ourselves and one another, how to access support outside of capitalist structures and the medical-industrial complex, and how to support others in our community without relying on institutions or formal systems of care.

Movement is good for the body and soul. Join Rob as he shows you simple ways to release stress and find joy through movement.

Join us as we creatively explore our community’s needs, inspired by the game Dialect. We’ll reflect on our strengths, and what ways we can build a stronger community, together, and have some fun! Open to teen+.