Date: Wednesday, November 27
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Door open: 6:15 PM)
Location: Banff Canmore Foundation (Basement), 214 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C7
Entrance: Back of venue building (214 Banff Avenue).
This workshop, led by historian Victoria Bucholtz, is designed for those who consider themselves allies to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It’s an opportunity to learn how to actively support and advocate for queer and trans individuals in the Bow Valley. Through guided discussions, Victoria will explore practical steps allies can take to create safer, more inclusive spaces.
About the facilitator:
Victoria Bucholtz (she/her) holds a doctorate in History and Gender Theory from the University of Calgary. She is an instructor at Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary in History and Gender Studies. Victoria is a co-founder of the Queer Education Foundation, specializing in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Transgender and Non-Binary Identities, as well as queer culture and politics. She is an avid mountaineer and dog mom.
Who is this for?
This workshop is specifically aimed at allies—those who want to better understand and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
This is a welcoming space to learn and ask questions.
Join us for an evening of connection, learning, and actionable allyship!
*** Registration is required. See ticket link to register.
Food:
Pizza dinner and light refreshments will be provided. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available. Please indicate any dietary restrictions you may have in the registration form.
What to bring:
You are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, notebook, and pen.
Accessibility Info:
There is a wheelchair accessible lift to get to the basement of the venue (where the workshop is taking place). The lift has been tested as of November 2024 and is in working condition.
The entrance at the back of the venue (214 Banff Avenue) can be used to access the lift. This entrance is wheelchair accessible, although the accessible automatic door button is out-of-order, and a staff member can assist you as needed.
The venue has 2 gender-neutral wheelchair accessible washrooms. These washrooms do not have automatic door buttons.
There is accessible parking at the back of the building. However, it is open to the public and will be first-come, first-served.
The closest bus stop is the Banff High School Transit Hub, which is 260 metres from the venue
Parking:
The closest free parking lot is the Bear Street Parkade (upper floors)
There is a paid parking lot behind the Banff Canmore Foundation building (200 block of Beaver street). Paid parking is $5/hr. A map of the parking in Banff can be found here: https://banff.ca/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=12542