Ingersoll Gender Center

Trans Week of Awareness Kickoff Brunch and Fundraiser!
2020-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join us for a ticketed gathering with a program of trans and gender diverse leaders, elders, and artists to celebrate the transgender and gender diverse community to kick off Trans Week of Awareness. This event is a fundraiser featuring a catered brunch (provided by Cafe Flora, available and delivered to guests in Seattle), with all proceeds supporting Ingersoll Gender Center.
November 14, 2020
11AM-1PM
$50 meal and program, $25 program only
**RSVP by October 29th for Meal & Program Tickets*
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**RSVP by October 29th for Meal & Program Tickets**
Accessibility Info:
This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Prior to the event we ask that you download Zoom. – further communications after registering will have walkthrough tutorials on how to download and join the event space!

Indigenous Peoples' Day - Office Closed
2020-10-12

Focus on the Out Breath: Corporeal Poetry - Poetry Class for Trans Veterans
2020-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
In partnership with Path with Art – Focus on the Out Breath: Corporeal Poetry
A poetry workshop series for Trans Veterans
In this two-session workshop, readings and exercises will draw on the poetic potential of the body (its various parts &wholes). Prompts will offer unique entry points into the body as a site of revelation, reclamation, & self discovery. Through exploration and experimentation our writing will flow from an expanded, fully embodied sense of self.
WrylyT.McCutchen is a hybrid writer,interdisciplinary performer, communityeducator, and 2018 LAMBDA Fellow inpoetry. Their debut poetry collection, MyUgly and Other Love Snarls, was publishedin 2017 by University of Hell press.
September 15 & 22
2-4pm
Online via Zoom
To register, contact So’le Celestial – call (206) 849-7859 or email so’le@ingersollgendercenter.org

Labor Day - Office Closed
2020-09-07

Queer the Census Storytime
2020-08-08 12:30 - 13:30
Join us Saturday, August 8th at 12:30pm for Queer the Census Storytime!
Stories about the Census will be read in Spanish and English and information about why the Census 2020 is important for the LGBTQ+ community. This is a children-friendly event! Get to know more about LGBTQ+ community organizations supporting the Census 2020 and how to BE COUNTED!
Register at Rebrand.ly/DragQueenStorytime

Trans Grief & Death Planning Workshop @ Trans Peer Support Group
2020-07-29 19:00 - 21:00
Join us Wednesday from 7-9pm PST for our weekly Trans Peer Support Group! In regards to community safety, we have moved our meeting to virtual (accessible via computer or phone) until further notice. This week is Fifth Wednesday Workshop!
To RSVP for Support Group, visit https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/BTPB6t
Learn more about this week’s workshop below:
Trans Grief & Death Planning Workshop: Kalisto Nanen, affectionately known as Listo Nanen by his friends and family is a student funeral director and undertaker, breath worker, death guide, plant worker, and performance artist just to name a few of his multi-talents. He is the owner and founder of Syzygy Passings a Death Guide business that works in advance care directives, grief support, and arts. In the era of a modern pandemic as well as a world under oppression the thought of death is picking at our minds and I am here to guide you through planning death so that we as transgender community and families of transgender individuals can rest assured that our bodies will be remembered the way we want them to be remembered. In the hour break out group we will work over a listening section where we talk about where we are at in our lives and discuss our fears, we will go into a 5-10 minute session where we will work on writing our plans and then share them. We will also work through knowing what the current Washington State Advance Care Directive looks like, and discuss rights at the end of life.
If you are able to donate to our Trans Peer Support Group, please consider making a small donation at https://bit.ly/psgdonate

Community Support: Intro to Ingersoll and 1-1 Support
2020-06-28 15:00 - 16:30
Are you looking for resources for Trans and Gender Diverse community? Have you heard of us, but want to know more about our work?
Come learn about the history of Ingersoll Gender Center, get an overview of the services and programs we provide, ask questions to program staff, and connect with direct service staff for support. There will be appointment slots for 1:1 direct support that will be held towards the end of the workshop!
1:1 direct support links will be posted closer to the event date. Please follow this event page and/or our social media channels for updates on when the links go live.
Questions about this event? You can reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Al, for any questions you may have at alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org

Community Pillars: Conversations with Trans Leaders
2020-06-27 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for conversations with Trans leaders in and out of Seattle to chat about their movement work, what challenges they have faced and how they have worked to overcome them. Do you have questions you’d like to ask Trans leaders?
This event will be largely influenced by audience participation via the Q&A.
Moderator: Louis Mitchell
Panelists:
Ro Yoon
Marsha Botzer
Tali Jones
Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycxxqkrb
If you are interested in watching this panel but not interested in asking questions, you can join us Live on Facebook during the duration of this event.
Questions about this event? You can reach out to our Development Manager, Kaya, for any questions you may have at kaya@ingersollgendercenter.org

Inner-Self Portrait Workshop by Tidal Artist Haven
2020-06-27 13:00 - 16:00
While all Tidal Artist Haven events are open to everyone, this event is especially for 2SLGBTQ+ folks to explore their inner selves and use art to develop strategies to reimagine how to share that with the outside world. Those using their own materials may attend for a suggested donation of $10.
A donation of $25 or more will get a kit that includes velvet paper, oil pastels, drawing paper, for this workshop. Students can claim the kits via contactless pickup at our gallery at Tidal Artist Haven 1533 NE 145th St Seattle, WA 98125. Pickups are on Thursday June 18th from 6:00PM-9:00PM and Friday June 19th 11:00AM-3:00PM
Register here.
To help protect our vulnerable community members, we will offer delivery for those most at risk due to Covid19. To arrange delivery e-mail info@tidalartisthaven.org

Community Connections: Intro to local Trans Organizations
2020-06-27 12:00 - 13:30
Connect with local Trans and LGBT orgs to learn about their COVID19 Response Programs and get connected to vital resources at this time. This workshop will provide appointment links to access services such as Community Financial Assistance, information on upcoming events, and other critical programming for Trans and gender diverse community in WA State.
Participating Organizations:
Coming Soon!
Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycljgcjt
If you are interested in watching this panel but not interested in asking questions, you can join us Live on Facebook during the duration of this event.
Questions about this event? You can reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Al, for any questions you may have at alphonse@ingersollgendercenter.org

Trans People of Color Brunch
2020-06-20 12:30 - 14:30
Normally, we’d have our Trans People of Color Brunch on the 3rd Saturday where we’d get to enjoy each other’s presence with some great food, but this time we will be taking it online! Please join us Saturday, June 20th from 12:30p – 2:30p to continue making meaningful connections during these isolating times. Enjoy a snack from the pantry or make some food while we chat!
Please RSVP at https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/wyxUpY and we’ll be in touch with Zoom. link details! ♥
If you do not identify as a trans person of color, we ask that you do not RSVP or attend this event.
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If you would like to support Ingersoll Gender Center in creating more critical programming and spaces like TPOC Brunch, please consider making a personally meaningful donation at http://bit.ly/ingdonate

Instagram Live Trans Surgery Discussion w/ Dr. Mangubat
2020-06-14 15:00 - 16:00
@drtonymangubat is hosting LIVE Transgender surgery discussions during Pride month. Please join him on Instagram Sundays at 3:00 PM PST and Wednesdays 7:00 PM PST. Have Trans health or surgery questions? Dr. Tony is happy to answer! Please DM @drtonymangubat via Instagram
June 14 3PM: MTF Gender Affirming Surgery
June 16 7PM: Your DM questions answered
June 21 3PM: Hormone Therapy & More
June 24 7PM: Your DM questions answered
June 28 3PM: Wrap-up Forum

Live Online BIPOC Yoga Class
2020-06-11 15:00 - 16:00
Cameryn Okeke will be teaching a live online yoga class for BIPOC this Thursday 3-4 PM PST. BIPOC can click here to register. We will be centering the needs of queer, trans, and non-binary black folks. This class is free for black folks and sliding scale ($15-30) for non black POC. Proceeds will be donated to No Justice No Pride. If you are white and you would like to support this space you can also donate to No Justice No Pride or contact the email address listed below about sponsoring future classes. If there are any questions you can contact jamee.pineda.lac@gmail.com

LGBTQ+ Workers, COVID-19, and Unemployment Benefits
2020-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
This webinar is for any LGBTQ+ worker whose job has been impacted by COVID-19 and seeks information about unemployment benefits. Join us if you work for a private business, you are an independent contractor, or you are not sure if your employment is eligible for benefits. We will cover how to access benefits if:
you have experienced job loss or a reduction in hours;
your benefits have been affected because of a name/gender mismatch;
you have experienced anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination or illegal behavior and are not sure you can continue working;
you worked as a legal sex worker or adult entertainer and are not sure if you are eligible for benefits; or
you have been unable to access unemployment due to a prior overpayment.
Speakers from the Unemployment Law Project, QLaw Foundation, LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic, and Ingersoll Gender Center will answer questions about eligibility for state unemployment insurance benefits, expanded eligibility under the CARES Act, how to navigate common application problems, and what to do if your application has been denied.
Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A0sZ_eBmTjyX3N2I0e2lAA

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2020-05-25

Renters' Rights Training
2020-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Has it been hard for you to keep up with the constant changes brought about by COVID-19, especially those involving housing? You’re not alone!
Please join LGBTQ Allyship and Ingersoll Gender Center for a presentation on Renters’ Rights in Seattle and King County on Tuesday, May 19th from 3p-4p PST.
We will be sharing information on LGBTQ housing history, the Landlord/Tenant Act and Fair Housing Law, how to exercise your renters’ rights(especially during COVID-19), and more. Come learn about our resources and support available to our communities and get some answers on dealing with housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can RSVP here: https://ingersoll.typeform.com/to/k6WJ5q.
After RSVPing, you will receive the information about the Zoom call.
Please email Taylor Farley at taylor@allyship.org with any questions.

Unemployment Benefits Q&A Webinar
2020-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Please join Unemployment Law Project as they answer questions about how the Coronavirus is affecting unemployment benefits. This webinar is open to the general public. We will be taking questions from participants. Mondays at 12:00 PM PDT – to register visit https://bit.ly/webinar-ulp

Youth Advisory Council Instagram Live Chat
2020-05-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Members of Gay City’s Youth Advisory Council will go live on the @YAMWashington and @GayCity Instagram accounts to talk about ways to support LGBTQ+ youth in quarantine, how they have been supported, how to keep busy, what’s been bringing them joy, and more! Join them weekly on Sundays starting at 3:30PM

UTOPIA Seattle's QTBIPOC Virtual Support Group
2020-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Real Talk Support Group for Queer & Trans Black Indigenous People of Color will now be offered virtually. We understand that during this time people are restricted to their homes and not able to attend in group gatherings including support/social groups that benefit them, so U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle will begin providing this space virtually for the QTBIPOC community. if you are interested in attending, we ask that you register with an email so we can send you the link to join the support group on Tuesday April 14th from 6pm to 8pm. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Community Engagement Coordinator Adrianna Suluai @206-653-1941 or by email @ Adrianna@utopiaseattle.org.
Regirster Link: https://bit.ly/2L4I19y

TransAction: "Leitis in Waiting"
2020-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle is proud to present a special online TransAction screening of the film ‘Leitis in Waiting’ followed by Talanoa with Leiti and Transgender activist Joleen Mataele who is featured in the film. “Leitis in Waiting” is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom. The film follows Joey, a devout Catholic of noble descent, as she organizes an exuberant beauty pageant presided over by a princess, provides shelter and training for a young contestant rejected by her family, and spars with American-financed evangelicals threatening to resurrect colonial-era laws that would criminalize the leitis’ lives. With unexpected humor and extraordinary access to the Kingdom’s royals and religious leaders, Joey’s emotional journey reveals what it means to be different in a society ruled by tradition, and what it takes to be accepted without forsaking who you are.
Please tune in to U.T.O.P.A. Seattle’s facebook page or youtube channel on May 7, 2020 Thursday evening at 7pm to watch with us and hear from the amazing Joleen Mataele.

Translations: Seattle Transgender Online Film Festival
2020-05-07 - 2020-05-10
Translations: Seattle Transgender Online Film Festival is a groundbreaking film festival that provides the Pacific Northwest with a venue for films by, for, and about transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people and the issues facing the community. Launched in 2006, Translations places emphasis on visibility and positive representations. In 2020, we are going online in partnership with the Northwest Film Forum.
Tickets to individual events are $0-25 sliding scale.
Festival passes are $50, $75, or $100 sliding scale.
https://threedollarbillcinema.org/translations/films

Gay City: Queer Community Conversations
2020-05-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join Gay City May 5 as they speak to Daniel Ediger of the Northwest Justice Project and Washington Law Help who will reveal your rights as a tenant in light of COVID-19. Register today for more information!
Queer Community Conversations is an online conversation with our community where we discuss the concerns affecting LGBTQ people in Washington State during COVID-19, share queer-affirming resources, and create a space for LGBTQ voices to be heard.

Give Big
2020-05-05 - 2020-05-06

Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Community Zoom Meetup
2020-04-30 18:30 - 19:30
Presented by: Seattle Trans & Nonbinary Community
Online video meetup using Zoom, for the Seattle Trans & Nonbinary Community! Check-in with your fellow trans/nonbinary community members, say hi, hang out.
In this stay-at-home world, video meetups are becoming a wonderful way for many to combat social isolation, meet others, and build social support.
Please join if at all interested! This is new for all of us, so most of us will not know each other. If you are socially anxious, this is a good opportunity to see others in the community, and you can always drop off if it becomes too much. ☺️

GLAAD: Together in Pride: You are Not Alone Livestream Event
2020-04-26 17:00 - 20:00
GLAAD will host “Together in Pride: You are Not Alone,” a livestream event on Sunday, April 26 at 5pm PT on GLAAD’s YouTube channel and Facebook Live. The event will highlight the LGBTQ response to COVID-19 and amplify messages of acceptance and affirmation to the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV during this unprecedented time. The livestream will raise funds for LGBTQ community centers that are members of CenterLink.
GLAAD announced that Kesha and Melissa Etheridge will perform during the event, with special guests including Billy Eichner, Matt Bomer, Lilly Singh, Adam Lambert, Bebe Rexha, Dan Levy, Mj Rodriguez, Wilson Cruz, Kathy Griffin, Gigi Gorgeous, Nats Getty, Michelle Visage, Javier Muñoz, Sean Hayes, Sharon Stone, and Tatiana Maslany. The livestream event will feature performances, interviews, and video messages. More guests will be announced soon. Actor and producer Erich Bergen is creating the event with GLAAD.
At a time when some LGBTQ people could be isolating in homes that are not affirming, GLAAD is bringing together the biggest LGBTQ stars and allies to send messages of love, support and acceptance,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “So many LGBTQ people, especially our youth, depend on support from local community centers around the country, and during this time of financial distress, we must come together as a community to ensure that all LGBTQ organizations can continue their life-saving work.”
“LGBTQ centers are the heart of the community, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic these centers have continued to provide vital connectivity and services, pivoting to virtual programming, modifying in-person services when possible, and ensuring that their communities have resources and support when they need it the most,” said Denise Spivak, Interim CEO of CenterLink.

TransAction: Screening of Paradise Bent & Talanoa
2020-04-23 18:00 - 20:00
On Thursday 4/23/20 from 6pm-8pm, U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle is hosting an online screening of the 1999 film Paradise Bent: Gender Diversity in Samoa followed by Talanoa (dialogue).
If you are interested in joining us that evening, please register using the following link: https://bit.ly/3bcEGkr
When you register, you will receive an invite via email with a Teams link that you will be using to join us that evening.
Microsoft Teams can be accessed by downloading the application when you receive the invitation to join. Or it can be accessed via the web through the link provided in your invitation to join.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us on here or by email at tepa@utopiaseattle.org.

Tenants Rights Webinar
2020-04-21 11:00 - 13:00
As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts all of our day-to-day lives, it’s important we all understand how the changing policies impact us as well.
RSVP here.
Governor Inslee has extended and *expanded* the eviction moratorium to ban late fees, ban rent increases, and more! In addition, many other localities have passed other local protections.
Sign up here, and submit questions, to learn about what protects we, as renters, have from our state, county, and city governments.
What: Tenants Rights Q&A session with Edmund Witter, KCBA lawyer
When: 11AM, Tuesday, April 21
How: We will send you a zoom link on Monday!
RSVP here.
[How to set up Zoom if you want to join by video: https://zoom.us/download]
RSVP here.

BIPOC Al-Anon
2020-04-19 19:00 - 20:00
We are going through an extremely stressful situation and for some of us the stress of insecure finances, food, housing, and even just distance from those we love and care about can be a trigger for addictive behaviors, but there is help!
For Zoom. info, please email mattie@ingersollgendercenter.org with what meeting you are trying to attend and they will get back to you with login information!

Trans/Non Binary NA
2020-04-19 17:00 - 18:00

Trans People of Color Brunch (Virtual!)
2020-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Normally, we’d have our Trans People of Color Brunch on the 3rd Saturday where we’d get to enjoy each other’s presence with some great food, but this time we will be taking it online! Please join us Saturday, April 18th from 11:30a – 1p to continue making meaningful connections during these isolating times. Enjoy a snack from the pantry or make some food while we chat!
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/tpocbrunch and we’ll be in touch with Zoom. link details!
