Join Queer Yukon Society on the Safer Together Discord Server for Queer Book Club hosted by Lavender Reads! The event will be taking place Wednesday, April 29 at 6 PM.

Drop by to chat about the monthly book (The Lilac People) and get to know your fellow book lovers across the territory. 

Haven’t read the book? No problem! Come for the hang!

To access the discord server, copy this link to your browser: https://discord.com/events/1433935722448031870/1494395446070874192 

To book use this link: https://queeryukon.janeapp.com/

Questions? Please contact Islai at: islai@queeryukon.com

To book use this link: https://queeryukon.janeapp.com/

Questions? Please contact Islai at: islai@queeryukon.com

To book use this link: https://queeryukon.janeapp.com/

Questions? Please contact Islai at: islai@queeryukon.com

To book use this link: https://queeryukon.janeapp.com/

Questions? Please contact Islai at: islai@queeryukon.com

To book use this link: https://queeryukon.janeapp.com/

Questions? Please contact Islai at: islai@queeryukon.com

The whole family is welcome! An intergenerational gathering of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share food and stories of queer resilience and queer joy.

What: Queer Family Dinner

When: Sunday, June 22nd from 5-7pm

Where: The Cache, QYS

If you have any questions, would like to help with food preparation, or plan to bring something to share, please contact: islai@queeryukon.com or call 604-679-6634.

To book use this link: https://queeryukon.janeapp.com/

Questions? Please contact Islai at: islai@queeryukon.com

Fiscal Year End Special General Meeting

Dear Queer Yukon Society member,

You are invited to a Special General Meeting of the Society on Friday, March 28th at 6pm. The agenda is below, but we will be providing updates on the financial state, on recent staffing changes, and our plans for the new year.  

This event will be moderated and hosted by Patti Balsillie, we will also have Elder Betsy start the gathering with open prayer. Supports on site will be generously provided by Erin Light and Jeane Lassen of Alpine Glow Collective. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

In-person seating is limited to 70 people, please RSVP via email if you're planning to attend in person.

Click here to join by Zoom

Agenda

1. Welcomes 

2. Land Acknowledgements

3. Introductions

4. Motion to Approve the Agenda

5. 2024/25 Financials

6. Staffing Updates

7. 2025/26 Plans and Upcoming Events

8. Other Business

9. Adjourn (planned 8:30pm)

Voting membership in the Society must be renewed each year (July-July). If you attended the most recent AGM or renewed your membership online, your membership is current.

If you would like to renew your membership, please fill out the membership form here.

If you did not receive our invitation, there’s no need to worry—you can still RSVP for the SGM by emailing the board. We look forward to welcoming everyone at the event!

Please reach out to board@queeryukon.com if you have any questions.

Thank you, 
Queer Yukon Society Board of Directors

Join us for the peer support hangout for Queer BIPOC Male-Identiyng Folks. Please see the event details below:

Thursday, March 27th, 2025

• 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• The Cache (map)

Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!

This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.

Beginner ASL Class:

• Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM

• Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17

• Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.

Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.

ASL Social Hang:

• ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM

• Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17

• Open to everyone! No registration required

Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.

Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.

Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!

Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.

Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA*+ Arquives is holding a community consult in Whitehorse on Tuesday March 11th from 5-9pm at the Queer Yukon Office in Whitehorse. Seeking feedback on how to better serve community ( honorariums for participants).

Check out the link below for more details:
https://arquives.ca/events-calendar/community-ties/?

Event Contact: Nico
E-mail: nicoprojectcoordinator@arquives.ca

Note for participants who can not make it to Whitehorse or make it to one of the in-person conversations, Arquives are inviting participation from coast to coast to coast with a nationwide online survey that will be launched soon, conducting virtual one-on-one interviews, and an online community conversation to ensure that we can hear from as many people as we can.

Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!

This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.

Beginner ASL Class:

• Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM

• Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17

• Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.

Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.

ASL Social Hang:

• ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM

• Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17

• Open to everyone! No registration required

Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.

Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.

Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!

Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.

Are you trans, non-binary, a-gender, gender queer, two-spirit, gender variant or still exploring and curious then this group is for you! We meet every first Wednesday of the month and we need you to come out so we can be the most radiant, beautiful, Fun, safe and supportive group we can be. We mostly meet socially at this next meeting but might also try playing a game with those interested. Bring a snack to share if you like but most important just bring yourself ! This event is kids friendly too as well as emotional support person/animal friendly.

Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!

This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.

Beginner ASL Class:

• Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM

• Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17

• Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.

Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.

ASL Social Hang:

• ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM

• Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17

• Open to everyone! No registration required

Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.

Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.

Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!

Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.