Trans board game nights are casual meetups for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary & gender-diverse folks to play board games, get to know each other and generally have a good time.

Each registration includes entry to D6 (feel free to stay until close if you like!) and a $6 cafe coupon.

Registrations for this event open up a week before the event.
You can find more info here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/boardgames

Free or by donation.
Registration Required.

FOURTH THURSDAY
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Trans ID Clinics are held in person in Calgary at our office to help individuals navigate the often complex process of having their ID documents match their identity, including:

• Name changes
• Gender marker amendments
• Help with other ID documents

Each appointment lasts about an hour and includes support with filling out the required paperwork, having a lawyer commission or notarize documents and getting information about other steps involved in the process.

All services are free of cost.
You can join us at an upcoming clinic by booking your appointment online today here.

Trans board game nights are casual meetups for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary & gender-diverse folks to play board games, get to know each other and generally have a good time.

Each registration includes entry to D6 (feel free to stay until close if you like!) and a $6 cafe coupon.

Registrations for this event open up a week before the event.
You can find more info here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/boardgames

Free or by donation.
Registration Required.

FOURTH THURSDAY
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Trans ID Clinics are held in person in Calgary at our office to help individuals navigate the often complex process of having their ID documents match their identity, including:

• Name changes
• Gender marker amendments
• Help with other ID documents

Each appointment lasts about an hour and includes support with filling out the required paperwork, having a lawyer commission or notarize documents and getting information about other steps involved in the process.

All services are free of cost.
You can join us at an upcoming clinic by booking your appointment online today here.

Inclusive swims are private, closed events to our community and friends which occur outside of regular facility hours and thereby allow our group to have exclusive us of the pool, facilities and change rooms.

• All people, identities and bodies are welcome and celebrated.
Venue accessibility details can be found here.
• All on-site washrooms will be converted to gender-neutral.
• Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Spots are limited and first-come, first-serve through RSVP. Registration is Required.

This is a free event, however we will be accepting donations by cash or card at the door which will be used to host more frequent inclusive swimming events.

You can register for this event here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/swim

SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open Hearts is for all trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals. As well as those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a trans or gender-diverse identity. Open Hearts focuses on building community and connections. As distinct from some of the other groups, this is an open format group that is casual and informal in nature. It is about creating space for individuals to share and just be themselves.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

SECOND & FOURTH THURSDAYS
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Caring Hearts is for families, parents, and caregivers of trans and gender diverse children, youth and teens. Caring Hearts finds ways to care for our children and loved ones while finding ways to care for ourselves. It explores principals for gender affirming parenting, capacity building, and lots of sharing and caring.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Young Hearts is a group for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40. It focuses on supporting the unique needs and perspectives of older trans feminine folks, and especially those transitioning later in life.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

Top Surgery Support Group for (trans masculine & non-binary folks)

This group is open to all folks 16+ who are considering having or planning to have chest reduction, reconstruction, or mastectomy surgery, otherwise known as top surgery. Its goal is to provide space and support for those navigating options, wait times and/or healing.

SECOND WEDNESDAY & FOURTH THURSDAY | 6pm-7:30pm

This group is available by registration only
For more info and to register: click here

Trans board game nights are casual meetups for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary & gender-diverse folks to play board games, get to know each other and generally have a good time.

Each registration includes entry to D6 (feel free to stay until close if you like!) and a $6 cafe coupon.

You can register for this event here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/boardgames

Free or by donation.
Registration Required.

An informal conversation with Bennett Jensen, Director of Legal with Egale Canada and Amelia Newbert, Managing Director with Skipping Stone exploring the proposed provincial anti-trans policies, their impacts in the present and future and the different possible pathways for their implementation and resulting legal actions.

We’ll explore the rights of trans and gender diverse youth in legislation and how these protections can be exercised, what we can learn from other provinces, what we are seeing currently happen within the healthcare, education and sports fields and more with lots of space for asking and answering your questions.

Thursday, March 7 • 6:00 - 7:30pm
Online via Zoom | Registration required
Zoom link will be sent out 24hrs prior to the event.

You can register here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/infonight

FIRST & THIRD THURSDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Strong Hearts is for everyone 16 and over within the trans woman or trans feminine umbrella. As well as those looking to affirm, explore, or are questioning a feminine gender identity. Strong Hearts focuses on finding that unwavering light inside of all of us. It is about building the capacity to truly embrace, love, and be kind both within ourselves and as a community.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Creative Hearts is for everyone (queer, trans or ally) ages 12 to 19, looking to express themselves through any sort of art form. No previous training or experience is necessary.
Creative Hearts creates space for all of these things. Each group has a variety of creative and visual art opportunities to try out. Participants are welcome to join or work on their own projects.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tender Hearts is for all 16 and over within the trans man or trans masculine umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a masculine gender identity. Tender Hearts focuses on growing a strong toolset around topics like self-compassion, relationships, and connection. It is about creating space for positive, healthy expressions of masculinity.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

SECOND & FOURTH THURSDAYS
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Caring Hearts is for families, parents, and caregivers of trans and gender diverse children, youth and teens. Caring Hearts finds ways to care for our children and loved ones while finding ways to care for ourselves. It explores principals for gender affirming parenting, capacity building, and lots of sharing and caring.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

Top Surgery Support Group for (trans masculine & non-binary folks)

This group is open to all folks 16+ who are considering having or planning to have chest reduction, reconstruction, or mastectomy surgery, otherwise known as top surgery. Its goal is to provide space and support for those navigating options, wait times and/or healing.

SECOND WEDNESDAY & FOURTH THURSDAY | 6pm-7:30pm

This group is available by registration only
For more info and to register: click here

FOURTH THURSDAY
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Trans ID Clinics are held in person in Calgary at our office to help individuals navigate the often complex process of having their ID documents match their identity, including:

• Name changes
• Gender marker amendments
• Help with other ID documents

Each appointment lasts about an hour and includes support with filling out the required paperwork, having a lawyer commission or notarize documents and getting information about other steps involved in the process.

All services are free of cost.
You can join us at an upcoming clinic by booking your appointment online today here.

SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Young Hearts is a group for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40. It focuses on supporting the unique needs and perspectives of older trans feminine folks, and especially those transitioning later in life.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

Inclusive swims are private, closed events to our community and friends which occur outside of regular facility hours and thereby allow our group to have exclusive us of the pool, facilities and change rooms.

• All people, identities and bodies are welcome and celebrated.
Venue accessibility details can be found here.
• All on-site washrooms will be converted to gender-neutral.
• Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Spots are limited and first-come, first-serve through RSVP. Registration is Required.

This is a free event, however we will be accepting donations by cash or card at the door which will be used to host more frequent inclusive swimming events.

You can register for this event here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/swim

SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open Hearts is for all trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals. As well as those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a trans or gender-diverse identity. Open Hearts focuses on building community and connections. As distinct from some of the other groups, this is an open format group that is casual and informal in nature. It is about creating space for individuals to share and just be themselves.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

• SONGBOOK CIRCLE: Composition & Songwriting (ages 13 - 24)
Meets weekly on Thursdays (7:15-8:15pm) | Jan 18 - March 21

In this online class, we’ll explore sound, composition & songwriting through an approach informed by the work ‘Hungry Listening’ by Dylan Robinson that centres queerness and gender through a decolonizing lens.

No experience necessary.
All musicians, sound artists, poets, writers, lyricists and creatives of all sorts encouraged to join.
We encourage participants to have a general concept for a piece they will collaborate on developing throughout the program.

More info here.

FIRST & THIRD THURSDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Strong Hearts is for everyone 16 and over within the trans woman or trans feminine umbrella. As well as those looking to affirm, explore, or are questioning a feminine gender identity. Strong Hearts focuses on finding that unwavering light inside of all of us. It is about building the capacity to truly embrace, love, and be kind both within ourselves and as a community.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

• BURNING PILE: Guitar & Strings Ensemble (ages 19 & under)
Meets weekly on Thursdays (6-7pm) | Jan 18 - March 21

This group offers an opportunity for participants to learn and play the guitar, ukulele or bass in a supportive, small group setting.

One on one lessons are encouraged & available for students who participate in this program.

We ask that participants bring their own instruments. If this creates a financial barrier, please connect with us and we will work to connect you with an instrument that can be loaned out.

More details here.

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Creative Hearts is for everyone (queer, trans or ally) ages 12 to 19, looking to express themselves through any sort of art form. No previous training or experience is necessary.
Creative Hearts creates space for all of these things. Each group has a variety of creative and visual art opportunities to try out. Participants are welcome to join or work on their own projects.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tender Hearts is for all 16 and over within the trans man or trans masculine umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a masculine gender identity. Tender Hearts focuses on growing a strong toolset around topics like self-compassion, relationships, and connection. It is about creating space for positive, healthy expressions of masculinity.

For Zoom links & passwords: click here

HOMOPHONIX: Performance Choir (ages 12 & under)
Meets weekly on Tuesdays (6 - 7:15pm) | Jan 16 - March 19

This Choir is for students looking for some ‘soft’ performance opportunity.
Participants are expected to sing at rehearsals & perform at some low-key events.

One on one lessons are encouraged & available for students who participate in this program.
All are welcome, no experience required.

More details here.

This program builds on skills of Trans Affirming Voice I with more engaged exercises, creativity and builds on tools for voicework in a practical way.
This program is trans-led and run in small groups (max 12 individuals) to ensure that all participants in the program are able to also get 1-on-1 support from the instructor.

Next program runs: Monday, January 22 - Monday, March 18

*Requires completion of ‘Trans Affirming Voice I’ to register.

More details here.

This 9 week program aims to provide you with the support, knowledge and skillset to find your affirming voice. In it we’ll explore the different ways we generate sound; learn to access many of different facets of our voice; and, be supported in experimenting with these new skills in finding a way to use our voice that fells comfortable, authentic and affirming to each individual.

This program is trans-led and run in small groups (max 12 individuals) to ensure that all participants in the program are able to also get 1-on-1 support from the instructor.

Next program runs: Monday, January 22 - Monday, March 18

More details here.

• MEZZO: Teen Social Choir (Ages 13-18 )
Meets weekly on Sundays (1:30pm - 2:30pm) | Jan 21 - March 17

These groups are a fantastic group for folks looking to connect through singing, conversation and sharing in a casual and relax setting. There is no experience needed or skill expectations, just a desire to connect with community through a shared interest in music.

• CODA: Adult Social Choir(Ages 18 & over )
Meets weekly on Sundays (10:45am - 12:15pm) | Jan 21 - March 17

This group is a great space for folks looking to connect through singing, conversation and sharing in a casual and relax setting. There is no experience needed or skill expectations, just a desire to connect with community through a shared interest in music.

More details here.