BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://queerchamber.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T093000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174140 CREATED:20260408T170227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T172139Z UID:10002221-1777537800-1777541400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Vancouver Startup Week - Queer Coffee Connector DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) and Queer Business BC (QBBC) for a casual coffee networking hour for queer entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, and ecosystem partners. \n\n\n\nWe are proud to be official partners of Vancouver Startup Week 2026 (VSW). This event is part of the VSW 2026 schedule of events and is offered for free to VSW All-Access Pass holders on a first come first served basis. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to purchase a VSW 2026 All-Access Pass\, you can do so online at www.vanstartupweek.ca using our 20% off promo code: CQCC20. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to attend the Queer Coffee Connector\, but not Vancouver Startup Week\, please email chris.mariano@queerchamber.ca to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nLocation: VSW HQ\, One Bentall Centre\, #950\, 505 Burrard Street\, VancouverDate and time: Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 | 8:30 – 9:30 AMCQCC Code for 20% off VSW 2026 All-Access Passes: CQCC20  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister below to let us know you’re coming!\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.12Contact information:Full Name *FirstLastPronoun(s)She/HerShe/TheyHe/HimHe/TheyThey/ThemHe/She/TheyOther (please specify)Other: *Email *PhoneAre you or your business one of the following? *CQCC Certified SupplierQBBC MemberCQCC FAM MemberRainbow RegisteredCQCC Corporate MemberRepresentative from an ecosystem or affiliate organization2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur\, but not a CQCC or QBBC memberI’m not a 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur\, but interested in attendingNextJob title *Company name *Company URL *Questions about the eventDietary restrictions\, if anyVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLactose intoleranceAllergies (please specify in others)HalalKosherOther (please specify)Other: *How did you hear about this event? *Search engine (Google\, Yahoo\, Bing\, etc)CQCC Social MediaQBBC Social MediaCQCC NewsletterQBBC NewsletterCQCC staffQBBC staffWord of MouthOther (please specify below)Other *Comments or Questions?Sign me up! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/vsw-queer-coffee-connector/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/VSW-Coffee-Connector.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174140 CREATED:20260416T165250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165252Z UID:10002227-1777550400-1777555800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT  DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression\n\n\n\n\n\nGender Identity Fundamentals \n\n\n\nThis module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender identity”. It discusses five major components of gender identity: sense of self\, community identity\, societal influences\, biology\, and time. \n\n\n\nThe module proceeds to discuss intersectionality and the ways gender interacts with other aspects of identity. There is a brief discussion of pronouns\, and the distinction between pronouns and identity. The module continues with a detailed examination of cisgender privilege\, to ground the theoretical discussion and prepare participants to explore the scenarios in Module II.  \n\n\n\nGender Identity Fundamentals concludes by addressing current political context for trans people internationally and nationally\, and possible actions. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n u003cp style=u0022text-align: leftu0022u003eu003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003ciu003eEliot Newton is a genderqueer activist and educator who has been working in the 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion field for twelve years. After ten years in the nonprofit sector\, working primarily in education and health care\, Eliot now freelances as a gender and sexuality expert. They help teachers\, small and large businesses\, and community organizations make their spaces safer for queer and trans clients (as well as their staff!). You can learn more about them at their website\, Genderbandit.com.u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSeries schedule:April 30\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity FundamentalsMay 7\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity ApplicationsMay 21 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression FundamentalsMay 28\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nNote: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="rainbow registered":MAILTO:rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174140 CREATED:20260409T160334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T195305Z UID:10002223-1778076000-1778079600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: How to Grant write as a Queer Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Running a queer-owned business is an act of resistance. Every day you open your doors or launch your services you are proving that our community belongs in the marketplace. But let’s be real: resistance is exhausting when you’re underfunded. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve been DIY-ing your growth\, maxing out personal credit cards\, or skipping your own paycheque because you think grants are “just for non-profits\,” this 60-minute session is your wake-up call. If you aren’t applying\, you’re not only missing out\, you’re leaving possible money on the table. \n\n\n\nYou will learn 1) what types of grants are available to for profit businesses\, 2) how to assess your eligibility\, 3) where to find relevant opportunities\, and 4) how to prepare a strong application. You’ll leave with clearer direction\, practical next steps\, and greater confidence to pursue funding that supports your growth rather than hinders it. \n\n\n\nVanessa Burns\, GPC is the founder of Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting. She teaches small businesses and nonprofits how to navigate the world of grants using purpose\, not panic. Vanessa is 1 of 6 Canadians to hold the Grant Professionals Certified accreditation and since 2021\, Vanessa has worked with over 130 clients to help them apply for first time grants\, become more confident in their grants programs\, and win much needed funding. \n\n\n\nRegister below and you will get a Zoom link in the next few days. \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Email *Job Title *Organization *Industry *City *Are you a 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur *YesNoSubmit URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-how-to-grant-write-as-a-queer-entrepreneur/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/CQCC-Webinar-Wednesdays-Vanessa.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174140 CREATED:20260416T165119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T172135Z UID:10002226-1778155200-1778160600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT  DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression\n\n\n\n\n\nGender Identity Applications \n\n\n\nThis module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support\, institutional practices\, and environmental experiences. \n\n\n\nFollowing this review\, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities\, discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues. \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail\, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions\, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n u003cp style=u0022text-align: leftu0022u003eu003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003ciu003eEliot Newton is a genderqueer activist and educator who has been working in the 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion field for twelve years. After ten years in the nonprofit sector\, working primarily in education and health care\, Eliot now freelances as a gender and sexuality expert. They help teachers\, small and large businesses\, and community organizations make their spaces safer for queer and trans clients (as well as their staff!). You can learn more about them at their website\, Genderbandit.com.u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSeries schedule:April 30\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity FundamentalsMay 7\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity ApplicationsMay 21 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression FundamentalsMay 28\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nNote: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174140 CREATED:20260416T165008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165011Z UID:10002225-1779364800-1779370200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT  DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression\n\n\n\n\n\nGender Expression Fundamentals \n\n\n\nThis module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender expression”. \n\n\n\nIt explores some of the myriad ways identity can be expressed\, and reviews real-life examples of gender expression being restricted\, both formally and informally. The module connects gender expression to other intersectional factors of identity. Gender Expression Fundamentals concludes with three small action items and a discussion of “personal inventory” as preparation for engaging in allyship. There will also be time for Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n u003cp style=u0022text-align: leftu0022u003eu003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003ciu003eEliot Newton is a genderqueer activist and educator who has been working in the 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion field for twelve years. After ten years in the nonprofit sector\, working primarily in education and health care\, Eliot now freelances as a gender and sexuality expert. They help teachers\, small and large businesses\, and community organizations make their spaces safer for queer and trans clients (as well as their staff!). You can learn more about them at their website\, Genderbandit.com.u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSeries schedule:April 30\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity FundamentalsMay 7\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity ApplicationsMay 21 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression FundamentalsMay 28\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nNote: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="rainbow registered":MAILTO:rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174140 CREATED:20260423T173041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T173043Z UID:10002228-1779372000-1779375600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Built to be Seen: a Queer Marketing Lab - Your StoryBrand messaging & high-impact content for collateral DESCRIPTION:More details to come…*** Each workshop in this series is designed to build on the others\, offering a cohesive\, step-by-step journey rather than standalone sessions. We strongly recommend attending all workshops in the series to get the most out of the experience and knowledge.  \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to partner with Massimadi Fondation for this workshop series! Their mission is to celebrate Afro LGBTQ+ artists and their cultural contributions through vibrant\, multidisciplinary events. Attend the workshop series for a chance to score a pass to their upcoming virtual programming! Learn more about Massimadi Fondation. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/built-to-be-seen-a-queer-marketing-lab-your-storybrand-messaging-high-impact-content-for-collateral/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Marketing-APR-EN-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174140 CREATED:20260416T164817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T164820Z UID:10002224-1779969600-1779975000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT  DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression\n\n\n\n\n\nGender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nThis module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support\, institutional practices\, and environmental experiences. \n\n\n\nFollowing this review\, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities\, composed of discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues. \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail\, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions\, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n u003cp style=u0022text-align: leftu0022u003eu003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003ciu003eEliot Newton is a genderqueer activist and educator who has been working in the 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion field for twelve years. After ten years in the nonprofit sector\, working primarily in education and health care\, Eliot now freelances as a gender and sexuality expert. They help teachers\, small and large businesses\, and community organizations make their spaces safer for queer and trans clients (as well as their staff!). You can learn more about them at their website\, Genderbandit.com.u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSeries schedule:April 30\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity FundamentalsMay 7\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity ApplicationsMay 21 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression FundamentalsMay 28\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nNote: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/4.png ORGANIZER;CN="rainbow registered":MAILTO:rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR