TRANS*forming Communities
Event Information
Description
The conference will consist of speakers, workshops, and a panel dedicated to celebrating and honoring the diverse identities and experiences of trans* individuals. This event will be a safe place for trans* people and allies to come together, share resources and knowledge, and create a community where we can flourish and live authentically. Anyone with a desire to learn and better our communities is welcome. Free Vegetarian lunch will be provided!
TRANS*forming Communities will be followed by Trans* Week, hosted by Stonewall Alliance of Chico. Programming highlights include a free Day of Celebration Brunch, a showing of the film “TransVisible,” a talk on healthy relationships, training for Medical Professionals, Professional Day of Training, Parents Q&A and more. Check out event on face book trans* week or email: trans@stonewallchico.org
Conference Agenda
12pm Keynote:
- Eli Erlick (BMU Auditorium)
"Trans* Organizing for a New Generation"
1pm Lunch:
- KC Shane and the Band (BMU Auditorium)
Free vegetarian lunch accompanied by a musical performance
2pm Workshops:
- Lexi Adsit (BMU Auditorium)
"Trans* Women of Color! At the Forefront and Center of Our Work"
- Susan Frawley & Tracy Neiswender (BMU 210)
"Trans* History 101: Hidden from View"
- Rachel Schmit & Reverend Jim Peck (BMU 211)
"Living Our Lives 'Out of the Box'"
3pm Workshops:
- Marisa Boyce (BMU Auditorium)
"The Heart of Genderqueer"
- Isa Noyola (BMU 210)
"TransLatina Community Organizing"
- Lynnee Breedlove (BMU 211)
"Art to Change the World - Writing Workshop"
4pm Panel:
- Facilitated by Kory J. Masen (BMU Auditorium)
Eli Erlick, Lexi Adsit, Marisa Boyce, Isa Noyola & Lynnee Breedlove
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center will also be offering a Clothes Swap at the Trans* Conference for trans* individuals who would like to update their wardrobe! ANYONE, whether they identify as cis or trans*, can contribute by dropping off belongings at the GSEC (CSU, Chico BMU 005) the week leading up to the conference (March 24th-28th) or at the conference itself. So dig up those fancy bow ties, classy dresses, and any clean, lightly-used clothing and bring it on down! The intention of this Clothes Swap is to give those who identify on the trans* spectrum the opportunity to update their wardrobe. Please respect that!