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Skipping Stone Foundation
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Connecting trans and gender diverse youth, adults and families across Alberta w/ comprehensive, low barrier access to the support they need & deserve.
#1900 - 736 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta | Treaty 7
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Our office will be closed from Dec 22 to Jan 4. We want to wish everyone a happy holiday season.

If you are looking for immediate support during the break, please contact:
❄️ DISTRESS CENTRE: (403) 266-4357 • distresscentre.com
❄️ TRANS LIFELINE: (877) 330-6366 • translifeline.org
Skipping Stone, Winter Break, Office Closure, December 22nd to January 4th.
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Register to check out our next Affirming Fitness Class!
Together with Every Body Stronger, we offer free classes, open to all trans and gender diverse folks. Get active in a safe & affirming space!

Tuesday, January 6 | 5pm-6pm
Every Body Stronger (2501 Alyth Rd SE)

www.skippingstone.ca/fitness
Registration Now Open. Affirming Fitness Class for Trans Folks. A private upbeat 60 minute fitness class for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks. Registration required. When Tuesday January 6th from 5pm to 6pm, Location in person at Every Body Stronger.
December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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January Highlights - Part 2:
✨ CATTY - Creative Art-based Therapy for Trans Youth (starts Jan 13 | online)
✨ AFFIRMING YOGA FOR TRANS FOLKS (Jan 21 | Every Body Stronger)
✨ HEARTS & CRAFTS - Teens (Jan 21 | Skipping Stone)
✨ TRANS ID CLINIC (Jan 22 | Skipping Stone)

www.skippingstone.ca/learnmore
Begins January 13th, CATTY, Creative and Art-Based Therapy for Trans Youth. For trans and gender diverse youth ages 13 to 17. Explore, grow, and build skillsets through creative exploration and expression. Program Registration Required. When: January 13 to March 3, Tuesdays from 6:15pm to 8:15pm, online. Wednesday, January 21st. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. Time 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger. Wednesday, January 21st. Hearts and Crafts Teens. Connect with community through creativity. Open to all queer, trans, and ally youth. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone. Thursday, January 22nd. Trans ID Clinic. Help navigating the complex process of updating IDs and documents. Registration Required. 5:30pm to 7pm in person at Skipping Stone.
December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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January Highlights - Part 1:
✨ AFFIRMING FITNESS CLASS FOR TRANS FOLKS (Jan 6 | Every Body Stronger)
✨ DBT SKILLS GROUP (starts Jan 7 | online)
✨ TRANS BOARD GAME NIGHT (Jan 13 | D6 Tabletop Café)

www.skippingstone.ca/learnmore
Skipping Stone January Programming Highlights Tuesday, January 6th. Affirming Fitness Class for Trans Folks. A private upbeat 60 minute fitness class for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks. Registration required, 5pm to 6pm, in person at Every Body Stronger. Begins January 7th, DBT Skills Group, a 10 week program teaching skills and providing opportunities to practice coping strategies. Program Registration Required. When January 7 to March 18, Wednesdays, 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Monday, January 12th. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration Required. Time 6pm to 9pm. Location D6 Tabletop Café.
December 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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A reminder to all this holiday season:
💖 You are loved!
💖 You are enough!
💖 You are valid!
You Are Loved written on a trans coloured background
December 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join us online tonight for CARING HEARTS, our meet-up group for parents/caregivers of trans & gender diverse loved ones to connect about the joys, challenges, & successes of having a trans or gender diverse child.

Thursday, Dec 25 | 6:15pm- 8:15 pm
www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoomlinks
Tonight Thursday, December 25th. Caring Hearts. A gathering place for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.
December 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Maybe Burke (she/her), is an award winning artist, educator, published author, and public speaker. Passionate about helping people unlearn the ways they’ve been taught to think, she aims to open minds and hearts through storytelling, and focuses on stories that haven’t already been told.
A quote by Maybe Burke, artist and educator on a watercolour trans flag background that says: You are who you are. No one can tell you who you are but you. Whoever you know yourself to be, you are right.
December 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Skipping Stone offers free mental health programs including CATTY, Creative & Art-based Therapy for Trans Youth ages 13-17! This program provides the opportunity to explore, grow, & build skillsets through creativity.

Jan. 13 - March 3 | Tuesdays | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Online

www.skippingstone.ca/catty
Registration Now! CATTY, Creative and Art-based Therapy for Trans Youth. For trans & gender diverse youth ages 13 to 17. Explore, grow, and build skillsets through creative exploration and expression. Program registration required. When January 13 to March 3, Tuesdays, 6:15pm to 8:15pm, online.
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Four more ways to support trans youth:
5) Engage in affirming activities together
6) Connect them to community & stories
7) Put their needs before your comfort
8) Say I love you! Or find another way to express their value

🌈 www.skippingstone.ca/resources-full#parents
Ways to affirm trans youth. 5, engage in affirming activities together. If a young person comes out and hopes to explore more typically feminine or masculine-coded activities, it can be so powerful to invite them to engage with you in affirming activities such as attending sporting events or getting a pedicure together. Just watch that you’re not forcing your idea of gender roles on them. Ways to affirm trans youth. 6, connect them to community and stories. When you’re a young trans person, transition may feel like light-years away. Seeing stories of and speaking with trans people who are living an affirmed life will provide young people with hope and excitement for their future. It’s also so important for young people to connect to others their age with similar lived experiences. Ways to affirm trans youth. 7, put their needs before your comfort. If your young person would like you to, it can be helpful for safe adults to help them advocate for their identity. This could look like: helping to share with extended family and friends when they’re ready, checking in with schools, businesses and authority figures about their affirming practices, calling out misgendering, and standing up for them if friends or family react negatively to their affirmed identity. Ways to affirm trans youth. 8, Say I love you (for parents and relatives). If you’re a parent or relative, say I love you often. Even when you’re struggling to understand them. Expressing your connectedness verbally is one of the most life-affirming ways we can engage with young folks. If I love you is inappropriate, find another way to express their value and worth in your world!
December 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Looking to affirm and support the trans youth in your life?

Here are some small things to help:
1) Use their affirmed name and pronouns
2) Remember that they are still the same kiddo
3) Don’t make it about you
4) Celebrate Trans joy

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Ways to affirm trans youth. 1, Use Their Affirmed Name and Pronouns. Work at this, no matter how awkward or difficult it may feel. It is the right thing to do because it tells them you see and accept them for who they are, which is life-changing. It’s normal to make mistakes, in which case quick correction is all that is needed to help your brain rewire. Ways to affirm trans youth. 2, they are still the same kiddo. Being a young person is about so much more than gender and bodies. Some kiddos want to talk about their transition, some don’t. Follow their lead and remember, they’re still the same person with their likes, dislikes, interests, talents and hobbies — now they’ve just let you in on a new part of them. Ways to affirm trans youth. 3, don’t make it about you. As an ally to transgender people, it’s important that cisgender adults do their own internal work around gender rather than putting their own feelings and biases on trans people, especially youth. It’s important not to make trans people have to explain “Gender 101” to you when reputable resources and helping professionals exist. Ways to affirm trans youth. 4, celebrate trans joy. Despite all the challenges trans youth may face, it isn’t helpful to only focus on the hard stuff. The trans experience includes strong communities and spaces of resilience and pride, gender euphoria, bravery, creativity and the exploration of self, all incredible things worthy of celebration.
December 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Join us this week for CARING HEARTS, our meet-up group for parents/caregivers of trans & gender diverse loved ones to connect about the joys, challenges, & successes of having a trans or gender diverse child.

Thursday, Dec 25 | 6:15pm- 8:15 pm
Online: www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoomlinks
Thursday, December 25th. Caring Hearts. A gathering place for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.
December 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Our office will be closed from Dec 22 to Jan 4. We want to wish everyone a happy holiday season.

If you are looking for immediate support during the break, please contact:
❄️ DISTRESS CENTRE: (403) 266-4357 • distresscentre.com
❄️ TRANS LIFELINE: (877) 330-6366 • translifeline.org
Skipping Stone, Winter Break, Office Closure, December 22nd to January 4th.
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Egale commends sport organizations that are taking a stand against discrimination, including Skate Canada's recent decision to stop holding national and international events in Alberta due to the province’s so-called Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (formerly known as Bill 29).
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Friday’s events:

💙 YOUTH CHOIR (Anacrusis Music) | 3pm-4pm | under 18

💙 CREATIVE LABS | Ages 13 & over
- 4pm-6:30pm (online)
- 4:30pm-6:30pm (Anacrusis Music)

To try out your first music class Email jacqs@skippingstone.ca
www.skippingstone.ca/music
December 19th Friday's Highlights Skipping Stone. Youth Choir, ages 18 and under, no experience required, register online or email to try out a session, 3pm to 4pm at Anacrusis Music. Creative Labs, ages 13 and over, work on your own sound creation project, no experience required, 4pm to 6:30pm online, and 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Anacrusis Music.
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Heartbreakingly, despite our best efforts, today the Government of Alberta was able to bring an end to the injunction against Bill 26 on the basis of its use of the notwithstanding clause.

This is a cruel and dangerous move by a government that will harm vulnerable young people.
The Injunction Against Bill 26 Has Been Lifted: Affirming care ban to come into effect. Despite our best efforts, today the Government of Alberta was able to bring an end to the injunction against Bill 26 on the basis of its use of the notwithstanding clause. This is a cruel and dangerous move by a government that will harm vulnerable young people. Egale Canada and Skipping Stone will not stop fighting. Together, with lawyers from McCarthy Tétrault LLP, we will be seeking a new injunction based on constitutional arguments not subject to the notwithstanding clause. To the trans youth and families in this province, know that while the Government has violently taken away your rights, they can never legislate away your transness, your beautiful existence or how deserving you are of all the beauty and happiness this world has to offer.
December 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Samantha Rise (they/them) is a black, gender-expansive performing artist, songwriter & activist. For Samantha, music and art are a vehicle for igniting individual and collective power. Through their artistic practice they help communities re-embody music as their birthright.
A quote by Samantha Rise, Performing Artist, Songwriter, and Art-Activist on a watercolour trans flag background that says: Gender is a galaxy! You’re a miraculous embodiment of belonging, possibility and wonder! There’s nobody like you in the universe—that’s exactly why you belong. (Trust your star stuff.)
December 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Thursday’s events:
💚 STRONG HEARTS (Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
💚 TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
💚 YOUTH GUITAR & STRING ENSEMBLE* | 6:30pm-8pm
💚 ADULT BAND/CHOIR* | 8pm-9:30pm

*To try out a class email jacqs@skippingstone.ca

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar
December 18th, Thursday's Highlights, Skipping Stone. Strong Hearts, for trans women and trans feminine folks, registration required, 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Skipping Stone. Trans Neurodiversity Groups, exploring the unique intersection of gender and neurodiversity in our communities, 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. December 18th, Thursday's Highlights, Skipping Stone. Adult Band and Choir, all instruments and voices are welcome, experience is encouraged for instrumentalists, 8pm to 9:30pm at Anacrusis Music. Youth Guitar and String Ensemble, ages 14 to 20, connect with peers by playing music together, 6:30pm to 8pm, at Anacrusis Music.
December 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Looking for a bit of extra help? We assist folks by guiding them through the process of accessing a range of different government & non-profit services including:

⭐ Income support & subsidy programs
⭐ Affirming legal advice & support
⭐ Food & housing programs

www.skippingstone.ca/programs#needs
Service Spotlight, Fundamental Needs and System Navigation. Income support and subsidy programs, Affirming legal advice and support, Food and housing programs.
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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This Wednesday’s Highlights:
💛 AFFIRMING YOGA FOR TRANS FOLKS (Every Body Stronger) | 5pm to 6pm
💛 HARMONY HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm
💛 HEARTS & CRAFTS - Teen Edition (Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar
December 17th Wednesday's Highlights Skipping Stone. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks, registration required, 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger. Harmony Hearts, a space for Asian trans, non-binary, and gender diverse folks, 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Hearts and Crafts Teen Edition, 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Skipping Stone.
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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❤️❤️ Double your impact! Skipping Stone is a registered member of multiple Corporate Matching Programs including Benevity! If you would like to donate, contact your human resources department to find out if your employer can help your gift have twice the impact.

www.skippingstone.ca/get-involved
This December, double your impact, by donating through Corporate Matching Programs including Benevity!
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Join us tonight for Tender Hearts, our in person meet-up for trans men, trans masculine folks, as well as those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a masculine gender identity!

Tuesday, December 16 | 6:15pm-8:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone
Tonight, Tuesday, December 16th. Tender Hearts. A space for trans masculine folks and trans men. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.
December 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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We'll be on a our two week winter break starting next week, from Monday, December 22 until Sunday January, 4. Most of our programming will also be on pause for the break, with the exception of Caring Hearts that meets on Thursday December 25th.
Skipping Stone, Winter Break, Office Closure, December 22nd until January 4th
December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Tuesday
🧡 TENDER HEARTS**

Wednesday
💛 AFFIRMING YOGA (Every Body Stronger) | 5pm-6pm
💛 HARMONY HEARTS*
💛 HEARTS & CRAFTS - Teens**

Thursday
💚 STRONG HEARTS**
💚 TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP*

*online 6:15pm-8:15pm
**in person at Skipping Stone 6:15pm to 8:15pm

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar
Weekly Highlights Skipping Stone. Tuesday December 16, Tender Hearts, 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Wednesday December 17, Affirming Yoga Class, Registration Required, 5pm to 6pm, in person. Harmony Hearts, 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Hearts & Crafts Teens, 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Thursday December 18, Strong Hearts, Registration Required, 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Trans Neurodiversity Group, 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Wednesday, December 17th. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. Time 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger. Wednesday, December 17th. Hearts and Crafts Teens. Connect with community through creativity. Open to all queer, trans, and ally youth. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone. Thursday December 18th. Trans Neurodiversity Group, Explore, share and celebrate the unique intersection of gender and neuro diversity. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.
December 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Registration is open for CATTY, Creative & Art-based Therapy for Trans Youth!

This 8 week program for trans & gender diverse youth 13-17, provides the opportunity to explore, grow, & build skillsets through creativity.

Jan. 13 - Mar. 3 | Tuesdays | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Online
www.skippingstone.ca/catty
Registration Open! CATTY, Creative and Art-based Therapy for Trans Youth. For trans & gender diverse youth ages 13 to 17. Explore, grow, and build skillsets through creative exploration and expression. Program registration required. When January 13 to March 3, Tuesdays, 6:15pm to 8:15pm, online.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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⭐ Spots now open for our DBT Skill Group! Throughout this 10-week program, we will teach new skills, review previous skills, and provide opportunities to practice coping strategies to deal with the demands of everyday life.

Winter Cycle: January 7-March 18
Wednesdays | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Online
Registration now open. DBT Skills Group. A 10-week program teaching skills and providing opportunities to practice coping strategies. Program registration required. When January 7 to March 18, Wednesdays from 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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James Dillon III (they/them) is a photographer, writer & peer recovery coach. They are embedded in both Portland’s queer community & its recovery community. James founded Queercovery, helping Queer people find support, build community & access resources as they navigate their own recovery journeys.
A quote by James Dillon III, Photographer, Writer, Peer Recovery Coach on a watercolour trans flag background that says: I want all my Queer and Trans siblings to remember that we are not alone. We never have been and we never will be.
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM