Gender Illuminations invites you to join us on September 29th from 7:30 - 9 pm EDT for Decolonize Gender with Mija- an online conversation and art jam where we will share language about colonization, settler colonization, the difference between the two and the impacts it has on our personal expression and ideas about gender. Attendees will gain some art! and a goal(s) for their own personal liberation.
This event is for trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, and otherwise non-cisgendered folks (or those that are questioning).
Register today to reserve a spot! This is a virtual free event.
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Attire: Optional! as frumpy, formal or funky as you desire (video participation is optional)
Attitude: Bring it. Colonization is some seriously messed up shit, let’s get loud about it.
Materials: Whatever. Craft supplies, make up, pens, pencils, markers, paper OR musical instruments, a space for cooking/baking, space to dance. Pretty much anything to make your favorite or easiest style of art from wherever you happen to be.
Accessibility: Upon registration, we will ask for your needs so we can accommodate.
About the Facilitator
Mija
Educator. Advocate. Whore.
Mija is a sex farmer & sexual savant who has been working in sex & identity realms for 20+ years. They offer workshops in HIV/STD prevention & education, gender & sexuality, polyamory & non monogamous relationships. They help curious people struggling with gender & sexuality cultivate personal value & joy by making acceptance & pleasure #1.
Mija is motivated by their mistakes and by indigenous brilliance. They fight for accountability and liberation, resisting notions that suggest colonial ideals, beliefs, and practices are superior. Mija rejects a gender binary that confines bodies and identities to toxic policies and posturing. Mija believes that everyone has a right to their personal autonomy & that sexual liberation is a key component for personal & global, harmony.
Mija has presented in person & online at secondary schools, universities, retirement communities, centers for teen parents, youth groups, community organizations, indigenous gatherings, the Sexplinations Youtube channel & podcast, as well as regional & national conferences & organizations like Creating Change, Sex Down South, Plume & Twitter.
You can find Mija on Facebook as Dandilion Cloverdale or on Instagram @thelovingwarrior.
About Gender Illuminations
Gender Illumination creates healing, mentorship, leadership, and ritual programs for trans, gender queer, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people and facilitates opportunities for people to explore their own personal gender journeys and identities.
We are committed to working from a place of intersectionality and acknowledging how racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and classism are directly connected.
Find out more at www.genderillumination.com