Welcome to speqtrum,
support and community building for 2S-LGBTQIA+ young people.
What We Do
speqtrum is a youth-founded and youth-focused skill-sharing and community building program for 2S-LGBTQIA+ young people in Hamilton, ON.
Our Events
During COVID-19, we are running free online events and weekly online Peer Support for 2S-LGBTQIA+ young people.
New to Canada?
speqtrum now offers services for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth who are new to Canada! This is Hamilton's very first program serving 2S-LGBTQIA+ Newcomers.
Support Us
Your support helps us reach more youth and provide consistent programming!
Events
- 05FriMarQTBIPOC Peer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 05, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ QTBIPOC youth.
- 08MonMarQTBIPOC Movie Night /ÂZoomMar 08, 5:00 PMZoomTime: 5:00pm Join us for a night of movies and chats! Open to: QTBIPOC youth
- 09TueMarNew to Canada Weekly Event /ÂZoomMar 09, 5:00 PMZoom5-6 pm. From skill-building to social events, we'll be covering a lot at our weekly events! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth who are new to Canada.
- 09TueMarPeer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 09, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth.
- 12FriMarQTBIPOC Peer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 12, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ QTBIPOC youth.
- 15MonMarIntergenerational Kitchen /ÂZoomMar 15, 7:00 PMZoom7-8:30pm. Hosted in collaboration with Compass Community Health. We'll send you a recipe to follow, then join our Zoom call for some great conversation over the tasty meal you just made. If you need help accessing the ingredients, let us know. Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks of all ages
- 16TueMarPeer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 16, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth.
- 16TueMarMother Tongue /ÂZoomMar 16, 6:00 PMZoom6-7:30pm. Find yourself missing a dish from back home? Let’s make it together! We'll send you a recipe and chat while we eat. This kitchen is open to 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks new to Canada, 2S-LGBTQIA+ BIPOC, and BIPOC allies.
- 19FriMarQTBIPOC Peer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 19, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ QTBIPOC youth.
- 22MonMarQTBIPOC Movie Night /ÂZoomMar 22, 5:00 PMZoomTime: 5:00pm Join us for a night of movies and chats! Open to: QTBIPOC youth
- 23TueMarNew to Canada Weekly Event /ÂZoomMar 23, 5:00 PMZoom5-6 pm. From skill-building to social events, we'll be covering a lot at our weekly events! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth who are new to Canada.
- 23TueMarPeer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 23, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth.
- 26FriMarQTBIPOC Peer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 26, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ QTBIPOC youth.
- 29MonMarQTBIPOC Movie Night /ÂZoomMar 29, 5:00 PMZoomTime: 5:00pm Join us for a night of movies and chats! Open to: QTBIPOC youth
- 30TueMarNew to Canada Weekly Event /ÂZoomMar 30, 5:00 PMZoom5-6 pm. From skill-building to social events, we'll be covering a lot at our weekly events! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth who are new to Canada.
- 30TueMarPeer Support /ÂInstagram and FacebookMar 30, 6:00 PMInstagram and Facebook6-8 pm. Have something you want to chat about? Message us on Instagram (@speqtrumyhm) or Facebook (@speqtrumYHM) to chat with us! Open to: 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth.