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GiveBIG: A Special Message From Aidan

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Mark your calendars for MAY 15, because a very BIG event is just a couple of weeks away! GiveBIG is a one-day, online, charitable-giving event in which you can increase the amount of your gift to Gender Diversity through corporate matching of your donation. Continue reading

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Seattle and Portland Screenings of STILL BLACK: A Portrait of Black Transmen

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Gender Odyssey is thrilled to collaborate with Sistah Sinema on two Pacific Northwest screenings of the documentary film, STILL BLACK: A Portrait of Black Transmen. Continue reading

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Call for Entries: Gender Odyssey 2013 Art Exhibit

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Artists are invited to submit entries for the 3rd Gender Odyssey Art Exhibit now. Having art displayed in the area surrounding the conference workshop rooms provides a free flowing space for reflection and enjoyment of images sourced directly from our own, collective experience. Continue reading

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Warning: May Cause Light-Headedness, by Stacey Prince

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As a psychologist who has been working with trans clients and their families for about a decade, I’ve been meaning to attend Gender Odyssey for years. In 2012, two events propelled me to finally go. I had the pleasure of meeting Gender Odyssey Executive Director Aidan Key and learning more about what GO is all about; and, my partner of 18 years, who is in her own gender exploration, wanted to attend with me. I knew that this dual perspective of both mental health practitioner and partner would be heady and difficult to navigate at times… and I was right. But it was so worth it! Continue reading

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Coming of Age, by Zander

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I attended my first Gender Odyssey Conference in 2006. It was my first time at a trans* specific conference. I had attended many LGB conferences over the years but I was not prepared for the impact of being around 400-500 FtMs at Gender Odyssey. It was like coming home for the first time! Continue reading

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Inclusivity of Diversity, by Misty

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Misty – “a gender outlaw feminist and an income-challenged, retired elder” – attended her first GO conference last year, and was so blown away by the workshops, events, and people she met, she is sure to come back again this year. Moreover, she’s already putting some effort into the 2013 programming for the Elders’ track. Continue reading

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How You Can Make a Difference For Hundreds of Trans People – NOW!

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On Wednesday, May 2, the Seattle Foundation is hosting GiveBIG, a one-day online giving event where the foundation’s corporate sponsors will match a share of donations, large or small. We’ll be one of the beneficiaries of GiveBIG this year, and this is a great opportunity to help us make a national impact! Continue reading

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Jana Marcus’ Photo Documentary Book Transfigurations to Launch at Gender Odyssey Conference

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Transfigurations, Jana Marcus’ award-winning 55-piece photography exhibit is being published, and this visually-stunning book will make its debut at the 10th Anniversary Gender Odyssey conference! Continue reading

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Help Bring Trans Activists From Africa to Gender Odyssey!

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We have an amazing opportunity to create global dialogue and cultural exchange for South African and North American trans communities, but we need your help to make it happen! Continue reading

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Call for Facilitators

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At the heart of Gender Odyssey’s programming are topic-based discussions generated by attendee feedback and input. If you have strong facilitation skills and are drawn to one or two of the selected topics, you’re encouraged to fill out a Facilitator Application Form. Continue reading

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