Spill The T: Readings from the 2SLGBTQIA Human Library

Welcome to the September offering of Spill The T – “Sports: Beyond the Birth Certificate”. Robertson-Wesley United Church will be hosting guests Jasper Whitby with Edmonton Quadball, and Allison Hadley, to speak about their experiences as athletes who also happen to identify as trans*. Anyone who is curious about how a trans person might experience playing on a team or sports generally – especially considering the recent legislation targeting women and girls – is welcome to bring their questions and listen to stories from our human library books.

As with all Spill The T events, this is
all ages and all identities friendly,
free to attend;
ASL interpretation will be provided, and
the building is accessible with bathrooms and a lift for mobility needs.

How does Spill The T work?
Every month the evening begins with water, coffee or tea as guests arrive, explore resource tables and find their seats. Doors open at 6pm and the program officially starts around 6:30 with an introduction from our directors at Kirk and Robertson-Wesley, as well as the emcee and presenters. Story sharing begins the discussion, hearing each presenter tell a little about their life before answering questions from the emcee and audience. Once audience questions have been exhausted, snacks and refreshments will be available as everyone moves into small table conversation on more nuanced topical prompts with the presenters and additional table hosts. After an invitation to switch tables, the evening wraps around 8:30pm and everyone hopefully leaves with more understanding and awareness, able to share their experience with their own circles and community.

**Spill The T is made possible with funding from the City of Edmonton’s Beyond Belonging Grant Program and the Edmonton Community Foundation. Learn more at www.spillthetedm.ca