2012 Trans Justice Summit Schedule Announced!
Our biggest event of the year is coming up! The Trans Justice Summit, a one-of-a-kind weekend leadership summit, has a huge variety of trainings and workshops to empower our community and build the movement for Trans Justice in Oregon. Take a look at some of what we have lined up, and don’t miss your chance to be a part of sessions discussing trans friendly skills and services and to connect with the trans community and allies. The Summit will also feature exciting lunch caucuses, including “Language Politics and Gender Theory 101” and “How to be a Great Trans Ally.”
Trans Justice Summit 2012
Workshop Schedule (updated 10/11/12, check back for further updates!)
Pre-registration is now closed, but limited registration will be available at the door.
Saturday, October 20th
|
Workshop Title |
Presenters & Descriptions |
Time |
Location |
|
Welcome and breakfast |
David McElhatton (Basic Rights Oregon Trans Justice Organizer) and Jeana Frazzini (Basic Rights Oregon Executive Director) |
9:15 – 10:00 AM |
Smith Ballroom |
|
Understanding the Standards of Care |
Leslie Nicholas N.D., Suzanne Scopes N.D., Beth Novi M.S.W., Adrien Wolmark Ph.D. |
10:00 – 11:30 AM |
Smith 327 |
|
Self-Defense |
Elizabeth Kingson (Tulen Center) |
10:00 – 11:30 AM |
Smith 338 |
|
Trans Youth Panel |
Maxwell Curtain, Mia Giardina, Jackson Weird |
10:00 – 11:30 AM |
Smith 333 |
|
Lunch - Trans Women’s Caucus - Trans People of Color Caucus |
Identity caucuses during Saturday lunch are optional to attend. Locations will be announced the day of. Materials and space will be available to form additional caucuses. |
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Ballroom |
|
Beyond Diversity: Dismantling Racism in Queer and Trans Communities |
John Joo and tash shatz (Basic Rights Oregon) |
1:00 – 2:30 PM |
Smith 338 |
|
Advocating for Inclusive Health Care in the Workplace |
Sasha Buchert (BRO), Joe LeBlanc (BRO), Sue Orchard (OHSU) |
1:00 – 2:30 PM |
Smith 327 |
|
How to Make Your Work More Inclusive of Trans Children and Youth |
Lissy Richards and Griffin (TransActive) |
1:00 – 2:30 PM |
Smith 333 |
|
Break |
|
2:30 – 2:45 PM |
|
|
Keynote Speaker |
Kylar Broadus (Trans People of Color Coalition and National Black Justice Coalition) |
2:45 – 4:00 PM |
Ballroom |
|
Closing and Premiere of BRO video discussing trans experiences of health care discrimination |
tash shatz (Basic Rights Oregon Trans Justice Program Manaer) |
4:00 – 5:00 PM |
Ballroom |
Sunday, October 21st
|
Workshop Title |
Presenters |
Time |
Location |
|
Welcome and breakfast |
Trans Justice Host Committee |
9:30 – 10 AM |
Smith Ballroom |
|
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby! |
Lupita Mendez (Bradley Angle House), Wyatt Riot (She Bop), Annamarie Stockwell |
10 – 11:30 AM |
Smith 338 |
|
Interrupting Oppressive Moments |
Ernesto Dominguez, Zan Gibbs |
10 – 11:30 AM |
Smith 333 |
|
Trans Movement History and the State of Trans Oregon |
Marsha Botzer (Ingersoll Gender Center), tash shatz (Basic Rights Oregon), Jackie Stone (Northwest Gender Alliance) |
10 – 11:30 AM |
Smith 327 |
|
Lunch - Language Politics and Gender Theory 101 - How to File a Discrimination Complaint - How to be an Ally to Trans Communities - Social Workers and Advocates Caucus |
Issues caucuses during Sunday lunch are optional to attend. Locations will be announced the day of. |
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM |
Ballroom |
|
How a Bill Becomes a Law and Lobbying 101 |
Jessica Nguyen-Ventura (BRO), Maura Roche (Strategy Works NW) |
12:45 – 2:15 PM |
Smith 327 |
|
Campaign Strategy: How to Build Power |
Danielle Askini (NW Network for BTLG Survivors of Abuse), Kelli Horvath (Oregon Student Association,) Mario-Parker Milligan (Oregon Student Association) |
12:45 – 2:15 PM |
Smith 333 |
|
Employment Skills and the Trans Economic Empowerment Initiative |
Maceo Persson (Transgender Law Center), Fresh! White (Trans Economic Empowerment Initiative) |
12:45 – 2:15 PM |
Smith 338 |
|
Break |
|
2:15 – 2:30PM |
|
|
Lift Every Voice: The Black LGBTQ Oregonian Experience |
Walidah Imarisha, Kodey Park Bambino (BRO) Description coming soon! |
2:30 – 4:00 PM |
Smith 333 |
|
How to Tell Your Story to Make Change |
Sasha Buchert and David McElhatton (BRO) |
2:30 – 4:00 PM |
Smith 327 |
|
Self-Care |
Amira Caluya and Peter Dakota Molof (PSU Queer Resource Center) |
2:30 – 4:00 PM |
Smith 338 |
|
Closing: What’s next? |
Trans Justice Host Committee |
4:00 – 4:30PM |
Ballroom |
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