Azad آزاد - Get Together

Finding a safe space to be yourself can be challenging. It can be harder when you live at the intersection of two communities and if you feel the need to reconcile your own identity.

Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network and the Muslim Employee Community Network invite faculty and staff who identify as both 2SLGBTQ+* and Muslim to a private social event, Azad.

*We acknowledge that terms like 2SLGBTQ+ and what it means to be “out” are based on a particularly Western framework for situating the community. Many people use other terms and cultural frameworks, which we encourage. Our intention, as always, is inclusion.  

What to expect

This event will offer a safe space to get to know your peers with a focus on connection, solidarity, affirmation, friendship, and no pressure. Whether you are out or keep your identity private, are religiously active or culturally identified, this space is for you. You don’t have to explain.  

Come to meet new friends or enjoy a free halal, gluten-free and vegan-friendly lunch.

This is a judgment-free and photography-free event.

To respect the privacy of attendees, registration is required and is limited only to those who identify as both 2SLGBTQ+ and Muslim. 

Register for location details

The event location on the TMU campus will be shared with registrants. Your registration data will be kept in the strictest confidence and shared only with six members of Positive Space Faculty and Staff Community Network and the Muslim Employee Community Network who are working on this event. Please email us if you have questions.

This event is part of Fall Pride at TMU

This event is being organized by the Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network and Muslim Employee Community Network with the support of the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion.

Fall Pride, organized by the Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network, kicks off the academic year by celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community at TMU. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in events that honour, celebrate and affirm the dignity, equality and visibility of 2SLGBTQ+ people.

This event is wheelchair accessible

The university is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any additional accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation, please let us know on the registration form or email the Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network at positivespace@torontomu.ca. 

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email the Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network at positivespace@torontomu.ca.