SPILL THE EQUALI-TEA! is our ninth LGBTQ+ youth conference and we're excited to partner with University of New England to bring this spring's gathering to the Biddeford campus on Friday, March 8th, 2019 from 8 am to 3 pm.
It is a full day of youth, families, educators, and other professionals coming together in community and dialogue on how to elevate LGBTQ+ youth. We'll be covering topics such as youth/adult collaboration, student organizing, art and self-care, law and policy, literature representation, mental health, and more!
SPILL THE EQUALI-TEA! LGBTQ+ Youth Conference
University of New England, Biddeford Campus, The Alfond Forum
March 8th, 2019
8 am to 3 pm
Registration is open until March 4th. Young people between the ages of 11 and 25, their family members, and presenters attend for free. Educators and other professionals pay $35. Certificate of hours will be made available at the conclusion of the event.
If you would like to know the building in advance for any potential accessibility needs, visit this link, and click "Harold Alfond Forum" to view the space.
Conference cosponsors for the event include EqualityMaine, University of New England School of Social Work, Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), Intercultural Student Engagement, GLSEN Southern Maine, and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England.
Light breakfast and lunch provided.
*Note: Financial assistance available upon request.
Full Schedule of the Conference:
7:15 AM-8:00 AM—Registration
8:00 AM-8:45 AM—Welcoming the Day
9:00 AM-10:15 AM—Workshops
Art & Self Care (YOUTH TRACK)
Using Neuroscience to Counter Bias (INTEGRATED YOUTH & PROFESSIONALS TRACK)
Creating Safe Schools through GSTA/GSA Clubs for MS & HS (INTEGRATED YOUTH & PROFESSIONALS TRACK)
Storytelling & Identity (INTEGRATED YOUTH & PROFESSIONALS TRACK)
10:30 AM-11:45 AM—Workshops/Panels
Intergenerational Panel (INTEGRATED YOUTH & PROFESSIONALS TRACK)
Queer Identity & Spoken Word (YOUTH TRACK)
Confronting Stress & Finding Happiness (YOUTH TRACK)
Let's Get it On: Q+ Inclusive Sex Ed (INTEGRATED YOUTH & PROFESSIONALS TRACK)
12:00 PM-12:45 PM—Lunch (Eat, Connect, & Visit Tables!)
1:00 PM-2:25 PM—Workshops/Panels
Self-Defense (INTEGRATED YOUTH & PROFESSIONALS TRACK)
Queerness and Madness (INTEGRATED YOUTH & PROFESSIONALS TRACK)
Transgender Sexual Health (YOUTH TRACK)
Queering Birth Control (YOUTH TRACK)
2:30 PM-3:00 PM—Closing
ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES SHOULD USE THIS FORM TO REGISTER.
You will receive a confirmation email with payment options after you submit your registration.
For more information, contact Maya Williams, EQME Program Assistant, at mwilliams@equalitymaine.org.