Co-creating Gender Liberation
A Two-Hour Interactive Workshop
Saturday, October 26th, 1-3pm CST
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Facilitators: Liberty Gonzalez (they/them, Genderfree Pagan-Jew)
& Khi Giles (they, them, trans* Black gender nonconforming dreamer)
In this transformative two-hour session, join facilitators Liberty and Khi as we explore what it means to collectively co-create gender liberation in our communities. Drawing on our personal experiences and professional work, we will challenge rigid gender norms and binaries, making space for expansive and authentic gender expressions that go beyond the binary framework. Come get real with us about the limits the gender binary imposes on ALL of us and how to get free together.
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We’ll examine the colonial and imperial histories that shaped today’s understanding of gender and hear from creative leaders like ALOK, whose work blends art, comedy, and personal narrative to illuminate the possibilities of a liberated world beyond the binary. Participants will leave with practical tools to help foster gender co-liberation in their communities, and a deeper understanding of how these issues intersect with equity, compassion, and collective care.
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Whether you're new to these conversations or deeply engaged in this work, this session is for anyone committed to compassionate dialogue, creative expression, and collective liberation.
What to Expect:
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Multimedia Presentations: Experience rich visual and narrative content that delves into the history and present realities of gender norms, and the potential for transformation in our communities.
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Engaging Dialogue: Through small group and large group discussions, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your own experiences and challenge your assumptions about gender and identity.
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Inspiring Insights: Hear from leaders in the gender liberation movement, such as ALOK and other creative educators, as they bring powerful perspectives on co-liberation through art, writing, and activism.
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Tools for Liberation: Leave with concrete ideas and actionable strategies to co-create gender-inclusive and compassionate spaces in your own community, workplace, or spiritual gatherings.
Key Takeaways:
By the end of the session, participants will:
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Have a deeper understanding of gender expansiveness and how colonial and imperial histories shaped our current understanding of gender.
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Reflect on their personal experiences and assumptions around gender and identity in a compassionate and supportive environment.
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Co-create visions for gender liberation in community, centering equity, compassion, and creativity as core principles.
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Gain tools to foster liberation in their communities through dialogue, connection, and innovative approaches to inclusivity.
Who Should Attend?
This session is for anyone curious about expanding their understanding of gender and its complexities, particularly those interested in how we can move beyond the Western colonial gender binary. Whether you’re an educator, activist, community leader, or simply someone looking to deepen your personal understanding, this workshop is an invitation to explore new possibilities for gender liberation.
Meet Your Facilitators
Liberty is a genderfree Pagan-Jew with a deep commitment to exploring the intersections of identity, liberation, and collective care. Liberty’s work has spanned coaching, consulting, and community organizing, with a focus on queer, trans, and nonbinary communities.
Khi, a Black transmasculine educator and advocate, brings an equally deep commitment to this work, grounding their facilitation in lived experience and years of community engagement around trans issues, racial justice, and collective healing.
Why This Workshop Matters
Gender norms affect us all, and breaking free from rigid binaries can help create more compassionate, inclusive, and flourishing communities. Understanding how these norms have been shaped by colonialism, imperialism, and other systems of oppression allows us to approach the work of liberation from a place of deeper empathy and awareness. This workshop is not just an exploration of gender; it’s a space where we can co-create a future rooted in collective liberation.
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Details​
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Date: Saturday, October 26th
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Time: 1-3pm CST
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Location: Virtual
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Cost: $25-$40 (trans and nonbinary people contact for scholarship)
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Registration: click the link below
Sign up today to be part of this important conversation!
Trans and nonbianry/gender expansive folks, contact liberty@awakeningcreatives.com for scholarships