BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Sinneave Foundation - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Sinneave Foundation
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sinneave Foundation
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T122748
CREATED:20260414T204319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204320Z
UID:10001464-1779796800-1779800400@sinneavefoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Stigma and Trauma in Shaping Autistic Experiences
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will include an overview of research on the impacts of trauma and stigma on Autistic people. Together\, we will explore how autism-related stigma in society\, research\, and interpersonal interactions translates into a greater risk of experiencing trauma\, including exclusion and discrimination\, for many Autistic people. \n\n\n\nThe presenter will discuss Autistic peoples’ experiences with stigmatization and trauma in a variety of contexts (including interpersonal relationships\, school\, work\, clinical\, and community spaces)\, and address the self-reported coping methods Autistic people use.  \n\n\n\nThey will also explore intersectional\, neurodiversity-affirming\, and trauma-informed approaches to supporting Autistic people in their day-to-day lives. \n\n\n\nThis session is brought to you by Autism Edmonton with support from the Sinneave Family Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 2612:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Online via Autism Edmonton \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is via Autism Edmonton’s Eventbrite page. You can register by clicking the button that says “Register.” \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nTamara Garfield is a doctoral student at Drexel University in the Community Health and Prevention program of the Dornsife School of Public Health in Philadelphia\, PA. Tamara identifies as Autistic and uses she/her and they/them pronouns. Their work includes a focus on meaningfully including Autistic people in research to improve quality of life and health-related outcomes for Autistic people. Tamara discovered a passion for this work as a peer mentor in high school and pursued a BA in psychology and a MA in community counseling with a focus on neurodivergence\, stigma\, and trauma. \n\n\n\nIn her current work\, Tamara is studying how contextual factors\, including stigma and trauma\, shape Autistic peoples’ experiences in employment and education and\, in turn\, how these experiences impact their health and wellbeing. In their free time\, Tamara loves spending time with her cats\, gardening\, cooking\, listening to podcasts\, and watching movies or TV shows.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/the-role-of-stigma-and-trauma-in-shaping-autistic-experiences/
LOCATION:Online via Autism Edmonton Eventbrite
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sinneavefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Autism-Edmonton-Website-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T122748
CREATED:20260407T172701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T173124Z
UID:10001440-1779814800-1779823800@sinneavefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Your Time\, Your Way
DESCRIPTION:Each week\, we offer a “third space”—a place separate from home\, work\, or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages—to members of our community.  \n\n\n\nDrop-in and use our space on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, and Thursdays to unwind or recharge—with no pressure to engage in structured activities. We have several rooms available–a quiet lounge\, computer desks\, hang out sofas–you choose. It’s your time to use your way. \n\n\n\nWe provide flexible seating\, focus tools\, and adjustable lighting options in an effort to make our space welcoming and inclusive to those who wish to spend time in it. \n\n\n\nDrop-in hours are 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions of things you may like to do\, but this is not an exhaustive list: \n\n\n\n\nSocializing: Chat with others\, make new connections\, or catch up with friends\n\n\n\nUsing Computers: Access the internet\, complete personal tasks\, or explore hobbies online. Use our computers and wifi or bring your own device and connect via our network\n\n\n\nRelaxing: Sit quietly\, read\, listen to music with headphones\, or just enjoy the calm space\n\n\n\nIndependent Work: Bring personal projects\, homework or studying you may need to do\, or use the time to focus on tasks\n\n\n\nUnstructured Activities: puzzles\, sketching\, journaling\, or engaging in other personal hobbies\n\n\n\nExploring Resources: Learn about other programs\, events\, or services Sinneave offers\n\n\n\nSimply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity\, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all users\, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive: \n\n\n\n\nCheck-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival\n\n\n\nNo Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort\n\n\n\nRespectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful\n\n\n\nNoise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities\n\n\n\nNo formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/your-time-your-way-26/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sinneavefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Website-image-YTYW-gradient-1200-x-630-px-1.png
GEO:51.0747716;-114.1439694
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ability Hub Suite #300 3820 - 24th Avenue NW Calgary Alberta T3B-2X9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW:geo:-114.1439694,51.0747716
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T122748
CREATED:20260420T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195648Z
UID:10001457-1779820200-1779823800@sinneavefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Healthcare: From Planning to Follow-Up
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the healthcare system can often feel overwhelming–from knowing which provider to see\, to preparing for appointments\, asking the right questions\, and managing follow-up care. \n\n\n\nTo support individuals in these everyday situations\, this 60-minute facilitated session will introduce participants to four micro-eLearning modules\, which are available on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub: \n\n\n\n\nFigure Out Who to See\,\n\n\n\nPlan for Your Next Health Appointment\,\n\n\n\nCommunicate Effectively During Appointments\, and\n\n\n\nTake Charge of Follow-Up Care.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how these resources can support you in different stages of the healthcare journey\, and how to access them for ongoing use. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 266:30 – 7:30 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual session is hosted on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning hub. If you already have a Sinneave Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s free and easy to set up. Click the button that says\, “Sinneave Connects” and follow the prompts on the log-in screen. \n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nAlexandra (Ali) Skeet is a Learning and Connection Associate at The Sinneave Family Foundation. She delivers the Information and Navigation service where she has the pleasure to meet with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals one-on-one to provide consistent\, person-centred information\, and navigate individuals to Sinneave programs and services and community-based resources. Ali has more than a decade of experience in the mental health field and has a passion for person-centred care and intersectional inclusivity. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/navigating-healthcare-from-planning-to-follow-up-6/
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sinneavefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Website-image-icon-only-Navigating-the-Health-Care-System-1200-x-630-px.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR