Facilitated by Tobie, Queer Death Salon has the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
A Memorial Workshop:
Pet loss is so deeply unique. They are woven into the smallest crevices of our lives, a steady presence through everything. We orient around them, a symbiosis that words cannot describe. Bringing us safety, adventure, companionship and support, their death is profoundly impactful on our existence.
With your pet depicted at the center, participants are asked to draw the universe of webs showing the experiences, support and feelings your pet brought into your lives. We will then move to the present moment, imagining what we can access today to continue their memory. What new webs can be built? How can you continue to honor their life? How would they want you to live? Attendees will then break into smaller groups to share their grief and imaginings together.
This workshop is in memory of Tobie's soul dog, Peach (Petey)
July 2009- to June 2025
All facilitator proceeds from this Queer Death Salon will be donated to Boston Terrier Rescue Canada, Sameer Project, and Queer Mutual Aid Lebanon
What to Bring:
Participants are encouraged to bring paper, pens/markers and any other art supplies they wish to use.
About our Facilitator:
Tobie (they/them/iel) is a white settler located in Tio'tia:ke (Montreal). They are a disabled coach, facilitator, weaver, builder, caregiver and disruptor with mutual aid, animals, the outdoors and art at the center of their life. Tobie has never not had a dog (and other pets) since the day they were born, animals have been the main thread through their life.