Not Ladylike Community events and meetups give you the third space you have been looking for to meet new folks and make equity-centered connections in Edmonton and online.
We centre the needs of neurodivergent, disabled, sober folks, introverts and workers, and are committed to always learning and growing in our capitalism-critical foundation.
FEATURED EVENTS
“Who I Am” Collage Workshop
Presented in partnership with Ritchie Community League. Build a personalized collage answering the question: WHO AM I? Our expert instructor (that’s Lisa!) will help you explore your vibe and incorporate community connections into your collage while you build some new ones too! See you in January 2025!
Hiking Group
Our final hike of 2024 and forever is on December 28. Please join us at one of our remaining hikes to share your memories of the past four years and say goodbye. Every weekend we answer the question “how to find outdoor friends” with our chill paced hikes through Edmonton’s many ravines, parks, and river valley. No experience needed – we are a hiking group for folks who aren’t traditionally thought of as the outdoors type. Does that sound like you? Come join us!
Office Hours
I know you have personal admin tasks to get done! By coming to Office Hours, you have a guaranteed 2 hours every month to tackle your to-do list, clear your inbox, write a novel, whatever you decide! We will (happily) be your accountability buddies. First Sunday of the month, October through March, at an Edmonton library branch.
Co-Working Sessions
Join Lisa online and get some quiet work done! Co-working is great for:
- creative types with a project to complete
- students catching up on homework or reading assignments
- every human with a full inbox
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Book Report Zine
4 minute read Raise your hand if you loved book reports as a child. 🤚 Related, I have always wanted to be in a Book Club. I’ve had a few “false starts”, let’s call them. A Vegan Book Club back in 2015, and a virtual Book Club with Ritchie Community League in 2021 I think.…
Big Ideas: Side Quests
2 minute read The theme of this one is: “it’s important to try lots of different things!” Way back in the spring of 2024, I got it in my head to host a walking tour of all the murals in my neighbourhood. I could count 10+ just in my head, so I figured it would…
Art On The Go
3 minute read Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to get advice from a beginner. Like “I tried this because I have no idea what I’m doing, but it actually worked out! Yay!” I want to see the learning stage, the figuring out and fiddling along. Expert advice is good and all, but…
Not Ladylike is based out of Treaty 6 territory and is the homeland of Metis Nation 4. Many First Nations and Indigenous peoples have gathered here and their continued presence has enriched and built the place I am proud to call home. As I work to build a community here, I am actively aware of how we are in relationship with the land and the larger community of human and non-human beings. This land acknowledgement not only seeks to recognize Indigenous peoples impact on these lands, but to actively reject a colonialist view that the lands offer only a resource to be used and extracted. The land is a part of us, a part of me. I want to thank the land for providing a backdrop to my fondest memories. It is integral to my personal history, story and wellbeing. And therefore integral to the Not Ladylike Community. Through this Community I want to help other folks connect with each other as they connect with this space and time that we occupy. And I want to ensure that we steward the land so our children and their children and so on, have the opportunity to enjoy it as well.
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