The Rainbow Youth Program at PARN works to make lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, 2-spirit, queer and questioning (2SLGBTQIA+) youth (aged 13-23 yrs) feel safe, included, and empowered in Peterborough and the four counties. They give Rainbow youth the space to be themselves and the tools to lead positive change in their schools, peer groups, and community.
Today, the Rainbow Youth Program hosts a weekly youth drop-in with an average of 100 youth attending in a year. The youth ambassador programs, the queeRAdicals, are active in community outreach, including delivering inclusivity trainings to local schools, service providers, and organizations. The RYP is also involved in organizing many events, including Peterborough Pride, and building partnerships with schools, GSAs, and organizations throughout the four counties.
What They Do:
Workshops – Teaching a Generation of Youth and Adult Allies
queeRAdicals – Mentoring Youth Leaders in Fostering Change in their Communities
Weekly Drop In – Supporting Youth Resilience and Community Building
Please contact Achint at achint@parn.ca / Corina at corina@parn.ca to find out more.
Check our Instagram account for more updates : Parn_Rainbow_Youth
What’s the Red Tent Style of Menstrual Cycle Education?
It’s a FREE community pop-up space hosted by Certified Cycle Coach & Holistic Period Practitioner Heather Litster designed to foster conversations around menstruation, cyclical living, and wellness. Whether you’re curious about your body, seeking resources, or simply want to connect with others, the Red Tent is the perfect spot to learn, share, and grow.
What to Expect:
🌿 Empowering discussions about the menstruating body and cycle
📚 Access to a lending library of books, tools, and resources on menstrual health
🛋 Cozy, supportive space to chat, share stories, and ask questions
💌 A community vibe where all are welcome to learn & grow
🩸 Demo menstrual products to learn how to use different products
From pre-teens exploring period care to adults discussing menopause and everything in between, this space is about creating connections, breaking taboos, and celebrating menstruality.
For more specialized learning, please also check out Heather’s paid offerings.
📍 Where & When
Join us at PARN RAINBOW YOUTH GROUP
Follow Us!
Find upcoming Red Tent locations or inquire about hosting one at your next event by following Heather on Instagram —or shoot an email to get in touch.
Come for the good vibes, stay for the empowering conversations and free tampons.
See you at the tent!! ❤️
If you are interested, in hosting or sponsoring the tent, learn more here. We accept donations of period products at the tent to be used as demonstrative tools or re-distributed to community members in need. We also accept donations of books about menstrual health to add to our lending library for folks to borrow and peruse, this is specifically helpful for those who cannot afford to purchase or want to read them before sharing with thier children. View our wish list.
Want to continue learning about menstrual cycles before joining us in the tent? Check out some of the articles I’ve written below.
About Heather
Heather volunteers her time at the Red Tent once per month in addition to working with sponsors to host additional tents in other locations.
She holds a BSc in Anthropology and Biology, is a Certified Cycle Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner with a specialization in menstrual health, reflexology, and Reiki. She is a passionate advocate for body literacy and cyclical living, working to empower everyone to better understand menstrual cycles and embrace holistic health.
Heather believes in meeting folks where they are and supporting their unique wellness journeys.