Course Update: Pilot Findings
A Conversation on Mental Health During COVID-19 (May 4)
On Instagram Live @speqtrumyhm at 6pm, ask your mental health related questions and learn about community resources and coping strategies. Presented by Speqtrum and Good Shepherd Mental Health Program.
International Transgender Day of Visibility (Mar 31)
TDOV is dedicated to celebrating transgender people. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of their contributions to society and the discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. If you’re looking for ways to mark TDOV today, consider these 10 things you can do Transgender Day of Visibility from Trans Student Educational Resources.
Trans Pap 101 – a #meded video on safe(er) cervical cancer screening
On #WorldCancerDay we’re excited to launch #TransPap101 a #meded video on providing safe(er) cervical cancer screening for #trans patients. Watch the video here. Congratulations @healthinthehmmr @heykatbutler @BirthControlDoc @JProfetto @RobinLennox @colekgately @alicemccavanagh & more!
2SQT Community Calendar
The community calendar is on a temporary hiatus due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on community event planning. We hope to share this resource again soon.
Rainbow Health Ontario 2020 Conference Cancelled
The conference was cancelled in response to COVID-2019.
Trans ID Clinics: Nov, Jan & Mar
Need to change your name or gender marker? The Trans ID Clinic can help! Held at the community legal clinic with dates in January and March.
Apply: The City’s Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women and Transgender Community Sub-Committee
The City of Hamilton is seeking applicants with experience and interest in homelessness prevention and the provision of affordable housing. The advisory committee named Expanding Housing and Support Services for Women and Transgender Community Sub-Committee reports to council through the Emergency and Community Services Committee on emerging issues in housing and support services for women […]
Event: Hamilton Public Library’s new 2SLGBTQ+ Archive
You’re Invited Tuesday October 22, 2019 7:30pm – 10:30pm A fundraiser to support Hamilton Public Library’s new 2SLGBTQ+ Archive, in honour of Michael Johnstone. Mills Hardware 95 King Street East Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1A9 $25 – purchase tickets on Eventbrite Wear your favourite scarf, share stories, listen to music and celebrate Michael’s legacy. […]
Merriam-Webster dictionary adds ‘they’ as nonbinary pronoun
“Attention grammar snobs: ‘they’ can officially be used as a singular, nonbinary pronoun. Merriam-Webster, the oldest dictionary publisher in America, officially recognized the usage today, when it added 533 words to its online dictionary.“ – Read the article at The Guardian, Sep 17 Even very strict grammarians can learn to be good allies. Thanks to […]