Sat Dec 5th: A Trans ID Clinic (in English and French!)
Are you trans, non-binary or gender diverse? Do you need support changing your legal name or gender marker? Drop-in clinic: Sat Dec 8 @ 12-2pm, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic, 100 Main St. E. Suite 203. For more information contact Mela at 905-523-6611 ex 2002. Êtes-vous trans, non-binaire ou personnes de genres divers ? Avez-vous besoin […]
Participate Now: Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey
Complete the survey here More information about the 2013 and 2018 surveys
CBC: Scientist refutes notion that gender identity is an ‘unscientific liberal ideology’
Quirks and Quarks on CBC, Nov 23, 2018
Ally is a Verb
The best way to be an ally is to listen with an open mind to transgender people speaking for themselves. Talk to transgender people in your community. Check out books, films, YouTube channels, and trans blogs to find out more about transgender people and the issues people within the community face. from Tips for Allies […]
Joining is Easy
Learn more about the coalition by joining one of our monthly meetings. Get in touch. It’s easy to become a member, and we have types of membership that acknowledge our different capacities to engage on the issue of trans health: Corresponding members are connected to the coalition through email, receiving information about resources that help […]
The Coalition at HAM’s Annual Clinic Day
Thank you Hamilton Academy of Medicine for having us at the 101st Annual Clinical Day today! Check out our trans health myths series and let us know what myths we’ve missed.
The Spec: “Massive hole” in transgender health care in Hamilton
“We’re increasingly uncomfortable with people sitting on wait lists waiting for care. That is when they are most likely to become despairing and suicidal.” – Dr. Siobhan Callaghan “There’s absolutely a really strong need to ensure we can create capacity for this need … If you have a wait list of two years, there are […]
TransForm Pop Up Shop Continues
Running every second Sunday (Oct 1, 15 & 29 this month) TransForm offers transfeminine, transmasculine, and genderqueer/nonbinary gear in a trans-focused event. Donate gently used items for a discount on purchase, see flyer for details. at The Thrifty Designer, 203 King St. E., Hamilton tfcooperative@gmail.com / facebook.com/tfcooperative Click to view the flyer.
For Frontline Workers Involved in Homelessness: Trans Inclusion on October 3rd
Core Collaborative Learning is offering a free workshop for all frontline workers called Trans Inclusion on Tuesday, October 3rd (1:30pm-4:30pm). The City of Hamilton recently passed its Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Protocol, which will affect how the City works with trans people accessing services, as well as employees and students. Come out to the Trans […]
Sep 19: Trans and Gender-Diverse Primary Care RHO Session at NHCHC
The Aboriginal Health Centre is bringing Rainbow Health Ontario‘s Trans and Gender-Diverse Primary Care program to North Hamilton Community Health Centre on September 19th, 2017. Click here for the event PDF with details.