Job Opportunity: Trans-Femminine Peer Support Facilitators (Mar 8)
Compass Community Health is hiring two peer support facilitators to leads trans-feminine support groups in Hamilton – one would work with youth, one with adults. This is a 1 year contract position, 16 hours/month, $25/hour TRAINING IS INCLUDED in the position! Experience isn’t necessary. The link to the job posting: https://www.compassch.org/about-us/employment-opportunities-careers
Trans Day of Remembrance (Nov 20)
Join the Trans Peer Support Group to watch a live stream offered by SexGen at York University from 10am to 2pm, followed by a Zoom meeting from 7pm to 9pm to discuss the SexGen event and Trans Day of Remembrance in Hamilton. Registration is required for both events. You can register directly for the SexGen […]
Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA Virtual Circle
A new facilitated peer support group specifically for Indigenous Two-Spirit & LGBTQ community members aged 16+. Biweekly virtual sharing & social circle taking place online through a secure online meeting platform. The first session will be taking place on Wednesday, November 11th, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Facilitated by River, a Mental Health Peer Outreach Worker at De dwa […]
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!
Rainbow Health Ontario 2020 Conference Cancelled
The conference was cancelled in response to COVID-2019.
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 […]
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 […]
Participate Now: Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey
Complete the survey here More information about the 2013 and 2018 surveys