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 […]

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 […]

Improve access to health care for other trans youth in Ontario

Are you trans and/or non-binary? Are you between the ages of 12-29 and living in Southern Ontario? Want to help improve access to health care for other trans youth in Ontario? Trans and non-binary youth in Southern Ontario are invited to take part in a study about their experiences with access to (or lack of […]

Hamilton Pride

The rally location has changed! HTHC will be at the festival continuing Trans Advocacy in Action! Full events list on bentq.ca

Trans Advocacy in Action continues at Hamilton Pride on June 17

We saw 42 advocacy letters sent from Hamiltonians to family doctors and provincial representatives at our #100In1Day event June 3rd! Thank you Hamilton! If you didn’t get a chance to complete your letter on June 3rd, visit Hamilton Trans Health Coalition at Hamilton Pride on June 17th (Corktown Park) where Trans Advocacy in Action continues. […]

Trans Advocacy in Action: a 100In1Day Event

Saturday, June 3rd, 2017, 12 noon to 4pm Central Library, mall entrance foyer (1st floor) 55 York Blvd., Hamilton ON see this event on the 100In1Day website Healthcare is a human right! Did you know that there are resources available to help every family doctor develop expertise in trans health care, but that many family […]