Ways to observe the International Trans Day of Visibility in Edmonton this year

April is around the corner, but before we kick off another month, please join us in recognizing Trans Day of Visibility in Canada – an annual event meant to raise awareness for the transgender and gender non-conforming communities and to celebrate their many accomplishments.

This year, no matter who you are, what you look like, or where you come from there are several ways to get involved. Not sure where to start? Here are just a few ways you can participate in Edmonton!

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ATTEND AN EVENT OR WORKSHOP

REGISTER TO ATTEND THE WPATH BOOK CLUB

Dedicated to the life and memory of Alberta’s Dr. Micheal Marshall, a psychiatrist that specialized in transgender mental health – Edmonton is encouraged to attend a very special WPATH Book club event. For more information visit the link above.

When: Friday, March 31st, 2023
Where: See address above

RAINBOW HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING

This year, learn something new and potentially life-changing! Ontario-based organization, Rainbow Health, offers a ton of incredible workshops and resources in hopes of educating the public about the health challenges and barriers to accessing care that the 2SLGBTQ community faces.

Where: online here

DONATE

For those of you in a position to help others financially, there are a ton of incredible charities and organizations where your money will go a long way.

Here are just a few in and around Edmonton, Alberta and Canada:

• The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity 
• Skipping Stone
• Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity
• Trans Equality Society Of Alberta
• EGALE
• Queer and Trans Health Collective
• Pride Centre of Edmonton

OR VOLUNTEER

If, of course, you’re unable to give an organization your money – you can also give them your time. Many of the not-for-profits above are often looking for volunteers and it’s through work that you can give back, learn and grow.

For more information about how Canada is commemorating Trans Day of Visibility in Canada we encourage you to visit this website here.

Be kind, be you and be a part of change! There’s no better day than today to make a difference.