Every March 31st, the trans community and allies come together to observe #TransDayOfVisibility (TDOV). Today is about celebrating trans individuals, their achievements, and the hard-earned progress that has been made towards true equity for the trans community. Beyond that, though, TDOV is about renewing our commitment to educate ourselves on trans issues and to raise our voices against transphobia in all its forms. Whether you’re a trans person looking for support during this difficult time or looking to act in allyship to support the trans people in your life, we’ve got something to help.
Join us in building trans inclusive schools
Upcoming Webinars for Educators and School Staff
April 5, 2023 at 4:30pm EDT: Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion
April 13, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT: Trans and Nonbinary Youth
April 18, 2023 at 1:00pm EDT: Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion
Make your school setting more inclusive with our Draw the Line – Against Transphobic Violence webinars & resources
Draw The Line – Against Transphobic Violence is a webinar and a collection of resources to help educators, administrators, and staff in both secondary and post-secondary schools recognize and intervene in transphobic violence, and build skills for fostering cultures of consent, gender inclusion, and healthier relationships overall.
Learn more about pronouns, inclusive language, and allyship tips with our collection of resources.
Additional Resources
- Preparing Students for the Transition of a Trans or Gender Diverse Peer
- Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
- What to do when your child comes out to you
- Tackling Anti-LGBTQI2S Cyberbullying
- 2SLGBTQI Sports Inclusion: Playbook to breaking down barriers
- Toilet Training: The basics of making your washrooms inclusive for everyone
Learn more and become an ally in our Workplace Inclusion trainings
Egale offers private, public and not-for-profit sector organizations reliable, high-quality training and development for professional, management and organizational development on both a local and national scale. We aim to help clients develop the strategy, motivation, and accountability required to foster 2SLGBTQI inclusion and safer space.
Support
LGBT Youthline | youthline.ca | 1-800-268-9688
The 519 | the519.org
Big White Wall | A free, online mental health and wellbeing service that helps people who are dealing with everyday stressors or major life events. Available 24/7/365
Umbrella Mental Health Network | Queer mental health professionals supporting LGBTQ* health & wellness, now offering online psychotherapy & e-counselling services
Trans Lifeline | Peer support for the trans community
Friends of Ruby Drop-In Youth Centre | A welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. We support two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and all gender non-conforming youth (aged 16-29) by providing free counselling, housing and social services.