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“Being Two Spirit in my community means being fully who I am.”

Meet Dr. James Makokis, a Two-Spirit Cree specialist who combines Indigenous and Western teachings to create a unique approach to transgender care. ... See more

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There's been some talk in the media lately about people afraid about walking near the 900 block of Pandora, near the safe injection site. I walk along there all the time and have never felt unsafe. Any ideas on how we can help more members of our community feel safe around people who are homeless, or living with mental health, head injury or substance use challenges? #HotTopicTuesday ... See more

Anthony Johnson and James Makokis plan to continue fundraising for a cultural healing centre

Join us for this years Ride for Refuge on October 5th. Walk, stroll, or ride your bike and help raise funds for the at risk youth in ur community. Go to http://ride.w-ith.us/Threshold and sign up today. ... See more

The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) is seeking an exceptional leader to fill the position of our Executive Director (ED). The ideal candidate is passionate, dynamic, and brings

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Depression, anxiety and panic attacks are not signs of weakness. They are signs of trying to remain strong for far too long. Following th...

For people who live in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland, TransFocus is conducting a survey among trans men and women, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people about gender diversity at Health Initiative for Men (www.checkhimout.ca). If you have accessed or wish to access HIM, they want to hear from you to better understand the needs and experiences to inform solutions going forward.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HIMTNB2S.

The survey closes on September 18.

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Have your voice heard on gender diversity at HIM!

Trans men and women, non-binary people, and Two-Spirit Community members: we invite you to participate in a survey about your perspectives, experiences, and ideas regarding gender diversity at HIM!

This survey was designed and is being conducted by trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people, and is for those who either:

1) Have already accessed HIM services and programs (past or present), or
2) Wish to access HIM, but experience barriers or hesitation.

It covers five key areas:
- facilities (e.g. washrooms and clinical spaces);
- communications + marketing;
- gender data collection and uses;
- programs and services;
- gender records (e.g. names, titles, and pronouns).

Complete this survey in person at any HIM Health Centre or online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HIMTNB2S between Aug 21 - Sept 18. Survey should take between 15-30 minutes to complete.

Questions? Contact Kai Scott with TransFocus Consulting at kai@transfocus.ca.

We recognize that gender does not operate in a vacuum and it is important to consider intersectional experiences, and we strongly encourage people who are indigenous, racialized, various abilities and sizes, newcomers to Canada and all ages to participate! ... See more