It feels incorrect to call this Resources when the entire website is resources, but "Non-Legal, Non-Medical, Not Limited to New Brunswick But Still Relevant Information" didn't fit in the Navigation Bar. It includes Civil Rights Information, Activist & Social Groups, Archival Projects, and Educational Initiatives among other Nice-to-Know Info.
🍁 Egale Canada
"Egale Canada was founded in 1986 in response to the critical need for increased rights and protections for 2SLGBTQI people. Through legal advocacy in the courts, and by winning the hearts and minds of people across the country, Egale has long played a significant role in advancing the rights of 2SLGBTQI people and combatting discrimination. Egale Canada's work is data-informed and begins with community-based action-oriented research to better understand 2SLGBTQI experiences across a number of areas including education, employment, healthcare, and housing."
🍁💬 Egale Canada
💬 "Egale est la principale organisation canadienne qui s'occupe des personnes et des enjeux 2SLGBTQI. Nous améliorons et sauvons des vies par la recherche, l'éducation, la sensibilisation et la promotion des droits de la personne et de l'égalité au Canada et partout dans le monde. Notre travail contribue à créer des sociétés et des systèmes qui reflètent la vérité universelle selon laquelle toutes les personnes sont égales et aucune n'est autre."
🍁 JusticeTrans
"JusticeTrans was founded by Benjamin Mitsuk in 2015 to create a comprehensive legal resource app intended to help 2Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse (2S/TNBGD) community members understand their legal rights in what is colonially known as Canada. Since then we have expanded into a national 2S/TNBGD led and serving non-profit organization. In 2023 JusticeTrans gained charitable status." "JusticeTrans is focused on providing public legal information and education, by using our website as a comprehensive resource, conducting 2S/TNBGD specific research, and engaging with the communities we serve to lead the efforts of our organization."
🍁💬 JusticeTrans
💬 "JusticeTrans a été fondée par Benjamin Mitsuk en 2015 afin de créer une ressource légale exhaustive visant à aider les communautés bispirituelles, trans, non binaires et diverses dnas le genre (2S/TNBGD) à comprendre leurs droits dans ce qui connu sous le nom colonial de Canada. Nous avons grandi pour devenir une OBNL 2S/TNBGD nationale. En 2023, JusticeTrans a obtenu un statut d’organisme de charité."
Inside Canada’s most trans-friendly jurisdictions
"With anti-trans legislation taking shape across Canada, the question of which jurisdictions remain safe for trans people is on a lot of people’s minds. Transfeminine jurist and activist Celeste Trianon began producing the Canadian Anti-Trans Risk Map in 2023 to provide some answers. The map colour-codes each Canadian province and territory, as well as the country as a whole, according to the level of risk each jurisdiction’s government poses to its trans residents."
🍁📑 Canadian Commission for UNESCO LGBTQ2+ Inclusiveness Toolkit for Inclusive Municipalities in Canada and Beyond
"This initiative of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO is therefore timely because it goes beyond lofty principles and provides concrete tools to municipalities so that they can uphold these rights, regardless of where the municipality is located in Canada. Municipal governments are often the public authorities that people contact first and as such are an administrative sector that has a crucial role to play in the inclusion of, and respect for, the LGBTQ2+ minority."
🍁 Pride at Work Canada
"Through dialogue, education and thought leadership, Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada empowers Canadian employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Our learning, networking and community events happen across the country, advising, celebrating and connecting the most inclusive Canadian employers. We help private, public and non-profit employers to create safer, more inclusive workplaces that recognize the skills of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. The vision we share with our employer members is a Canada where every individual can achieve their full potential at work, regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation." Job Board Facebook E-mail
🍁💬 Fierté au travail Canada
"Par l'intermédiaire du dialogue, de l'éducation et du leadership de pensée, Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada inspire les organismes employeurs à créer des environnements de travail qui célèbrent l'ensemble des membres du personnel, peu importe leur expression de genre, leur identité de genre ou leur orientation sexuelle. Nous présentons des événements pédagogiques, communautaires et de réseautage aux quatre coins du pays afin de conseiller, de féliciter et de mettre en réseau les organismes employeurs canadiens les plus inclusifs. Nous aidons les organismes privés, publics et à but non lucratif à créer des environnements de travail plus sécuritaires et plus inclusifs dans le cadre desquels les talents des membres 2SLGBTQIA+ sont reconnus. La vision que nous partageons avec nos entreprises membres est d'un Canada où chaque individu peut atteindre son plein potentiel au travail, peu importe son expression de genre, son identité de genre ou son orientation sexuelle."
💬 Offres d'emplois
🍁 Canadian Labour Congress Trans workers disproportionately impacted by harassment, violence at work
"Canada’s unions are calling attention to the alarming results from the recent national survey on harassment and violence in Canadian workplaces, which revealed that non-binary and trans workers were disproportionately impacted by these experiences in the workplace." "The CLC recently developed Workers in Transition, a guide designed specifically for trade union leaders, union staff representatives, local executives, committee members and shop stewards to take action to support 2STNBGN workers."
Workers in Transition Guide
"A guide designed for trade union leaders, union staff representatives, local executive, committee members and shop stewards. We all have a role to play to better protect the rights of our trans members and ensure they have the support they need in our workplaces, in our unions and in our communities."
📑 Direct Link
🍁💬 Le Congrès du travail du Canada
💬 Les personnes trans font l’objet de harcèlement et de violence au travail plus que les autres
"Les syndicats du Canada attirent l’attention sur les résultats alarmants de la récente Enquête nationale sur le harcèlement et la violence dans les milieux de travail au Canada, qui a révélé que les personnes trans et non binaires font l’objet de harcèlement et de violence plus que les autres en milieu de travail." "Le CTC a publié dernièrement Travailleuses et travailleurs en transition, guide s’adressant aux dirigeantes et dirigeants syndicaux, représentantes et représentants syndicaux, membres d’exécutif et de comités de section locale et déléguées et délégués syndicaux pour qu’ils agissent de manière à appuyer les travailleurs et travailleuses 2SLGBTQI."
💬 Travailleuses et travailleurs en transition
"Un guide conçu pour les dirigeantes et dirigeants syndicaux, les représentantes ou représentants syndicaux locaux, les membres d’exécutif de sections locales et les déléguées et délégués syndicaux. Nous avons tous un rôle à jouer pour mieux protéger les droits de nos membres trans et nous assurer qu’ils ont le soutien dont ils ont besoin dans nos lieux de travail, nos syndicats et nos communautés."
📑💬 Télécharger
🍁🦁🎣🥔🐕📑 Cox & Palmer, Gender Identity and Gender Expression: Things Employers Should Know
"With Pride Month on the horizon, we wanted to continue the conversation and provide employers with further insight on how to adequately support employees whose gender identity or gender expression does not align with conventional social expectations for their birth-assigned sex."
Transathlete
"Transathlete is a resource for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about trans inclusion in athletics at various levels of play. This site pulls together existing information in one central location, and breaks down information into easy-to-reference areas to help you find what you need."
🍁 Canada National Governing Bodies
🍁 Canada College Policies
🍁 Canada Recreation Leagues
Education
🍁 White Ribbon Learning Portal: Free online courses
"Engaging men and boys as allies to promote Gender Equality. White Ribbon is a global movement to end gender-based violence and discrimination by engaging men and boys as allies."
"The journey to a world free of all forms of gender-based violence starts with you! Our courses encourage young people to embrace a version of masculinity that promotes the awareness positive masculinity and commit to ongoing allyship. By addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and discrimination in classrooms across Canada, we strive to lay the foundation for a future where prejudice and violence hold no place and where respect and equality flourish in the hearts of youth." Instagram Youtube
🍁 Women and Gender Equality Canada Partner
🍁💬 Ruban Blanc
💬 Entraînement gratuit: ACS Plus
💬 Entraînement gratuit: Démystifier la manosphère
"Mobilisation des hommes et des garçons en tant qu'alliés pour promouvoir l'égalité des genres. Le Ruban Blanc est un mouvement mondial pour mettre fin à la violence et à la discrimination basées sur le genre en mobilisant les hommes et les garçons en tant qu'alliés."
🍁💬Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada Partenaire
🍁🎣 IWK Foundation: The Fifth Wave Podcast
"In The Fifth Wave: Curing the Healthcare Bias against Women, healthcare champions, the IWK Foundation, bring to light the profound and often dangerous consequences the gap in women’s health and research has had on women. The study of human biology has defaulted to the male body, which has hindered understanding of sex-based biological differences and results in fewer available and less effective treatments for women. We have been living in a world built for men, not only in heath care, but transportation, technology and beyond."
Archival and Historical
🍁 The ArQuives
"The ArQuives’ mandate is to acquire, organize, and preserve materials in any medium by and about 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada. We provide public programming and access to information to promote greater awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ histories and scholarship."
🍁💬 The ArQuives
💬 "Le mandat des ArQuives est d’acquérir, organiser, et préserver des documents sous toutes formes par et pour les personnes 2SLGBTQIA+ au Canada. Nous offrons de la programmation publique et rendons accessible des informations afin de mieux faire connaître les histoires et la recherche 2SLGBTQIA+."
🍁 Trans Canada Project
"Our mission is to promote the Canadian transgender community's stories across our nation and around the world. Through our video content, we aim to educate and raise awareness about the lives of transgender individuals, fostering understanding and acceptance." Facebook Instagram Youtube
🍁💬 Trans Canada Project
💬 "Notre mission est de promouvoir les histoires de la communauté trans canadienne à travers notre nation et autour du monde. Grâce à notre contenu vidéo, nous visons à éduquer et à sensibiliser à la vie des personnes trans, en favorisant la compréhension et l'acceptation."
Digital Transgender Archive
"The DTA is a curated collection of pre-2000 archival materials relevant to global transgender history. We collect materials about self-identified trans people, transsexuality, genders outside of western binaries, and a diverse range of gender nonconforming identities, practices, and experiences. We prioritize materials created by people who are documenting their own lives and communities, and underrepresented voices in trans histories, particularly materials by and about Black, Indigenous, and people of color."
Otherness Archive
"We are a visual archive documenting queer films and its pioneers, as well as a space for contemporary filmmakers. Otherness Archive defies the historic censorship of homosexual, trans and racial themes, and instead highlights them as representations of otherness that deserve equal, if not greater, recognition. Otherness acts as a route into complex narratives and subjectivities that make for richer cinema. By having a digital archive, we hope to make the discoverability of trans work more accessible. Through our recent grant, we chose to focus on building an accessible archive, with the first category being dedicated towards the trans masculine experience*. Through research, a call out and programed events this archive so far, is the result of two years' research."
Organizations
🍁 Interligne
"Help and information service. At Interligne, everyone is united around shared values. Listening, intervention and awareness services for the LGBTQ+ community. Please note that Interligne is an organization based in Quebec (Canada)." Call or Text E-mail
"Legal clinic: Our legal space offers LGBTQ+ people a free, safe place to access legal information adapted to their realities. You can call the clinic at any time and leave a message on the voicemail. A member of our team will call you back as soon as possible to help you and provide you with the appropriate legal information for your situation." Call or Text
🍁💬 Interligne
"Service d’aide et de renseignements. Chez Interligne, tout le monde s’unit autour de valeurs communes. Services d’écoute, d’intervention et de sensibilisation pour la communauté LGBTQ+. Veuillez noter qu’Interligne est un organisme basé au Québec (Canada)."
💬 Téléphone + texto
"Clinique juridique: L’espace juridique offre aux personnes LGBTQ+ un espace gratuit et sécuritaire où accéder à de l’information juridique adaptée à leurs réalités."
💬 Téléphone + texto
🍁 The Enchanté Network
"When the lack of connection and collaboration across regions limited the sustainability and impact of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, the vision of the Enchanté Network emerged as a collective response. The Enchanté Network was created to connect, support, and sustain a national ecosystem of thriving 2SLGBTQI+ organizations from coast to coast to coast. 2SLGBTQI+ organizations are often volunteer-led and suffer from a chronic lack of funding. Historically, these organizations have lacked the national infrastructure necessary to support and strengthen their frontline work. With the creation of the Enchanté Network, our members have gained a national champion who advocates for public policies that will ensure their frontline work is funded, innovative, and sustainable."
🍁💬 La Fondation Émergence
"Agir pour l’émergence d’un monde inclusif à la diversité sexuelle et la pluralité des genres. La Fondation Émergence est un organisme à but non lucratif qui lutte contre l’homophobie et la transphobie à travers différentes actions."
🍁 Women for Trans Rights
"We are mothers, daughters, friends, sisters, partners, colleagues, caregivers, and leaders. Alongside our transgender siblings, we are united in our dream of a world that affords dignity, human rights and equality to all women and to everyone impacted by gender-based oppression. We do not shame or blame any woman or feminist who has felt anxious or uncertain about trans rights. Those targeting our transgender siblings are using lies and fear to portray our trans siblings as a threat. We welcome women from all walks of life to reject their lies and join us in building a Canada where women, girls and trans people are free, safe and supported."
🍁 Canadian Parents of Trans, Two-Spirit & Gender Diverse Kids
"Canadian Parents of Trans, Two-Spirit & Gender Diverse Kids is a support group for parents of gender diverse kids of all ages."
💬"Parents canadiens d'enfants trans et bispirituels est un groupe d'entraide pour les parents d'enfants de divers genres."
Social Assistance
🍁 METRAC: The TransFormed Project
"The TransFormed Project: Addressing Partner Violence from Two-Spirit, Nonbinary and Trans Perspectives is a bilingual, community-based research and action initiative led by METRAC: Action on Violence in partnership with the Centre Francophone. The Project’s goal is to remove barriers to health care and social services for Two-Spirit, Nonbinary and Trans survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). This collaborative project brings together community members affected by IPV, researchers, health and social sector professionals of multi-service agencies with mandates to address IPV through prevention and intervention strategies."
📑 Healthy + Unhealthy Intimate Relationships in Two-Spirit, Nonbinary and Trans Communities
🍁🔶🦁🎣🥔The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance Two-Spirit Library
"The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA) is proud to introduce the Two-Spirit Library: a curated space for knowledge, learning, and connection. This library serves as a gathering place of resources dedicated to Two-Spirit identities, histories, and experiences. It is both a reflection of our stories and a guide for those seeking understanding, healing, and growth.
Here, you will find books, articles, videos, and resources that honour the voices of Two-Spirit people and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities. From teachings on roles and histories to resources on gender-affirming care, sexual health, and contemporary Two-Spirit advocacy, the library holds space for knowledge that is cultural, relevant and practical."
🍁🔶 2 Spirits in Motion Society
"2SiMS began as a grassroots effort to unite 2S kin across Canada. The society was officially incorporated in 2018 by a provisional board of 2S leaders. Early gatherings like the 2 Spirits in Motion Forums built awareness of Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ health and rights, and created space for kin to speak about identity, safety, and community care. From these early efforts, 2SiMS grew into the national 2S organization it is today. Our work centres community voice, intergenerational teachings, and nation-to-nation relationships. We continue to honour the vision of the Elders, leaders, youth, and partners who helped shape this movement."
🍁🔶 Indigiqueers
"Indigiqueers’ primary mission is to create and provide policy change frameworks for Pride organizations nationwide, with the goal of promoting inclusive and supportive futures for 2-Spirit communities within the broader Pride movement. To develop these frameworks, Indigiqueers convenes traditional gatherings in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, as well as in smaller communities like Timmins, Ontario. These gatherings include sharing circles, where members of local 2-Spirit communities come together to collectively envision and discuss the best ways forward. In addition to the sharing circles, Indigiqueers also conducts research through an optional 10-question survey, which helps gather data to inform and drive the policy reforms necessary for creating more inclusive Pride environments for 2-Spirit individuals."
🍁🔶 Two Spirit Journal - Last updated in 2024. Site may not be currently maintained.
"TwoSpiritJournal.com is an interactive multi-platform #Two-Spirit media/news site. 2SJ provides original content of news and current events to educate, build connectivity and to put a face and voice to the diverse & vibrant Two-Spirit community in the United States and Canada." Facebook
🔶National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
"The mission of NNAAPC is to reduce HIV/AIDS and HCV and to address the associated health and social determinants that adversely affect American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and indigenous communities." Facebook
🍁Reitmans
"Founded by Herman and Sarah Reitman in Montreal in 1926, we’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape for a century, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before. We deliver style and quality at an unbeatable value, making great fashion accessible for Canadians everywhere."
🍁💬 Reitmans
💬"Fondée par Herman et Sarah Reitman à Montréal en 1926, nous faisons partie du paysage de la mode au Canada depuis un siècle et aujourd'hui, nous élevons plus que jamais nos marques emblématiques - Reitmans, RW&CO et PENN. Penningtons. Nous offrons style et qualité à un prix imbattable, rendant la grande mode accessible aux Canadiens et Canadiennes de partout au pays."
American Tall
Feminine clothing for 5'9" - 6'6".
"We’re serious about fit. We spend thousands of hours measuring tall people, collecting feedback, and working with skilled manufacturers to create the best fit possible. With an extensive tall size range and hundreds of styles to choose from, so you feel confident at every lift, bend, and turn."
Long Tall Sally
"A celebration of height. That’s what we believe in. The Global Destination for Tall Women’s Clothing. With fashion exclusively designed for tall women standing 5’8” and above, finding your fit has never been easier. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to making tall women everywhere look and feel incredible with three simple obsessions: Style, Quality & Fit."
Alloy Apparel
"Tall Squad, you've come to the right place. Every style is measured and constructed to fit like it was tailored just for you. We have inseams available in 35 and 37 inches and a size range from XS-XXL and 2-20. Curated to make you look and feel confident."
ASOS: Women's Tall Clothing
"Designed specifically for women 5'9"/1.75m or over, our collection of tall women's clothing includes wardrobe staples, standout looks and timeless pieces."
🍁 Tall Feet
"We want to be the ultimate one stop shop for big and tall shoes in Quebec. Our mission is to always offer our customers, the best possible selection of brands and models of plus size shoes. We want to be a must in your big and tall shoe shopping alternatives. It is very important for our team to guide you as best as we can through our selection of great brands, so you can find the best fit, look and respect your budget as well."
🍁💬 Pieds Geants
💬 "Nous sommes la référence incontestable en vente de chaussures grandes pointures au Québec. Notre mission est de toujours offrir à nos clients et clientes la plus grande variété de marques et de modèles possibles dans les chaussures de grandes tailles. Nous voulons être un incontournable pour toute personne portant des chaussures de grandes pointures. Il est impératif pour notre équipe de vous conseiller et de vous guider à travers nos marques de confiance pour que vous trouviez le parfait confort, le soutien et le look qui vous plaît, tout en bénéficiant de nos prix abordables."
🍁urBasics All You Need to Know About: Gaffs and Tucking Underwear
"Gender-affirming undergarments can be a huge benefit to those who are looking to support their trans femme identity. Gaffs are an example of just one of these kinds of undergarments – but what exactly are they, how do they work, and are they right for you? Put simply, a gaff is a special type of compression underwear. The main purpose of a gaff is to help give a flatter appearance to the pelvic area, which can help some transfeminine folks feel more comfortable and confident in their day-to-day life. Read on to find out everything there is to know about gaffs and how to use them."
All You Need to Know About: Bras and Breast Forms
"Today's trans women have more options than ever when choosing how to express themselves – that includes a wider variety of bras and breast forms! But there is one big problem when trans girls go out to buy their first bras or breast forms: they don’t know where to start. There are so many choices, cuts, and colours, and it can be tempting to go for whichever is the most visually appealing. While fit matters infinitely more than form when it comes to achieving a feminine silhouette, many ready-to-wear options are designed with cis women in mind. That’s why some trans women – especially those with wide rib cages – may have difficulty finding an off-the-rack bra that complements their figure. But that doesn’t mean a trans girl with a broad torso is out of options. Many trans-friendly brands are developing undergarments to suit a wide range of body shapes – from slender girls to curvy ladies. Read on to find out everything you need to know about shopping for bras and breast forms as a transgender woman!"
🍁Script: Your guide to tucking
"Katherine Gardner is a queer family medicine physician who cares for many patients who tuck. “Lots of people come in with a lot of fears. The skepticism and concerns are largely based in society’s way to enforce behaviour and discourage people from doing stuff that society deems shameful,” she says. “Tucking is perfectly safe. It’s extremely important and affirming. Those benefits far, far outweigh any potential risk.” While there isn’t much longitudinal research on tucking, it is, as Gardner says, considered safe. We asked her to walk us through the most common questions she gets from patients."
🍁💬Script: Votre guide pour tucker
💬 "Katherine Gardner est une médecin de famille queer qui s'occupe d’un grand nombre de patient·e·s pratiquant le tucking. « Énormément de gens viennent me voir avec énormément de craintes. Leur scepticisme et leurs inquiétudes se basent largement sur la manière dont la société impose certains comportements et décourage les gens de faire des choses qu'elle juge honteuses », explique-t-elle. « Le tucking est tout à fait sécuritaire. C'est extrêmement important et valorisant. Ces avantages l'emportent largement sur les risques potentiels. » Bien que peu d’études à long terme existent sur le tucking, comme le dit Gardner, il est considéré comme sûr de le pratiquer. Nous avons demandé à Gardner de nous présenter les questions qui lui sont posées le plus couramment."
Point of Pride Free Femme Shapewear
"Point of Pride provides free femme shapewear (specially-designed compression underwear/gaffs) to any trans femme person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one. We have only two requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible:
1. You identify as transgender (MTF, genderqueer, non-binary, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, and every other non-cis identity assigned male at birth within the trans umbrella.)
2. You cannot afford to purchase femme shapewear, or you cannot safely obtain femme shapewear.
We accept all requests for support, and applications are open year-round. Once you complete your application, your request will be added to our waitlist. Shipping is discrete and 100% free, and we ship internationally."
Electrolysis Support Fund
"Point of Pride’s Electrolysis Support Fund provides financial assistance towards permanent hair removal services (including electrolysis and laser hair removal) for trans folks who cannot otherwise afford them. We have very few requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible:
1. You identify as transgender (FTM, MTF, non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and all other non-cis identities.)
2. You have financial need that prevents you from affording hair removal services.
3. You are 18 years old or older, or have consent from your parents and/or hair removal providers."
"Can I apply if I live outside the United States?"
"Yes, you are welcome to apply if you live outside the United States. Due to our non-profit status, however, all hair removal services must be performed in the United States and its territories. That means in order to apply, you have to be physically and financially able to travel to the US for your care. This often means international applicants live in Canada or Mexico close to the US border, or are students/employees in the US for an extended period of time. At this time, our grants cannot be applied to travel, lodging, or other logistical expenses."
🍁💬 Trans Mecs et Mecs
💬 "Ressources diverses et variées pour les hommes trans et FTMs attirés par les hommes (trans ou non ; affectivement et/ou sexuellement)... et les mecs (trans ou non) qui les apprécient. Ce site a pour but de donner une visibilité en français à nos relations affectives, sensuelles ou sexuelles avec des garçons (trans ou non), et de permettre la diffusion en français d’articles anglophones. Ainsi se présentait mon site internet pendant les dernières années de sa vie, jusqu'en 2016, avant qu'une erreur de base de donnée ne le plante et que je finisse par jeter l'éponge.
J'ai réussi à retrouver son contenu, et j'ai eu envie d'en remettre en ligne la plus grande partie et de continuer à l'alimenter, de continuer à documenter la présence de nos existences au fil des années. Je documente aussi en partie ce qui concerne les hommes trans et le VIH, ainsi que les hommes trans et le travail du sexe. Toutes les traductions sont de mon fait, sauf mention contraire, et je les ai réalisées il y a une douzaine d'année. Toutes erreurs et approximations sont de ma faute. Le vocabulaire utilisé dans les articles ainsi que les positions tenues reflètent leurs époques."
Clothing
Kirrin Finch
"Kirrin Finch is a queer-woman owned conscientious clothing company offering menswear-inspired apparel for women, trans, and non-binary bodies."
"Binding is a crucial strategy in many transgender and non-binary people's lives for coping with gender dysphoria, yet the vast majority of those who bind report some negative physical symptoms. Written by Frances Reed, a licensed bodywork and massage therapist specialising in gender transition, this comprehensive guide helps you make the healthiest choices from the very start of your binding journey.
Including guidance for choosing the right binder, approaching your first bind, an overview of potential health risks and complications, a range of self-massage and self-fascial release exercises to minimize pain and dysphoria, as well as tips and tricks for exercising safely in a binder - this is the ultimate resource for anyone that practices chest binding."
🍁The Script guide to plus-size binding
"About six months after I came out, I started the frustrating quest to find chest-binding techniques that worked for my fat body and 44G breasts. Only a few binder brands make plus-sizes. Even among the minuscule plus-size offerings, finding a binder that fits well at the ribs and chest while still being tight enough to flatten the chest is tough. And binders are sold pretty much exclusively online, so you have to purchase based on measurements without knowing whether or not the garment will fit."
🍁💬Script: Les meilleurs binders en grandes tailles
💬 "Environ six mois après mon coming out, je me suis lancé·e dans une quête désespérée de techniques de compression de la poitrine qui seraient adaptées à mon corps gros et à ma poitrine de taille 44G. Très peu de fabricants de binders proposent des tailles plus et même parmi cette offre restreinte, il est difficile de trouver un binder qui s’ajuste bien au niveau des côtes et de la poitrine, tout en étant suffisamment serré pour aplatir la poitrine. De plus, les binders sont presque exclusivement offerts en ligne, ce qui oblige la clientèle à se fier aux mesures indiquées sur le site, sans véritablement savoir si le modèle et la taille choisie conviendra."
🍁 The Get REAL Movement: Bind Safe
"Bind Safe is an informational hub and educational video series promoting safe binding practices, education around the basics of gender dysphoria, and additional resources for youth, parents, medical professionals, and allies."
🍁 Origami Customs Chest Binding 101: Your Essential Guide on How to Use Binders Safely
"Here at Origami Customs, we’ve been selling binders as long as we’ve been a company. So we decided it’s time to create a guide to help out anyone curious about chest binding! (Sorry it took us so long!) So, welcome to Chest Binding 101, a comprehensive guide designed to empower FTM, non-binary folks, and anyone else who wants to bind on their journey toward self-acceptance and comfort."
The Ultimate Guide to Chest Binding
"Welcome to the ultimate guide to chest binding! If you’re exploring binding for the first time or looking to refine your practice, we’ve got you covered. We know that not everyone who was born with chest tissue loves it. If that’s you, we understand you, and you’re not alone! With over 15 years of experience designing and refining binders, we understand the importance of binding safely. So in this guide, we’ll cover everything from the basics of binding to tips for safe wear, choosing the right style, and understanding the long-term effects. Whether you’re new to binding or just looking for more information, this guide will give you the knowledge to make informed, healthy decisions for your body."
🍁 urBasics All You Need to Know About: Chest Binders
"Using a chest binder is a great way for trans folks and other non-gender conforming individuals to ease their anxiety and gender dysphoria. This comprehensive guide explores everything you’ll want to know about getting a binder for yourself. We’ll cover the basics of what it is and how to wear it, as well as questions about safety, fit, and buying the right size. Keep reading to get all the information you need to embark on this affirming journey!"
🍁 GenderGear.ca Binders & Binding Binder Recycling Program
"Whether you've had top surgery or have gone up or down a size, if you've been binding for awhile you've probably got some old binders that you're not sure what to do with. We offer a binder recycling program as a way to make binders more accessible to more people - new binders are expensive! For each used, but wearable binder you send us, we'll provide you with one $10 gift card valid at Gender Gear or Come As You Are! We then "sell" the preloved binders for $5 each."
Social Assistance
Point of Pride: Free Chest Binders
"Point of Pride provides free chest binders (specially-designed chest compression garments) to any trans person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one. We have only two requirements in an effort to be as inclusive as possible:
1. You identify as transgender (FTM, genderqueer, non-binary, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, and every other non-cis identity within the trans umbrella.)
2. You cannot afford to purchase a binder, or you cannot safely obtain a binder.
We accept all requests for support, and applications are open year-round. Once you complete your application, your request will be added to our waitlist. Shipping is discrete and 100% free, and we ship internationally to 90+ countries and counting."
Menstrual Support
9 LGBTQ People Speak Out About Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
"Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD, is a hormone-based mood disorder whose symptoms show during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle — between ovulation and the onset of a period. Affecting about 2-10% of people who experience menstruation, PMDD is currently suspected to be a genetic disorder: a study published by the National Institute of Health in January 2017 showed a link between PMDD and dysregulated responses from a particular gene complex sensitive to estrogen and progesterone."
"The following are stories from LGBTQ people living with PMDD — how it manifests for us, what helps and what doesn’t help, and any challenges or opportunities we have found in seeking help." Publication: Autostraddle Date: 31 Jan 2018
IAPMD-Moderated Video Peer Support Groups
"Connect in our free, user‑friendly video support groups, safe, moderated spaces developed by IAPMD to ensure access to peer support for those impacted by premenstrual disorders. Sometimes nothing beats talking face-to-face with others who truly understand. Led by trained IAPMD Peer Support Facilitators with lived experience of PMDD or PME, these sessions provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals to give and receive understanding, validation, and hope. Our video support groups are offered free of charge, but space is limited. Please book in advance for each session you wish to attend. IAPMD is an international organization, and times are listed in the Eastern Time (ET) zone in North America."
🍁 Period Pin
"Period Pin is working away to make it easy for menstruators to find the free products they need, when they need them. We appreciate the support from municipalities, libraries, universities, community-based organizations, and private businesses – all committed to providing free menstrual products. And many others sharing the map with menstruators within their communities they serve."
🍁 Goverment of Canada Inclusive Writing – Guidelines and Resources
"The Guidelines for Inclusive Writing are designed to help the federal public service and any other organization produce writing that is free of discrimination based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or any other identity factor."
📑 Inclusive Writing Guidelines and Resources: Quick Reference Sheet Gender-Inclusive Writing: Guidelines for Translating from French The Inclusionary: A Collection of Gender-Inclusive Solutions
"The Inclusionary contains a list of gendered words, along with suggestions for inclusive solutions. It was designed to provide writers, editors and translators with a starting point for writing inclusively in English, in accordance with the techniques outlined in the Guidelines for Inclusive Writing."
"The gender-inclusive alternatives aren’t meant to be used in every context, but rather in those contexts where the gender of the person referred to is non-binary or is unknown. You must therefore exercise judgment in applying the proposed solutions." Gender-Inclusive Writing – Other Resources
"Consult this page to find online resources provided by various Canadian organizations on English pronouns, including the singular “they”; gender-inclusive neologisms in French; background information on gender inclusivity in French; training and articles on gender-inclusive writing."
🍁💬 Goverment du Canada
💬 Lignes directrices sur l’écriture inclusive
"Les Lignes directrices sur l’écriture inclusive sont conçues pour aider la fonction publique fédérale et toute autre institution intéressée à adopter une écriture évitant toute forme de discrimination, qu’elle soit fondée sur le sexe, le genre, l’orientation sexuelle, la race, l’origine ethnique, les handicaps ou tout autre facteur identitaire. Les questions liées à la représentation des genres à l’écrit y occupent une place prépondérante, étant donné la nature genrée de la langue française."
💬 Écriture inclusive – Autres ressources
"Consultez cette page pour trouver des ressources publiées par différentes organisations canadiennes sur l’emploi du pronom they au singulier, le contexte de l’écriture inclusive et les néologismes en français, ainsi que des formations et des articles sur l’écriture inclusive."
🍁 Intersex Canada
"Previously known as “Androgyny.ca – Canadian Intersex Network”, Intersex Canada has been active since 2015 within various social networks. Intersex Canada represents a diverse community of intersex individuals, families and allies who reside in Canada. Intersex Canada was officially registered as a not-for-profit organization in April 2021 by board members from across the country."
🍁 Egale Canada: Intersex Community Hub
"The Intersex Community Hub has been created by the intersex community, for the intersex community, as well as parents and caregivers of intersex children. The Intersex Community Hub is a space for members to connect with one another, to ask questions to one another, to share lived experience, to feel heard, and to feel empowered. The hub includes spaces for intersex folks only, as well as spaces for parents and caregivers only, and spaces where everyone can connect with one another. Members of the hub are able to sign up for free sessions with a trauma-informed counsellor."
interACT
"interACT works to empower intersex youth and advance the rights of all people with innate variations in their physical sex characteristics through advocacy, public engagement and community connection."
InterConnect
"InterConnect is a compassionate and affirming community of intersex individuals, family members and allies, working together to promote a better quality of life through connection, support, education and awareness."
Human Rights Campaign: Understanding the Intersex Community
"Intersex people come from all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, faiths, and political ideologies. In addition, intersex people can have many different gender identities. Though some individuals with intersex traits identify with intersex as their gender, the majority don’t--they may identify as male, female, non-binary, or a different gender. Intersex individuals may also be transgender if they do not identify with the gender with which they were raised. The same breadth of sexualities seen in the general population are also represented in the intersex community. Most of all, intersex people face similar bias and fear of difference that faces the entire LGBTQ+ community. As such, intersex people are valuable members of our communities who deserve recognition and respect."
Jackie Blanks
"In telling my story, I have been hearing from other West Michigan mothers whose daughters were born with an intersex variation. They're scared and afraid of the unknown. I tell them there's nothing to be afraid of. Nothing is wrong with your children. They're just a little different. I am now passionate about stopping medically unnecessary and irreversible surgeries like the one performed on me. Surgeries on intersex individuals are driven by fear—fear of a body that they don't understand and can't check in a "male" or "female" box on a piece of paper. These surgeries are human rights violations, and in the future I want other intersex people, especially young people, to not feel shame." Facebook Instagram
Every Body
"Every Body tells the stories of three intersex individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy, and non-consensual surgeries to thriving adulthoods. Actor and screenwriter River Gallo (they/them), political consultant Alicia Roth Weigel (she/they), and Ph.D. student Sean Saifa Wall (he/him) are now leaders in a fast-growing global movement advocating for greater understanding of the intersex community and an end to unnecessary surgeries. Woven into the story is a stranger-than-fiction case of medical abuse, featuring exclusive footage from the NBC News archives, which helps explain the modern-day treatment of intersex people."
Director: Julie Cohen Release Date: 30 June 2023
🍁 The National Resource Centre on 2SLGBTQI Aging
"The National Resource Centre on 2SLGBTQI Aging is a resource centre focused on the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQI older adults and aging issues in Canada. The site is a storehouse of information, research and resources for 2SLGBTQI older adults, their communities, and for those who provide social service and care to these groups."
🍁💬 Centre national de ressources sur le vieillissement 2SLGBTQI
"Le Centre national de ressources sur le vieillissement 2SLGBTQI (CNRV) est un centre de ressources axé sur les expériences vécues des personnes aînées 2SLGBTQI et les enjeux liés au vieillissement au Canada. Sur le site, on trouve une foule d'informations, d'études et de ressources pour les personnes aînées 2SLGBTQI, leurs communautés et les personnes qui leur fournissent des soins et des services sociaux."
🍁 QMUNITY
"Since 1979, QMUNITY has been a resource centre providing essential programs and services to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies — we’re excited to continue supporting our community in BC."
"2SLGBTQIA+ seniors can connect with one of our 55+ program coordinators to get personalized help, support, and system navigation." E-Mail
SageUSA National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
"The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging is the first U.S. technical assistance center focused on improving services for LGBTQ+ older adults, their families, and caregivers. The goals of the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging are:
- Create and share information, resources, and technical help on LGBTQ+ aging
- Train aging and disability providers on LGBTQ+ cultural competence
- Boost access to culturally competent services for LGBTQ+ older adults, families, and caregivers
- Strengthen collaboration with minority aging centers and the ACL network."
A Life Lived Trans
"Hosted by 🍁Mardi P & Lenny Z, these two trans elders in their 60s, who began their transitions in the 1970s have 100 Life Lived Trans years between them. Stories and perspectives of trans elders are rare and valuable, we hope you enjoy what we bring to you each week." Facebook Youtube
Transgender Aging Network: ElderTG
"ElderTG is a support and networking e-mail list for both MTF and FTM transsexual, transgender, and intersex persons aged 50 and older and SOFFAs (significant others, friends, family, and allies) of such persons. Both those who have been dealing with transgender/gender issues for a long time and those who are new to the issues are welcome. ElderTG serves as the primary source of support for a number of its members, and hence has a high volume of emails daily. A digest option that groups all of a day’s emails and sends them in one daily email is available." "To subscribe, send an email stating your age and interest." E-Mail
End of Life Planning
Order of the Good Death: LGBTQ+ End-Of-Life Guides
"The Order is creating comprehensive LGBTQ+ end-of-life planning guides for every U.S. state. We want everyone to have a good death—one in which affirming care is both accessible and rooted in the understanding that a dignified death respects each person’s identity, wishes, and chosen family. It is our hope that the availability of LGBTQ+ End-Of-Life Guides will bring people a step closer to the good death we all deserve."
Trans Life Line
"Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people. Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community." Phone
FORGE
"Our work with sexual violence survivors and providers who serve transgender sexual violence survivors began in full force. We conducted a national study of transgender survivors and discovered alarming results. This initial research catapulted us to pursue additional funding and devote the majority of our work to focusing on survivors of all types of violence (sexual, domestic and hate), and work diligently to find effective ways to increase the cultural competency of the providers who serve these survivors and loved ones." "FORGE reduces the impact of trauma on trans/non-binary survivors and communities by empowering service providers, advocating for systems reform, and connecting survivors to healing possibilities. FORGE strives to create a world where ALL voices, people and bodies are valued, respected, honored, and celebrated; where every individual feels safe, supported, respected, and empowered."
Pronouns.page
"Pronouns are those words that we use instead of calling someone by their name every time we mention them. Most people use “he/him” and “she/her”, so we automatically assume which one to call them based on someone's looks. But it's actually not that simple… Gender is complicated. Some people “don't look like” their gender. Some prefer being called in a different way from what you'd assume. Some people don't fit into the boxes of “male” or “female” and prefer more neutral language. This tool lets you share a link to your pronouns, with example sentences, so that you can show people how you like to be called."
💬Pronoms.fr
"Tout le monde utilise des pronoms personnels. Ce sont les mots qui remplacent le nom d’une personne pour qu'on n'utilise pas son nom chaque fois qu’iel est mentionné·e. La plupart des gens utilise « il/lui » et « elle/elle », donc on détermine automatiquement lequel utiliser en se basant sur l'apparence. Mais ce n’est pas si simple... Le genre est compliqué. Il y a des gens qui « ne ressemblent pas » à leur genre. Certaines personnes préfèrent être genrées d’une façon différente de celle qu’on suppose. Certaines personnes ne rentrent pas dans les cases « homme » et « femme » et préfèrent un langage plus neutre. Vous pouvez utiliser cet outil pour partager un lien vers les pronoms que vous utilisez, avec des exemples, pour que vous puissiez montrer comment vous préférez être genré·e."
Trans in Academia!
"Trans in Academia! (TiA!) is an organization established by Chinese trans people in 2022. TiA! aims to document theoretical and practical knowledge from the Sinophone trans community, help trans people pursue studies, professional development, and employment, share academic knowledge related to trans issues, and produce original content from the perspective of trans people."
Strands for Trans
"Strands For Trans is a global network of hair, beauty, and wellness industries and organizations that seek to create and inspire safe and positive experiences for all guests, especially guests from the trans community." E-mail
Fuzz Culture Club: Inclusive Nutrition Calculator
"FCC is Inclusive Online Fitness and nutrition coaching for the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and alternative communities." "I built this so you can get a realistic idea of your energy and protein needs. No extreme targets — just sensible ranges whether you're cutting, bulking, or just curious. Please be aware, all bodies are very different, these are ranges for you to get a starting point, so you can tweak them as needed based on your desired outcome."
Point of Pride
"Point of Pride provides financial aid and direct support to trans people in need of health and wellness care. We provide financial aid towards gender-affirming surgery, hormone replacement therapy/telehealth access, permanent hair removal services, and other types of care. We also provide free chest binders and femme shapewear garments to trans people who cannot afford them."
Thrive Fund
"Point of Pride’s Thrive Fund offers small grants to trans folks who can’t afford gender-affirming care and wellness services not covered by our other programs. It is designed to support needs that are one-time or time-limited, though we also welcome applications for ongoing care. We give priority to requests that fill gaps in existing support systems—especially if the service or item is a prerequisite or closely connected to other gender-affirming care."
"Can I apply if I live outside the United States?" "It depends. If you live outside the U.S., you may still be eligible—but the types of products or services we can support may be limited. The application form will flag any parts of your request that might not qualify. If you’re unsure, we still encourage you to apply—our team will review your submission and follow up if needed."
Healthy Chest Binding for Trans and Non-Binary People: A Practical Guide