Welcome to our comprehensive guide to resources for Two Spirit, transgender, and nonbinary Canadians! In this blog post, we strive to provide a valuable and inclusive collection of resources to help you navigate the unique challenges faced by individuals in the transgender, Two Spirit, and nonbinary community. Our goal is to ensure that you have access to the latest information, support services, and healthcare resources, all in one convenient place.
The purpose of this blog post is to create a centralized resource for Canadians who identify as Two Spirit, transgender, or nonbinary, as well as those who are questioning their gender identity. We understand that finding reliable information and support can be difficult, and we want to make it easier for you to access the resources you need, regardless of where you live in Canada.
This blog post is designed for individuals who identify as Two Spirit, transgender, or nonbinary, as well as those who are questioning their gender identity in any way. We also welcome friends, family members, and allies who are looking for resources to better understand and support their loved ones. Whether you are seeking healthcare, legal assistance, community support, or educational resources, we hope that this comprehensive guide will be a helpful starting point on your journey.
Indigenous and Two Spirit Resources
In this section, we will cover resources specifically designed for Indigenous and Two Spirit individuals. We have organized these resources into four categories: National Indigenous organizations, Regional Indigenous organizations, Health and wellness resources, and Education and cultural resources.
- National Indigenous organizations
- Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC): https://www.nwac.ca/
- National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV): https://nacafv.ca/
- Indigenous Women’s Leadership Summit (IWLS): https://www.indigenouswomenlead.ca/
- First Nations Health Authority (FNHA): https://www.fnha.ca/
- Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK): https://www.itk.ca/
- Métis National Council (MNC): https://www.metisnation.ca/
- Regional Indigenous organizations
- British Columbia Native Friendship Centres: https://www.bcaafc.com/
- Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC): https://www.ofifc.org/
- Health and wellness resources
- Two Spirit Journal: https://twospiritjournal.com/
- Thunderbird Partnership Foundation: https://thunderbirdpf.org/
- Education and cultural resources
- Kci-Niwesq e-zine: https://nwac.ca/kci-niwesq
- 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations: http://2spirits.com/
- W2SA – Western 2-Spirit Society of Alberta: https://www.w2sa.ca/
Transgender Resources by Province and Territory
British Columbia
- Health and wellness resources
- Trans Care BC: http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/
- Vancouver Coastal Health: https://transhealth.vch.ca/
- Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre: https://www.cwhwc.com/
- Qmunity: https://qmunity.ca/
- Legal and advocacy resources
- West Coast LEAF: https://www.westcoastleaf.org/
- Trans Rights BC: http://www.transrightsbc.ca/
- Community and support resources
- Gender Identity Project: https://qmunity.ca/what-we-do/programs/gender-identity-project/
- PFLAG Vancouver: https://www.pflagvancouver.com/
- Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre: https://www.cwhwc.com/
- Qmunity: https://qmunity.ca/
Alberta
- Health and wellness resources
- Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA): https://www.tesaonline.org/
- Alberta Health Services: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page15586.aspx
- Legal and advocacy resources
- Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre: https://www.aclrc.com/lgbtq
- Skipping Stone Foundation: https://www.skippingstone.ca/
- Community and support resources
- Calgary Outlink: https://www.calgaryoutlink.ca/
- Edmonton Pride Centre: https://pridecentreofedmonton.ca/
Ontario
- Health and wellness resources
- Rainbow Health Ontario: http://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/
- Sherbourne Health Centre: https://sherbourne.on.ca/
- Transgender Health Clinic – Women’s College Hospital: https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/transgender-health-clinic/
- Trans Health Connection: http://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/programs-services/trans-health-connection/
- Legal and advocacy resources
- The 519: https://www.the519.org/
- Justice for Children and Youth: https://jfcy.org/en/
- Community and support resources
- Gender Journeys: https://www.genderjourneys.ca/
- Trans Pulse Project: https://transpulseproject.ca/
Other provinces
- Health and wellness resources
- Transgender Health Information Program (Nova Scotia): https://www.nshealth.ca/content/transgender-health-information-program
- Gender Wellness (Newfoundland and Labrador): https://www.plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/gender-wellness
- Gender Creative Kids Canada: https://gendercreativekids.ca/
- ASTT(e)Q: http://www.astteq.org/
- GRIS Montréal: https://gris.ca/
- Trans Support NB: https://www.transsupportnb.ca/
- Trans Family Support Services – Nova Scotia: http://transfamilysos.org/
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance – Prince Edward Island: https://www.facebook.com/gsapei/
- Legal and advocacy resources
- Manitoba Human Rights Commission: https://www.manitobahumanrights.ca/v1/education-resources/resources/transgender.html
- PEI Human Rights Commission: https://www.peihumanrights.ca/index.php?page=gender_identity
- Community and support resources
- Moncton Transgender Support Group (New Brunswick): https://www.facebook.com/MonctonTransgenderSupportGroup/
- Gender Creative Kids (Quebec): https://gendercreativekids.ca/
Canadian Resources for Two Spirit, Trans, and Nonbinary Folx
- National organizations
- Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health (CPATH): https://cpath.ca/
- Egale Canada: https://egale.ca/
- Health and wellness resources
- Trans Lifeline: https://www.translifeline.org/
- Trans Youth Canada: https://www.transyouthcanada.ca/
- Legal and advocacy resources
- Canadian Human Rights Commission: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/content/lgbti-rights
- Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (Canada): https://www.transgenderlegal.org/
- Education and employment resources
- Trans Employment Program Canada: https://tep-canada.com/
- The Trans Educator Network: https://www.transeducator.ca/
- Community and support resources
- PFLAG Canada: https://pflagcanada.ca/
- Gender Creative Kids Canada: https://gendercreativekids.ca/
International Resources
- Global organizations
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH): https://www.wpath.org/
- International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA): https://ilga.org/
- Health and wellness resources
- National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) – USA: https://transequality.org/
- Gender Identity Project – UK: https://www.gires.org.uk/
- Legal and advocacy resources
- Transgender Law Center – USA: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
- Transgender Europe (TGEU): https://tgeu.org/
- Education and employment resources
- GLAAD Transgender Media Program – USA: https://www.glaad.org/transgender
- Stonewall – UK: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/trans-equality
- Community and support resources
- Trans Lifeline – International: https://www.translifeline.org/
- Gender Spectrum – USA: https://www.genderspectrum.org/
Conclusion
I hope that this comprehensive guide has been helpful in providing you with valuable resources tailored to the needs of Two Spirit, transgender, and nonbinary Canadians. I invite you to visit my transgender resources page for links to crisis centres, counselling, and peer support throughout BC, Alberta, and Ontario. I hope that this comprehensive guide has been helpful in providing you with valuable resources tailored to the needs of Two Spirit, transgender, and nonbinary Canadians.
As I continue to expand this resource list, I would love to hear from you. If you know of any additional resources that would be valuable to our community, please do not hesitate to share them with me. Together, we can make this guide even more comprehensive and helpful.
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Disclaimer: This blog offers general educational information and does not constitute professional advice or establish a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance. Any decisions based on the content are the reader’s responsibility, and Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy assumes no liability. All case studies are hypothetical with fictional names and do not reflect actual people. We prioritize your privacy and the confidentiality of all of our clients. We are committed to maintaining a safe, supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community care.
