Sexual and Gender Minorities

This resource is meant for anyone and everyone whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

This document offers guidance for sports organizations, particularly respecting trans participants.

A report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that documents incidents of violence against transgender people in the United States in 2022.

A collection of articles and resources by Gender Creative Kids on topics related to coming out, 2SLGBTQ+ family dynamics, and navigating transness as a kid.

This is a UK-based charity whose aim is to work to help the trans and gender non-conforming communities including those whose preferred expression is non-binary and non-gender. Educators may find value in the E-Learning and Resources tabs.

Get the answers to some commonly asked questions about transgender people.

A news video about bias against transgender people in the mainstream media

Youth from 12 to 19 may join safe space for you to ask questions, talk about how you are doing, and share experiences.

Carolyn and Cambell, two trans women, speak about their experiences with life and transition across generations.

This guide explains some of the attitudes and assumptions that constitute transphobia, also sometimes called transmisia.

The concept of radical copyediting is based on the fact that language is not neutral. Through language we communicate values, norms, and ideals. Words matter!

A pamphlet PDF about how to recognize and navigate relationship abuse as a trans person.

It’s impossible to define any person with just one word. But, for many trans people that’s their reality. Too often, they’re defined only by their transness, and not by the countless other things that make up who they are. If more people took the time to look closer, they’d see human beings with hopes and dreams and unique stories to tell.

The TV show Pose shone a light on the vibrant culture and history of ballroom, a predominantly Black queer form of expression. Indya Moore and Dominique Jackson speak about what the representation of Pose means for Black trans people.

In this 15-minute TEDx Talk, Marni Panas (an Alberta woman) shares her journey as a transgender woman finding the courage to overcome fear.

transathlete is a resource for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about trans inclusion in athletics at various levels of play.

This Alberta organization engages in advocacy for trans Albertans. Visit the Resources and Links section for information.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

In this video, a Transgender woman explains why gender neutral bathrooms are vital to the trans rights movement.

A 24/7 hotline available in Canada for those who need someone trans to talk to.

Trans PULSE is a survey conducted in 2019 to collect data on the health and wellbeing of trans and nonbinary people in Canada. The reports on their site reveal key issues affecting trans youth.

This 1-minute video from UN Human Rights is a celebration of living authentically and standing up for the rights of the trans community.

This is the largest Transgender Archives in the world. There are original documents recording the history of pioneering activists, community leaders, and researchers who have contributed to the betterment of trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people.