It Gets Better Canada
Welcome! Here you’ll find inspiring blog posts, toolkits, and other resources. Browse our inspiring It Gets Better videos and spotlights shared with us, along with our original content series! We hope the diversity of our community inspires and empowers you. You are not alone!
Free Livestream Event – November 20, 2024 Have you ever wondered how to get your foot in the film industry? What grants or funding opportunities are available for queer creatives? What does navigating the industry look like as a trans creative? Join It Gets Better Canada for Roadmap for Queer
A glimpse behind the curtain of trans and gender diverse filmmakers w/ Breton Lalama We sat down with the co-founder of Spindle Films Breton Lalama! Breton (he/him) is a writer, performer, and filmmaker committed to enriching and diversifying queer and trans representation in storytelling. He is a Merritt and Dora
Transgender Day of Visibility We join hands in celebrating the resilience, strength, and beauty of transgender people everywhere. In a world that often fails to recognize their contributions and struggles, today is a reminder of the importance of visibility and representation. Now more than ever, trans youth need our support.
Luna Oberlin: A Woman Within Embracing one’s identity is a journey that unfolds uniquely for each individual, and for me, celebrating my queerness as a Black trans woman has been a profound and empowering experience. Navigating the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality, I have discovered layers of strength, resilience, and authenticity
Trans Creators you should be following ! Transgender Awareness Week is a time to uplift, empower, and highlight trans voices. Now more than ever trans youth need our support. Trans voices need to be at the forefront of these discussions and calls to action. Check out this list of trans
An uplifting piece written by Jack, encouraging, those who identify as fat, queer, and trans celebrating their existence and their validity! A love letter to fat , queer and trans people Dear fat queer and trans people , I love you. I love how your back rolls look like waves
When I first showed my most authentic self to my mother, she didn’t quite know how to process this kind of news. I’d always used my clothes and hair to express myself. My sisters would paint my nails, my mother would let me pick whatever temporary hair color I wanted
Roots in the Ground: The love and beauty of Grassroots Trans Resistance Queer Trans youth have been fighting for centuries to gain visibility and protections
Transgender Awareness Week Recognize the day on your platforms – click here to access our social media toolkit. Together we must continue to uplift and support our transgender friends, family and community! While the past few years have been especially challenging for the transgender community, they have also marked huge strides
No More Freebies The demand for queer entrepreneurs and talent is at an all-time high – and I’m hoping it’s not just a trend. While increased queer representation in the media and much needed scrutiny towards social accountability has led to a surge in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ talent, sometimes the approach
