It Gets Better CanadaWe 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. They face unique challenges and obstacles on their journey toward authenticity. It is upon us to stand beside them, offering our unwavering support and solidarity by listening to and uplifting trans stories.
Introducing the It Gets Better Canada Youth Advisory Committee! It Gets Better Canada is proud to present our Youth Advisory Committee, powered by RBC! This dynamic group of ten inspiring 2SLGBTQ+ youth from across Canada will help steer our initiatives and shape our future. Their voices are key to a
Dive into the colourful world of queer Asian artist Min Ngo! From reconnecting with their passion through identity exploration to spreading joy with cute merch and fan art, their journey is inspiring. Join us in listening to their story! Finding pride through art: amplifying 2SLGBTQ+ and Asian representation Can you
The Dance Art of Waacking Nothing feels better than safe self-expression no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity. Join It Gets Better Canada as we explore the art and history of Waacking, a dance form with deep roots in the queer community. This video has been made possible through
What is asexuality? Asexuality is arguably the least known 2SLGBTQ+ identity. Whenever I come out, I’m generally met with a myriad of confusion and questions. While understanding who I am and how I identify was hard, flourishing into being openly proud has made me so much happier. In junior high,
True Voices Youth Grants Overview and Application If you had up to $5,000 to make your school better for 2SLGBTQ+ students, what would you do? We’re looking to fund storytelling projects that uplift, empower, and connect 2SLGBTQ+ youth in schools in all 13 provinces and territories. Do you have a
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 Day of Resistance To be trans on the Trans Day of Resistance is to start over. It’s to pick up the pieces left by our ancestors and search for new horizons to explore identity and survive together as a collective. To be trans and resist colonialism’s gender binary and
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
@itgetsbettercanada Thank you @LifeofTy for sharing your tips and advice for trans male youth! Part 2 is coming soon so follow for more! #2SLGBTQ #Trans #TransYouth #ProtectTransKids #GenderAffirmingCare #Explore ♬ original sound - It Gets Better Canada
@itgetsbettercanada 🌟Meet @Luna Oberlin 🤍 : a beacon of strength and resilience, living authentically as a woman within. Read our latest piece featuring Luna as she shares her transformative journey of embracing queerness as a Black trans woman. #BHM #TransVisibility #Trans #BlackTransRepresentation #ItGetsBetterCanada ♬ original sound - It Gets Better Canada
@itgetsbettercanada Thank you Elliot for sharing your voice! Our 2SLGBTQl+ youth deserve respect and inclusive spaces at school! Yet, protections for them are rolling back across Canada. It’s time to listen to their voices. Watch youth explain what they need and learn more about the importance of affirming spaces nationwide at www.youthvoiceswillprevail.ca (link in bio) Use #YouthVoicesWillPrevail and create your own video sharing your voice! #Canada #GenderAffirmingCare #QueerYouth #Alberta #Edmonton #ProtectQueerYouth #Pronouns #protecttranskids ♬ original sound - It Gets Better Canada
Introducing the It Gets Better Canada Youth Advisory Committee! It Gets Better Canada is proud to present our Youth Advisory Committee, powered by RBC! This dynamic group of ten inspiring 2SLGBTQ+ youth from across Canada will help steer our initiatives and shape our future. Their voices are key to a
Dive into the colourful world of queer Asian artist Min Ngo! From reconnecting with their passion through identity exploration to spreading joy with cute merch and fan art, their journey is inspiring. Join us in listening to their story! Finding pride through art: amplifying 2SLGBTQ+ and Asian representation Can you
The Dance Art of Waacking Nothing feels better than safe self-expression no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity. Join It Gets Better Canada as we explore the art and history of Waacking, a dance form with deep roots in the queer community. This video has been made possible through
What is asexuality? Asexuality is arguably the least known 2SLGBTQ+ identity. Whenever I come out, I’m generally met with a myriad of confusion and questions. While understanding who I am and how I identify was hard, flourishing into being openly proud has made me so much happier. In junior high,
True Voices Youth Grants Overview and Application If you had up to $5,000 to make your school better for 2SLGBTQ+ students, what would you do? We’re looking to fund storytelling projects that uplift, empower, and connect 2SLGBTQ+ youth in schools in all 13 provinces and territories. Do you have a
Gender Affirming Fashion This article explores the transformative power of fashion in embracing one’s authentic self. Introduction In the past, I often struggled to fully embrace who I truly was, feeling constrained by societal norms and its expectations. Exploring my identity through fashion has been a crucial and transformative journey
This toolkit explores what it means to have your gender invalidated and how you can support yourself in the face of invalidation.
This toolkit explores what it means to have your gender invalidated and how you can support yourself in the face of invalidation.
Why Queer Stories Matter It Gets Better Canada is proud to continue to uplift 2SLGBTQ+ voices across our nation. Watch this message from our new Executive Director, featuring an array of inspiring queer youth leading the charge for a better tomorrow! GET UPDATES and stay connected – subscribe to our
