It’s never too early to talk about gender
Many thanks to Oaklands Community Association, Burnside Gorge Community Centre, and Rogers Child Care Centre, for engaging in an experiential workshop from…
Author: Kingsley
Is “blind hiring” enough?
In a recent interview, I was asked if I thought “blind hiring” would alleviate some of the barriers that trans, gender diverse, and two-spirit people face in being hired. Here are some of my thoughts on that…
Trainings with BC Transit ripple into community
It was a great pleasure to offer Gender Diversity trainings to BC Transit as they continue their work of creating an affirming and supportive workplace for all their staff members…
On Pride & showing up
It’s pride week in Victoria, which will culminate in the Victoria Pride Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 10th. And with each year that passes, rain or shine, more and more people of all orientations, expressions, and identities, show up…
Hello There
Just a casual reminder that these awesome business cards exist!
Media: Interview with CBC Radio
I’ve been grappling with what to do with the deep and complicated grief I have been feeling in response to the recent events in Orlando. Then I remember that through this work…
In solidarity
My heart is heavy today, hearing of the mass shooting in Orlando. I’ve been at a loss for words – all I can think to say is this…
Open minds and hearts at Wellspring Support
It was a pleasure to facilitate a workshop for Wellspring Support last week. Wellspring supports adults who are living with disAbilities, and it was very clear from our conversations that the staff are as committed to…
Media: Victoria votes to create first trans inclusion policy
The City of Victoria Councillors Marianne Alto and Jeremy Loveday recently put forth a motion to protect the rights of…
Thank you, WorkLink BC!
Our workshop with Worklink BC created opportunities for engagement and reflection, and I was left feeling really thankful for…
Visibility and safety: A classic coin toss
It’s Trans Day of Visibility!(?) Apparently, TDoV was founded in 2009 (thanks, Wikipedia!), but I only caught wind of it last year, when it gained some major steam on social media. For me, the whole notion of visibility raises some important questions, the most pressing of which is…
Hello, world!
Kingsley announces the beginning of his venture designed to help businesses in Victoria and the surrounding area become leaders in gender-affirming service …