Workshop: Perinatal care for gender diverse families
Families come in many forms. It is a responsibility of perinatal care providers to adapt to meet the needs of all parents-to-be in dignified and affirming ways…
Families come in many forms. It is a responsibility of perinatal care providers to adapt to meet the needs of all parents-to-be in dignified and affirming ways…
Just over 3 years ago, I was entering into the most vocally awkward stage of my life (so far) as my body was adjusting to the hormonal shifts of transition…
Ambit caught some light in the Sooke News Mirror recently (article by Kristyn Anthony), speaking about the upcoming “Moving Trans History Forward” conference, hosted at the University of Victoria from March 22-25, 2018. Here’s a snippet…
The history of the BC Human Rights Commission is a choppy one. First formed in 1973, the commission was abolished eleven years later. It was then revived only to be abolished in 2002…
While family gatherings can present opportunities for connection, they can be quite challenging for trans people of all ages. Family histories, relationship dynamics, and…
If you are living remotely, rurally, or in a small town, here is some information to help you begin to get the trans-competent care you need…
We’re excited to announce that Ambit will be leading training for all those connected with Greater Victoria School District (SD 61). This will focus on training administrators, teachers, and counsellors, and…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Are you planning a cool costume of your favourite character? Are you wanting to play around with gender in your costume this year? Here are some things to think about when designing your look…
Are you covering an event with trans organizers? Doing a write-up about current events and wanting to get some input from the trans community? Wondering how best to represent trans voices? Here are 5 quick tips…
Language matters! Here are some examples of trans-centred language and behaviours that we can shift in order to do better for intersex people in our communities: …
Though the internet offers many opportunities to connect with trans people living in different locations, supportive and safe in-person interactions are important to…
Creating inclusive spaces for intersex people involves interrogating our biases about bodies, deconstructing narratives about gender, and being aware that…