[Wamvan] Transgender rights activism in Canada--resources and contacts for column?

[Joanna Chiu]

Thanks Lindsay!

I'm getting more info than I can include in a column, so I'm going to
compile this info into a blog entry so other journalists and activists can
make use of the info, too. Will post soon! Thanks everyone!

Joanna

On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Lindsay Miles <lindskmiles at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Joanna,
>
> Bill C-389 as far as I know is stuck in the Senate at first reading since
> February 2010. I find it is best to check the status of bills on LEGISinfo
> on the Government of Canada website. As far as I know, the bill has fallen
> off the radar and not been passed.
>
> In terms of transphobic feminist organizations, Vancouver Rape Relief
> comes to the forefront. I am not sure if Battered Women Support Services
> is, they may be accessible for transgendered women or they may not I would
> look into that. WISH, WAVAW, DTES Women's Centre, Atira and PACE are all
> inclusive to trans women as far as I know.
>
> Hope this helps!
> Lindsay
>
> On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 4:50 PM, Joanna Chiu <chiu.joanna5 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hey everyone,
>>
>> I'm working on a Herizons column where I'll look ahead to the coming year
>> of the transgender rights movement in Canada and argue that feminists must
>> be involved in this movement. Can anyone direct me to some good resources
>> and people to talk to? I'm going to hit up Tami of course!
>>
>> And can someone explain to me the current status of Bill C-389, the bill
>> to include "gender identity" and "gender expression" as prohibited grounds
>> of discrimination in the Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code? I haven't
>> been able to find up-to-date information online. Has it been passed or is
>> it stuck in the Senate or what?
>>
>> Alternatively, if you have any personal experiences of encountering
>> feminist organization, groups or individuals who did not support
>> transgender rights in any way, I'd love to hear from you. Please message me
>> off-list.
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Joanna
>>
>>
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