Resources

Below is a list of resources the Pride Squamish Committee put together to support community members who are looking to learn more, get involved, and/or share the love. 

NameSupport Provided
A Nurse’s Comprehensive Guide to Gender-Affirming CareAn overview of the concepts and care recommendations for delivering gender-affirming nursing care.
BC Children’s Hospital Gender ClinicProvides treatment with puberty blockers and/or gender-affirming hormones for transgender and gender-questioning youth. 
Bi.orgBi.org’s mission is to connect bi people around the world and provide accurate, accessible, scientifically-sound information about (bi)sexuality. Whether you are here learn about (bi)sexuality to better understand yourself, better understand a loved one, or simply to learn, we hope you will find this site a valuable resource.
Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD)CCGSD seeks to empower gender and sexually diverse communities through education, research, and advocacy. Check out their website for information on programs, trainings, and education resources. 
Counselling Resource List for Two-Spirit, Trans and Non-binary Individuals Self-explanatory. Most resources listed are Vancouver and Lower Mainland based and/or online.
Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression ToolkitCreating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit to Support the Implementation of Institutional and Social Change.
Finding Your True Voice: A Guide to Gender-Affirming Verbal CommunicationA resource for those looking to make your voice truly yours.
Glaad OrgGLAAD works through entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance.
Human Rights CampaignThe Human Rights Campaign focuses on mobilizing those who envision a world strengthened by diversity, where our laws and society treat all people equally, including LGBTQ+ people and those who are multiply marginalized.
Human Rights DayObserved annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
International Day to End Violence Against Sex WorkersA day was to call attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the globe.
It’s Pronounced MetrosexualFree online resource for learning and teaching about social justice, gender, and sexuality.
My Pronouns OrgResource dedicated to the empowering and inclusive use of personal pronouns in the English language.
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)A national Indigenous organization representing the political voice of Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, inclusive of First Nations on and off reserve, status and non-status, disenfranchised, Métis and Inuit. Founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of Indigenous women within their respective communities and Canada societies.
Pansexual Pride DayAn annual event to celebrate Pansexuality and Panromanticism.
QmunityQMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. The offer youth services, counselling, peer support, adult and older adult services, trans ID clinic, and education and training resources. 
Queer Events2SLGBTQIA+ organization committed to working towards a strong, inclusive & accessible Queer community.
Queer GlossaryWorried about using the right term or want to learn about something that is new to you? The Glossary of Terms is for all folks under the rainbow, from A to Z, as well as those who love them. Resource from Qmunity. 
Resources for Trans YouthSupport Resources for Gender Diverse Youth. Provides a list of resources for youth, those who love them (families/caregivers), as well as educators. 
Safe Spaces – Self-guided Online Course2SLGBTQIA+ Workplace Training & Inclusion: Workshops, online training, organizational assessments, consultations services.
SHER VancouverSher Vancouver was founded in 2008 to provide arts and cultural, and social service programs and services to queer South Asians and their friends, families, and allies in Metro Vancouver.
The Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)AVEN hosts the world’s largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.
The Gender Cool ProjectThe GenderCool Project is a youth-led movement bringing positive change to the world. The Champions are helping replace misinformed opinions with positive experiences meeting transgender and non-binary youth who are thriving.
The Safe ZoneThe Safe Zone is a free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ+ awareness and ally training workshops. 
The Small and Medium Business Guide to Success in the LGBTQ+ MarketHelpful article for business-folk allies who are learning how to build safe and inclusive products, spaces and/or services. 
Trans Care BCImproving gender affirming care across BC. Trans Care BC supports the delivery of equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province.
Trans What? A Guide Towards AllyshipSimple online glossary that debunks myths and walks through from ignorance towards informed allyship.
Two-Spirit CollectiveProvides support, resources, and programming for Indigenous youth, ages 15 to 30, who identify as 2-spirit or LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender non-conforming, along with many other identities), and for those who are questioning their sexual or gender identities.
WAVA Rape Crisis CentreWAVAW offers trauma-informed feminist support to survivors of sexualized violence. Our services are open to cis and trans women and people of all marginalized genders, including Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary people. They have a 24-hour crisis and information line (1-877-392-7583), as well as offer workshops and resources.
What’s On! Queer BCWhat’s On! Queer BC is an online magazine featuring queer resources, news, events and happenings in the BC Lower Mainland.
World AIDS DayA global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS.