About This Guide
This is your guide to library and web resources for Transgender Awareness Week. This guide includes a selection of books, eBooks, videos and other resources to help raise awareness for and celebrate the accomplishments of Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming people.
Guide Curation & Maintenance: Mabel Sowery-Quinn
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
- Transgender Awareness WeekLearn about Transgender Awareness Week from It Get's Better Canada.
- GLAAD: Transgender Awareness WeekFind further resources for Transgender Awareness Week here.
Featured Resource
Trans Love: An Anthology of Transgender and Non-Binary Voices by
Publication Date: 2019eBook
A ground-breaking anthology of writing on the topic of love, written by trans and non-binary people who share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Mohawk College Resources
- Social Inc.Social Inc. is grounded in human rights, celebrates and promotes inclusion while working to identify, prevent and eliminate discrimination.
- Campus WellnessGet access to Counselling, Health Services, Accessible Learning Services, Mental Health in Motion, and Student Wellness.
Community Resources & Supports
- The 519Provides a range of services from counselling and queer parenting resources to coming out groups, trans programming, and senior’s support.
- Pflag CanadaOffers peer-to-peer support for all Canadians struggling with issues around sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
- Queer EventsQueer Events (QE) is a local 2SLGBTQ+ organization committed to working towards a strong, inclusive & accessible Queer community.
- Rainbow Registered GuideFind 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive businesses across Canada. For a more welcoming, accepting, and safe 2SLGBTQI+ customer and staff experience.
- Youth LineA peer support service offered through telephone, texting, and live chat for 2SLGBTQ youth up to age 29. All volunteers are trained peer supporters ages 16-29 with a diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ identities and lived experiences.