Egale Canada

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Egale is Canada's leading 2SLGBTQI organization.

Using the correct pronouns for people is like using the correct name: it’s a basic signal of respect. And for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people, being referred to by the correct pronouns is a signal of affirmation and acceptance. Use this guide to learn more at egale.ca/pronouns

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[Trigger Warning] In Egale Canada’s literature review, Transgender People’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), we explore the prevalence, barriers, and impact of IPV among trans people. Swipe to learn more and access this free literature review at egale.ca/trans-ipv

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The future is inclusive! Our resources and research will provide you and the communities you support with the most reliable and up-to-date tools and information to help improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and around the world. Access our resources today at egale.ca/resources

Our free webinar, Draw the Line Against Transphobia in Schools, will help you recognize and intervene in the harmful dynamics that perpetuate transphobia and build the necessary skills for fostering cultures of consent, gender inclusion, and more.

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To commemorate Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we encourage our community members to explore our Gallery of Memories, featuring audible stories told by ten remarkable older adults across Canada who have shared parts of their identity, moments in history they want to remember,

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Join us on Thursday, January 22 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm ET, for our free webinar, Draw the Line Against Transphobia, to help build the necessary skills to foster more inclusive and affirming environments for the trans community and the trans people in our lives.

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Start planning your 2026 with Egale's 2SLGBTQI Days of Significance Calendar, a comprehensive guide to dates of significance in the 2SLGBTQI calendar. Use this calendar to plan bulletin boards, lesson plans, storytimes, and other classroom and school-wide initiatives.

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Join Egale Canada for an informative webinar exploring the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQI people navigating dementia care on January 20, 2026, from 12 pm – 1 pm ET. This session will explore what meaningful, affirming, and inclusive dementia care can and should look like for everyone.

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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, an opportunity for everyone to learn more about dementia and its profound impact on those living with and supporting those with dementia. The Canadian healthcare system isn’t equipped for many in the 2SLGBTQI community who get dementia.

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It's not too late to make a lasting impact and affect real change for 2SLGBTQI communities before the end of the year. Make an end-of-year donation today or join our monthly donor circle to ensure that our work here at Egale Canada remains sustainable for years to come.

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At Egale Canada, our mission is to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. We achieve this through our REAL pillars - Research, Education, Awareness, and Legal Advocacy, by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change,

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This Holiday Season, with your support, we can give more 2SLGBTQI people the greatest holiday gift of all: the Gift of Belonging. Everyone deserves to feel loved, accepted, and included.

An outcast who shines too bright? Let's face it - the holidays have always been a little queer. But we know that the holidays aren’t easy for everyone, especially for 2SLGBTQI people navigating unsupportive families or unsafe spaces.

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We're thrilled to share our 2025 Impact Report, marking the incredible milestones we've achieved together this year. Our work is only possible because of the dedication of our staff and board, the strength of our partners, and the generous support of our communities.

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Elves are just twinks who dress the same.The holidays have always been a little queer. You can help Egale continue to spread queer joy this holiday season by giving the greatest gift of all: the Gift of Belonging. Donate to support our work and 2SLGBTQI communities at egale.ca/belonging

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Egale commends sport organizations that are taking a stand against discrimination, including Skate Canada's recent decision to stop holding national and international events in Alberta due to the province’s so-called Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (formerly known as Bill 29).

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It’s been a difficult year for many trans and gender diverse communities across Canada. This year alone, we’ve witnessed sweeping attacks on 2SLGBTQI rights from the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta, by invoking the notwithstanding clause to pass unconstitutional laws that target trans and

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Garland is just boas for your house. Let’s face it. The holidays have always been a little queer. Yet, right now in Canada, trans youth are being denied access to life-saving care, queer students are being silenced in schools and hate crimes against our communities continue.

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Let’s face it. The holidays have always been a little queer. Female Cardinals are brown. Male Cardinals are red. We grew up with queer icons. Despite this, we’ve seen a sharp rise in anti-trans hate, harmful mis- and disinformation, and coordinated efforts to roll back 2SLGBTQI rights.

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