Gender Journeys

Together we discuss the issues affecting us –supporting mental health, navigating the healthcare and legal systems, building community and learning about trans and queer history. The group also provides a space to build social connections and supports and to relax in space where everyone just ​“gets it”.

The group is collectively run by the group. Our peer facilitator Ellis McNewshiro (she/​they) organizes the sessions and helps guide the discussion, but all topics and activities are chosen by and voted on by the group as a whole. Our weekly meetings alternate between in depth-discussions on a given topic and more social nights.

Past Discussion Topics include:

• How to care for your mental health
• Accessing Gender-Affirming Care
• Community Building and Chosen Family
• Exploring Gender Identity and Presentation
• Being Trans at Work 

Social Night Activities

• Board Games
• Arts & Crafts
• Show & Tell
• Clothing Swap
• Movie Night