Canadian Gender Equity

02/06/2022

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation is a United Nations sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on February 6 as part of the UN's efforts to eradicate female ge***al mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/female-ge***al-mutilation-day

03/29/2021

In Statistics Canada's report on 2019 police-reported hate crimes released this morning, 2SLGBTQI communities faced a record-high number of hate crimes (up 41% from the previous year). Not only that, but violent crimes accounted for more than half of these (53%). The Canadian Government and community need to be more proactive to address this hate. Learn more and read our full statement: egale.ca/statcan-2019-hate-crimes/

01/28/2021

We're proud to announce that WE'RE BACK, and starting the 2021 year off with an exciting partnership with the Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County!
We'll be starting our regular videos again next week, and are kickstarting the year with the first of many conversations with the SHCCC. Check out this conversation between Corey and Rene on Healthy Relationships and how "Boundaries can set you free!"

12/08/2020

Happy Holiday Season - from all of us at Canadian Gender Equity! Our Director, Corey Hunter, recorded this music video with the help of our Team, in an effort to share a message of love and compassion this Christmas. No matter your religion, culture, background, or identity, this season can be a time for support, respect, and compassion.

For the holidays this year, Candian Gender Equity would like to encourage a simple message of inclusive compassion: Care For Others.Enjoy this cover of Kelly...

12/08/2020

Happy Holiday Season from all of us at Canadian Gender Equity! No matter your culture, religion, background, or beliefs, this time of year is a time when we can come together with love and support for one another. For many, we might find it difficult this year as we're more isolated, and we miss those who are no longer with us. But by respecting each others differences, appreciating one anothers perspectives, and by extending a helping hand when able, we can all make a positive impact this Christmas. 

In an effort to spread the compassionate nature of the season, we've produced a holiday music video: a cover of Grown Up Christmas List, by Corey Hunter. Stay tuned for the link tomorrow, and have a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday this year. 

12/07/2020

If you missed Corey returning to the Jenna & Tosh Show, make sure to check it out on YouTube at the link below:

Corey Hunter returned to the Jenna & Tosh show to discuss the launch of Canadian Gender Equity, the importance of promoting inclusion and safe spaces, and ho...

12/04/2020

We'd like to take a moment to acknowledge how proud we are of Elliot Page with his recent public  Coming Out. It can be empowering for people to see individuals like themselves in popular media, and the support Elliot has received has been inspiring. Thank you Elliot, for your visibility and openness; and thank you to the online community, celebrities, and general public who have endorsed and supported him while embarking on this next stage of his journey. Your story is truly momentous, and will no doubt impact many people in a positive way. 

12/03/2020

Diversity within our communities relating to gender identity, sexuality, culture and ethnicity, spirituality, and family structure has been increasing over recent years. It's becoming more common that we interact with people who come from different backgrounds, have different interests than us, or different ways of expressing themselves and living their lives. Instead of creating barriers between you and those you differ from, take a moment to appreciate their perspective and experiences; there's a lot to be learned from a new way of seeing things. When we're respectful, loving, and empathetic our differences don't have to separate us. Help promote an inclusive community by respecting differences instead of judging them, and by recognizing that treating one another with dignity and empathy is the most important thing for everyone.

12/03/2020

If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet - one of our partners in Cumberland County has opened it's new Centre! Congratulations to the Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County on all your hard work and dedicated community service. We're looking forward to upcoming partnerships, and supporting your endeavours!

12/03/2020

If you've missed the live broadcast on Rogers, it's not too late! Also available in podcast format from Pickle Planet

Families, individuals, workplaces, & organizations looking for support of the q***r community, especially around gender, now have Canadian Gender Equity for help.

12/02/2020

Remember that your actions make a difference. Taking a moment to help others can lift them up, build meaningful relationships, and make you feel good about yourself. The little things matter - take a moment to hold the door for someone, think about where their perspective, and make a difference in the community around you. We can all be models of compassion. 

12/01/2020

From the Canadian Homeless Hub:

What we do know is that LGBTQ2S youth are overrepresented in youth homelessness; based on a book published by the COH and A Way Home Canada, about 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ2S. We also know that some issues disproportionately affect LGBTQ2S-identified youth, as highlighted in the following statistics from the book, Where Am I Going to Go?:

Over 80% of LGBTQ2S students report being aware of LGBTQ-related discriminatory practices and policies in their schools 

The majority of LGBTQ2S Indigenous youth (three in four) said they were enrolled in school.

59% of Indigenous LGBTQ2S youth said that they attended alternative schools.

Over 38% of Indigenous youth who identified as LGBTQ2S were unable to access mental health services when they needed to, whereas 27% of Indigenous heterosexual cisgender youth said the same.

LGBTQ2S youth were more likely (51%) to say that they were homeless or street involved due to an inability to get along with their parents, compared to hetereosexual cisgender youth (36%)

LGBTQ2S youth were more likely (34%) to say that violence or abuse made them leave home, compared to hetereosexual cisgender youth (16%)