Trans Resources

Support on Campus:

Q Centre: The Students’ Union’s Q Centre is a safe, comfortable and inviting space for the GLBTQA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer and Ally/Asexual) community at the University of Calgary to come together.  There’s something for everyone here at the Q Centre.  We are a place to study, read up on GLBTQA related issues, talk to a peer support volunteer, take part in group activities or just hang out!

Location: 225C in MacEwan Student Centre.  Open 10am-4pm weekdays. 

Contact:  Send us an email at qcentre@ucalgary.caor give us a call at (403) 220-4460.  Anyone uncomfortable coming into the centre or wants to book a private one-on-one appointment with one of the Coordinators can email outlet@su.ucalgary.ca.

 

Queers on Campus: A campus resource for everyone at the University of Calgary. Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, Straight, Asexual, Queer, or Questioning, all are welcome! We are proud to have a variety of people from different faculties, backgrounds, and experiences in life, supporting the principle that all people should be treated with dignity whatever their sexual orientation or gender expression. We are always looking for new members to join our group and help with our subcommittees so if you are Student, Staff, or an Ally we have a place for you to feel welcome and to get involved. If you would like to become a member please e-mail us for more info. Queers on Campus is a volunteer run organization; we do our best with the support that we get. The more support the better the organization will become. If you are interested in volunteering, joining the club, or reading our newsletter, please contact us!

Contact: qcampus@ucalgary.ca

 

Counselling Centre:Counselling is available to registered students, who may experience a wide range of personal, career and academic issues. Counselling is a process of helping you use your own and other resources in answering your questions or solving your dilemmas. Some of the reasons students seek counselling are for personal growth and understanding, relationship concerns, gender identity, sexual orientation, self-esteem or body issues, anxiety, loneliness, family problems, career decisions, difficulties managing school work or exams, just to name a few. Our counsellors have extensive professional training with backgrounds in education, therapy, and communication.

Location:  Room 370 MacEwan Student Centre. http://www.ucalgary.ca/counselling/

Contact: (403)210-WELL or 210-9355

 

Sexual Harassment Officer: The Sexual Harassment Office/Advisory on Harassment Issues is available to provide confidential advice and assistance to address concerns about discrimination and harassment.  The Office also supports the Positive Space Campaign and provides workshops tailored to the needs of the particular audience. 

Location: Math Sciences 261 & 263 http://www.ucalgary.ca/sexualharassment/

Contact: (403)220-4086 wsvoyna@ucalgary.ca

 

Student Ombudsman: The Student Ombuds Office offers a safe place for undergraduate and graduate students of the University of Calgary to discuss student related issues, interpersonal conflict, academic and non-academic concerns, and many other problems.

Location: Administration Building, Room 100.  http://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/students/ombuds/role

Contact: (403) 220-5464ombuds@ucalgary.ca

 

Women’s Resource Centre:The Women's Resource Centre (WRC) provides a safe and supportive place to advance women's equality and build community through sharing, learning and teaching where all experiences are valued, and everyone is offered the resources necessary to make informed choices.  The WRC is trans-inclusive and a space for people of all genders to work toward gender equality.

Located: 318 MacEwan Hall. http://www.ucalgary.ca/women/

Contact:  (403) 220-8551  women@ucalgary.ca

 

Locations of Gender Neutral Restrooms at University of Calgary

Below is a listing of Gender-Neutral restroom facilities on campus. This campaign is still relatively new, so please check back for additions. If you know of a restroom that is not listed, please contact us so we can add it.

Counselling Centre – Wellness Centre. Location:  Room 370 MacEwan Student Centre.  Room 377W and 378W

Health Services – Wellness Centre.Location:  Room 370 MacEwan Student Centre.  Reserved for patients.

 

Locations of Single Stall Washrooms designated Male or Female with Outside Lock:

Designated Female:

Engineering Block B B309W and B121W
Engineering Block A:  A114W
Engineering Block C: C09W
Engineering Block D: D6WA and D303W

Designated Male:            

Engineering Block B:  B209W and B9W

Locations of Single Stall Washrooms designated male/female with Outside Lock:

MacEwan Student Centre 277W (behind Stör)

Nursing Professional Building 2247W

EdTower Basement – no room number.

 

Links

Local:

  • Alberta Trans Provides resource information and network for trans-related communities in Alberta  with links to groups across Canada.www.albertatrans.org/
  • Alberta Trans Peer Support Group: Currently consists of a Yahoo Group, and an Edmonton group which meets alternating Sundays at the Pride Center. An attempt to develop a Calgary group is currently underway. This forum has been created as a safe haven for Trans related discussions. It is open to Alberta Transsexual, Transgendered, Intersexed, Two-Spirited and Questioning individuals at any point in transition. Contact the group through this Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2FAlbertaTransPeerSupportNetwork%2F
  • Calgary GirlfriendsA group for everyone from CD to TS, dedicated to providing the resources and information for you to look good and feel good (especially inside), then to give you an opportunity to get out and face the world. Contact the group through this Yahoo group: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2FCalgary_Girlfriends%2F
  • Calgary Outlink:Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity provides a safe community space equipped with support services, education opportunities, a crisis line, and access to resources. http://calgaryoutlink.ca/1528 16th Avenue SW Phone: 403.234.8973 Email: info@calgaryoutlink.ca
  • Illusions Social Club of Calgary: A transgendered social and support club which meets on the first Friday of every month. The purpose of the Illusions Yahoo Group is to further link these groups by sharing information, supporting one another and discussing TG and Illusions related topics. Contact the group through this Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2Fillusionssocialclub%2F
  • Miscellaneous Youth Network(MYN)was created to provide and increase education, support and resources with regards to and for gay, bisexual, lesbian, queer, questioning, two-spirited and transidentified (GBLQQTT) youth and the community through youth friendly gatherings and educational programs.   The MYN runs regular fundraising Drag King shows called “Fake Mustache” to showcase Calgary’s most dashing men.http://www.miscyouth.ca/index.php403-282-0127
  • New Directions is a drop – in peer support group focused on providing support and resources for individuals or couples who identify with transsexual, transgender, inter-sexed or questioning. http://calgaryoutlink.ca/new-directions-trans-group/1528 16th Avenue SW Phone: 403.234.8973 Email: info@calgaryoutlink.ca

National/International

  • American Trans Man provides information on Trans stuff, science stuff and a transmasculine perspective http://americantransman.com/
  •  “Coming out as Transgender” is a resource produced by the Human Rights Campaign toassist in meeting the challenges and opportunities that living authentically can offer to each of us. www.hrc.org/documents/2071_HRC_Coming_Out.pdf
  • Dude Magazine is a Trans Male Zine available online http://dudemagazine.wordpress.com/
  • FtM Internationalserves the female to male community the group by providing educational and informational resources and works to build ftm community around the world. www.ftmi.org/
  • Centre for Gender Sanity has resources and information for people who are transitioning in the workplace as well as a Diagram of Sex and Gender.http://www.gendersanity.com/index.html
  • Gender Talk: hosts Gender Talk Radio and podcast, articles by transgender activists, and a resource page which includes an American nationwide listing of gender-neutral bathrooms. http://gendertalk.com/
  • Intersex Society of North America:Devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female. The website includes an intersex FAQ, recommended reading list, and information about support groups for intersex individuals. http://isna.org/
  • National Centre for TransequalityIs a Washington Based social justice group working to end discrimination and violence against transgender people. The group is dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. Information for educators, activists and all those committed to creating inclusive communities. http://transequality.org/
  • Standards of Care for Transgender Health.  (2001) World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders articulates their organization's professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender identity disorders.  Important information for transgender people who will have to deal with the medical community as they take steps such as hormone therapy or sexual reassignment surgery.http://www.wpath.org/publications_standards.cfm
  • Susan's Place Transgender Resourcesis a support resource for the transgender community which provides information of use to transsexuals, crossdressers, and their families. Resources available include Chat, Links, Reference Library, Site Reviews, Forums, GRS surgeon reviews, Wiki, and much more. http://www.susans.org/
  • TGLynn’s Place is a site dedicated to improving the lives of MTF and FTM transexual, transgender, intersex and crossdressing brothers and sisters.  Here Lynn lists a review of books about transgender people: http://www.tglynnsplace.com/transgender-books.htm
  •  Transgender Health Program (Vancouver)works to improve the transgender community's access to quality health and social care. In so doing, they provide health related programming and resources for transgender people and professionals working with transgender people. http://transhealth.vch.ca
  • Transgender Network (TNET) @ PGLAG: Focused specifically on support for transgender people and their parents, families, and friends; education on transgender facts and issues; and advocacy for equal rights for the transgender community at local and national levels. http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=380
  • Transgender Tapestry and the International Foundation for Gender Education: Website includes a variety of trans-related articles, fiction, FAQ, and more. http://ifge.org/
  • Trans-Health: A volunteer-run website providing information on health and fitness for transsexual and transgendered people, including mental health, hormones, and transitioning. http://trans-health.com/
  • Transsexual Road Map:Offers extensive resources about transitioning, coming out, and health. http://www.tsroadmap.com/index.html
  • T-VOX:Aims to provide the most comprehensive advice, information and support website on the internet for genderqueer, intersex, transgender and transsexual people, their friends and their family. The site includes a wiki, forum, chat room, and podcasts. http://t-vox.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

Reading

Bornstein, K. (1995) Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us.  Knopf Double Day Publishing Group.

Brown, M. & Rownsley, C. A. (1996). True Selves: Understanding Transexualism for Families, Friends, Coworkers and Helping Professionals. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Feinberg, L. (1996). Transgender warriors: Making history from Joan of Arc to RuPaul. Boston: Beacon Press.

Kailey, M. (2005). Just Add Hormones: An Insider’s Guide to the Transsexual Experience. Boston: Beacon Press.

Shaw, M. (year unknown) Reintroductions: A Personal Journey with Michelle Shaw.  Available from Dr. Miles at the Counselling Centre, Room 370 MacEwan Student Centre.

Stuart, E. (1991). The Uninvited Dilemma: A Question of Gender. Metamorphous Press.

Ursacki, T. J. & Valentich, M.  A transgendered journey:Workplace and lifestyle management. (2001). DVD. University of Calgary. www.ucalgary.ca/imagecentre. Available at the library at U of C.

Williams, W. (1992). Spirit and the flesh: Sexual Diversity in American Indian Culture.  Boston: Beacon Press.