Celebrate trans and gender diversity with Durham College

On March 31, the Durham College (DC) community is invited to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). First celebrated in 2009, TDOV was established to bring attention to the lived and living experiences of trans people. Beyond that, TDOV is about renewing our commitment to educate ourselves on trans issues and to raise our collective voices to take actionable steps to address transphobia in all its forms.

In honour of this day, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting two educational sessions for DC staff and students to support the college community in fostering a more inclusive environment for all.

Exploring Gender Identity
In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will explore the topic of trans and gender diverse communities, and confront stereotypes/expectations about transness at the intersections. This session allows participants to explore their own internalized expectations of gender and how to challenge societal expectations placed on individuals.

When: Wednesday, March 30 from Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Online
Please register in advance.

Trans Day of Visibility
Presented by Pflag Durham Region, participants will look back at history, identify the erasure of trans identities, and celebrate the importance of visibility. This session will include a discussion around allyship and starting difficult conversations.

When: Wednesday, March 30 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Please register in advance.