Messages of Hope and Freedom: Honouring Trans Awareness Week
On Thursday, November 14, we invite you to join the UTSC EDIO to honor Trans Awareness Week at an interactive community event, Messages of Hope and Freedom. Together we will collectively envision hope and freedom, while also acknowledging the conditions and structures that constrain freedom for trans, non-binary, 2-spirit and queer people. Light refreshments will be served.
 Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: AC321 (U of T Scarborough)
Who: Everyone who is respectful of the intent of this inclusive and welcoming space is invited to attend.
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Register now: https://uoft.me/taw-utsc-2024
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About the Space:
 AC321 is a small workshop space with a 40-person capacity. There are several round tables with seats and two screens that may be used for powerpoint slides. It is sometimes a little chilly in the space, so please bring a sweater so you can have an extra layer if needed.
 It is our goal to make this event accessible. If you have questions about accessibility, or requests to ensure your participation, please reach out to utsc.edio@utoronto.ca.
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About Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience
Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience (TDoRR) is observed annually and internationally on November 20 to honour the memory of the trans people who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic violence that year.
The week before November 20 is also Transgender Awareness Week, which aims to increase awareness, visibility and knowledge of trans people and the issues faced by members of trans communities. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the lives of trans and nonbinary people and the contributions they have made and continue to make. This year, Trans Awareness Week will be recognized across U of T November 18-22, 2024.
For more info and tri-campus events calendar, visit the SGDO website: https://sgdo.utoronto.ca/events/trans-awareness-week/.
