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On Trans Day of Remembrance, November 20, we honour those lost to violence, those who live through violence and transphobia, and recognize the need to disrupt the violence and oppression that trans people continue to face.
Trans Week of Awareness, November 13–19, is observed in the week preceding Trans Day of Remembrance to celebrate and increase collective understanding about the trans community. To symbolize UBC’s commitment to inclusion and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, the trans flag will be raised at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan for the duration of this observance.
The first Transgender Day of Remembrance took place in 1999 after the murder of Rita Hester, a Black trans woman, in November of the previous year.
Trans people at UBC and in our broader communities continue to face stigma, discrimination, and violence and each year more community members die as a result of acts of transphobia.
This is a significant and important day to remember trans lives lost, to reflect on how each one of us can better support trans individuals in our communities, and to reaffirm our commitment and investment in the work that still remains to be done. The trans flags raised on both campuses will be lowered to half-mast on November 20 to mark this solemn occasion.
We acknowledge, however, that the words, reflections, and intentions on this day can not sufficiently encompass the intersections of violence and identity in people’s lives. This consideration includes particularly the disproportionate amount of violence that impacts trans women, trans feminine folk, and trans people of colour, as well as the greater complexities of violence as a whole.
Read a statement from Dr. Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion.
Featured UBC events
November 13–19, 2024
Transgender flag and flag lowering
The transgender flag will be flown in place of the UBC flag from November 13-20 in observance of Transgender Awareness Week from November 13-19 and Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Additionally, the flags will be lowered on Wednesday, November 20.
Featured community events
November 19, 2024 | 9:00 am
Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect
Pride at Work Canada invites trans, non-binary, and agender professionals and job seekers across Canada to Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect*, a free online networking event designed to foster meaningful connections and mutual support. UBC is a Proud Partner of Pride at Work.
Resources
“I am a transgender individual. What resources are available to me?”
- Gender Diversity Knowledge Base
- The Pride Collective at UBC | LGBTQ+ Resource Center
- Trans and gender diversity
- UBC Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
- Trans Mentorship Program
- The UBC Trans & Non-Binary Student Guide
- Trans, Two-spirit, and Gender Diversity Task Force
- Trans Inclusion Support
- Queer Staff and Faculty Collective
- 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and projects from SOGI UBC
- External resources and support services for trans individuals
“I want to be an ally to Transgender People. What can I do?”
- Show Your Support as an Ally
- Gender Diversity Knowledge Base
- Positive Space Campaign
- Towards More Trans-Inclusive Classrooms: An Introduction
- Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Faculty and Staff at UBC
- Preparing Human Resources to Create a Gender-Inclusive Workplace at UBC
- Tips for Allies of Transgender People | GLAAD
Stay Connected
Online: equity.ubc.ca
Twitter: @UBCequity
Are you in a UBC department or student group planning a Transgender Day of Remembrance event?
Please connect with us to have your event considered for this page info.events@ubc.ca.