Self-Advocacy & Allyship

Learn more about what it means to be an ally and how to make your needs heard.
You may have reviewed information and watched stories on the We Are Allies website and are now wondering, what next? Whether you are a trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary person or an ally, we have included further resources for you to develop your own support networks and learning.

Allyship:

Refers to actions that you can take to support trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people.

"Sometimes I just don’t feel like I’m able to correct people who get my pronouns wrong. I have friends who will jump in and correct others and it just takes the pressure off me and shows me they actually care."
‍— Youth on being empowered to advocate for themselves

Allyship Resources

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ScienceUp First
How to be a good ally

These helpful info-graphics provide suggestions on steps you can take toward ally ship and the importance of ally ship with 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
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Accomplice:

Refers to moving beyond allyship and using your power and privilege to stand in support of trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary youth. This may mean working on systemic and structural changes or other actions that make lasting, positive impacts for gender diverse people.

Self-Advocacy:

Refers to actions that trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people can take to ensure their needs are heard.

"I’ve become more confident and able to advocate for myself since coming out. It all kinda clicked for me when I realized I could ask questions about where to get something or what to expect. I don’t think people automatically know this." — TTNB youth on being empowered to advocate for themselves

Self-Advocacy Resources

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Trans Rights BC
Self Advocacy Guide

Learn more about what self-advocacy is, making a self-advocacy plan and tips on communication styles and approaches.
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Allyship Guide
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How to be an Ally:

Lawyer and activist, barbara findlay, shares key considerations and steps toward allyship.  

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