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The holidays are a stressful enough time of year, but for some within the GSRD community it can be harder as one may need to navigate their identity or family members as a group. While some of us have personally experienced this, others have been allies of our friends or family going through this period. […]

It’s that time of year already, we’re starting to hear Christmas songs on the radio and decorations in almost every store imaginable. To join the fun, and maybe show off our new merchandise store, we’ve put together a quick Holiday Gift Guide full of amazing products to give to your family and friends this season. […]

Human Rights Day is marked annually on December 10th, the day the UN General Assembly established the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. (UDHR). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark declaration that affirms the intrinsic rights that every person has as a human being, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, […]

We commemorate National Pansexual Pride Day on December 8th and the efforts made by the pansexual and panromantic community to gain acceptance and understanding. When it comes to their romantic or sexual attraction to others, many pansexual persons now identify as “gender blind,” which is described as “not restricted in sexual choice with respect to […]

Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations (UN) has outlined and reiterated its commitment to calling for the creation of inclusive, accessible and sustainable societies and communities – most notably with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for […]

Every year on December 1 is World AIDS Day. This is a chance for people all over the world to come together in the battle against HIV, to support those who are living with HIV, and to remember those who have passed away from an AIDS-related illness. World AIDS Day was the first international health […]

This November 29th is recognized as the biggest charitable movement in the world, also known as GivingTuesday. It was established in 2012 with the simple notion of encouraging people to do good deeds such as making someone smile, assist a neighbour or stranger, show up for a cause that matters to them, or donate some […]

Every year on November 20th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is recognised internationally. This day was established to commemorate those who died because of prejudice or anti-transgender violence. The founders and organizers or TDOR established these guiding principles: “Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” -Santayana All who die due […]

The weeklong celebration recognised as Transgender Awareness Week, that runs from November 13 to November 19, aims to increase public awareness regarding transgender persons and address concerns that the community faces. During the week, transgender individuals and their allies take action by informing the public about transgender issues, sharing personal experiences, and promoting activism against […]

Rather than the usual Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, this day was originally established in 2009 to honour and celebrate transgender parents. Today, it is also common for parents of transgender children to engage. Small festivities and providing gifts to parents or carers are customary on this day. For Parents with a Trans Child ENGAGEGet […]

CPHS Merch is now available for purchase! Our store features various items from t-shirts, hoodies, and hats to home items and accessories such as bags and mugs. In addition, we will be adding new items in the future so be sure to check back often. Every purchase supports our organization and assists us in our […]

Alec Butler – Playwright Alec Butler is a playwright, author, filmmaker, and activist who identifies as two-spirit, non-binary, and intersex. They embrace the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) and DIWO (Do-It-With-Others) style in their films, writing, directing, editing, and performing in them. Author of the GSRD novella Rough Paradise in addition to the plays Medusa Rising, Cradle Pin, […]