Canadian Gender Equity

We'd like to take a moment to acknowledge how proud we are of Elliot Page with his recent public  Coming Out. It can be empowering for people to see individuals like themselves in popular media, and the support Elliot has received has been inspiring. Thank you Elliot, for your visibility and openness; and thank you to the online community, celebrities, and general public who have endorsed and supported him while embarking on this next stage of his journey. Your story is truly momentous, and will no doubt impact many people in a positive way. 

Diversity within our communities relating to gender identity, sexuality, culture and ethnicity, spirituality, and family structure has been increasing over recent years. It's becoming more common that we interact with people who come from different backgrounds, have different interests than us, or different ways of expressing themselves and living their lives. Instead of creating barriers between you and those you differ from, take a moment to appreciate their perspective and experiences; there's a lot to be learned from a new way of seeing things. When we're respectful, loving, and empathetic our differences don't have to separate us. Help promote an inclusive community by respecting differences instead of judging them, and by recognizing that treating one another with dignity and empathy is the most important thing for everyone.

If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet - one of our partners in Cumberland County has opened it's new Centre! Congratulations to the Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County on all your hard work and dedicated community service. We're looking forward to upcoming partnerships, and supporting your endeavours!