ANNOUNCEMENT: Alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies across Canada, we are speaking up for #RainbowEquality with a 🏳️‍🌈 National Rainbow Week of Action from May 11-17th 2024 🏳️‍🌈 Take action, attend a rally, send your MP a letter: rainbowequality.ca.

Explore how queer and trans rights activist and #SSHRC funded researcher Rachel Loewen Walker is empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders in Canadian institutions. #QueerLeadership sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societ…

As Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ population continues to grow, so does the number of 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors. Take a look at how we can support our community to age with pride in Patrick Hickey’s latest article: blogs.dal.ca/openthink/agin… #LGBTQ #LGBTQSeniors

Congrats to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups who made this happen!

NEWS RELEASE: Government of Canada announces increase in award values for federal scholarships and fellowships. Students and postdocs to receive increases as of September 1, 2024. Learn more: canada.ca/en/innovation-…

Everybody should feel free to express their authentic self, and that shouldn’t begin at age 17 or 18. Those rights belong to minors as well. Hear more from Dr. Tamara Hinz on the importance of protecting safe spaces for transgender youth. #PrideMonth cma.ca/latest-stories…

Are you celebrating PRIDE this year? Learn more about how you can make the most of PRIDE as Patrick Hickey explains its mental health benefits in his latest article: blogs.dal.ca/openthink/taki… #PRIDE #LGBTQ

N.S. Human Rights Commission 'deeply concerned' about rising hate against LGBTQ+ community atlantic.ctvnews.ca/more/n-s-human…

Read more about the benefits of 🏳️‍🌈PRIDE🏳️‍⚧️ in my latest article!

Rural pride festivals promote acceptance within community, organizers say ift.tt/qeB80us

For the Canadian Medical Association, Saskatoon child psychiatrist Dr. Tamara Hinz speaks of the potential harm health care barriers can cause trans patients, and how physicians can support them. Read: loom.ly/3XWnO-g

Two Dal researchers are part of the first national study to uncover the scope and impacts of poverty in 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada: ow.ly/8wHP50SG532

A 69% increase in hate crimes targeting Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ people is completely unacceptable. Read the full statement from Fae Johnstone, MSW, Executive Director here at Momentum: momentumcanada.net/media_release_…

Four new clinical psychology residency seats are coming to Dal in 2025, as announced by Nova Scotia Gov. on Friday. Residents will rotate between the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health and the Student Health & Wellness Centre. dal.ca/news/2024/07/2…

Does hate impact our health? Read the latest from OpenThinker and PhD student in clinical psychology Patrick Hickey blogs.dal.ca/openthink/does… #DalOpenThink via OpenThink

These weirdos are endorsing Blaine Higgs in October. NB needs to stand up and make it clear, this isn't what defines our province. Time for a new vision!

Does the rising hate against 2SLGBTQIA+ people impact our community’s health? Find out more about how rising hate crimes are tracked and affect health and mental wellbeing. blogs.dal.ca/openthink/does… Dal Grad Studies OpenThink

The O’Brien Foundation has awarded fellowships to four scholars with UNB connections. Patrick Hickey (BSc’21, MA’23), Ethan O’Connell (BSc’23), Kristen Maureen Byrne (BA’18) and Annika Kathleen Beatteay (BA’20). Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3AA7rZE

Great to meet with Her Honour, Brenda Murphy L'hon. / The Hon. Brenda Murphy, last month to receive the O’Brien Fellowship for my research on 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health in New Brunswick. And thank you to SSHRC for supporting my ongoing research through a Doctoral Fellowship!

Join us at the Cmapign Office (56 Canterbury) for a kick off with Susan Holt! 🎉