Trans Activism in NB

It's been a long time since I last posted, but I thought it was due time to let you all know about what we have been  working on to improve the health of trans New Brunswickers.  

Back in  October of last year, after attending a training conference with Francoise Susset, a group of healthcare professionals and individuals in the trans community officially founded the NB Transgender Health Network. As a group we have many different objectives including:
- to increase training amongst health professionals in the province in order to establish accessible care for people no matter where they live
- develop a centralized list of localized health providers who are able and willing to work with the trans population
- encouraging and supporting systemic changes within N.B.'s institutions (e.g., schools. health clinics, mental health, hospitals, post secondary settings, workplaces, etc.)
- provide peer support for health professionals who need guidance on how to provide the best interventions for their patients and in the future, provide education and training to groups across the province on the topic of transgender health
- develop media campaigns and create public awareness about the needs of trans people in NB
- advocating for changes in legislation and policy (e.g., getting funding for GRS, making changes to Vital Statistics)

Currently, we  are in the process of generating a letter writing campaign to Health Minister Victor Boudreau.  We are hoping to be able to have a sit down  meeting with him as stakeholders.  I would like to encourage anyone out there who is gender variant to compose a letter to the  Minister.  Families of trans youth, advocates and allies are welcome to become involved as well.

As  mentioned above, all of the graphics have been done by Michelle Leard and the UBU Group in Moncton.  Please send her an email with your letter and/or video.