When you turn on the news and tune into a story about trans people today, there is a whole lot of drama, misinformation, and conspiracy to cut through. On Trans Canada Stories, we want to hear the real life stories of trans Canadians (and allies) to set the record straight. Most trans people live normal lives filled with the same routines that anyone else might experience: grocery shopping, paying taxes, walking their dog, and so on. It's time to hear their stories. Trans Canada Stories want ...
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Trans Canada Stories is about sharing trans stories and celebrating trans people and allies, from coast-to-coast-to-coast. In episode 7 'AccessAbility Week and Toilet Talk', we’re shaking it up a little, in the spirit of celebrating equity and inclusion. This week is National AccessAbility Week! The theme of this year's Accessibility Week is Forwar…
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This episode we’re featuring an interview with Terri McDowell (She/Her), who has built a career working in a traditionally male dominated industry. As an award-winning trans woman, who rose to the C-Suite level on her own terms, Terri reflects on her growth both professionally and personally. Terri is a Senior Tax Partner with EY: Ernst Young. Glob…
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Join us for an exciting journey in Episode 5 of Trans Canada Stories, titled 'Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion'! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome B Adair (he/they), a fresh addition to the SGF Inclusion team. B shares their inspiring journey from navigating the challenging anti-trans climate in Alberta to embracing…
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Few Webcomics have been as prolific and long-running as Assigned Male, the brainchild of trans Québécois cartoonist Sophie Labelle. First releasing in October of 2014, Assigned Male portrays life through the eyes of a trans middle schooler named Stephie who alternately makes light of, and chafes under the realities of growing up a transgender child…
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"You read the book, you have a visceral reaction to things, you take note of it, and you bring it to the author..." In anticipation of Shelley Thompson's novel Roar hitting shelves, Emma and Cyn take the opportunity to learn more about the process behind the publication of this fiercely anticipated novel. This episode, we're taking a peek into the …
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"It's the work of all of us to make sure people are informed." During the Cold War, Canadians became targets of a widespread, systemic effort to identify and expel all any queer people working in the military or public service. This included today's guest, Martine Roy. Martine was a young woman from Montréal who, looking for a purpose-driven career…
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Welcome to Trans Canada Stories! In this episode, hosts Emma (she/her) and Cynthia (she/her) talk about the reason behind this podcast, and how they came to know each other. The two also have a conversation on the subject of transitioning as a process, the importance of being able to access gender affirming care, and the role of the queer community…
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Welcome to Trans Canada Stories! It's a podcast dedicated to cutting through the headlines and clickbait to tell real stories about real trans people living in Canada today. "This show isn't going to be a bunch of inspiration porn about people having terrible lives and overcoming challenges..." This is a place to celebrate trans joy and the success…
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