Vancouver

Transgender Day of Remembrance

We set aside November 20th to remember those have died due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Although not every person represented during the Day of Remembrance self-identified as transgender — that is, as a transsexual, cross-dresser, or otherwise gender-variant — each was a victim of violence based on bias against transgender people. The Transgender Day of Remembrance raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, and publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through this vigil, we express our love and respect for those who face indifference, hatred and violence, while trying to educate, inspire and organize our way to a better world.

(Paraphrased from Remembering Our Dead)

International Transgender Day of Remembrance website

VOLUNTEER !

Transgender Day of Remembrance March

We need people to help with crowd control. Basically, you will be marching along and wearing a snazzy WCB approved reflective vest ! If you are interested in helping out with the Transgender Day of Remembrance March, contact the march coordinator (please include your phone number in the message) at march@tdorvancouver.org.

EVENTS:

SFU Transgender Day of Remembrance

Remembering Through Word and Sound: Performance Night

Transgender Day of Remembrance March

SFU Transgender Day of Remembrance

Memorial Poster Display
When: Monday November 17th-Friday, November 20th
Where: Convocation Mall, SFU, Burnaby

Out on Campus goes Out on Campus
When: Monday, November 16th
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: Convocation Mall, SFU, Burnaby

Gender wHAT?!? A down to earth look gender construction and [trans]gender identities.
When: Tuesday, November 17th 2009
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Location: Maggie Benson Centre 2290, SFU, Burnaby

After Hours Cafe screening "Screaming Queens" by Susan Stryker
When: Tuesday, November 17th 2009
Time:6-9pm
Location: Out on Campus Lounge

Transgender 101 Workshop with Chris Shelley
When: Thursday, November 19th 2009
Time: 8pm
Location: Room 7000 Earl & Jennie Lohn Policy Room, SFU Harbour Centre

Anti-oppression workshop for youth with Anika Stafford
When: Friday, November 20th 2009
Time: 4:30-6pm
Location: Qmunity. 1170 Bute St., Vancouver

Memorial Service & Candlelight Vigil
When: Friday, November 20th 2009
Time: 8:15pm
Location: Room 1900, Fletcher Challenge Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver

Remembering Through Word and Sound: Performance Night

Saturday, November 21, 2009
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: Rhizome Café
317 East Broadway

Music by Ryan Coke and Samonte Cruz

Words by Kimothy Shaughnessy

Come and join us as we feature local transgender performers in memory of those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.

Open Mic sign up at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm

Sliding scale $1 - $1000
No one will be turned away at the door

A project brought to you by The Femininjas

Transgender Day of Remembrance March

Friday, November 20, 2009
Time: 7:15pm - 10:00pm
Location: Marching from Carnegie Centre to Harbour Centre

We will be gathering at the Carnegie Centre (Main and Hastings) at 7:15pm and will begin our march at 7:30pm.

The march will go down Hastings Street to Harbour Centre (515 West Hastings Street) where we will gather in the SFU theatre for a memorial service and guest speakers.

If you are not able to march, you may join us at the memorial as doors will be opening at 8pm and the event will begin once the march has ended. The memorial will end by 10pm.

Please bring candles if possible (there will be some available for those who are without) and dress warm.