Migration: Sharing Life Experiences and Challenges: Peer Support Group

Wednesdays from 4:30-6pm at The Centre MIGRATION is a drop-in peer support group that focuses on personal experiences of migration. This group is open to immigrants, migrants, new-comers and international students. Free Food, Practice English, Movie Night, Field trip, Share stories, experiences & challenges (discussion topics include Homesickness, School Work, Culture Shock, Integration & Isolation, […]

Trans Film Night: “MADAME SATÔ

==>Free Film! Free Snacks! Free Talk! The Trans Inclusion Group hosts a FREE screening of: “MADAME SATÔ Everyone welcome. Allies welcome. ► MADAME SATÃ: is a biopic about João Francisco dos Santos also known as the infamous drag performer and capoeirista Madame Satã (Madam Satan). Bandit, transvestite, street-fighter, brothel cook, passionate lover, legendary criminal and […]

International Women’s Day Rally/March & Fair!

Join The Centre’s contingent at Toronto’s International Women’s Day Rally, March & Fair! Meet us at The Centre at 10:30am or join Centre folks at the rally/march (hot pink banner!). We’ll also be at the Fair so check out our table and and talk to Centre volunteers! IWD Toronto 2011 Saturday, March 12 Meeting at […]

Job Posting: Coordinator, Administration and Peer Support

Job Posting: The Centre for Women & Trans People at U of T Coordinator, Administration and Peer Support Update: DEADLINE: Monday March 21, 2011 at 6 PM The Centre for Women & Trans People at the University of Toronto is committed to providing a safe, harassment-free, drop-in space for all women and trans people on […]

Trans Film Night: XXY

==>Free Film! Free Snacks! Free Talk! TRANS FILM SCREENING SERIES The Trans Inclusion Group hosts a FREE screening of: XXY Everyone welcome. Allies welcome. ► XXY: An intimate and moving drama about an intersex teenager named Alex who has been raised as a girl but now, at the age of fifteen, has to decide which […]

Black History Month Events

The Centre for Women and Trans People will commemorate this year’s Black History Month by offering a series of events that speaks to the struggles of Black people on Turtle Island. Let us work together in solidarity to continue to resist violence. The Centre is honoured to be part of this work and hopes everyone […]

Resist, Reclaim, Reframe: United Against Violence

Resist, Reclaim, Reframe: United Against Violence, is a weekly open peer support group that meets to provide support and a safe space to discuss various forms of violence faced by women and trans people (ie. Systemic, physical, emotional, relationship, domestic, sexual, internal). This ongoing and open group is available to regular attendees as well as […]

Winter Hours & Closures – The Centre reopens Jan.10 2011

The Centre is now closed until Monday Jan.10 2011. Please note, The Centre will not be checking email or phone messages during this time. Do check-back with The Centre in the new year! Thank you.

Linked Oppressions: Racism, Homophobia, and Transphobia

Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Trans People of U of T (LGBTOUT), Equity Studies Student Union (ESSU), Women and Gender Studies Student Union (WGSSU), the Trans Inclusion Group (TIG), and the Centre for Women and Trans people PRESENT: Linked Oppressions: Racism, Homophobia, and Transphobia In conjunction with Trans Awareness Week, “Linked Oppressions” is a week dedicated […]

Trans and/or Two-Spirited Week of Remembrance 2010

TRANS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE TDOR EVENT LISTINGS 2010 The Centre for Women and Trans People will commemorate this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance by offering a full week of Remembrance for Two Spirit, Intersex, and Trans people, and all who have been impacted by anti-trans violence and discrimination. A week is not enough – together […]