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Chair in Transgender Studies (πŸ“§ transchair@uvic.ca) & The Transgender Archives (πŸ“§ transarc@uvic.ca) β€” World's Largest Collection of Trans History linktr.ee/transchair

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πŸ’» ONLINE TALK πŸ’»

Karina Villaluna

"Enabling Access: Factors Influencing NP-Delivered Gender-Affirming Care in BC"

Wed., March 11, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT) Online only
Zoom registration required

πŸ”— in bio: "Upcoming Events"

#uvic #trans #genderaffirmingcare

10.03.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—“οΈ SAVE THE DATE πŸ—“οΈ

Trans Day of Visibility Social

Speakers - Entertainment - Light Refreshments

Sunday, March 29, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

More details coming soon!

#trans #uvic #uvicevents #tdov #yyjevents

10.03.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Participants are asked to RSVP in advance. The virtual viewing link will be emailed to all registered participants by noon on Wednesday, March 11 @gvpdac

Eventbrite link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/hate-crime...

09.03.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Trans Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ highlight:

The back cover of Gendertrash, issue 4. Spring 1995.

Gendertrash is a set of four zines published between 1993-95, created by Mirha-Soleil Ross and Xanthra Phillippa MacKay. Find out more by visiting the Trans Archives website - πŸ”— in bio

#transhistory #uvic

09.03.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ find:

A Gendertrash cover page - issue 2, vol.1 – from Fall 1993. You can find more about the Trans Archives by visiting our website – πŸ”— in bio!

#transhistory #uvic #transgenderarchives #transgender #history

09.03.2026 07:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This weeks πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ find:

β€œKodaque Moments” (1995), found in Dragazine, issue #8. Photographs by Lois Commodenominator. You can find it in our physical archives at the McPherson Library – Follow the πŸ”— in our bio to find out more!

#transhistory #uvic #transgenderarchives

06.03.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’» ONLINE TALK πŸ’»

Kai Muir - "Herring Historical Ecology in the Strait of Georgia"

Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (PDT) Online only
Zoom registration required

πŸ”— in bio: "Upcoming Events"

#uvic #trans #environmentalstudies

05.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’» ONLINE TALK πŸ’»

Karina Villaluna

"Enabling Access: Factors Influencing NP-Delivered Gender-Affirming Care in BC"

Wed., March 11, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT) Online only
Zoom registration required

πŸ”— in bio: "Upcoming Events"

#uvic #trans #genderaffirmingcare

05.03.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's Trans Archives feature is β€œGendertrash” β€” a collection of zines created by Mirha-Soleil Ross & Xanthra Phillippa MacKay. This is issue 3, (1995). Want to see more? Visit the Trans Archives website to learn about our physical AND digital archives - πŸ”— in bio

#transhistory #uvic #trans

04.03.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ The Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

Tapestry Magazine, issue 55 (1990), β€œHow many psychiatrists does it take to change a lightbulb? – One; but the bulb has to truly want to change and live as a bulb for one year." Visit the Trans Archives website for more info – πŸ”— in bio!

#transhistory #uvic #trans

02.03.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ at UVic

This photograph is from Gendertrash, issue #2, vol 1. Fall 1993. Page 17, taken at the 1993 Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival. Follow the πŸ”— in our bio to learn more.

#transhistory #uvic #transgenderarchives

27.02.2026 08:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From the πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

TODAY'S FEATURE: β€œDragazine” issue #7, 1995. Photographed is Charles Pierce.
Dragazine is a 1990s periodical, created by Lois Commondenominator. Follow the πŸ”— in our bio to find out more!

#transhistory #uvic #transgenderarchives

25.02.2026 08:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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See you soon!

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
at @uvicgradhouse

24.02.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the final week of Black History Month 2026, we are highlighting Andrea Jenkins. Andrea was the first Transgender, African American woman to be elected to public office in the U.S. (2017). Her Keynote from MTHF2018 can be found on our YouTube channel (πŸ”—in bio). Find out more at Andrea-Jenkins.com

24.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From the πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

Featured in this photograph is Merissa Sherrill Lynn (left) and Dr. Stan Dale (right), founder of the Human Awareness Institute. This photograph is from Tapestry Magazine, issue #55 (1990) Find more issues through the πŸ”— in our bio!

#transhistory #uvic

20.02.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ UPCOMING TALK πŸ“’

Kai Muir - "Herring Historical Ecology in the Strait of Georgia"

Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (PDT) Online only - Zoom registration required

πŸ”— in bio: "Upcoming Events"

#uvic #trans #environmentalstudies

20.02.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ The Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

From Tapestry Magazine, A photograph of Holly B. co-founder of "Phoenix Transgender Support" in North Carolina, from issue #55 (1990). The Digital Transgender Archive has all issues available online. Find these issues through the πŸ”— in our bio!

#transhistory #uvic

19.02.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’» ONLINE TALK πŸ’»

Karina Villaluna

"Enabling Access: Factors Influencing NP-Delivered Gender-Affirming Care in BC"

Wed., March 11, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT) Online only
Zoom registration required

πŸ”— in bio: "Upcoming Events"

#uvic #trans #genderaffirmingcare

18.02.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the third week of Black History Month 2026, we are highlighting Kylar W. Broadus, a Black man of trans experience. Kylar Broadus was featured on the "FTM Newsletter Panel" (2023) with the Chair in Transgender Studies - found on our YouTube (πŸ”— in bio). Read more about Kylar at KylarBroadus.com✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

17.02.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ The Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

From "Tapestry Magazine," issue #55 (1990). While we hold all physical copies, the Digital Transgender Archive has all issues available online. Find these issues through the πŸ”— in our bio!

#transhistory #uvic #transgenderarchives

16.02.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’° APPLY NOW πŸ’°

2026 SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

We are excited to announce our 2026 Scholarship & Fellowship Program! Undergraduate & graduate students, faculty, professionals, and community members can apply today.

Link in profile > Scholarships & Fellowships

#uvic #yyj #trans #awards

16.02.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ find...

The back cover of "Tapestry Magazine," issue #55 (1990) While we hold all physical copies, the Digital Transgender Archive has all issues available online. Find these issues through the πŸ”— in our bio!

#transhistory #uvic #transgenderarchives

13.02.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
At @uvicgradhouse

See you there!

#trans #uvic #yyj

13.02.2026 05:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In honour of Black History Month, we're highlighting visual artist, activist and scholar, Syrus Marcus Ware. Syrus held a talk with the Chair in Transgender Studies titled "touch change" (2021) which can be found on our YouTube Channel (πŸ”— in bio). Visit SyrusMarcusWare.com to learn more!

12.02.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UPCOMING TALK

Karina Villaluna

"Nurse Practitioners and Gender-Affirming Care (GAC): Identifying Barriers & Practice Facilitators"

Wed, March 11, 2026
2:30 PM-4:00 PM (PDT) Online only
Zoom registration required

πŸ”— in bio: Upcoming Events

#uvic #trans #genderaffirmingcare

12.02.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Found in the Transgender Archives:

✨Imperially Yours✨ & β€œThe Forgotten Stonewall: Remembering the Transgender Rebellion”

#trans #transhistory #uvic #archives #stonewall #LGBTQ

11.02.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

"Boy's Own" was a transmasculine publication based out of Manchester, which later became affiliated with the FtM network in London, England. The Transgender Archives holds 31 issues, ranging from 1991-2013, all open to the public!

#transhistory #uvic #archives #ftm

09.02.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Transgender Archives Time πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

Pictured is April Ashley, a transgender model active in the mid-20th century. This clipping was held and preserved by Richard Ekins and later donated to the Transgender Archives at UVic Libraries.

#transhistory #richardekins #uvic #archives

06.02.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MORE from Red Jordan Arobateau!

"Smoke from the Death Factory" is a 1972 collection of poems by Red Jordan Aroboteau. RJA was a trans man active in both lesbian and transgender communities. View full collection on the Transgender Archives website - πŸ”— in bio

#transhistory #archives #uvic #poetry

04.02.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February is Black History Month ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

Today, we’re highlighting Red Jordan Arobateau's digital collection (πŸ”— in bio) - part of UVic's contribution to the Digital Transgender Archive project, β€œβ€™Y’all Better Quiet Down’: Trans BIPOC Digitization Initiative”

#blackhistorymonth #uvic #trans

03.02.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0