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Binding Together Homegrown Strengths<br />
BOTH TOPIC CIRCLES FOLLOW<br />
First Circle is a way of sharing<br />
topics of concern to the trans<br />
community in protected space<br />
that connects people who get<br />
together and people online.<br />
Each discussion lasts 6 weeks.<br />
Default topic—social transition<br />
First Circle is powered by Discord<br />
SIX THINKING HATS FORMAT<br />
Community Conversations extend<br />
First Circle discussions<br />
and broaden them to include<br />
allies and families of trans people.<br />
Through discussion—we<br />
see if we can find consensus<br />
on a topic.<br />
First Circle is powered by Slack<br />
TransVine develops self-sustaining groups. Most small groups are just trying to keep it together enough to meet<br />
again in a month and have minimal time and resources. We help with the resources through or Group Ad program<br />
which puts a simple to use fund raising tool into the hands of LGBTQ2 support groups. Groups that participate in our<br />
sustaining program get help with websites, email and promotions.<br />
Trans people everywhere need a world that accepts them and grants them equity. Nothing happens without effort<br />
and the world is not going to change by itself. The trans community needs to remain engaged in systems and programs<br />
that affect them, including their local Pride organizations and the healthcare system.<br />
In British Columbia, the TransCare BC provincial wide trans health program needs an effective balance to having<br />
bureaucrats determine what is best for us. They haven’t done a very good job so far, given the lack of equity in<br />
healthcare access. Join our call today for a BC wide community council with an equal part in policy at Change.org.
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