Message of Support to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Communities
February 26, 2024
Dear learners, faculty and staff:
Leadership of the Precision Equity and Social Justice Office (PESJO) wishes to affirm our portfolio’s support of transgender, nonbinary, gender-diverse and allied communities and individuals on our campus.
Learners and educators can be assured that our curricula will continue to be current and evidence-based with an emphasis on addressing health inequities. We are committed to creating an environment where all people are included, valued and feel a strong sense of belonging. We unequivocally support everyone’s right to belong and flourish as their authentic selves.
We value and support all members of our campus community. Following this message is a list of supportive resources.
Thank you,
Dr. Pamela Chu
Associate Dean, Precision Equity and Social Justice Office (PESJO)
Cumming School of Medicine
Related Resources
Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub (SAWH) for mental health support
Q Centre, the SU Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity for peer support (on main campus)
Mental Health Resources for all members of the campus community
Gender and Sexuality Alliance for graduate students
Canadian Mental Health Association Resource List
Canadian Centre for Gender + Sexual Diversity- for Educators
Trans Patient Care guide – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
WPATH Standards of Care for Working with Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals
Considerations in the Care of Transgender Persons
An affirming approach to caring for transgender and gender-diverse youth
Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Individuals: Perceived Satisfaction and Barriers to Care
Social Media and Safe Spaces: A Mixed Methods Study on Identity Formation for LGBTQ+ Albertans