March 31 flag-raising, lunch and learn opportunity to mark Trans Day of Visibility at 14 Wing
March 31, we acknowledge Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day for transgender and nonbinary communities, along with allies, to celebrate joy and recognition.
Unfortunately, we are in a time of increasing anti-trans misinformation and disinformation: visibility comes with heightened risks. False narratives and misleading policies are fueling anti-trans hate and shaping harmful government decision that directly endanger trans lives.
Visibility is a balancing act. To be safely visible is a privilege.
In the workplace, many individuals conceal aspects of their identity to avoid discrimination. Misconceptions and misinformation about transgender employees can contribute to exclusion, underemployment and economic hardship. In Canada and within the Canadian Armed Forces, established acts, policies and orders protect the rights of all members to work authentically and without fear of discrimination.
Members of the community strive to live their lives like anyone else, often demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of efforts to undermine their existence. Transgender and sexually diverse people have always been part of the human experience.
When misinformation turns trans lives into a political issue, visibility becomes an act of resistance.
Consider this: how many of you have knowingly met a transgender person? Or thought you might have? Have you ever taken the opportunity to sit down, talk and learn from someone with lived experience?
Tuesday, March 31, 14 Wing Greenwood’s Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization will raise the transgender flag at 8 a.m. at the 14 Wing main gate, and will offer you the chance to “Ask us Anything” during a lunch and learn at the Annapolis Mess Tow Bar, underway at noon. Everyone is welcome and how about a slice of pizza to go with that question?
Sit. Chat. Learn.
