{"id":7044,"date":"2026-09-18T04:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T04:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/?page_id=7044"},"modified":"2026-09-18T05:19:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:19:22","slug":"weareallies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/weareallies\/","title":{"rendered":"We Are Allies Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response to the increasing spread of misinformation and disinformation related to trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary (TTNB) youth and their care,\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weareallies.ca\/\">We Are Allies<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a Health Canada-funded initiative\u2014was launched in June 2024. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a collaborative, research-informed approach, the campaign delivered a national communications strategy across social and mainstream media. This work resulted in a suite of publicly available materials, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research summaries grounded in clinical evidence\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storytelling videos featuring TTNB people, families, Elders, and health care providers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An e-learning module on identifying and addressing misinformation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All resources are housed on a website and shared through dedicated social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Following the conclusion of the initial campaign in March 2025, the project has transitioned into Circle of Care\u2014a phase focused on deepening engagement and developing context-specific resources for diverse communities, including Indigenous and Christian faith-based contexts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure that the materials and impact of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We Are Allies <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are <\/span>sustained beyond the current funding period (ending March 2027),<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trans Care BC has <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compiled a tailored package of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We Are Allies <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assets specific to CPATH. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:%20lucas.wilson@phsa.ca\">Lucas Wilson<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have questions about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Research Summaries<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><strong>Research summaries<\/strong> are plain language summaries of current scientific literature on key topics related to gender-affirming care and gender diversity. Research points can be used to validate information and point people toward trusted\/peer-reviewed sources. These are available in English and French, and viewable as web-based content as printable PDFs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b4152_sex_and_gender.pdf\">Sex and gender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b417f_Research%20Points%20-%20Gender%20Journeys%20-%20Update%2010-2024.pdf\">Gender journeys<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b4156_access_to_gender_affirming_care.pdf\">Access to gender-affirming care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b4155_social_transition_affirmation.pdf\">Social transition and affirmation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b417d_Research%20Points%20-%20Puberty%20Blockers%20-%20Updated%2010-2024.pdf\">Puberty blockers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b4153_hormone_therapy.pdf\">Gender-affirming hormone therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b4189_Research%20Points%20-%2001_TTNB%20People%20-%20Update%2010-2024.pdf\">Trans, Two-Spirit, and Non-binary People<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b4111_health_misinformation.pdf\">Health misinformation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Resource Guides<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><strong>Check It Out<\/strong> is a brief tool that people can use to validate health information they are seeing online or within their communities. The tool prompts viewers to assess health information and gives reminders of common forms misinformation might take and how to spot it. Available in English and French.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b3ef4\/6a1dc74350edd569b53b418f_Check_It_Out_Tool.pdf\">Check It Out too!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Storyteller Videos from Canadian Healthcare Professionals & Researchers<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><strong>Storyteller Videos<\/strong> feature Canadians with direct experience in these topics. They can be embedded into resources, shown during training\/education engagements, or provided directly to clients, providers and organizations to help communicate about specific topics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/943398247\">Family Physician Dr. Tania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/943398326\">Counsellor Lara<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/943415133\">Counsellor, parent and Two-Spirit person LG<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/943422558\">Registered Psychologist Dr. Ashleigh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/943422769\">Trans Health Specialist Physician Dr. Ted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/943426477\">Researcher and parent support Julie and teacher \u00c9mile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1065578896\">Trans Youth and Researcher Sapphire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1067118154\">Family Physician Dr. Taylor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1067122178\">Clinical Psychologist Dr. Fran\u00e7oise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1200584819\">Nurse Practitioner Cathy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1200598961\">Family Physician Dr. Ingrid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Storyteller Videos on Science-Based Information & Addressing Misinformation<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><strong>Storyteller Videos<\/strong> feature Canadians with direct experience in these topics. They can be embedded into resources, shown during training\/education engagements, or provided directly to clients, providers and organizations to help communicate about specific topics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1067117352\">The impact and prevalence of misinformation - Clinical psychologist Dr. Fran\u00e7oise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938323831?turnstile=1.Pjn9W3TBBoAsbG1xS9f6R3Ei0FUJwtvS-Bb9N7ulYHvYccr-9d0EEs5ImWMXidNtS0-Bst828aVcJFgZkIraa8obYEMeY7OByk2tn0i2DJLQJOew8cLQik6vfB4ohVoWoH9RXQKPLytRMZduhoQjU4C5-3tqDNRlsJE8w2pfoByInZvD0zP-Gb8aqXhAYripsJC9Dn1Hk_PoFDx2_XrK9_dRNIZpPhddAmNYYWGdR6C_Ec7Wjj1hsaJhQtx7NkVKF0vomCKVtNTqK-qSXadvgCLIC8w5wfMjM8dJzU5_5eZMpM2jpfiG7L0xf1DPr_XDWj5v3vneogWtjys6DCIcET9_zDyjNrYWr3b4tPHWQgN-Ixhv5ha1LJb8-ByzGXZn3Bnypf6hHnXuJP-SsZOQOkl6ot6Ivklg-fNhJhAysEfJjZY8t67kpj9g5OlTTpvtptF-du6A8OZcCP5GyIhmCzYU0c9aSOLCt4fan75P4UneD_bFCizwgDUWbbgTy4yv0Egjur_Prn0H-P0Br5TuJ1HiT11UaPh9pJ0oz4-Hn0o.-6dkScSHvLIhj7LQDJZWgA.3d21b4c2f93f0d9ef4df256b45d9ef1988142ba37402801331f52741765a0f8a\">People need accurate information to make informed decisions - Parent and community advocate Carrie Misinformation in the context of medicine - Trans health specialist physician Dr. Ted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938324244\">Informed decision-making and agency - Trans youth, advocate, and Artist Deem<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938329655\">Gender-affirming care is important for informed decision making - Parent Mikara<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938326126\">Gender-affirming care providers have experience and expertise - Counsellor, parent and Two-Spirit person LG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Storyteller Videos on Indigenous Knowledge Keeping & Ways of Knowing<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><strong>Storyteller Videos<\/strong> feature Canadians with direct experience in these topics. They can be embedded into resources, shown during training\/education engagements, or provided directly to clients, providers and organizations to help communicate about specific topics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938295888\">TTNB people belong to the circle - Indigenous Chief Robert Joseph<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938296176\">Words show there has always been space for TTNB people - Indigenous community advocate Levi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Storyteller Videos on Providing & Receiving Gender Affirming Care<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><strong>Storyteller Videos<\/strong> feature Canadians with direct experience in these topics. They can be embedded into resources, shown during training\/education engagements, or provided directly to clients, providers and organizations to help communicate about specific topics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1070031521\">Gender-affirming care is everyday care - Family physician Dr. Taylor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1064376440\">Having a healthcare professional who listens and works with you is important - Two-Spirit and transfeminine community advocate G\u00e9orgie<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/969245613\">Gender-affirming medical care is just like any other area of medicine - Trans youth and advocate X\u00e9nia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938329898\">Gender-affirming health care is life-saving - Trans health specialist physician Dr. Ted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938329837\">Families and providers are not alone, there are trusted resources to help - Parents and community advocates Carrie and Wayne<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938329081\">Gender-affirming care is life-affirming - Counsellor Lara<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938325983\">Research and clinical experience shows gender-affirming care supports TTNB youth - Trans health specialist physician Dr. Ted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/938329362\">Gender-affirming care reduces burdens - Trans youth and content creator Lauren<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1067142506?turnstile=1.IqAXhds81YsNdnyS0dNw-YI1GVv3P4g2zDkd0tq_dJIxR9N58bVvJyRkdxaoHmQeLCQCznrfDNPRJpBG0MDgbQKdNQ4YNnrX7QGrtD31RVjaVU7rIqcOPqheWNvCgc26V8L23ROukQxaLQF_yfKygEaHn-xCF_EpWERDA3BcQlQJDbM0LpZTBeVS6Y3VL5BuFH4RCVMtnQdV-_UkQ60e00A7BrwAc1GN1993qFjYZpej8rrg1Jvx-71DGWU8T3F6gvhV2oobztXb6WgBDaXFmtctpCjp4tmO0iCW_gSwYcl27hUszFTiLswdvpUbkr_BzR9Tv0FI5E0FEh3gHqn7Ca6iwuwZByOOuk03bfGDg-doBqhMTIKeLZQ-ngsMksoU2hS8sRnOcd-cRHkqH7rD-Uxy1Hg7jWJ7tEE1CUVkZy5D2-AhMa4IYkVYVqSLzxi_Ia7uPBzl67sj7ggKdQHnDhLroKROHuQrzTGgf-bZ6Xqs89Vkz92NAZNuSS4WSoZOq03TTDXp9XyWr0PVpy1RzoOGxIF8wuXvZchDr-XZ240.4SaCuS8K4C0WsQTzbPhEBg.d607dc3ca0a720a6aef1a32367eaea5c147ece7794362712a1427eae5bb7441a\">Providing gender-affirming care - Clinical psychologist Dr. Fran\u00e7oise and Family physician Dr. Taylor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7044","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7044"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7052,"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7044\/revisions\/7052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpath.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}