(Online resources are welcome to exchange links with us. If you provide a service to the transgender community, please contact me. Websites are also welcome to use the following banner below to link to this site.)

PFLAG Canada Toll-Free Gender Question Line:
1-888-822-9494

Treatment Resources for Medical Professionals

The Center For Addiction And Mental Health's ARQ2 Manual, Talking With Clients About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity... available as a free PDF download.
Trans-Academics.org -- A gathering place for scholars interested in gender studies.

Online Support Sites

The Antijen Pages -- a resource for transgendered youth.
Bint el Nas -- Site "for women who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (including female-to-male and male-to-female trans people in any state of transition), and who are identified ethnically or culturally with the Arab world, regardless of where they live." Includes writing (articles, poetry, etc.), message/chat board, and lists of community resources.
Bodies Like Ours -- Intersex community forums / peer support and information for people born with atypical genitalia, as well as education for family members and health professionals. Working to help eliminate shame, secrecy, and isolation. Handouts, message boards, research papers, referrals, and much more.
The Canadian Transsexuals Fight for Rights site also provides news and transculture links for transpeople everywhere. (Website unavailable possibly temporarily)
Coming Out As Transgender -- The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's guide and support site.
Deaf Queer Resource Centre -- Resources for Deaf LGBT folks. Extensive links, info, support and chat space, and much more. Focus on non-trans lesbian/gay but some trans info.
egaleCanada -- A Canadian activist organization working for, among other things, inclusion in the Canadian Human Rights Charter.
Ethan St. Pierre: Radicalguy -- An activist and transman who regularily hosts an online podcast and stays on top of issues affecting our community.
Forge-Forward -- An educational and advocacy group for FTMs.
FTM Informational Network -- A listing of FTM information on the web.
FTM-International -- The largest, longest-running organization serving the Female-to-Male community.
Gender.org -- Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people.
GenderEuphoria -- A PHP message board forum and chatroom.
Gender Mosaic -- Ottawa-based society.
GenderTalk -- A radio podcast program about transgender issues.
Heartstrong -- A website for GLBT persons trying to reconcile their orientation and identity with their religious beliefs, and for people struggling with time spent in religious schools.
Hudson's FTM Resource Guide -- A resource for information on topics of interest to transmen.
The International Core -- A website for leather lifestyle, with specific openness to transgendered leatherfolk.
IFGE.org -- International Foundation for Gender Education advocates for freedom of gender expression.
Intersex Society of North America -- devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female.
Micheline Montreuil: Although in Quebec, Micheline's journey and legal battles provide an excellent resource for encouragement and information.
Renee Reyes' Admirer's Handbook -- the only
Renee Reyes' Tgirl's Survival Guide --
Second Type Woman -- a website covering various aspects of transition in detail.
Survivor Project -- Organization dedicated to addressing the needs of trans and intersex survivors of sexual assault, rape, or domestic violence through caring action, education, and expanding access to resources. Amazing site filled with great educational resources, survivors' stories, etc.
Tall Teri's Transgender Page -- Testimonial from an Albertan encompassing her transition from start to finish.
Trannyweb -- an international online trans message board forum and community that is growing considerably and open to all aspects of the MTF transgender experience, with additional outlets for transitioning women.
TransactionCanada -- a new advocacy group with legal/support/resource links. (See also the Yahoo Group part listed above)
TransGender Guide -- to provide the Transgender community with quality resources, services and information.
TransFM -- A network of talk shows broadcast by Transgender, Transsexual, Genderqueer or Intersex people.
The Transgender Aging Network -- a resource for transpeople to network and share information and support in their later years.
Transgender Day Of Remembrance: The ongoing memorial which takes place annually, around November 11th, in conjunction with the “Remembering Our Dead” web project.
Transgender Support Site -- Melanie Anne Phillips' diary, voice lessons, information and links.
Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation -- Dedicated to funding research and education about transgender issues to build a brighter future for all TransKids.
Transsexual Road Map -- Calpernia Addams' invaluable site, detailing all the necessary considerations and steps to be taken along the way. Home of the "Finding Your Female Voice" DVD.
Transsexual Women's Resources by Anne Lawrence -- some questionable ideas, but a wealth of resources.
Transster -- A photo repository of female to male (FTM) gender reassignment surgeries.
Transgendered Womens' Success Stories -- a wonderful site detailing some of the many women who've transitioned successfully, offering encouragement.

Yahoo Groups / Forums / Chat

Alberta Trans Peer Support Group: Currently consists of a Yahoo Group, and an Edmonton group which meets alternating Sundays at the Pride Center. This forum has been created as a safe haven for Trans related discussions. It is open to Alberta Transsexual, Transgendered, Intersexed, Two-Spirited and Questioning individuals at any point in transition.
CRONE: An international list about proper uses of female hormones and related products. A searchable archive of over 14,200 postings is available to members.
Edmonton Crossdressers and Transgender Support: This group is a non-sexual group. This means NO chasers! It is intended for Crossdressers and various Transgender identified persons who wish to share support for themselves, their spouse, partner or friends. Fun, make-up tips and getting together to dress en-femme & go out, transgender support issues and any generally related content can be found here.
Emergence -- A group for Christian transsexuals.
HandiTrans -- Listserv for trans people with disabilities, caregivers of trans people with disabilities, and allies.
Mentally Ill Underground Queers -- Listserv for LGBT people who are mentally ill and part of an underground culture (punks, goths, etc.), to talk about our trials that come from living in so many alternative cultures and discuss therapy, medication and stabilization.
QueerDisability -- Listserv for the development of ideas, challenging existing norms, and providing information for the Q/D community. This list is not a personal support group.
The Successful Crossdresser: A group for CDs and their partners who wish to make positive changes in our ideas, attitudes, lives and public perception of who we are.
Temenos Two-Spirit LGBTI Community -- News, message board, recommended books, mailing lists.
TG Christians -- A group for Christian transsexuals.
TGcycle: A group for transgendered motorcycle afficionados.
TG Roommates Wanted (Canada): A bulletin board group created for the purpose of finding transgender friendly rooms, apartments and housing in Canada.
Trans-B.C.: A group for support, advocacy and information from our neighbors to the West.
Trans-Canada: A group aiming for the betterment of the trans / intersexed commmunity in Canada, as well as support, sharing of information, legal, healthcare and advocacy.
Transaction Canada: Message board part of the group dedicated to the health, welfare and legal/justice issues of the Canadian Trans community.
TransgenderPDD -- Listserv for individuals who have lives that have been touched by both Pervasive Developmental Disorders (autism, Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD, Attention Deficit Disorder, or similar) and Gender Identity issues.
TransJews -- Listserv for trans Jews and loved ones, focusing on discussion of how Judaism/Jewish culture affects gender experiences -- and vice-versa. All levels of observance and backgrounds welcome.
TS Breasts: All about breast development via hormones, herbals and cosmetic surgery.
TS Care: A group meant to allow transsexuals to discuss providers of products and services for our transitions. The emphasis of this group is to build a registry of providers who are most cost effective while remaining competent.
TS Tall Girls: A group for big and tall male to female transsexuals. Any TS gal who feels that they are a bit big and that this makes passing a little (or a lot) harder than what you would like are welcome.
TS Sci-fi: A group for transpeople who like Science Fiction and Fantasy in Books, Movies, Television, etc.
TS Woman: A very active discussion group covering every aspect of being a transgendered woman.
Vancouver Trans Day of Remembrance: Vancouver group commemorating the TDOR and “Remembering Our Dead” web project.

Online Mail-Order

The Breast Form Store: A web-based mail-order service located in Richmond B.C. which specializes in breast forms at decent prices, as well as pocketed bras.
FemImage: Denae Doyle's"Feminine Movement" series of instructional DVDs.
Finding Your Female Voice: Andrea James' and Calpernia Addams' instructional DVDs / videos.
Fifth Avenue Jewellery: A web-based mail-order service located in Moose Jaw, SK.
Make Your Own Shoes Online: Having trouble finding the right sizes anywhere? There is also a book for sale online that can teach you to make your own -- a perfect fit!
The Mango: An excellent FTM prosthesis.

Legal Resources

Changing Legal Gender Assignment in Canada -- Wikipedia entry.
Ethan St. Pierre: Radicalguy -- An activist and transman who regularily hosts an online podcast and stays on top of issues affecting our community.
Gender Advocacy Internet News -- A free internet news service (mail list) run by Gender Education & Advocacy and It's Time America. Social, political, science, and interest items.
National Transgender Advocacy Coalition (NTAC) -- An American group working for TG rights.
Press for Change -- A political lobbying and educational organization campaigning for civil rights in England, through legislative and social changes.
Spencer Bergstedt's pages -- Spencer is a trans lawyer and advocate. His site includes info on legal resources for trans people & their families, as well as personal info about Spence.
TransAlliance Society -- Provincial organization in British Columbia
Transgender Law and Policy Institute -- A listing of US laws that are TG-inclusive; info on legal issues affecting TG people in the US. Although it is specific to the USA, some of the info is very helpful for lobbying in other countries as well - particularly examples of legislation. (Currently offline?)

International Legal Resources

Legal Aspects of Transsexualism -- Wikipedia entry chronicling many Transgender legal battles internationally, including the U.S. Very little Canadian info at the moment.
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) -- A social justice organization (U.S.) dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment.
Transgender Law Center -- A California-based resource.
Transgender rights associations around the world -- Wikipedia entry; very little Canadian info as yet.

Transgender History, Personalities and Legal Precedents

History:
Transgender History from B.C. to today -- a compilation.
List of Transgendered Individuals -- Wikipedia entry listing including famous persons both modern and historical. (noticed omissions: Jaye Davidson, and one of the Wachkowskis who recently began transitioning; list also goes on to include a section of fictional and mythological characters)
circa 1930, Magnus Hirschfeld and his associates complete first recorded sex-change operations, in pre-Nazi Germany. One of the best-known from this time is Lili Elbe. His Institute and researches are later destroyed during the Nazi rise to power. His work and his defense of gay lifestyles was frequently cited in anti-semitic literature at the time and used to "justify" the pending genocide.
1948-1954, Harry Benjamin begins to develop the Standards of Care for transgendered persons, and coins the term "transsexual" when his work goes public in 1954.
1952, Christine Jorgensen attains widespread notoriety as one of earliest transwomen to complete sex reassignment surgery.
Compton's Cafeteria Riot (San Francisco, 1966) -- Wikipedia Entry
Stonewall Riots (New York, 1969) -- considered the birth of the Gay Liberation movement; Wikipedia entry
Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002) -- early transgender activist; Wikipedia entry. Many accounts at that time state that it was she who had initiated the Stonewall riots -- but this has also been contested and denied by writers since, mostly to justify the Gay community's abandonment of transgender causes in the mid-'70s.
1977, Renee Richards has ban overturned which had prevented her from playing tennis in U.S. Open as a woman.
Patrick Califia (1952-present) -- Writer on women's sexuality and alternate lifestyles, as well as erotic fiction, essays and poetry. Previously well-known in the lesbian community, where he championed many causes and wrote extensively... although he has been somewhat abandoned by said community since transitioning.
Georgina Beyer (1957-present) -- New Zealand's (and the world's) first transsexual mayor (1995) and member of parliament (1999)
2002, Gwen Araujo is murdered... activism and publicity surrounding the court case eventually leads to legislation (Justice for Victims Act; California, U.S.) which opposes a defendant's use of societal bias against their victim in order to decrease their own culpability for a crime.

Online Activism

The Canadian Transsexuals Fight for Rights site also provides news and transculture links for transpeople everywhere. (website currently down)
egaleCanada -- A Canadian Trans activist organization working for, among other things, inclusion in the Canadian Human Rights Charter.
Gender.org -- Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people.
IFGE.org -- International Foundation for Gender Education advocates for freedom of gender expression.
NCTE's 52 Things You Can Do For Transgender Equality -- "Each week during 2006, we will feature an idea for action that you can take at a local level. Some will be challenging, some will be simple; all are effective ideas and we will include links, resources and thoughts to help you get started. Some are things you can do on your own, while others are ideas for local groups to work on."
TransactionCanada -- a new advocacy group with legal/support/resource links.
Transgender Day of Remembrance -- The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. (See also the Vancouver TDOR Yahoo Group)
TransInternational -- A new international trans group. We hope to do much of the international work that is lacking in our community. Healthcare access, workplace rights, UN charter challenge, etc.
Transgender Law Center -- A California-based resource.

Online Wellness

Trans-Health -- diet, fitness and other advice specifically designed for M2F and F2M body types.
The Transgender Aging Network -- a resource for transpeople to network and share information and support in their later years.
The Transgender Health Program in Vancouver -- an impressive library of information.
TS Woman -- an active Yahoo Group discussing medical issues for both pre- and post-op transsexuals.

Culture

The Cliks -- An emerging rock band featuring a lead singer who is FTM.

Recommended Reading:

For Transgendered persons who have come to accept who they are and are interested in the science and history of transgender culture: "The Riddle of Gender" by Deborah Rudacille (paperback at Amazon.ca).

For Significant Others, Friends, Families, Acquaintances and anyone coming to terms with another's transition: "True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism--For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals" by Mildred L. Brown and Chloe Ann Rounsley (paperback at Amazon.ca).

Online Reading (Academic / Psychology):

The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc. -- the medical guidebook on gender identity, and treatment.
Anne Vitale PhD: Notes on Gender Role Transition -- writings from a Psychologist specializing in GID, with links and resources.

Online Reading (Scientific / Medical):

Genital Reassignment Surgery In Montreal -- Flash-based site by respected surgeons which describes in detail the various procedures they can do. Drs. Menard and Brassard are often the doctors to whom Alberta Health refers.

Online Reading (Personal Stories):

Second Type Woman -- a website covering various aspects of transition in detail, along with personal reflections.
Melanie Anne Phillips -- Melanie's diary, as well as information and links.
Transsexual Road Map -- Calpernia Addams' invaluable site, detailing all the necessary considerations and steps to be taken along the way. Home of the "Finding Your Female Voice" DVD.
Transgendered Womens' Success Stories -- a wonderful site courtesy of Lynn Conway, featuring some of the many women who've transitioned successfully, offering encouragement.

Online Reading (for Youth):

The Antijen Pages -- a resource for transgendered youth.

Online Reading (Political):

The Canadian Transsexuals Fight for Rights site also provides news and transculture links for transpeople everywhere.
egaleCanada -- A Canadian Trans activist organization working for, among other things, inclusion in the Canadian Human Rights Charter.
Gender.org -- Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people.
IFGE.org -- International Foundation for Gender Education advocates for freedom of gender expression.
TransactionCanada -- a new advocacy group with legal/support/resource links.

Online Reading (for Significant Others, Friends, Family, Aquaintances):

Transfamily.org and Pflag -- probably the best links for parents, family and friends of transpeople. Pflag is primarily gay/lesbian, and Transfamily is very underdeveloped. However, they are probably the best resouces available for SOFFAs (Significant Others, Families, Friends and Acquaintances) at this time.
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) -- also provides support for children of Transfolk
Straight Spouse Network -- also provides support for spouses of transpeople.

Online Reading (Miscellaneous):

Transsexual Road Map -- Calpernia Addams' invaluable site, detailing all the necessary considerations and steps to be taken along the way, primarily for MTFs.

Online Resources by Region

For support organizations by region, please refer to the Groups page.