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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Unfortunately, the system is designed so that only those with resources can effectively advocate for themselves, and you cannot be awarded legal fees for a successful HRC case If you to support Riley at this time, it is greatly appreciated. Any amount helps (4/4) gofund.me/d6a225258

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Donate to Covering Legal Fees for Human Rights Case, organized by Riley Baker

Dear friends, As many of you may already know, I have been pursuing a compla… Riley Baker needs your support for Covering Legal Fees for Human Rights Case

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

After 4.5 years, this case was referred to a Board of Inquiry, and our ED is now working to crowdfund the cost of a lawyer to help write their brief. Lawyers are expensive, and we looking to the community to help support our ED in obtaining justice and restitution (3/4)

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Part of this limitation has been our Executive Director's effort to self-represent a case at the Nova Scotia Human Right Commission due to their experience as a member of a political party, including discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and protection of perpetrators (2/4)

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Good morning, Many GACNS supporters have asked what we've been up to over the last 12 months. We've entered a largely quiet period give the capacity of our members, which has been limited (1/4)

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

We have tried continuously for more than 2 years to hire someone, but for some reason no firms seem to want to respond to our emails... ever...

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Are you or someone you know a CPA who is qualified to support non-profit business tax filings? We're looking to hire someone to help us with our taxes! Please reach out at info@gacns.ca.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Update: Last month, GACNS deactivated our phone number. We were paying for our phone out of our funding, and kept the line active for a year after the funding ended. If you had said number and need to contact us, please email us at info@gacns.ca

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Shape Your City Halifax updates @shapeyourcityhfx.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Here’s a direct link to the survey so you don’t have to go through the Twitter link:

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Social Media Survey

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

This fund is still open! Please share with anyone you know who may have been impacted!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

We've put up $2000 of our funds to ensure that those who experienced harassment and/or discrimination at the Atlantic ADHD Centre and have or plan to file a complaint with the College of Surgeons and Physicians can access the support they need through free counseling. Spread the word today!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We still have many shirts available for sale! Please buy yours today!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We still have many shirts available for sale! Please buy yours today!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Wowee we have 10 requests for shirts! For those interested, we have 25 shirts in-stock right now with several on-hold (but not yet sold). You can view our available stock using the link below. This is a first come, first serve sale to eliminate our existing stock. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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GACNS Shirt Stock - 7 Nov 2024

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Prospective participants can express their interest by accessing the QR code on the poster or by emailing me directly at postincarcerationstudy@outlook.com

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Participants will be asked to take part in two semi-structured research conversations (lasting 1 to 1.5 hours each). They will also be provided with a transcript of their research conversation for their review

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

GACNS would like to share a study out of UPEI by Guylaine Landry. This study is looking for: 1. people who are 2SLGBTQIA+; 2. Have previously been incarcerated in Canada (federal or provincial); 3. Are currently living in Canada; and 4. Are 18 years of age or older

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

We've already had 5 requests for shirts: Please note: I am in-office today, and will not be home until later this afternoon to answer questions regarding our current stock!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Please buy our shirts. Proceeds go towards the Accountability Project, FOIPOPs, and travel to meet with community members outside of HRM

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

DISCOUNT ALERT! Buy your GACNS shirt or tank top today while supplies last. Please contact us to confirm that a shirt in the requested size is available before you purchase!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

Boosting this effort! Please share with your friends and family.

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📚Amelia J. Peabody (pseud.) @nosila.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

Hey #Halisky. The Library Board meets Thursday. It’s open to the public if anyone is interested, although nobody I know has managed to confirm the location yet. If you want to know more: www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/about/leader...

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Board Meetings

The Halifax Regional Library Board usually meets at the Halifax Central Library from 4:30-7:00 PM, but may conduct meetings online.…

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 29/08/2024

Have you heard about the Accountability Project and Fund? Visit our website to learn more about how we're seeking accountability in the wake of our Report to the College of Surgeons and Physicians regarding alleged harassment and discrimination at the Atlantic ADHD Centre. tinyurl.com/4k5zrw9j

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 29/05/2024

Want to march with us at the Halifax Pride Parade on 20 July 2024? Sign up here! All supporters of GACNS are invited to participate! forms.gle/6eMdwFWnKH8P...

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 29/04/2024

Following the completion of our pilot, we are publicly releasing two (2) episodes of GAC YAC for anyone to enjoy! Visit gacns.ca and find links to the relevant episodes under the "GAC YAC" tab!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 03/04/2024

We are appalled at the refusal by all levels of government to fund SUGAR, a vital resource during the current heathcare crisis www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

On the advice of our lawyers, GACNS has decided not to publicly release our report to the College of Surgeons and Physicians. We will be announcing a project on the advice of the College for accountability in the near future.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

EECD stil has not responded to emails from GACNS and members of the community regarding TGNC youth. We are putting out another call to action, please share with anyone you can. Alt text included.

GACNS is still awaiting a response from of EECD regarding their intentions with their forthcoming changes to the provincial Guidelines for Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth; specifically, GACNS has repeatedly requested for EECD to clarify its stance on requiring parental consent and/or for parents to be informed of a youth’s intention to socially transition at school.

EECD continues to refuse to respond to our requests for comment.

With recent developments across Canada, including the implementation of the most inhumane policy targeting TGNC youth in the country, the fact that EECD continues to ignore members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community requesting information regarding their own safety it is unacceptable, and an embarrassing show of government’s lack of commitment to queer safety.

We are calling on supporters of the rights of TGNC youth to email the following individuals:

Becky Druhan, Minister of EECD

educmin@novascotia.ca

Elwin LeRoux, Deputy Minister of EECD

educ-dm@novascotia.ca

Annie Baert, Executive Director of Student Services and Equity

Annie.Baert@novascotia.ca

Tim Houston, Premier

premier@novascotia.ca

We ask that you request that EECD answer the following questions:

Why is the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development refusing to respond to communications from members of the queer community?

Will the department continue to relegate transgender and gender non-conforming youth to guidelines, which lack the same legal mechanisms for accountability as an official policy?

Will the department require students of any age to acquire parental permission to socially transition at school, or require that parents be informed of a youth's intention to transition socially?

We recommend keeping your email short and direct as to not allow EECD to provide a response that does not answer the question asked.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

Our official platform on Inclusive Education is up on our website. View it here: sites.google.com/view/gacinno...

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

GACNS is looking for the support of an accountant to help us file our 2023 taxes! If you or someone you know is interested in helping us, please email us at info@gacns.ca We are willing to pay for services.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

at school, or require that parents be informed of a youth's intention to transition socially? We recommend keeping your email short and direct as to not allow EECD to provide a response that does not answer the question asked

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

Tim Houston, Premier premier@novascotia.ca We ask that you request that EECD answer one question and one question only: In the forthcoming iteration of the provincial guidelines respecting TGNB youth, will EECD require students of any age to acquire parental permission to socially transition .

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

We are calling on supporters of the rights of TGNC youth to email the following individuals: Becky Druhan, Minister of EECD educmin@novascotia.ca Elwin LeRoux, Deputy Minister of EECD educ-dm@novascotia.ca Annie Baert, Executive Director of Student Services and Equity Annie.Baert@novascotia.ca

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

With recent developments across Canada, including the implementation of the most inhumane policy targeting TGNC youth in the country, it is no longer acceptable for EECD to refuse to answer this question directly.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

consent and/or for parents to be informed of a youth’s intention to socially transition at school. EECD will not provide an answer to this question, and has referred activists to other topics in an attempt to distract from the issue at hand.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

GACNS has attempted to get a response out of EECD regarding their intentions with their forthcoming changes to the provincial Guidelines for Supporting TGNC Youth; specifically, GACNS has repeatedly requested for EECD for its stance on requiring parental

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

GACNS is calling on supporters of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) youth to email the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD).

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

Episodes will be emailed out to participants every Monday. As we will be halfway through this pilot at time of release to general public participants, the first four (4) episodes will be emailed out together on Monday, February 5, 2024. Register at forms.gle/kyAaPSLwMP3Jw6SN6

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

This pilot is designed to provide university-level education to youth between 16 and 25 years, focused on developing skills to use in their future studies, careers, and activism.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

Due to high levels of public interest, GACNS has decided to open registration for our Youth Advisory Council (GAC YAC) pilot to the public. Youth between the ages of 16 and 25 are invited to register for the pilot. Open registration will end Sunday, February 4, 2024.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/01/2024

If you would like to participate or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our study team at vaw@dal.ca. Let them know if you would like our team to make a presentation with your organization to learn more!

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/01/2024

Please note you don't need previous experience working with someone who has faced violence or abuse. We are seeking a diversity of perspectives and experiences.  People working in health-related fields are eligible, including government, healthcare, public health, or community health organizations

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/01/2024

Call for participation: The Interprovincial Violence Against Women Project (The IPV Project) invites you to share your professional knowledge and experiences around issues relevant to domestic and sexualized violence in Nova Scotia in a short online survey.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 17/01/2024

CW: Sexual violence, intimate partner violence

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

universal group but as individuals treated as a universal identity and shared experience.

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

their agents that stand as "permanent statements of fact, culture, truth and tradition that can never be touched, removed or recast." This is all in service of a larger goal of earnestly and accurately articulating the experiences of Black people, not as a

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Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia @gacns.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

Her process rightfully identifies that anti-Black racism today is steeped in historical context. As a result, she continues to question, understand, and then express that legacy as the reproducer of adverse realities of Black bodies as they interact with colonial institutions and

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