UVic is committed to providing a safe and inclusive living, working and learning environment for all people in our community. This commitment reflects our values of equity, diversity and inclusion. It also reflects our responsibilities under federal and provincial legislation. We are working to create a welcoming environment for people of all gender identities and expressions.
To learn more please visit UVic’s new trans, two-spirit & non-binary resource website uvic.ca/transinclusion
What we all can do to respect and support trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people:
- Use the pronouns and names that people have asked you to use:
- Learn about gender pronouns
- Learn more about how to use alternative pronouns
- See the No Big Deal campaign to learn more about pronouns and to print posters in support of using gender inclusive pronouns.
- Learn about etiquette for participating in a “pronoun round”.
- Practice offering your own pronouns and asking people which pronouns they use. Practice using them.
- Avoid gendered language and activities that treat people differently based on their gender.
- In your work conversations, learn more about gender diversity and find ways to affirm the existence of diverse genders and diverse gender experiences.
- Move beyond assumptions by listening to what people tell you about themselves and how they live.
- Learn about the resources to support trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people in health services, the workplace, classrooms, washroom accessibility, ID processes and more.
- Learn how you can support and be an ally for trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people