Trans Care BC Clinical Speaker Series

Racism and Resilience

A deeper dive into the Canadian Trans and Non-Binary Youth Health Surveys’ findings about BIPOC youth health

Trans Care BC's Clinical Speaker Series is an opportunity to learn from experts about considerations for providing gender-affirming care and support to trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people.

This presentation will review highlights from the Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey and provide intersectional analyses of discrimination, health outcomes and access to health care among BIPOC trans and non-binary youth. The presenters will engage the audience in discussion about how to address these health inequities and support BIPOC trans and non-binary youth.

Dr Elizabeth Saewyc is a professor and the Director of the UBC School of Nursing. She was lead investigator for the Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey in 2013-2014, and completed the second national survey 5 years later. Dr. Saewyc has provided consultation on the health issues of 2SLGBTQ+ youth to national and international governments and agencies, including the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, the US White House, WHO, UNICEF, and UNESCO.

Ace Chan is a doctoral student in the UBC School of Population and Public Health. Ace’s research interests include sexual and gender minority health disparities, illuminating health inequities in marginalized populations and creating inclusive and accessible health care spaces.