2SLGBTQI+ health

Advancing 2SLGBTQI+ health equity as a public health priority

This session will describe the concept of gender-affirming public health and positions 2SLGBTQI+ health equity as a public health priority. An overview of literature related to the roots of health inequities and key priority issues experienced by 2SLGBTQI+ people will be shared. Opportunities for and examples of public health action at system-levels, in place-based settings, and through individual interactions will be described to support policy and practice change at all levels of public health to address the structural and social causes of 2SLGBTQI+ health inequities.

Advancing 2SLGBTQI health equity as a public health priority

This document describes the concept of gender-affirming public health and positions 2SLGBTQI health equity as a public health priority. It further provides research on the drivers of 2SLGBTQI health inequities, learnings from a webinar series and considerations for public health action.

Podcast episode transcript & companion document: Disrupting colonialism for Two-Spirit health (Mind the Disruption, Season 1, Episode 6)

This episode companion document provides a new way to engage with the Mind the Disruption podcast. It includes a written transcript of Season 1, Episode 6 “Disrupting colonialism for Two-Spirit health” with key quotes and related resources to prompt further reflection and exploration.

Gender identity, sexual diversity and health equity in public health

Public health has a critical role to play in stopping hate, violence, and harm against the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Action on health equity for people with diverse gender and sexual identities starts with using inclusive language in practice, research, and policy, providing gender-affirming care, and addressing stigma, discrimination, and other structural and social determinants of health.

Gender identity, sexual diversity and health equity: A curated list

This curated resource list, compiled by the NCCDH, contains a foundational set of resources and tools to support public health practitioners, decision makers, policy makers, organizations, educators, and researchers to understand and act on improving health inequities for the 2SLGBTQI+ population.

An Introduction to the health of Two-Spirit people

Two-Spirit people’s health must be understood within the context of colonialism and the resurgence of Two-Spirit people. From the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health, this resource is a foundational introduction to Two-Spirit people’s health for all public health practitioners engaged in health equity work.

Invisible No More: Voices from the Queer Community

This report summarizes a research study that used digital storytelling to examine the experiences and needs of 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Sudbury & Districts, Ontario. The report provides recommendations for how Public Health can be more inclusive and responsive to Queer people.

Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan…Building our future, with pride

This federal action plan identifies six priority areas to address inequities experienced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada.

Wisdom2Action develops targeted resources to facilitate transgender inclusion in health services

This Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of Wisdom2Action. The interview took place in July 2022, and its details should be considered within the context of that time period. Deadnaming, misgendering and other forms of discrimination and stigma in the health care system foster fear in the

Preventing a Lockdown Generation: A Plan to Support Canada’s youth in post-pandemic recovery

This report (and accompanying webinar) from YWCA Canada and YMCA Canada explores the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth including those who are Black, Indigenous, and racialized, female and gender diverse , and those living with disabilities.

Keyword: 2SLGBTQI+ health

2SLGBTQI+ health