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Gender Journeys is a weekly peer-support group for 2-spirit, trans, gender diverse and questioning adults in Nanaimo and the surrounding area. We aim to provide a supportive and empowering space for adults exploring their gender identity, fostering community, and facilitating discussions on various aspects of the gender journey.

Transcend is a weekly Nanaimo-based peer support group for 2-spirit, trans, gender diverse and questioning youth aged 12-17 in Nanaimo and the surrounding area. The group is a safe and supportive environment for members to explore their identities, share experiences, and build connections.

A support group (currently online) for parents and caregivers of trans children, who can be of any age. Also welcome parents whose children are non-binary or thinking about transitioning.

Pflag Canada is a charity which provides peer support, education, and advocacy for a Canada that affirms, respects, and values all sexualities, genders, and gender expressions.

In collaboration with the Victoria Disability Resource Center, Queerabilities Victoria is a lightly moderated weekly check-in for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who also live with mental and/or physical disability(ies)/chronic illness(es) and/or identify as dsiabled, regardless of a formal or self diagnosis.

A monthly drop-in space covering different topics and activities for the diverse array of trans, non-binary, genderqueer, Two Spirit, and otherwise gender variant individuals in the Southern Vancouver Island area. Meetings currently run virtually and in-person, alternating between two in-person months, then two online, etc.

Rainbow Connections provides a safe, equitable and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQ!+ youth to socially connect and access gender diverse programming for preteens and high school youth. Programming utilizes the arts (improv, poetry, creative writing, and film) as a medium to provide training, support, and 2SLGBTQ!+ voice and their peers in overcoming barriers.

UNYA's 2-Spirit Collective provides support, resources, and programming for Indigenous youth, ages 15 - 30, who identify as 2-Spirit or LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender non-conforming along with many other identities), and for those who are questioning their sexual or gender identities.

Whistler Rainbow Connection (formerly known as Alphabet Soup) is a monthly social gathering where community members of different sexual & gender identities come together to meet new people, hang out, provide support, but most importantly, have fun!

Youth Pride is a group offered for ages 13 to 17, who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. There will be space to be yourself, connect, chat, and get support. And of course, there will be snacks!! For more information, please call our office at 250-748-0232.

If you are a parent or caregiver of a teenager or pre-teen, who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, we offer a parenting support and information group. There will be space for discussion, connecting with other parents, and education. We run these groups as needed, please call our office for more information at 250-748-0232.

Peer support for parents, caregivers, allies, friends, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.