Coalition Against Trans Antagonism’s work is conducted on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, which include the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, & Səl̓ílwətaɁɬ nations (colonially known as vancouver, canada).

CATA seeks to work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples in the struggle for autonomy and self-determination. we understand the gender binary is a colonial construct and affirm the diversity of gender identity and gender expression of people around the world, especially those who are reclaiming identities and roles lost, erased, and vilified due to colonization.

• Thursday, March 19 – rally organizing meeting at the Carnegie
• Saturday, March 21 – read-in & rally at the Vancouver Public Library

new dates are To Be Announced (TBA). as usual, if you would like to be involved in the campaign against VPL please contact us (see bottom of the newsletter).

1. check out the COVID-19 Coming Together (Vancouver) facebook group where folks can make requests and offers as well as share resources to support those who are significantly impacted by disruptions (to capitalism) by the virus.
2. donate to a fundraiser for a disabled person of colour: Disabled, No work, Need help to pay bills
3. donate to the COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC Folks
   
   receive funds by filling out the survey here (currently closed until “Round 2” so watch the GoFundMe page for updates)
4. Maggie’s: Toronto Sex Workers Action Project is teaming up with Butterfly: Asian and migrant sex workers support network to discuss sex work in the midst of #COVID19.
   
   this guide takes a harm reduction approach, recognizing that it is not feasible for all sex work to cease in the midst of this global pandemic. here they discuss tips for sex workers, clients, third parties and allies looking to to make their work safer and the precautions to consider taking on the job!
   
   find the full document & links at:
   http://bit.ly/covid19andsexwork

if you or someone you know needs support, please contact us and we can post requests on our social media as well as include it in our next newsletter!