We at CATA strongly recommend greater internet security, especially for vulnterable populations. Internet / computer literacy / capacity is critical to maintain some connection to the now (know). We definitely need to look into other ways of communicating with each other than through CONtrolled corporate social media. Less silos too. The fact that locally there … Continue reading The (so called) Internet
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TERFs / SWERFs &White Supremacy – The Connection
image description: A cartoon of a panel of three people sitting behind a table with a banner hanging off of it that says: HERITAGE FOUNDATION WELCOMES TERFS TO WHITE SUPREMACY WEEK! The first person is wearing a KKK hood with a cross on it and holding a dagger in his right hand. In the middle, … Continue reading TERFs / SWERFs &White Supremacy – The Connection
Online Peer Support, #FreeThemAll, & Rent Strike!
april 25, 2020 newsletter 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. our mission is to … Continue reading Online Peer Support, #FreeThemAll, & Rent Strike!
CATA Clinic & Mutual Aid
april 11, 2020 newsletter The 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 … Continue reading CATA Clinic & Mutual Aid
Trans Day of Visibility & Trans Resiliency Fund
march 30, 2020 newsletter 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 … Continue reading Trans Day of Visibility & Trans Resiliency Fund
#GIDYVR postponed
news update - march 19, 2020 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 … Continue reading #GIDYVR postponed
Why ‘only’ relying on colonial, capitalist social control systems is a problem
A Statement re: Out on Campus Update (01/25/2020): Out on Campus called security campus and police on our members today who attended OOC's open house to hand out flyers, further reinforcing deep concerns outlined in our statement below. This is the Coalition Against Trans Antagonism’s statement of clarity to push back on a cissexist and … Continue reading Why ‘only’ relying on colonial, capitalist social control systems is a problem
It Is Unacceptable: A Statement on International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Coalition Against Trans Antagonism (CATA)’s work is conducted on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, which include the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations (colonially known as Vancouver, Canada). CATA seeks to work in solidarity with Indigenous peoples’ fight for autonomy and self-determination. This piece was written by a … Continue reading It Is Unacceptable: A Statement on International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Know Your Enemy: An Analysis of the November 2, 2019 Panel of Hate
(Click on the above image or here to access the interactive map.) UPDATE as of November 1, 2019 12:30pm: The panel has found a new venue which they will release shortly before the event takes place. Follow this facebook event page for updates about the rally/protest: https://www.facebook.com/events/529386161147677/. Overview This analysis was created and written on … Continue reading Know Your Enemy: An Analysis of the November 2, 2019 Panel of Hate
Trans and Sex Worker Communities & The Vancouver Public Library: A Reflection by CATA
This letter was submitted at the Vancouver Public Library board meeting on April 24th, 2019. Vancouver Public Library 350 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1 unceded Coast Salish territory To Christina De Castell, Head Librarian; Councillor Christine Boyle, Board Member; Jennifer Chan, Vice Chair, Library Board; Kurt Heinrich, Board Member; Zahra Hussein, Board Member; … Continue reading Trans and Sex Worker Communities & The Vancouver Public Library: A Reflection by CATA