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
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How Vancouver Rape Relief is at Odds with Indigenous Self-Determination
March 8, 2019 My name is Tami Starlight. I am Cree/Nehiyawak and Norwegian from Peguis Nation (Treaty 1 territory), in what is colonially known as Manitoba, Canada. I am Two Spirit, trans, queer, low-income, disabled and currently residing on unceded Coast Salish territory (Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh nations), in what is colonially known as Vancouver, … Continue reading How Vancouver Rape Relief is at Odds with Indigenous Self-Determination
Response to Vancouver Women’s Library
This is a repost of an open letter that was publicly posted by Gays Against Gentrification and written by an anonymous group of people in so-called Vancouver, Canada. We are posting it here to ensure its visibility and longevity as it is a part of local trans and trans sex worker history. *This note is … Continue reading Response to Vancouver Women’s Library
