Queer in the North

02: Being Trans in the North (w/ Rita O'Link)

February 23, 2024 Northern Ontario Pride Connection Season 1 Episode 2
02: Being Trans in the North (w/ Rita O'Link)
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Queer in the North
02: Being Trans in the North (w/ Rita O'Link)
Feb 23, 2024 Season 1 Episode 2
Northern Ontario Pride Connection

In this episode, we sit down with Rita O'Link a 69-year-old transgender woman with grandchildren and one of the founding members of Sudbury-based transgender support group, TG Innerselves. 

Rita works with transgender people, especially youth, to provide resources, advocacy and support all throughout northeastern Ontario.

*Content Warning: Please be advised that today's episodediscusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you're having thoughts of suicide, feelingsuicidal, or have concerns that someone you know may be at risk of suicide, pleaseknow that you're not alone and that there is support and resources available.

This podcast is presented by the Northern Ontario Pride Connection with support from Taking IT Global and the Sprout Ideas Fellowship Program. To learn more visit: northernontarioprideconnection.ca

Instagram: @northernontarioprideconnection
Facebook: facebook.com/northernontarioprideconnection
Email: info@northernontarioprideconnection.ca
Website: northernontarioprideconnection.ca

Show Notes

In this episode, we sit down with Rita O'Link a 69-year-old transgender woman with grandchildren and one of the founding members of Sudbury-based transgender support group, TG Innerselves. 

Rita works with transgender people, especially youth, to provide resources, advocacy and support all throughout northeastern Ontario.

*Content Warning: Please be advised that today's episodediscusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you're having thoughts of suicide, feelingsuicidal, or have concerns that someone you know may be at risk of suicide, pleaseknow that you're not alone and that there is support and resources available.

This podcast is presented by the Northern Ontario Pride Connection with support from Taking IT Global and the Sprout Ideas Fellowship Program. To learn more visit: northernontarioprideconnection.ca

Instagram: @northernontarioprideconnection
Facebook: facebook.com/northernontarioprideconnection
Email: info@northernontarioprideconnection.ca
Website: northernontarioprideconnection.ca