News & Updates

When folks share their hopes and dreams for volunteering with WAVAW, there is one thing that emerges as a theme – volunteers desire community. However, the reality is that WAVAW would not be the...

Dear trans survivors,  Over the past three weeks, our world has turned upside down. COVID-19 has forced us to stay in our homes - that is, those of us who are lucky enough to have homes. We’re...

Over the past several weeks, life has continued to evolve under this new reality and we have continued to see new and emerging ways that our lives need to change in order to “flatten the curve” and...

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility.  Today is a day to celebrate and honour all of the incredible contributions trans, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit people have made, and continue to make,...

Dalya Israel has been with WAVAW for 16 years, and has just completed her first full year as Executive Director. To mark her one year anniversary, we interviewed Dalya about her time with WAVAW, and...

Sunday, March 8th, is International Women's Day! International Women's Day is a celebration of the incredible contributions and achievements of women both within our communities and across the...

  International Women's Day and Trans Day of Visibility both take place in March and to prepare for these days of celebration, I am inviting you to write a personal message of hope directly to...