#tdor2017

[profeminist]

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[allthecanadianpolitics]

Some important political tweets on Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20th, 2017).

If I missed any important ones, let me know.

The only Premiers in Canada to post about Transgender Day of Remembrance were John Horgan (BC NDP) and Rachel Notley (Alberta NDP).

Justin Trudeau & The Liberal Party each posted messages. The NDP posted a message (which Jagmeet Singh shared). 

Neither The Conservative Party of Canada, Andrew Scheer, The Green Party of Canada or Elizabeth May made a statement (though she did share a statement by BC Greens MLA Sonia Furstenau)

[progressivejudaism]

“Last night, Tel Aviv City Hall was lit with the colors of the transgender flag for Trans Day of Remembrance #TDOR2017! “

Photo by Hannah Simpson

[gorillashrimp]

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Tonight, we honor and remember those we’ve lost to anti-transgender hate and violence. Mesha Caldwell, 41. Mississippi. Sean Hake, 23. Pennsylvania. Jamie Lee Wounded Arrow, 28. South Dakota. Jojo Striker, 23. Ohio. Tiara Richmond, 24. Illinois. Chyna Gibson, 31. Louisiana. Ciara McElveen, 26. Louisiana. Jaquarrius Holland, 18. Louisiana. Alphonza Watson, 38. Maryland. Chay Reed, 28. Florida. Sherrell Faulkner, 46. North Carolina. Kenne McFadden, 27. Texas. Kendra Marie Adams, 28. New York. Ava Le’ray Barron, 17. Georgia. Ebony Morgan, 28. Virginia. TeeTee Dangerfield, 32. Georgia. Gwynevere River Song, 26. Texas. Kiwi Herring, 30. Missouri. Kashmire Nazier Redd, 28. New York. Derricka Banner, 26. North Carolina. Scout Schultz, 21. Georgia. Ally Steinfeld, 17, Missouri. Stephanie Montez, 47. Texas. Candice Towns, 30. Georgia. We mourn their loss, say their names, share their stories, and celebrate their living their lives as their authentic selves. Sending you all so much love always. 💙 #TDOR #tdor2017 #trans #transgender #family #support #love (at San Diego, California)

[sanguine-wav]

[images: The first two images depict my transgender rite of elevation altar from 2017 on day 1 and then again on day 9. The first night altar includes a small cup of water, two battery powered candles, a blue aragonite crystal, a rose quartz crystal, and a large amethyst crystal all surrounded by smaller clear quartz. A testosterone bottle sits at the center. The ninth night altar includes water, the crystals, a small sculpture of a pair of outstretched hands holding tiny clear and amethyst beads, a hand made clay pendulum, and the battery powered candles, all on top of a blue box that I use to hold my testosterone supplies. Below the box on the table are more crystals, the testosterone bottle, a makeup pencil, an earring, a heart button, and a “trans rights are human rights” button. Below those two pictures are pictures of my altar today. On a shelf, a rainbow boa borders the altar on three sides. The same water glass is present, now draped with a set of small prayer beads made of blue lace agate, fresh water pearl, and a pink tassel. On either side sit large ceramic figures of dfab and dmab bodies, with cur outs in their chests to reveal various items like mirror shards, glass gems, jewelry, dried flowers, and bells. A tarot deck sits on the left, and a pocket knife on the right. Three unlit tealights surround the water, as well as the pendulum, hands holding gems, and buttons, with the addition of a large trans flag button at the center.]

My Transgender Ancestor Altar Space

this year i participated in the transgender rite of elevation for the first time. Shortly before learning about the rite, I was given advice from tarot to seek out my family connections, and know my roots better. I have a very poor understanding of my family history, and I felt that perhaps that wasnt exactly what I was being asked to do anyway, so i waited. Then i happened upon a post about the rite and knew immediately this is what I was meant to do.

I was living at a temporary residence but i decided that i wasnt going to let that stop me from completing the ritual for all nine nights. I had very little supplies and not a lot to offer, but i designated time and space, and participated in divination and meditation. All nine nights i journaled a new focus for the night, spoke aloud prayers to the ancestors, raised the altar, and participated in divination. On the last night I attended an event, and a small altar had been set up there for people to leave offerings. I had a blue lace agate crystal, that I had felt strongly had to stay in my pocket for the previous couple days, and knew that was the offering i was meant to give. It wasnt expensive or extravagant, but meaningful and precious in a way. I went home, did the ritual for the last time, and ended the rite.

The experience was very rewarding, and so I have decided to keep a permanent space on my altar bookshelf so I can continue to pay my respects and communicate with my ancestors year round. I managed to acquire some blue lace agate beads to make a set of small prayer beads from to help me focus during mediation and prayer, and I have since been able to adorn the altar with trans-centric statuary and other odds and ends. 

I am a trans/nonbinary tarot and oracle reader, and I am about to present a workshop about gender inclusivity in tarot at a local tarot/metaphysical shop. It is scary to put myself out there and not know what kind of people will come and how well the information will be received. But every time I practice my craft at home, or practice for that workshop, I think of all the incredible trans people who came before me and all of the work they did so I could be where I am today. And I know theyre looking to me knowing that I will do great things for those who come after me.

I am so grateful to have encountered the trans rite tumblr and I hope that next year I will be able to do an even better job at honoring and engaging with my trans ancestors. 

[tooattachedpop]

LOVE IS NOT LOVE A new song by Too Attached in honour of Trans Day of Remembrance & Resilience.

Exclusive premiere at Noisey.

All proceeds: Trans Lifeline. 

Photo: Yannick Anton. Design: Karen Campos Castillo. Features: Kiley May, Ravyn Wngz and Kai Cheng Thom. 

[snarlahazard]

Every a trans woman gets to wake up and live her dreams, is another day our legacy lives on because she is in the process of continuing the histories of trans resilience and power #me #snarlahazard #transisbeautiful #girlslikeus #tdor2017

[sleepydumpling]

Today I remember. And everyday. #tdor2017

[jettycomics]

We too adorbs... With Celes the cat and @andrwpy 😜 Thanks to the fine folks in Raleigh, NC for having us and kindly allowing inviting me to read. . . #tdor2017 #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #catsofinstagram #raleigh #lgbtcenter

[queerandawarearts-blog]

On this day let us not forget to look after one another. Let us not forget those who have passed and let us us continue to live on despite the struggles that we may face both internally and externally.

[profeminist]

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#TDOR #TDOR2017

[ryansallans]

On Wednesday this week, I’ll be speaking at Texas Tech University as part of their Trans Remembrance Week. I’ll also be providing a professional staff development training on ways to create a trans-inclusive campus. 

I feel very fortunate to be in a place to be able to do this work, and to help break down barriers in order for us all to have more inclusive environments. For folks at Texas Tech, check out the schedule to see the other events planned throughout the week to honor the transgender people we have lost this year, and past years, to senseless violence and suicide. 

During this time, and entering into the holidays, please reach out to those you trust and those you know will support you. Take care of each other, and know that you are not alone. 

[tqpannie]

@Regranned from @voteprochoice - Today is #transgenderdayofrememberance. Take a moment to mourn those who we lost this year to trans violence. Far too many folx are gone each and every year - especially trans women of color. We must do better 🕯🕯. - - - #VOTEPROCHOICE #TDOR #TDOR2017 #Translivesmatter #healthcareforall #lgbtq #reproductiverights #reproductivejustice - #regrann

[nerdlifeisbetterthanreallife]

Trans day of remembrance #tdor2017 #translivesmatter 2017 was the deadliest year for trans people. More than 25 trans people were killed in acts of violence because of who they were. Let’s take a stand against injustice!!! #transdayofremembrance

[kuoringankalmo]

Honouring Trans Day of Rememberance. I'm sorry for all my trans brothers and sisters who are not among us anymore. Stay strong the rest of you 💞☁🐦 • •#transdayofremembrance #tdor #tdor2017 #transisstrong #transishandsome #transisbeautiful #staystrong #unitedwestand (paikassa Vantaa, Finland)

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