Stories Within Us
Stories Within Us
Nurturing our Gender Diverse Kids with Anna Murphy
Political-minded powerhouse for 2SLGBTQIA+ and women’s issues Anna Murphy shares how parents & educators can create spaces our gender diverse kids need. She speaks to what needs to be done for gender diverse kids in Alberta's schools, communities, and beyond. And provides us with next steps to fighting back against global stripping of 2SLGBTQ+ rights.
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self-harm, suicide
About Anna Murphy (she/her)
Anna (she/her) is a political-minded powerhouse for 2SLGBTQIA+ and women’s issues in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and beyond. She is vice-chair of the Gender Equity Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee of the City of Calgary Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee, and serves on several other committees including Calgary Stampede Community Connections, as a University of Calgary senator and on the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs' 2SLGBTQ+ advisory council.
Anna recenly spoke at Telus Spark Scince Centre on Transcending Transgender. Here Anna pledged to support Transgenered and gender diverse kids and youth. Her article in CBC news, Pride is more than a parade and rainbow crosswalks. We need action and allyship, is a call to action for allies to step up and support 2SLGBTQIA+ in meaningful ways.
Connect with Anna Murphy:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murphydianne/
Twitter: @TheAnnaMurphy
IG: @theannamurphy
Telus Spark Transcending Transgender: In Conversation With Anna Murphy
Pride is more than a parade and rainbow crosswalks. We need action and allyship.
Mental Health Resources:
Alberta Mental Health 24/7 Confidential Line: 1-877-303-2642
Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to:
- 686868 for youth
- 741741 for adults
Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.