Love & Sex

13 photos of love and resistance from Vancouver’s Trans March 2017

As trans, two-spirit, genderqueer people and allies take over Commercial Drive

By Wulfric Odinson • August 5, 2017 11:11 pm EDT

1. When pioneers welcome the next generation.

Two pioneers hug two young non-binary people. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

2. A joyful protest for intersectional love.

Group shot in front of 4-part flag. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

3. Taking it to the streets.

People hold a banner at the head of the trans march. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

4. This unambiguous message.

A trans person holds a sign. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

5. This support, through thick and thin.

A trans woman on a scooter, her husband walks next to her. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

6.Their dad should be proud.

Holding a sign saying, "Hi Dad!" — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

7. Support, resist, live proudly.

A person holds their fist in the air with a trans flag. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

8. This fierce stand.

People march with signs at the Trans March. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

9. This message that lands right on target.

A trans woman holds a sign. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

10. From Iran, with love and pride.

A woman walks with a big trans flag. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

11. Resistance is not futile.

A person points to the back of another person's t-shirt that says — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

12. This show of leather love.

Two people seen from behind at the trans march. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

13. This moment of joyful rage.

A trans woman carries a sign. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

Watch our full coverage of the Trans March here:

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