The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, who will build and operate the project, hope it will be the first of many Two-Spirit targeted housing initiatives in Canada
Mzwandile Poncana
Mzwandile Poncana is a former intern at Xtra through a fellowship with Journalists for Human Rights. His work primarily covers social justice issues such as migrant rights, labour rights, decarceration and the intersection between marginalized identities and health—as well as culture and art. He’s been published in Broadview Magazine and Ricochet among other places.
Prisoner Correspondence Project brings comfort and hope to LGBTQ2S+ prisoners across North America
Studies show that pen pal systems like this one can lead to better mental health and rehabilitation outcomes for incarcerated people
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New data from The Trevor Project reveals one in four Black trans youth reported a suicide attempt in the past year
Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care
The project hopes to alleviate the loneliness and alienation the youth might face during the winter
LGBTQ2S+ Ontarians face disproportionate barriers to buying and renting homes, new report says
Survey results show a need for significant public policy changes to ensure equitable access to housing
New study shows more mental health services lead to lower suicide risk for LGBTQ college students
The research suggests racialized and trans and non-binary students face greater suicide risks
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