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Get to know 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors

On this webpage you will find interviews and research papers that we hope will give you some insights into the lived experiences, challenges, hopes and needs of our community members.

While the acronym 2SLGBTQ+ may unintentionally signal a single population, these individuals are unique unto themselves, but also comprise a variety of sub-populations defined by sexual orientation, gender identity, and other factors. If we think about experiences of self-identifying as 2SLGBTQ+ and the intersections of other identities – race, culture, ability, faith etc. we can start to understand the complexities of self identification and self acceptance.

We hope you enjoy our selections from some members of our seniors’ communities. We welcome your feedback here.

General

On this page you will find interviews and research about the lives and experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ seniors

 Trans/non-binary

Eexplore the specific experiences and challenges of our trans and non-binary seniors

2Spirit/Indigenous

Insights into the lived experiences and current needs of self-identified Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors

HIV+ and long-term survivors

Explore the experiences from the HIV Pandemic of the 1970s to present day, including: seniors who are long-term survivors living with HIV, cultural generational trauma, and sexual health for 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors.