Intersex Canada

Intersex Canada Inters*x Canada represents a diverse community of inters*x individuals, families and allies who reside in Canada.

Inters*x Canada was officially registered as a not-for-profit organization in April 2021 by board members from across the country.

Today, we celebrate the voices, strength and potential of girls around the world.International Day of the Girl Child is ...
10/11/2026

Today, we celebrate the voices, strength and potential of girls around the world.

International Day of the Girl Child is an opportunity to recognize the many ways girls are leading change in their communities while reflecting on the inequalities, barriers and challenges they continue to face.

At Inters*x Canada, we believe every girl deserves dignity, accurate information and a meaningful voice in decisions that affect her own body.

For inters*x girls, bodily autonomy also means having protection from unnecessary medical interventions performed before they are able to participate in decisions about their own bodies. In Canada, a legal challenge before the Ontario Superior Court seeks to address the Criminal Code exemption that can leave some inters*x children without the same protections against ge***al cutting provided to other girls.

This is why conversations about girls’ rights must include inters*x girls — and why protecting bodily autonomy matters from childhood.

This International Day of the Girl Child, we invite you to learn, listen and support efforts to ensure that every girl can grow up with dignity, respect and the ability to have a say in decisions about her own body.

🌸 Women’s History MonthThis Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women and girls whose leadership, advocacy and contr...
10/08/2026

🌸 Women’s History Month

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women and girls whose leadership, advocacy and contributions have helped shape Canada and continue to create change in our communities.

At Inters*x Canada, we recognize the many women — including inters*x women and Indigenous women — who have advocated for bodily autonomy, dignity and the right to make decisions about our own bodies.

This month, we also recognize the significance of Bill S-228, which received Royal Assent in June 2026. Its passage reflects the continued leadership and advocacy of Indigenous women and others working to protect bodily autonomy and challenge coercive medical interventions.

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to learn from those who have challenged systems, spoken out against injustice and created pathways for future generations. Their work reminds us that progress is built through continued advocacy and action.

As we celebrate the contributions of women throughout history, we also recognize the work that remains to ensure that all women and girls can live with dignity, equality and autonomy over their own bodies.

This October, we invite you to learn about the women who have shaped our communities, celebrate their contributions and continue the work toward gender equality and bodily autonomy. 💛💜

💭 MYTH vs. TRUTHHaving the same inters*x variation doesn’t mean having the same healthcare needs.Inters*x people can hav...
10/06/2026

💭 MYTH vs. TRUTH

Having the same inters*x variation doesn’t mean having the same healthcare needs.

Inters*x people can have different bodies, health experiences and circumstances. What is appropriate or helpful for one person may not be the same for another.

That’s why healthcare should focus on the individual, with care, information and decisions tailored to their needs and choices.

Every body is different. Every experience is different.

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliat...
09/30/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities.

Truth and reconciliation require ongoing learning, listening, and action. As we reflect on the history and continuing impacts of colonialism, we also recognize the importance of self-determination, dignity, bodily autonomy, and access to safe and respectful care for Indigenous communities.

We encourage our community to take time today to listen to Indigenous voices, learn about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, and reflect on how we can contribute to meaningful reconciliation.

Every day is an opportunity to listen, learn, and take action. 🧡 For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

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🎤 Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Professor Janik Bastien CharleboisWe’re excited to welcome Professor Janik Bastien Charlebo...
09/28/2026

🎤 Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Professor Janik Bastien Charlebois

We’re excited to welcome Professor Janik Bastien Charlebois to the Inters*x Canada Conference 2026! 💛💜

A sociologist, inters*x activist and Professor at UQAM, Professor Bastien Charlebois’ work explores inters*x experiences, bodily autonomy, medicalization, human rights and the ways inters*x people’s voices are understood and represented.

Her keynote presentation: “When our body and the words to describe it do not belong to us”

Drawing from her forthcoming book and her experiences as an inters*x activist, she will explore who gets to define inters*x bodies, how medical narratives shape our understanding of inters*x experiences and the importance of bodily autonomy and self-determination.

📅 October 24–26, 2026
📍 Mississauga, Ontario
🔗 Register: inters*xcanada.org/conference/

Community Story: Nicky’s Story 🌸We are saddened to share that Nicky, whose story we are highlighting this month, recentl...
09/25/2026

Community Story: Nicky’s Story 🌸

We are saddened to share that Nicky, whose story we are highlighting this month, recently passed away.

Born in 1943, Nicky later learned that she had Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS). In her story, she reflects on her experiences with healthcare, relationships, identity, and coming to understand her own body.

Later in life, Nicky connected with the inters*x community and found a sense of connection and belonging that became deeply meaningful to her. She also chose to share her story publicly, helping contribute to the growing visibility and understanding of inters*x experiences.

As we remember Nicky, we honour her life, her courage in sharing her experience, and the connections she made within the inters*x community. Her story is a reminder of the importance of preserving and sharing inters*x stories across generations.

📖 Read Nicky's full story: https://inters*xcanada.org/our-stories/nickys-story/

This Gender Equality Week, we’re reflecting on what equality means for people of all genders and gender expressions.For ...
09/22/2026

This Gender Equality Week, we’re reflecting on what equality means for people of all genders and gender expressions.

For inters*x people, gender equality also means having the freedom to understand and express themselves, make decisions about their own bodies, and participate fully and equally in their communities.

It means challenging assumptions about what bodies, s*x, and gender are supposed to look like—and creating space for diverse experiences.

Gender equality cannot be achieved without recognizing and addressing the barriers faced by people whose bodies do not fit conventional expectations.

This week, we reaffirm our commitment to bodily autonomy, dignity, inclusion, and equality for inters*x people and people of all genders.

Equality means making space for everyone. 💛💜

Inters*x Canada wishes to express its solidarity with inters*x people, their families, advocates, and the broader 2SLGBT...
09/21/2026

Inters*x Canada wishes to express its solidarity with inters*x people, their families, advocates, and the broader 2SLGBTQI+ community in Turkey during this difficult period.

We are aware of the recent nationwide measures under the “My Family Is Safe” operation, including raids, detentions, restrictions on organizations, and limitations on online content. These developments have created significant challenges for many individuals and groups working on issues related to s*xual orientation, gender identity, and inters*x variations.

We also recall earlier efforts that targeted materials sharing the personal stories of inters*x people, such as the Turkish translation of *xStory. The ability of inters*x individuals to speak about their own experiences remains important for visibility, understanding, and community support.

Inters*x Canada recognizes that inters*x people everywhere share a fundamental need for safety, dignity, accurate information, and the freedom to live without stigma. We stand with inters*x people in Turkey and those who support them, affirming that their experiences and voices matter.

To inters*x people, families, and advocates in Turkey: You are not alone. The Canadian inters*x community holds you in its thoughts and extends its support during this time.

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Join us at Peterborough Pride! 💛💜Inters*x Canada is excited to be attending Peterborough Pride for the first time on Sat...
09/21/2026

Join us at Peterborough Pride! 💛💜

Inters*x Canada is excited to be attending Peterborough Pride for the first time on Saturday, September 26!

Come visit us at our booth at Pride at the Park to connect with our team, learn more about inters*x communities and access resources.

📍 Millennium Park, Peterborough
📌 130 King Street
🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 1:00–6:00 PM

We’d love to see you there! 🌈

Today is World Patient Safety Day, an opportunity to reflect on what safe and respectful healthcare can look like for in...
09/17/2026

Today is World Patient Safety Day, an opportunity to reflect on what safe and respectful healthcare can look like for inters*x people.

Inters*x people may experience unnecessary, intrusive, or repeated medical examinations. These experiences can contribute to shame, stigma, and lasting emotional harm.

What can safer care look like?

🟡 Respect bodily autonomy: Patients should be involved in decisions about examinations and care, with meaningful informed consent.

🟣 Ask before examining: Even when an examination is medically necessary, healthcare providers should explain why it is needed and approach it with care and sensitivity.

🟡 Use a trauma-informed approach: Providers should recognize that previous medical experiences may affect how someone feels about examinations or healthcare.

🟣 Avoid unnecessary questions: Patients should not be expected to share intimate information simply to satisfy curiosity or educate their healthcare provider.

🟡 Respect boundaries around students and trainees. Patients should be able to decline observation by trainees, and others should not be invited to observe an examination without the patient's specific consent.

Healthcare should be a place where inters*x people feel heard, respected, informed, and involved in decisions about their own bodies.

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