Statement — Standing beside transgender, nonbinary and 2SLGBTQ+ members of our community

This notice is from the archives of The Notice Board. Information contained in this notice was accurate at the time of publication but may no longer be so.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all experiences, stories and identities. We know that many members of the ULethbridge community have been personally impacted by recent government announcements and public narrative related to transgender, nonbinary, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, supporters and allies.

To the transgender, nonbinary, and 2SLGBTQ+ members of our campus — we value you and your significant contributions to the University of Lethbridge and our communities.

Information about 2SLGBTQ+ resources at ULethbridge is available at: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/lgbtq

Supports are available for all members of our community. If you need to talk to someone:

Counselling services are available to support our students, which can be accessed at ulethbridge.ca/counselling. Importantly, this webpage offers information about 24-hour counselling resources.

Eligible employees can access support through the University's Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) managed by Homewood Health. Homewood Health may be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phoning 1-800-663-1142. All calls are completely confidential.

 

Sincerely,

Digvir Jayas, OC, PhD, DSc, PEng, PAg, FRSC
Blackfoot name: Ikkayiinnii “Fast Buffalo”
President & Vice-Chancellor


Contact:

Digvir Jayas | president@uleth.ca