Beyond the Binary: Guide

Welcome to Moving Beyond the Binary

A Guide on How to Make Your Organization Meaningfully Inclusive of Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse People.

Since launching our guide in 2022, Beyond the Binary has grown into a dynamic hub of resources designed to help organizations become safer, more inclusive, and more affirming for gender-diverse people.

Whether you're an employer, service provider, educator, business owner, community group, or ally in Nova Scotia, this guide is for you. We designed this resource to support your journey toward understanding the lived experiences of Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people—and to help you take meaningful action rooted in inclusion, care, respect, and legal responsibility.

When everyone feels seen, safe, and valued in the places we live, work, and gather, our communities thrive. That includes workplaces, schools, government services, coffee shops, shopping centres, and all the other spaces that shape life in this province. Join us in creating warm and welcoming communities.

What You’ll Find on This Site

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