Trans Day of Remembrance: This is Who We Are

On Thursday, November 20, The 519 will commemorate the 26th anniversary of the Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR). Join us to honour the lives of the 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary siblings who are no longer with us.

This year’s theme for The 519’s TDoR event is “This is who we are.” It represents self-determination, dignity, and community. Only we define ourselves. We remember our lost friends, neighbours, colleagues, family, lovers, and comrades. In our grief, in our rage, in our organizing, and in our remembering and honouring, we inspire change, solidarity, safety, hope and joy for the lives and rights of all 2 Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.

Doors will open at 5:30pm, for a 6pm event start. The event will consist of an opening ceremony, performances, a vigil, dinner, and more. Attendance is in-person or virtual. Please visit our landing page for the event at The519.org/tdor for more information, including information about accessibility, childminding, food, an FAQ, and more. If you have other questions please contact Community@The519.org

Name submissions are also open until November 10, 2025 at 11pm. To submit a name, visit: The519.org/tdornames For questions about name submissions, contact Julie at JHamara@The519.org

[Image description: An artistic poster in pink and blue, with "This is Who We Are" presented in clay 3D letters. Each word is a different colour: pink, white, blue, yellow, and purple. The background includes a silhouette of a person holding a lit sparkler. Other text reads, Thursday, November 20, Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) 2025 at The 519, 519 Church Street. Join us in a heartfelt commemoration of all 2 Spirit, trans, and gender diverse community members lost to violence. at 5:30pm onwards. Community performances, candlelight vigil, dinner, in person and virtual. More details at The519.org/tdor.]

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