Canadian Trans creators doing the thing online

March 31 is Trans Day Of Visibility, and to celebrate our beautiful Trans family, the TikTok family put together a list of some of their fave Trans creators. They're also creating an a "special in-app #TransVisibility series that will spotlight inspiring trans and non-binary creators."

Have a look at the creators TikTok has chosen below, follow them and living up your feed! These creators "raise awareness, promote inclusivity and diversity, and share their personal journey" openly with followers and its thanks to their bravery and lots of folks watching can hopefully follow in their footsteps, right?

@akmackellar

(They/Them)

‍ AK MacKellar is a Vancouver-based certified personal trainer and fitness coach, with a passion for inclusive movement. As a queer and non-binary person, they’ve felt like an outsider in most fitness spaces. AK is passionate about community building, inclusivity and creating a radical, non-diet wellness space for LGBTQ+ per

@strangewonderfulcreature

(They/Them, He/Him)

Ess Hödlmoser is a Canadian trans nonbinary actor and award-winning international circus artist based in Toronto. Their interests include trans rights, gender expression, autism & mental health, modelling, and artistic athleticism in circus arts. Ess is "CINDY" in Amazon Prime's THE BOYS and "M" in Disney/Freeform's MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM

@jazmine.pdf

(She/Her)

Jazmine Carter is a Toronto-based model and trans activist renowned internationally for her achievements within the Ballroom community. Due to her growing popularity, Jazmine has appeared on billboards across Canada. Jazmine plans on representing Toronto as the new face for trans models across the world.

@justjamiepandit

(She/Her)

‍Jamie Pandit is a transgender content creator based in Toronto. She creates content surrounding her fashion and beauty and speaks on her experience of transitioning. Jamie uses her voice to share her story, give back to the LGBTQ2S+ community, raise awareness for causes dear to her heart and the struggles she faces daily as a transgender woman of colour.

@laurengsundstrom

(She/Her)

‍Lauren Sundstrom is a Vancouver-based trans woman who uses her platform to advocate for gender identity, inclusion and sustainable living through ethical fashion. A true style maven who is obsessed with all things beauty & skincare. Lauren’s true passion lies within uplifting and empowering her audience while sharing the truths of her experience as a trans woman.

@ravynwngz

(She/Her)

‍Ravyn Ariah Wngz is not on TikTok (or least we couldn't find her), but do your LIFE and favour and follow her. A Toronto activist, performer, artist and leader in our community, Wngz is a Afro-Indigenous 2SPIRIT Trans woman worth following on whatever social platform she's on. Her speeches, her shows on stage with Les Femmes Fatales burlesque group, her posts and views on what's happening culturally and politically in the city are important.

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While we have your attention, here are a few Toronto Trans community groups to follow and/or support if you can.

• Black Queer Youth Collective
• Friends of Ruby
• The 519 - Trans specific programming
• Youthline
• Transgendermap

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