SURVIVING THE SYSTEM- Changing your Name

NSU, SOCC, SOFAR, Dr. Rita Dhamoon

This workshop is intended to provide legal information on changing your name.

This event is being organized by the Native Students Union, Dr. Rita Dhamoon, the Students of Colour Collective, and Students&#x27; Open Forum Against Racism.This workshop is intended to provide legal information on changing your name. It is meant to help:Transgender and non-binary IBPOC people changing their designated sex or gender identity on government ID.Indigenous people who have long-awaited for a federal policy change to reclaim their Indigenous name on passports, travel documents, citizenship certificates, and permanent resident cards. Traditional Indigenous names carry deep cultural meaning.IBPOC Allies of trans, non-binary, and Indigenous peoples.Obtaining government-issued identification can be difficult, invasive, discriminatory, lengthy, and expensive. Learn about recent changes in policy, your rights, and helpful information when navigating the legal system and bureaucracy.Please note that the workshop facilitators can give information but not legal advice.Facilitator bios coming soon.

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