Trans Affirming Network

Membership Application & 2023/24 Renewal

Membership

For businesses, organizations, associations, to join the Trans Affirming Network,
we ask that you:

  • Have your team, or at minimum your leadership, complete our ‘Building Affirming Spaces I’ (2hrs) training.

    • We offer this session in an online, open group on a bi-monthly basis on the second Saturday of the month from 10-12pm. Access to these sessions is included with the price of your membership.

    • We can also book a private session for you and your team to be delivered either online or in person at a time/date that works best for you. Your memberships lets you book this, and all learning sessions, at a 50% discount.

  • Actively work to implement the ‘9 Pillars to Affirming Spaces’ covered in the training consistently & intentionally.

  • Are open to working with Skipping Stone to find ways to grow and continuing to do better if feedback is ever received that offers an opportunity to do so.

  • Annual Registration fee: $75

For healthcare & mental health providers, to join the Trans Affirming Network,
we ask that you implement the above as well as:

  • Complete our ‘Building Affirming Spaces II & III’ (2 additional hrs for a total of 4hrs) which will be provided in the final 2 hours of your Open or Private TAN training. This builds on the foundational module and includes providing trans affirming care in a clinical setting.***

  • Registration fee: $150
    Annual Renewal Fee: $75

*** All 3 modules of this training are accredited for continuing education credit by numerous colleges including the Alberta College of Social Workers & College of Alberta Psychologists.

Your Membership includes:

  • Your own customized & details listing on our Trans Affirming Network page (listings get on average 750-1000 views/month)

  • Unlimited access to all our bi-monthly network training sessions

  • Unlimited access to our recorded training modules & resources

  • Discounted rates on all our private learning sessions & workshops

  • Certificates, window stickers & resources identifying you as a network member

  • Use of the network and Skipping Stone’s name/logo in your advertising (with proper representation)

  • Consultation with our Learning team regarding the creation & implementation of affirming policies and practices

  • Priority opportunity on partnerships & collaborations

  • Social media recognition on Skipping Stone’s platform

  • Exclusive access to our Network members’ continuing education & networking events