December 2022
In Solidarity with Ontario's Drag Performers
November 2022
In Solidarity; A Community Vigil Honouring Colorado Victims and Survivors
Public Statement on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) 2022
September 2022
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The 519 Board of Management Candidates 2022/23
August 2022
Notice of The 519 Annual General Meeting 2022-23
June 2022
Call for Nominations – The 519 Annual General Meeting 2022-23
World Refugee Day: Support LGBTQ+ Refugees Every Day
Green Space Festival 2022: Neighbourhood Information
Green Space Festival announces 2022 lineup: a Pride-weekend party in support of 2SLGBTQ+ communities
Pride 2022 at The 519: Upcoming Programs and Events
April 2022
Lifting the Blood Ban: A Step in the Right Direction
March 2022
Trans Day of Visibility: Affirmations and Calls to Action
International Women's Day: Our History, Our Reality, Out Future
February 2022
The 519 Black Collective – Black History Month 2022: ‘Black Health & Wellness’
November 2021
Public Statement on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) 2021
October 2021
PRESS RELEASE: The 519 Annual Gala 2021
The 519 Annual Gala 2021 – Meet the Artists
September 2021
September 30: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The 519 Board of Management Candidates 2021/22
August 2021
The 519 Annual General Meeting 2021-22
Shattered Hearts, Healing Together
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The 519 was present today as the jury returned their verdict of guilty for second degree murder in the trial of the murder of Julie Berman. Julie, beloved community member, trans-activist and former The 519 staff member, was tragically killed on December 22, 2019. We attended the trial this month to honour Julie, bear witness with our communities, and to monitor for transphobia and gender stereotyping in the court proceedings.
During the trial, we successfully advocated for the utilization of gender-neutral language in the presentation of DNA evidence and came to better understand the systems-failures evident in the circumstances leading to Julie’s death. The jury’s verdict confirms the sad facts that Julie’s life ended as a victim of a tragic murder. Our hearts are saddened by Julie’s death as we continue to mourn her loss, seek justice for Julie, as well as comfort for her family and loved ones.
The 519 will continue to monitor this case through the sentencing process. We are committed to advocating for affirming and respectful language within court proceedings and documentation, providing supports to those impacted by violence, and working with community on transforming systems that are inherently violent towards, 2 spirit, queer, and trans communities.
For those affected by Julie’s death and the trial outcome, The 519 will be offering counselling starting January 2023. Please contact: avi@the519.org to be placed on our waitlist or for information on Drop-in Counselling supports.
For immediate support, please contact:
• Gerstein Centre (24/7): (416) 929-5200, http://gersteincentre.org ;
• Toronto Distress Centre (24/7): 416-408-4357 or text 741741 (2am-2pm daily for text) https://dcogt.com/ ; or
• Trans Lifeline (10am – 5am EST): (877) 330-6366, https://translifeline.org/hotline/. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.