Queer Digital Stories Participation
You may be eligible to participate if:
you are 18 years of age or older
you reside in Ontario
you identify as trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, or another gender-diverse identity
you have used midwifery services in Ontario in the past 5 years
you can attend a 3-day in-person workshop in Hamilton, Ontario at the end of October 2025
We’re looking for participants for a study investigating what gender-affirming language means to trans and nonbinary midwifery service-users.
Are you interested in sharing your experiences with gender-affirming language in midwifery care?
For more information about the study or how to participate,
please contact Dr. Jen Goldberg: qds@mcmaster.ca
This is a collaborative and supportive 3-day workshop taking place in Hamilton, Ontario, where participants will create 3- to 5-minute videos showing what gender-affirming language means to them.
The study will run from mid-September to November 2025. There are three components to participation:
a virtual introductory meeting with participants and workshop facilitators;
the three-day digital storytelling workshop;
four virtual post-workshop meetings over two months to discuss the stories and your experiences of the workshop.
You do not have to live in Hamilton to participate.
The videos will contribute to educating midwives and healthcare providers on gender-affirming language and practices.
What to expect
Compensation
Participants who complete all sessions of the study will be compensated $480.
We provide expert workshop facilitation with StoryCentre Canada, as well as participants’ accommodations, meals, childcare, and reasonable transportation costs.
Your stories and perspectives matter! This study will amplify the experiences of trans and nonbinary individuals in healthcare, with the goal of improving inclusive and affirming care through health provider education.
