Halifax business sells T-shirts to support gender marker, name change clinic ahead of Pride

A new t-shirt aims to raise awareness and break-down barriers for trans people.

Simply Good Form is a trans-focused consultancy that aims to give businesses and organization the tools they need to create welcoming, inclusive spaces.

As part of the 2025 Halifax Pride Festival this July, Simply Good Form will hold a gender marker and name change clinic.

“Name changes involve many different moving parts and it’s quite hard to navigate by yourself and this name change clinic aims to reduce those barriers,” says Joss Stoodley, workshop developer and facilitator at Simply Good Form.

To help support the initiative, Simply Good Form is selling T-shirts inspired by an original painting by Dillon Sweeney, a trans artist who grew up in Nova Scotia.

The T-shirts, called “I’m Your Bear,” feature a bear face in Pride colours and celebrate inclusivity.

“Notice your bear’s eyes share an underlying gentleness, but don’t be fooled – they are steady, strong and unwavering in their conviction to protect trans people and their rights,” reads a news release from Simply Good Form.

The T-shirts are being sold online via pre-orders and all the proceeds will go to supporting the gender marker and name change clinic.

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