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About the day The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed annually on May 17th. This day was created to raise awareness and develop actionable goals to help combat the discrimination of 2SLGBTQ+ people. Our youth are experiencing an increased wave of regressive actions and harmful scrutiny around
Dear Queer, So… I think I may have unknowingly written myself into the plot of a messy queer romance novel. I (24F) recently started casually dating this absolutely radiant, incredible, goddess of a woman (let’s call her A). We’re vibing, we’re flirting, the queer tension is tense—it’s all very exciting.
Dear Queer, Lately, I’ve been questioning my sexuality because I think I might be aromantic. I’ve never really felt romantic attraction, but I have deep, committed friendships that feel just as important—maybe even more so—than romantic relationships. I’ve been reading about queerplatonic relationships, and they seem to fit how I
Send a thoughtful card to a loved one in the 2SLGBTQ+ community – whether it’s your partner, friend, or family member – and make a difference in our work for queer youth at the same time.
Creating Affirming Spaces Campaign Launches to Support 2SLGBTQ-Inclusive Classrooms It Gets Better Canada (IGBC) is proud to announce the launch of its new campaign, Creating Affirming Spaces in Classrooms, made possible through funding by NYX Professional Makeup Canada. This initiative aims to support teachers and educators in creating welcoming, safe,
It Gets Better Canada (IGBC) is proud to announce the twelve projects across high schools in Canada that its True Voices grant, an initiative designed to empower, inspire, and encourage 2SLGBTQ+ and allied secondary students from coast-to-coast-to-coast, will be funding.
A glimpse behind the curtain of trans and gender diverse filmmakers w/ Breton Lalama We sat down with the co-founder of Spindle Films Breton Lalama! Breton (he/him) is a writer, performer, and filmmaker committed to enriching and diversifying queer and trans representation in storytelling. He is a Merritt and Dora
Creating Affirming Spaces in Classrooms Creating an affirming environment for 2SLGBTQ+ youth is crucial for their emotional and mental well-being. Research shows that students who feel supported and accepted in their classrooms are more likely to succeed academically and develop a positive sense of self. For many 2SLGBTQ+ youth, a
It Gets Better Canada has made the decision to leave X (formerly known as Twitter). Over the past few months, many have experienced a noticeable rise in hate on the platform, including anti-2SLGBTQ+ rhetoric – hate which does real harm to our community, especially youth. We envision a world where
Two-Spirit Identity: Navigating My Journey of Reclamation & Reconnection For me to speak about the history and understanding of identifying as “Two-Spirit” is to only speak from the heart of my own personal story, along with recognizing and honouring the Indigenous relatives before me who made it possible for this
