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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 than romantic relationships. I’ve been reading about queerplatonic relationships, and they seem to fit what
It Gets Better Canada is proud to receive over $1.5 million in federal funding It Gets Better Canada is proud to announce that we have been awarded over $1.5 million in funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality (Government of Canada) to develop and sustain our support for
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.
Youth Engagement Officer Job Posting Application deadline – February 14, 2025 – PLEASE NOTE JOB IS NOW CLOSED Location: Toronto Job Description: Youth Engagement Officer IGBC is on an exciting trajectory forward, and we are looking for someone who loves supporting the growth of others, has a passion for engaging
Free Livestream Event – November 20, 2024 Have you ever wondered how to get your foot in the film industry? What grants or funding opportunities are available for queer creatives? What does navigating the industry look like as a trans creative? Join It Gets Better Canada for Roadmap for Queer
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
