It Gets Better Canada
Welcome! Here you’ll find inspiring blog posts, toolkits, and other resources. Browse our inspiring It Gets Better videos and spotlights shared with us, along with our original content series! We hope the diversity of our community inspires and empowers you. You are not alone!
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
Back to School Tips For School Staff Introduction Schools are some of the first places 2SLGBTQ+ youth start publicly expressing themselves. The allyship and safe spaces teachers, principals, and school administrators provide can be life-saving. In this guide explore some tips to help you transform your school to be more
Back to School Tips For Parents, Guardians, and Caring Adults Introduction Being an allied adult can sometimes mean you are unsure of where and how you can be supportive. In this guide, we dive into ways you can empower, support, and create a safe space for the queer youth in
The Power of Resiliency: Anti-2SLGBTQ+ Bullying This free online workshop aims to provide knowledge and tools to help you navigate and cope with anti-2SLGBTQ+ bullying. Starting with an engaging storytelling piece, we cover the topics of cyberbullying, identity-based bullying, and microaggressions, highlighting the impact of technology and the intersection of
IDAHOBIT Guide The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global movement to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by 2SLGBTQ+ people worldwide. It aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion while advocating for equal rights and protections for all. IDAHOBIT commemorates the World Health
About Youth Voices Share Your Voice Support IT’S TIME TO LISTEN TO OUR YOUTH! All kids deserve to be respected at school and to flourish in safe and affirming spaces – especially 2SLGBTQI+ youth! But what we have been seeing is an alarming roll back of protections for our queer
It Gets Better Canada Workshops Register your school for a workshop today! Educate and inspire youth with our Workshops! At It Gets Better Canada, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering 2SLGBTQ+ youth on their journey to authenticity, growth, and fulfillment. We are thrilled to introduce our exciting workshops this
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
Inclusive Language: How to Use It & Why It Matters The language we use on a day-to-day basis matters. You’ve likely noticed these changes happening in the world. Stores changing their verbiage on signs from ‘feminine hygiene products’ to ‘period care’, more gender-neutral washrooms popping up, and pronouns being listed
Take the pledge! Become part of the movement 2SLGBTQ+ youth deserve to live proudly and safely. We cannot go back to a time where youth are taught to hide who they are! Their future should be a world where they have the freedom and safety to be themselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2-ZK6BMFJo Watch
