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!
The Dance Art of Waacking Nothing feels better than safe self-expression no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity. Join It Gets Better Canada as we explore the art and history of Waacking, a dance form with deep roots in the queer community. This video has been made possible through
True Voices Youth Grants Overview and Application If you had up to $5,000 to make your school better for 2SLGBTQ+ students, what would you do? We’re looking to fund storytelling projects that uplift, empower, and connect 2SLGBTQ+ youth in schools in all 13 provinces and territories. Do you have a
Our Pride Our Stories: Episode 3 on gender exploration with Julia Gordon Starting high school in the middle of the pandemic was truly an unprecedented time for students, but for many youth they took that time to slow down and explore or better understand their gender identity. In our final
Our Pride Our Stories: Episode 1 on Mental Health with Heather Rowland What does it mean to mobilize queer youth? In this episode, co-host Kelsey Delamarter and The Textile Museum of Canada’s head curator, Armando Perla (they/he/she) explores the exhibits he was able to create during the height of the
Our Pride Our Stories: Episode 1 on Mental Health with Heather Rowland How can you create your own affirming self-care toolkit? Join Kelsey Delamarter and Heather Rolland (she/her) who is a licensed therapist and counselor. In this podcast, they explore the toolkit they put together tackling queer mental health and
Watch our explainer on what chosen family is and how we can begin to build one.
Watch why self-care matters so much for 2SLGTQ+ youth and how to start on your well-being journey.
This toolkit explores what it means to have your gender invalidated and how you can support yourself in the face of invalidation.
Why Queer Stories Matter It Gets Better Canada is proud to continue to uplift 2SLGBTQ+ voices across our nation. Watch this message from our new Executive Director, featuring an array of inspiring queer youth leading the charge for a better tomorrow! GET UPDATES and stay connected – subscribe to our
Transgender Awareness Week Recognize the day on your platforms – click here to access our social media toolkit. Together we must continue to uplift and support our transgender friends, family and community! While the past few years have been especially challenging for the transgender community, they have also marked huge strides
