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Safe Space Sessions – National Coming Out Day with NYX This year for National Coming Out Day, It Gets Better Canada teamed up with NYX Cosmetics and some familiar faces to create a Safe Space Session for LGBTQ2+ youth. GET UPDATES and stay connected – subscribe to our newsletter. It
“Fire Song” panel co-presented by WE MATTER & IT GETS BETTER CANADA This panel explores topics of Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion, Two Spirit Identity in community, Lateral Violence and Lateral Love. Indigenous youth are resilient and in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept.10, 2021, We Matter and
It Gets Better Canada wants you to #STAYSAFESTAYTRUE It Gets Better Canada and a few of our friends want to share a special message, letting you know that It Gets Better and to #StaySafeStayTrue! Playlist 12 Videos Ryan G Hinds wants you to SHINE BRIGHT 0:16 Tranna Wintour wants you
The Fashioning of Gender Expression: Mia Yaguchi-Chow Who is Mia? Mia Yaguchi-Chow (she/they) is a Toronto-based visual artist who connected with It Gets Better Canada to share her thoughts on identity and gender. As an artist and a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University School of Fashion, Mia understands the power
A celebration of love: Kendall Gender & Patch Donaghy In recognition of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), It Gets Better Canada met up with drag queen Kendall Gender (she/her in drag; any pronouns outside) and their partner Patch Donaghy (she/her) to shine a light on their
Queerography Queerography is an impactful video series driven by queer Asian filmmaker and choreographer, Phil Kim, and explores the journeys of five 2SLGBTQ+ BIPoC Toronto dancers and their unique experiences tackling their identity, mental health and sense of community. This project was made possible with the support from the It
Otsíkh:èta – Queerography Episode 5 Non-binary and two-spirited dance Otsíkh:èta (they/them) shares their experience in finding peace by connecting with their community and making the most of their authentic self. Cinematographer and Editor – Phil Kim Dancer – Otsíkh:èta GET UPDATES and stay connected – subscribe to our newsletter. It
J.C. Pearce – Queerography Episode 4 In episode 4 of Queerography, J.C. Pearce (he/him), shares his journey of tenacity. Reflecting on his upbringing in a Caribbean household and as the only openly gay kid of colour in high school, J.C. shares what it has meant to find acceptance and resolve
Celeste Henriques-Powell – Queerography Episode 3 Trigger warning: mentions of self-harm and depression. In episode 3 of Queerography, Celeste Henriques-Powell (they/them), a non-binary, Black dancer, discusses their journey towards embracing their true emotions and exploring their Black and gender identity. If you or someone you know are in crisis or
Shining a light on mental health In celebration of Bell Let’s Talk Day, It Gets Better Canada hosted a free livestream roundtable talk on “The Power of Perseverance: A Queer Youth Mental Health Panel,” on January 25, 2022 Event recap Check out highlights from our talk on queer mental health
