It Gets Better CanadaWe join hands in celebrating the resilience, strength, and beauty of transgender people everywhere. In a world that often fails to recognize their contributions and struggles, today is a reminder of the importance of visibility and representation.
Now more than ever, trans youth need our support. They face unique challenges and obstacles on their journey toward authenticity. It is upon us to stand beside them, offering our unwavering support and solidarity by listening to and uplifting trans stories.
Youth Engagement Officer Job Posting Application deadline – March 14, 2025 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 communities, and wants to make a positive
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
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
Introducing the It Gets Better Canada Youth Advisory Committee! It Gets Better Canada is proud to present our Youth Advisory Committee, powered by RBC! This dynamic group of ten inspiring 2SLGBTQ+ youth from across Canada will help steer our initiatives and shape our future. Their voices are key to a
@itgetsbettercanada Thank you @LifeofTy for sharing your tips and advice for trans male youth! Part 2 is coming soon so follow for more! #2SLGBTQ #Trans #TransYouth #ProtectTransKids #GenderAffirmingCare #Explore ♬ original sound - It Gets Better Canada
@itgetsbettercanada 🌟Meet @Luna Oberlin 🤍 : a beacon of strength and resilience, living authentically as a woman within. Read our latest piece featuring Luna as she shares her transformative journey of embracing queerness as a Black trans woman. #BHM #TransVisibility #Trans #BlackTransRepresentation #ItGetsBetterCanada ♬ original sound - It Gets Better Canada
@itgetsbettercanada Thank you Elliot for sharing your voice! Our 2SLGBTQl+ youth deserve respect and inclusive spaces at school! Yet, protections for them are rolling back across Canada. It’s time to listen to their voices. Watch youth explain what they need and learn more about the importance of affirming spaces nationwide at www.youthvoiceswillprevail.ca (link in bio) Use #YouthVoicesWillPrevail and create your own video sharing your voice! #Canada #GenderAffirmingCare #QueerYouth #Alberta #Edmonton #ProtectQueerYouth #Pronouns #protecttranskids ♬ original sound - It Gets Better Canada
Youth Engagement Officer Job Posting Application deadline – March 14, 2025 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 communities, and wants to make a positive
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
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
Introducing the It Gets Better Canada Youth Advisory Committee! It Gets Better Canada is proud to present our Youth Advisory Committee, powered by RBC! This dynamic group of ten inspiring 2SLGBTQ+ youth from across Canada will help steer our initiatives and shape our future. Their voices are key to a
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