LibGuides: 2SLGBTQ+ Resources: Online Resources

Suggested Databases

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"See Different" Teacher Toolkits
Online resources created to share best practices based on the See Different-school program. The games, exercises and concepts have supported high school teachers in bringing diversity and inclusion content into their classrooms.

Gay Straight Alliance

GSA Network
Website with information and news about Gay Straight Alliance clubs.
10 Steps to Start Your GSA
A guide to creating Gay-Straight Alliances in schools. From the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).

Legislation

The following information and legislation from the Ontario government can help guide and support your work to create LGBTQ inclusive classrooms and schools.

Accepting Schools Act
A copy of Bill 13 - Ontario's Accepting Schools Act.
Equity and Inclusive Education
Learn about Ontario's Equity and Inclusive Education strategy.
Ontario Human Rights Code - Gender Identity and Gender Expression
Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression.
Rights of LGBTI persons
Website from the Government of Canada with information on legal protection, provincial and territorial legislation and online resources for LGBTI people.

Beauty: Beyond Binary

"Beauty explores the lives of five gender-creative kids, each uniquely engaged in shaping their own sense of what it means to be fully human. Whether it’s dealing with bullies, explaining themselves to their parents, or navigating the uncharted waters of relationships, Bex, Lili, Fox, Tru and Milo talk about their experiences and struggle to live in authenticity." -NFB Website

Pride in Service - 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians in uniform

Online Resources - LGBTQ Resources

Safe Schools Coalition -Teacher's Resources
Lesson plans and other resources for teachers.
Pride Education Network - Educator Resources
Documents, videos, and lesson plans you can download to use in your classroom.
Centre for Suicide Prevention - Resource Toolkits
"CSP-developed resource toolkits specifically highlighting certain populations. The toolkits contain statistics, warning signs, risk factors, protective factors, links, programs, and more. This resource is suitable for the general population." From the Centre for Suicide Prevention.
ThinkB4YouSpeak Toolkit
An educator's guide to the ThinkB4YouSpeak movement which encourages people to stop using hurtful and homophobic slurs. Appendices C and D have excellent poster material to raise awareness, especially among teens.
Creating Safe Space for LGBTQ Youth
Professional Tools from GLBTRT
News, policies and bibliographies from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association.
The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
"The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) intersectionally promotes diversity in gender identity, gender expression, and romantic and/or sexual orientation in all its forms on a national level through services in the areas of education, health, and advocacy. Our resources and programming can be used to uplift gender and sexual minorities, as well as give the tools to wider populations in building allyship." - from website
Rights, Respect, Responsibility K-12 Sexual Education Curriculum
A new curriculum from Advocates for Youth
Learning for Justice
"A place for educators to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity, equal opportunity and respect for differences in schools."

Documents - LGBTQ Resources

Myths about Anti-Homophobia Education
Information about common myths of anti-homophobia education. Written by Lisa Elminowski, UCDSB teacher.
Coming out guide for teachers
Advice on how to behave when a student comes out to you. From Pink Triangle Services (PTS) Ottawa.
How to handle harrassment in the hallways
A guide to help teachers correct students who are using derogatory language and gay slurs. Written by Lisa Elminowski, UCDSB teacher.

Two-Spirits

Two Spirits, One Voice
"Two Spirits, One Voice is a community-based initiative that seeks to bolster supports for persons that identify both as LGBTQ and Indigenous –Two Spirit people. Funded through the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, this program works with educators, healthcare workers, law enforcement and other community service providers to ensure that all services within a community are equipped to provide inclusive and cultural aware services with regards to gender and sexuality."

Ontario-Wide Community Resources

Gender Creative Kids
"GenderCreativeKids.ca, the website, provides resources for supporting and affirming gender creative kids within their families, schools and communities."
YouthLine
Confidential peer support for LGBTTQQ2SI youth.
OCASI - Positive Spaces
This program from the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants provides support for LGBTQ newcomers.

The Genderbread Person

Click the image for a larger version and explanation. Created by Sam Killermann for the website It's Pronounced Metrosexual.

When it's Okay to Use the Word Gay

A guide from It's Pronounced Metrosexual on when using the word "gay" is okay.

When It's Ok to Use the Word Gay
An infographic from It's Pronounced Metrosexual on when it is appropriate to use the word gay, and when it is not.

I Think I Might Be...

I Think I Might Be Gay
An online resource for students who think they might be gay and what to do next.
I Think I Might Be Lesbian
An online resource for students who think they might be a lesbian and what they can do next.
I Think I Might Be Bisexual
An online resource for students who think they might be bisexual and what they can do next.