Educational Resources

Each year, around the spring equinox, communities across Canada celebrate and raise awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous and Two-Spirit People. Observed on or near March 20, this day highlights the leadership, resilience, and cultural significance of Indigenous people who identify as Two-Spirit, as well as their place within the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Language has always shaped how Canadians see gender. For transgender and gender-diverse people, finding the right words has been an ongoing act of visibility and survival. Before “transgender” entered everyday use, Canadian media and legal records often used medical or sensationalized terms. In the 1960s and 1970s, “transsexual” and “sex change” were the most common […]

Social media is part of everyday life for most of us. For many 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, it’s more than just a way to stay in touch — it can be a vital connection to community, belonging and affirmation. Especially for those living in places where acceptance isn’t guaranteed, these platforms can offer a sense of being […]

As we mark International Women’s Day, it’s important to remember that gender equality isn’t a finished conversation—especially for 2SLGBTQIA+ women in Canada. While we’ve made some progress, there are still plenty of obstacles in areas like workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and healthcare access. These issues show just how much more needs to be done to […]

We discuss the history of International Pronouns Day, the use of pronouns in languages around the world, and how language is being adapted to include non-binary folks.

Let’s take a look at some common myths surrounding omnisexuality and shed light on its true realities.