The French language is heavily gendered: we have gendered nouns, masculine and feminine adjective agreements, and vocabulary with roots in misogyny. Within this clearly defined gender binary, there is a prevalence of masculine over feminine ...

This lesson plan explores the rich and transformative history of Pride in Canada. From the early days of activism and struggle for legal recognition to the vibrant Pride events and cultural milestones of today ...

I am the first of many generations in my family to complete high school and attend post-secondary. My participation in my school’s gender and sexuality alliance ...

On June 20, 2016, Guildford Park Secondary School in North Surrey was alive with energy as 30 queer youth and their friends worked to put the finishing touches on MasQUEERade ...

In British Columbia, teaching is often framed as a calling—an act of service and care that shapes the next generation. But for many queer educators, staying in the profession is an act of resistance ...

Read about Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ authors and their work that you can check out this summer ...

The Vancouver Secondary Teachers’ Association 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee is often a space for joy—to see our community members around us when we miss them in our regular teaching days ...

Several years ago, I made a change in the way I plan my yearly calendar. I made the choice to consciously emphasize and celebrate Family Day in February rather than Mother’s Day ...

Moments of queer joy are magical. I experienced one such moment on October 4, 2024. This was the day of our first Rainbow Club meeting ...

Over the past few years, SOGI 123 has taken a fair bit of criticism from some parents and community members ...

For many queer folks, seeing ourselves reflected in the classroom was not something that happened when we were growing up in the BC ...

In 2019, the Ministry of Education in BC announced that all schools would be responsible for providing free, accessible period products...

I am always keen to share my lived experience as the father of a 10-year-old daughter who is transgender...

As educators, it is our hope that all students and staff feel comfortable and safe at school...