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 ...

Many of us who are teaching sexual health education to today’s youth grew up in a time when having a period was shrouded in mystery. Those of us who got a period likely concealed ...

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 ...

Playing UNO has always been one of my favourite pastimes with family and friends, so I wanted to bring that same excitement and engagement into my classroom ...

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 ...

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Ask students what peace means. Work with your class to come up with a definition for the word peace. Write this on the whiteboard ...

“Isn’t that just dandy?” A common yet dated turn-of-phrase to indicate that something is excellent or ...

Representation is powerful, especially for young children who benefit greatly from seeing successful individuals who look like them ...

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

In the last issue of Teacher, I led you through the first part of my journaling journey with my Grades 4 and 5 students...

I am Rashda, a math educator by day and an indie author by passion. I’ve always been captivated by the power of children’s literature...

Crossroads is an innovative anti-oppression resource that builds awareness, understanding, and empathy through interactive story-based...

On September 30, 2024, Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day...

The newest service offered by the BCTF Library is the book lending service. BCTF members can browse the catalogue and borrow...

From May 25 to June 1 Canada will recognize and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities during National Accessibility...

For the last 20 years, educators throughout the country have been engaging their schools in a program that brings democracy into the...

International Women’s Day is March 8, and it recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women and girls worldwide.