Gender and Sexual Diversity

Online professional learning for supporting and affirming 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and sexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQ+) children and families.

Have you ever wondered how to make your classroom environment and teaching practices more inclusive for people who identify as 2SLGBTTIQQ+?  Have you ever searched in vain for resources to support your efforts to be more queer-inclusive?  Well, if you have, Beyond Building Bridges… might be just the publication you are looking for!  It contains a range of learning materials, including attitudinal surveys, case studies with reflective prompts, strategies for inclusion, curriculum ideas, and an extensive children’s booklist, all of which will help you establish a sense of belonging for queer children and families.

It is common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more to better understand the complete story of who your child is on the inside and how they want to present to the world.

Your child’s gender identity is something that they come to understand for themself. If your child is questioning their gender, read more to find out if they might identify as transgender.

No matter how others identify, it is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn tips about how to be more gender-inclusive and use gender-neutral language.

Here is list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment. Learn more about your rights to safe spaces at school, work and in health-care environments.

This video explains the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity in greater detail.

The video discusses the perspective of living as both a male and a women, and takes into deeper consideration the adversity and diversity.

This toolkit provides activities and discussions on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gernder expression. 

This resource provides a list of books that challenge traditional gender norms and illustrate diverse characters.

This resource suggests books for early childhood on gender diversity in support of positive gender identity development.

This resource suggests books for sex education, appropriate for early childhood.