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the latest news, events, and resources from Egale Canada. This December, we're excited to share with you: our Gift of Belonging campaign, new research initiatives, resources, and more. | | | Give
the Gift of Belonging
With all its colours, glitter, and pageantry, the winter holidays should be a time of warmth, connection, and celebration. But for many 2SLGBTQI people, it’s the hardest time of year.
This is exactly why your support matters. You can help create spaces where people feel affirmed, valued, and welcomed — especially when they need it most.
With your help, we can give more 2SLGBTQI people the greatest holiday gift of all: the Gift of Belonging.
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| | | | | | Bring Inclusive Education into the New Year As we approach the new year, one thing remains
constant - the need for 2SLGBTQI inclusive education.
With the sharp rise in harmful mis- and disinformation and coordinated efforts to roll back 2SLGBTQI rights, we saw members of the school community come together to push back against exclusionary practices and advocate for inclusive education.
This year alone, we reached over 4,000 students and educators across 260 schools in Canada. Students used Egale’s resources to lead conversations, start GSAs, and speak up when school didn’t feel safe.
Join us in creating inclusive schools for all students.
Book a workshop or use our free resources at egale.ca/inclusive-schools | | | | |
Frequently Asked Questions: Gender Affirming Care in Canada Gender affirming care refers to a range of supports that help people
live authentically in their gender.
This FAQ is a guide to gender affirming care in Canada, providing clear, evidence-based answers to common questions for trans, nonbinary, and Two Spirit people, their families, and allies.
This
resource is designed for community members, healthcare providers, those caring for themselves or a loved one, and anyone who wants practical information to navigate the healthcare system, address barriers, and promote safer, gender affirming experiences.
Access this resource at egale.ca/gac-faq | | | | | Participants Wanted for the Queering Home Photovoice Project Are you part of a Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (2SLGBTQ+) shared household in Ontario or Alberta? Are you Interested in photography and being part of conversations about what it means for 2SLGBTQ+ people to share housing?
The Queering Home Photovoice Project is seeking research participants ages 30+ to take part in an online photovoice study.
Participants will receive a $350 honorarium.
To learn more about this project and express your interest click here. | | | | | Egale attended the Community-Based Research Centre Summit in Montreal Each year, the CBRC Summit convenes diverse voices,
impactful research, and innovative strategies to advance health outcomes for 2SLGBTQI communities. It’s an important space for sharing knowledge, strengthening networks, and driving meaningful change.
Egale was proud to present several of our current projects and research initiatives, including our:
• legal advocacy related to the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQI communities
• national climate research study on anti-2SLGBTQI hate and violence
• research on gender-based violence prevention education in Newfoundland and Labrador, and more. | | |
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Workplace Guide to Supporting Colleagues Coming Out This resource provides strategies that everyone can incorporate into their daily interactions to indicate that they are a safer person to come out to in the workplace.
In our Working for Change national survey, 72%of trans and nonbinary staff reported experiencing workplace discrimination.
By being explicit and proactive in your allyship, you can help foster environments where everyone, including 2SLGBTQI people, can feel safe being their authentic
selves.
Access this guide at egale.ca/workplace-coming-out | | |
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Supporting 2SLGBTQI Experiences with Dementia The Canadian healthcare system isn’t equipped to meet the needs of 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia.
Join Egale Canada for a free webinar to explore the experiences of 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia. Participants will explore Egale’s dementia-related research and resources and gain practical tools and strategies for delivering identity-affirming, inclusive care.
• Tuesday, January 20, 2026, | 12pm -1pm ET
• Register today | | | | | Make someone's ho-ho-holiday and give the Gift of Belonging by donating in their honour!
When you donate in honour of someone between now and December 31st, you can receive a limited-time holiday e-card.
Once you've made your 'in honour' donation, email [email protected] to let us know! Perfect for the people in your life you want to show you care about the causes near and dear to them.
Donate today and give the Gift of Belonging | | | Egale Canada
120 Carlton Street, Suite 217 | Toronto, Ontario M5A 4K2
416-964-7887 | [email protected]Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale achieves this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement.
Our vision is a Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of oppression so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias. | | | | |
