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the latest news, events, and resources from Egale Canada. This February, we're sharing with you: anti-racism resources and initiatives for Black History month, Egale’s 40th Anniversary campaign, a new educational video game for students, and more. | | | | | Honouring Black History Month February is Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the rich history and legacy of Black people in Canada. This month also serves as a stark reminder of the
continued oppression and racism Black people face in our society, including in 2SLGBTQI spaces.
Today, tomorrow, and beyond, we must learn from and uplift Black voice and their stories to work toward a future where liberation exists for everyone, not just a few. Get started with our featured resources and initiatives below. | | | | | Building Bridges: 2SLGBTQI Anti-Racism Workbook This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting our resource Building Bridges: 2SLGBTQI Anti-Racism
Workbook - a resource supporting leaders of emerging 2SLGBTQI community organizations.
The workbook helps foster safer, more inclusive spaces by centring anti-racism and uplifting the diverse experiences within our communities, including Black voices and leadership.
Learn more at egale.ca/building-bridges-anti-racism | | | | |
Anti-Racism and 2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Canada’s Performing Arts Sector Program Are you a performing arts administrator, leader, or board member ready to move from intention to action?
Egale, in partnership with
UPlift Black, is launching a new pilot program to support performing arts organizations. The program provides tools and resources to address issues that arise from systemic oppression at the intersection of racism and homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
Learn more and
register here | | |
This year, Egale Canada turns 40 For four decades, since our founding in 1986, Egale has helped shape what equality and inclusion looks like in Canada — from fighting for recognition under the
Charter, to advancing legal protections and defending 2SLGBTQI communities in moments of backlash.
The rights many people experience today did not happen by accident. They were built — case by case, policy by policy, community by community.
Over the next year, we’ll be sharing milestone moments that show how Egale’s work has helped move Canada forward.
This is 40 Years of Progress. This is what it takes to build — and defend — equality.
Learn more at egale.ca/40-years |
| | | | 2026 Winter Olympics: The Time for Sport Inclusion is Now With the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games underway, it’s important for people to recognize all athletes – including 2SLGBTQI athletes. Historically, 2SLGBTQI people, especially those who are trans, nonbinary, intersex or gender nonconforming, face exclusion in sport.
Sport is for everyone, and every athlete, regardless of gender identity, attraction, or level of sport, deserves to compete and be celebrated fairly.
Join us in making sport more inclusive | | | | | Egale's 2025 Legal Impact Report We are pleased to share with you our 2025 Legal Impact Report, which outlines how, through our legal advocacy, we ensure the research, education, and awareness work we do is lasting.
2025 was a significant year for legal advocacy at Egale: we
expanded our legal team, and with the help of dozens of dedicated pro bono lawyers and law students, we have led the fight to respond to rising 2SLGBTQI hate in the courts—in particular, government policies targeting gender diverse youth.
Read the full report | | | | |
Room for Everyone: Resources for Creating Inclusive Washrooms Inclusive washrooms help create safer, more welcoming spaces for everyone – especially for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people.
The Room for Everyone guide provides practical guidance on why inclusive washrooms matter, how to design and label them thoughtfully, and how to address common misconceptions.
Explore best practices for signage, advocacy tips, and related resources to help make your spaces truly accessible—for all.
Learn more at egale.ca/inclusive-washrooms | | | | |
New Workplace Inclusion Resources In Canada, everyone should feel safe and supported at work for being their authentic selves; however, far too many trans and nonbinary people continue to face workplace discrimination.
To help foster safer and more inclusive workplace environments for everyone, including 2SLGBTQI people, Egale has developed resources to aid employers and allies in supporting 2SLGBTQI people in the workplace.
New
Resources:
| | | | | FamilyVille: The Game About Diverse Families FamilyVille is a new educational video game for Grades 1-6, designed to celebrate diverse forms of kinship and broaden representation beyond the nuclear family model.
FamilyVille is a perfect addition to any classroom, offering a playful and meaningful way to spark conversations about inclusion and family diversity.
Play FamillyVille with your classroom at egale.ca/familyville | | | | |
Draw the Line Against Transphobia in Schools Calling all members of the school community! Do you want to help counter anti-2SLGBTQI hate and build more inclusive environments for queer, trans, and gender diverse people in the school environment and beyond?
Join our free webinar, Draw the Line Against Transphobia in Schools to learn how.
Available Dates:
• Tuesday, February 24, 6:00 pm ET
• Thursday, March 26, 4:30 pm ET
Register today at egale.ca/free-workshops | |
| Give the gift of joy this Valentine’s Day! | | | |
Looking for the perfect way to show your "gift-giving" loved ones you care? Or maybe you want a way to give back to your community? Donate in honour of a loved one and show them that queer love is an act of joy and perseverance; the gift that
keeps on giving!
Our work is supported by generous donors, and for a limited time, donations made in honour of a loved one can receive a custom Valentine's themed e-card when requested at [email protected] | | | 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. | | | | |
