January 26, 2022

 

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As we settle into 2022, we welcome all our school communities to another exciting semester! Whether online or in-person, Egale is here to provide you with the resources and tools you need to build more inclusive schools, like our free live webinars, online community portal for educators, and free resources! 

Registration is now open for our Building Inclusive Schools free live webinars (available in English and French) taking place throughout the school year. Educators and others in the school community are invited to choose from a crafted collection of Inclusive Schools webinar topics, including: 

  • Introduction to 2SLGBTQI Inclusion: This webinar is the perfect starting point (or refresher) for educators looking to build more inclusive schools.
  • Cyberbullying and 2SLGBTQI Youth: Designed to build on current anti-bullying efforts within schools, this live webinar equips educators with practical tools to prevent and address cyberbullying targeted towards 2SLGBTQI students.
  • Faith and 2SLGBTQI Youth: This webinar will help educators bridge the gap between faith and identity as it relates to 2SLGBTQI youth.
  • Trans and Nonbinary Youth: This webinar is meant to help educators understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by trans and nonbinary students.

As an added feature to our Inclusive Schools program, pre-register now to join the conversation with educators across Canada to share ideas, resources, and questions on 2SLGBTQI inclusion through our exclusive online portal!

We hope everyone has a safe and exciting school year, and we look forward to helping build more inclusive school spaces with you. 

 

27 janvier 2022 

Alors que nous nous installons en 2022, nous souhaitons la bienvenue à toutes nos communautés scolaires pour une autre session inspirante ! Que ce soit en ligne ou en personne, Egale est là pour vous fournir les ressources et les outils dont vous avez besoin pour bâtir des écoles plus inclusives, tel que nos webinaires gratuits en direct, notre portail communautaire en ligne pour les éducateur.trice.s, ainsi que nos ressources gratuites !

L'inscription est maintenant ouverte pour nos webinaires gratuits en direct (disponibles en français et en anglais) qui auront lieu tout au long de l'année scolaire. Les éducateur.trice.s et les autres membres de la communauté scolaire sont invité.e.s à choisir parmi une collection élaborée de sujets de webinaires sur les écoles inclusives, notamment : 

  • Introduction à l’inclusion 2SLGBTQI  : Ce webinaire est le point de départ parfait (ou une mise à jour) pour le personnel enseignant qui cherche à bâtir des écoles plus inclusives. 

  • La cyberintimidation et les jeunes personnes 2SLGBTQI  : Conçu pour ajouter aux efforts actuels contre l’intimidation dans les écoles, ce webinaire en direct outille le personnel enseignant afin de prévenir et traiter la cyberintimidation visant les élèves 2SLGBTQI. 

  • La foi et les jeunes personnes 2SLGBTQI  : Ce webinaire aidera le personnel enseignant à combler l’écart entre la foi et l’identité en ce qui concerne les jeunes personnes 2SLGBTQI. 

  • Jeunes trans et non binaires  : Ce webinaire vise à aider le personnel enseignant à comprendre les expériences et défis uniques que vivent les élèves trans et non binaires 

En tant qu’option additionnelle de notre programme d’écoles inclusives, vous pouvez maintenant vous joindre à la conversation avec d’autres éducateurs et éducatrices au Canada pour partager des idées, ressources et questions sur l’inclusion 2SLGBTQI par l’entremise de notre portail en ligne exclusif! 

Nous vous souhaitons une année scolaire sûre et passionnante, et nous avons hâte de contribuer à la création d'espaces scolaires plus inclusifs en collaboration avec vous.

 
 
 


Helen Kennedy, Executive Director

2SLGBTQI News

 

Youth Wellness Connection: Let’s Chat About Embracing Two-Spirit Identity | Metis Nation of Ontario

 

Victoria museum requests stories from queer maritime workers to include in exhibition | CBC

 

Supporting Indigenous communities to advance gender equality | Newswire

 

Man who sought asylum desperate to stay in Manitoba despite impending deportation date | CBC

 

High school student asks adults to take the kindness pledge | The Wellington Advisor

 

Landscape of Disgrace: Poland's ultranationalists target LGBT people | CBC Radio

 
 
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Thank you to everyone who supported #TheGiftofBelonging holiday campaign 2021! 

We are proud to announce that thanks to the support of so many generous donors, over $75,000 was raised! These funds are vital for Egale to continue informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through Research, Education, Awareness, and Legal advocacy.

 
 
 
 
 

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