Welcome to the SOGI education community.

A wide range of community organizations, programs and services are ready to support you. 

 
 

 Friends of SOGI 1 2 3

These groups are providing SOGI-related resources directly to schools.

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BC Resources:

BC Teachers' Federation
The BCTF offers a variety of SOGI education tools, resources and free workshops to teachers that aim to develop skills to interrupt, address, and challenge homophobia and transphobia within our classrooms and school communities.
 

CampOUT!
CampOUT! is a leadership and learning summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth ages 14-21 from across BC & the Yukon. The camp provides opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, build self-esteem, foster hope and resilience, and connect with resources to support health and well-being.

Out in Schools
The Out in Schools education program uses film and video with facilitated group discussion to engage students on issues of homophobia, transphobia and bullying.
 

QMUNITY – BC’s Queer Resource Centre
QMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC, that works to improve queer and trans lives. They provide a safer space for 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included.

Trans Care BC
The Trans Care BC program aims to enhance the coordination of trans health services and support across the province, bringing gender-affirming care closer to home wherever possible.

I Dream Library
I Dream Library connects students, caregivers, educators & organizations with diverse literature and resources that increase representation of Two Spirit/Indigiqueer, Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour in children’s and YA literature.

Pride Education Network
The Pride Education Network of teachers, administrators, support staff, youth and parents striving to make the BC school system more welcoming and equitable for students, staff, and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities.


National Resources:

Canadian Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CCCGSD)
CCCGSD empowers gender and sexually diverse communities through education, research, and advocacy, and is a national force within the movement to end 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination.

Comité pour la diversité sexuelle et l’identité de genre (CSQ)
Nous vous informons que nous travaillons actuellement à concevoir un tout nouveau site Internet pour vous, plus convivial et garni d’outils de référence précieux pour mieux comprendre, pour mieux prévenir et pour mieux agir contre l’homophobie et la transphobie.

Egale
Egale is a national charity promoting 2SLGBTQ+ human rights through research, education and community engagement.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
PFLAG Canada is a national charitable organization that offers local, practical, and emotional peer-to-peer family support for individuals with a loved one going through a gender/sexual identity journey.

Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities
SACSC focuses on legislation and practices that ensure schools in Alberta are welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments. SACSC features an excellent diversity guidebook series, which includes many SOGI-related materials.

Safe and Caring Schools for Two Spirit Youth
A comprehensive guide for teachers and students on Two Spirit people created by The Society for Safe & Caring Schools & Communities in Alberta. The information provides ways to support Two Spirit youth in your school and community.

Two Spirits in Motion
The national organization creates, maintains and strengthens a safe and supportive social environment for Two Spirit peoples to feel and be loved, to succeed, to become empowered to make their own decisions and to find and express their purpose in life.

You Can Play Project
You Can Play works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans.


International Resources:

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
The leading national US-based education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students.

Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.

Gender Unicorn
The Gender Unicorn, a teaching tool from Trans Student Education Resources, is available in 10 languages.