by Marcie Casler (she/her) September marks a pivotal time for many students as they return to school, a period that can be filled with excitement and new opportunities. September is also recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and support during the transition back to school for young people who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, and/or feelings of isolation. Schools can play a crucial role in the lives of students by creating safer, inclusive, and supportive environments where they feel valued and understood. This includes 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, who face the additional challenges of gender-based violence

by Wisdom2Action We are seeking applications for the part-time position of Project Officer for a 9-month term (with the possibility of extension). The focus of the work includes managing and coordinating multiple projects and activities with diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, as well as other clients and partners, in other W2A thematic areas (children’s rights and youth engagement, mental health and substance use) Job Listing Self ID Form Blog

by Marcie Casler (she/her) June isn’t just any month in Canada—it’s one where we crank up the volume to celebrate the vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. it’s all about Pride! But, Pride comes on the heels of an important day in the annual calendar for queer and trans people. May 17th is a day in which everyone is called to action, led by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, marked by the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). But let’s get real for a second—IDAHOBIT and Pride aren’t just confined to specific dates on a calendar. We live and breathe IDAHOBIT and Pride

by Marcie Casler #Act4QueerSafety and #FactsOverFear were two of Momentum‘s key campaign initiatives in 2023. To protect trans kids from bullying by their own governments, Momentum supported campaigns in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. As a result, they mobilized and condemned the blatant homophobia and transphobia displayed by the Conservative Party. Due to the rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric, Momentum launched the official House of Commons petition calling for the implementation of the White Paper on the Status of Trans and Gender Diverse People alongside the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) calling on the Government of Canada to act for

by Marcie Casler Nova Scotia has been recognized as the province with the highest rates of human trafficking in Canada, but it doesn’t involve high-tech abductions like you see on TV or social media, it’s often someone grooming a person into submission. Many victims believe their trafficker is their romantic partner. It could be happening to someone you know right now. There are many survivors of human trafficking who have also been sexually abused. Sex work and human trafficking are often confused. We acknowledge the distinction between sex work and trafficking. Sex work does not constitute sexual exploitation, and all

by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. and Marissa Campbell At this time of year, there are a lot of ‘designated days’ including World Children’s Day (20 November), International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), Trans Day of Remembrance (20 November), World AIDS Day (1 December), and International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) to name only a few.  Tomorrow is Human Rights Day.  The other designated days are important as they highlight specific issues or groups of people that deserve acknowledgement.  They remind us of the global commitment that exists especially to those who are vulnerable