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Allie & Melissa: Gender Identity and Expression is Not Talked About

5/9/2018

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Keywords:
gender identity, curriculum, absence, other, Catholic School, female identified, activism, Bill C-16

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Tobie & Andréa: Our Reasons for Home Schooling

23/8/2018

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Keywords:
homeschool, self-harm, run away, bullying, sexual harassment, racism, sexual touching, trauma, administration, victim-blaming, feeling, flirting, listen, boys will be boys, language, lawyer, human rights, policies, advocacy, activism, equity, equity tool

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Tobie & Andréa: Advice for Teachers

23/8/2018

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Keywords:
overly sensitive, exaggerating, bullying, listen, pansexual, jokes, offensive, action, change, help, responsibility, ask, needs, support, initiative

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Ian, Ben, Alexis: Ready for a Fight

23/8/2018

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Keywords:
​school forms, queer rage, three parent family, registering our child, lesbian families, visibility, co-parenting, diverse

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Vincent: Being an Ally and Embedding Gender and Sexual Diversity in Curriculum

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
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ally, action, support, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, curriculum, training, listen, preferred names, preferred pronouns, support, parent, caring adults, teachers

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Garrett: Telling my Story

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
out, gay, closeted, Mohawk, Indigenous, queer, homophobia, social activism, advocacy, unions, risk, anti-racism, gay-straight alliances ​

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Garrett: Support and Allyship for LGBTQ People and Families

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
allyship, support for LGBTQ parents, alienation, grass-roots, advocacy, PFLAG, activism ​

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Garrett: Advice for Teachers

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
risk, change, social activism, equity and inclusivity, tokenism, self-care, limits, boundaries, human rights code, curriculum

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Dan & Chantale: School Staff Advocacy Within the School

21/8/2018

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Keywords:
allies, GSA, gay-straight alliance, French elementary school, advocacy, activism, safer space, rainbow flag, workshops, training teachers, questions, gender identity, preferred pronouns, language

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Ruby & Wendy: Heteronormative Classroom Environment and Student Activism

21/8/2018

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Keywords:
LGBTQ students, alternative school, gendered classroom, advocacy, activism, support, allies, explaining, social dynamics, coming out, queer students, closeted, uncomfortable, gendered language

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Ruby & Wendy: Support for Trans Inclusion in Schools

21/8/2018

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Keywords:
​trans clinic, allies, non-binary, advocacy, TDSB, trans inclusion, activism, school forms

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Ruby & Wendy: Making Schools Safer and More Inclusive for LGBTQ Students

21/8/2018

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inclusivity, safer space, classroom environment, labels, welcoming, fear, advocacy, action, parent support, student confidence

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Jae & Daya: Finding Queer Support and Information Online and in Toronto

15/8/2018

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Keywords:
self-education, self-advocacy, internet, research, Toronto, queer events, Catherine Hernandez, Kim Malon, Glad Day Books, queer theory, Facebook, social media, role models, mentors, on-line community, activism, trans women, language, Two-Spirit, curriculum, queer community, Blackness, intersectionality, queer education, drag queens, Cruze and Tangos, oppression, queer, transgender, identity, People of Colour, complexity, beauty  ​

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Brenda and Nim: Trans Activism at School

15/8/2018

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Keywords:
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gender-neutral washroom, transphobia, high school, trans activism, advocacy, equity, dignity, human rights, school administration, allies

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Brenda and Nim: Advice for Teachers

15/8/2018

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advice for teachers, preferred pronouns, gender identity, preferred names, allies, trans activism

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Jess & Evan: Relationships, Curriculum, and School for our Son

29/6/2018

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Keywords:
curriculum, First Nations School, autism, social cues, diversity, social stories, heterosexist software, Indigenous people, diverse family, Pow-wow, cultural curriculum, activist labour, PECS cards (picture exchange communication system), communication system

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Nicole & Mita: Islamaphobia and Student Activism

29/6/2018

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Keywords:
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Peel District School Board, Islamaphobia, advocacy, activism, victim impact statement, Muslim, confidence

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Jess & Evan: Hope for Our Childrens’ Future

29/6/2018

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Keywords:
future teachers, activism, advocacy, health and physical education curriculum, LGBTQ families, acceptance, poly families, institutions


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Catherine & Nazbah: Politics vs Activism

7/1/2018

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Keywords: 
Indigenous, equity, activism, inclusive pedagogy

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Catherine & Nazbah: What School Should Be

7/1/2018

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Keywords:
activism, education, consent, bullying, sexual education, resources

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Catherine & Nazbah: Critical Thinking and Self-Reflection

7/1/2018

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Keywords: 
activism, acceptance, resources

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Catherine & Nazbah: Arts-Based Activism

7/1/2018

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Keywords:
Indigenous, discrimination, activism, arts

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Stella: Banning Conversion Therapy

15/6/2016

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Keywords:
activism, conversion therapy, Bill 77; trans, trans advocacy​

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Karleen: Starting a GSA

6/6/2016

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Keywords:
activism, GSA, high school, middle school, student leadership, youth

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Karleen: Youth Activism Against Homophobia in Schools

5/6/2016

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Keywords:
activism, advocacy, out, bullying, friends, high school, homophobia, intervention, rejection, teachers, out

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