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Kiran: My Identity and the Value of Chosen Family

1/5/2019

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Keywords:
coming out, pansexual, non-binary, queer, safe space, chosen family, resources

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Kiran: Advice for Parents

1/5/2019

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Keywords:
fear, coming out, traditional, listen, open-minded, conversations

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Kiran: Taking Time to Come Out

1/5/2019

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Keywords:
​coming out, white, taking time, explaining, identity, being ready

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Victoria: My Coming Out Journey

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
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coming out, family of origin, supportive, lesbian, homophobia, family relationships, family challenges

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Victoria: Decision-Making on Coming Out

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
closeted, family relationships, coming out

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Victoria: Negotiating Family and School Relationships and Social Situations

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
racism, homophobia, student relationships, support, closeted

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Victoria: Supporting LGBTQ Students and Families in Schools

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
support, LGBTQ community, coming out, diverse families, normalization, mental health, LGBTQ lives, honouring, curriculum, school climate, marginalization

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Tobie & Andréa: My Gender Journey

23/8/2018

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Keywords:
gender neutral, masculine, gender role, girl, boy, feminine, preferred name, gender identity, gender expression, trans, transgender, support, supportive parenting, coming out, open, social worker, language, discussion, conversation ​

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Vincent: Telling My Story, Part 1

22/8/2018

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 *Note: This video transitions to an audio file with a still image after 3 minutes

Keywords:
coming out, gender identity, labels, phase, gender expression, clothing, bullying, depression, suicide ideation, conformity, uncomfortable, puberty, Catholic school, transphobia, violence, homophobia, arts school, transition

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Vincent: Telling My Story, Part 2

22/8/2018

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*Note: This video is an audio file with a still image. ​

Keywords:
suicide attempt, Catholic church, parents, family support, love, queer, fear, coming out, transgender, trans, vegan, humour, preferred pronouns, preferred name, gender affirming surgery, Pride, Trans March

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Syn: My School Experience

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
family, trans, transgender, gay, coming out, TG Innerselves, lesbian, family dynamics, change, gender expression, bullying, violence, withdrawn, shy, labels, suspension, identity, poverty, nursing, mental health, school administration, victim-blaming

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Syn: Coming Out and Transitioning

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
coming out, TG Innerselves, transition, transgender, trans, community organization, preferred name, preferred pronouns, gender identity, gender expression, support, advocacy

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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: Coming Out as Indigenous, Coming Out as Gay

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
Mohawk, gay, Indigenous identity, passing, White privilege, sexual orientation, coming out, explanation, queer labour

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Garrett: Coming Out to my Kids

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
coming out, gender non-binary, norm, gay, family environment, queer spawn, homophobia, secrecy

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Dan & Chantale: My Gender Journey at School

21/8/2018

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Keywords:
coming out, lesbian, friends, support, school climate, non-binary, gender identity, preferred name, administration, gender neutral bathroom

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Ruby & Wendy: Explaining my Family

21/8/2018

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Keywords:
donor, labels, family, explaining, social dynamics

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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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Jae & Daya: Our High School Experiences

15/8/2018

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Keywords:
​school culture, TDSB, anxiety, out relationship, gay-straight alliance, alternative school, allies, LGBTQ students

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Jae & Daya: Difficulties in School

15/8/2018

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Keywords:
school environment, personal issues, alternative school, TDSB, family issues, coming out, lesbian, homophobia, religious conservatism  ​

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Jae & Daya: Our Decision to Attend Alternative School

15/8/2018

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Keywords:
alternative school, safer space, welcoming, conservative mentality, Pride, fear, out, baby queers, homophobia, education barriers

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Brenda & Nim: Coming Out at Home as Demisexual and Transgender

15/8/2018

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Keywords:
family, transgender, demisexual, conversation, strategy, coming out

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Brenda and Nim: Coming Out at School

15/8/2018

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transition, school, coming out, friends, teachers, preferred pronouns, GSA, identity, allies, safe, support

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Jess & Evan: Navigating School as a Poly Family

29/6/2018

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multi-parent family, poly families, welcoming, acceptance, school forms, advocacy, TDSB, lesbian mom, legal rights, special needs parent, school administration, out, queer, trans

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Jess & Evan: The Changing Nature of School Climates

29/6/2018

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Keywords:
LGBTQ spectrum, allies, supportive school, TDSB, closeted teachers, TEACH workshops, human rights, LGBTQ students, gay marriage, acceptance, multi-parent family ​

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