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Kiran: School Experiences

1/5/2019

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Keywords:
homophobia, support, alienation, post-secondary education

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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: Homophobia at School

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
student relationships, homophobia, school climate, lesbian mom, LGBTQ families, uncomfortable, name-calling

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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: Advice for Teachers

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
acceptance, inclusion, educating teachers, gender binaries, homophobia, biases, school culture

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Victoria: Absence of LGBTQ perspectives in Curriculum and Schools

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
absence, curriculum, identity, homophobia, school culture, biases, critical education, love

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Ian, Ben, Alexis: Heteronormativity, Covert Homophobia, School Forms

23/8/2018

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Keywords:
queer rage, school forms, homophobic, administration, heteronormativity, three parent family, correction

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Vincent: Telling My Story, Part 1

22/8/2018

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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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Garrett: Gay-Straight Alliances

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
gay-straight alliances, LGBTQ, queer, administration, homophobia ​

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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 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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Garrett: Homophobia

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
homophobia, gay father, school forms, gendered language, normal families

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Garrett: Professional Development

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
professional development, anti-oppression, equity and inclusive training,
trans, blockers, unaware, teacher privilege, teacher identity, inclusive practices, risk-taking, support, gender, school forms, trans policy, advocacy, human rights, gender-neutral washroom, parental homophobia, legal obligation, curriculum, mis-gendering
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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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Jae & Daya: Unsafe School Climate and Student Body

15/8/2018

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Keywords:
school climate, cliques, racism, homophobia, school support, language, self-advocacy, unsafe, confidence, language, micro-aggressions, targeted, resiliency, student violence, teacher support, administrative support

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Jess & Evan: Our First Child’s Difficult School Experience

29/6/2018

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Keywords:
biological mother, unsupportive school, teen moms, lesbian moms, homophobia, lack of support, queer parents, school services

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Kevin & Mohan: Pockets of Homophobia in the Anglican Church

29/6/2018

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unwelcome, gay bishop, conservative, Anglican Church, gay family, homophobia, resistance, discouragement, change, schools, advocacy, safe space

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Kevin & Mohan: Our Public Life as an LGBTQ Family in the Anglican Church

29/6/2018

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Archbishop, New Year’s levy, Anglican Church, homophobia, hope, bishop, children, public family life, political spectrum, welcome

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Catherine & Nazbah: Long-Term Community Work

7/1/2018

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Keywords:
violence, homophobia, misogyny, community, out, Indigenous

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Catherine & Nazbah: Resistance to Bullying at School

7/1/2018

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Keywords:
school administration, teachers, bullying, parenting, arts, homophobia, resistance, volunteering

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Catherine & Nazbah: Life at School

7/1/2018

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Keywords:
homophobia, advocacy

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Bev: Needing to Update the Curriculum

1/9/2017

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Keywords:
curriculum, explaining, queer labour, inclusivity, acceptance, homophobia, gendered language, teacher support, action, advocacy, concern, communication

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Victoria: Handling Children's Reactions

2/11/2016

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Keywords:
identity, homophobia, family structure

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Victoria: Equity Issues in Schools

2/11/2016

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Keywords:
equity, race, out, heteronormativity, homophobia, visibility

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