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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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Alec: Supporting Homeless Trans Youth Through the Arts

5/9/2018

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Keywords:
SOY, The 519, Sketch, support, youth, trans, homelessness, shelter system, theatre, digital story-telling, FTM, safety, poverty, identity, street life, gender-affirming surgery, CAMH, transphobia, medical field, Sherbourne Health, advocacy

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Alec: Advice for Teachers

5/9/2018

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Keywords:
self-educate, Indian Act, colonialism, listen, label, Indigenous  knowledges, curriculum, land acknowledgement, First Nations languages, land education, professional development, classroom environment, circle, Two-Spirit youth, support, advocacy, suicide

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Victoria: Supporting LGBTQ Students and Families in Schools

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
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school climate, normalization, curriculum, intentionality, intersectionality, racism, racialized, violence, support

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Victoria: Introducing Myself and My Family

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
family, relationships, equity education, support

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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: 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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Robin: Advice for Teachers

24/8/2018

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Keywords:
learn, life-long learning, listen, pay attention, willingness, openness ​

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Tobie & Andréa: Deciding to Homeschool

23/8/2018

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Keywords:
homeschool, mental health, gender expression, sexuality, bullying, isolated, concern, safety, fear, worry, listen, pay attention, support, teachers, administration, care

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Tobie & Andréa: The Value of Finding Support in the Community

23/8/2018

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Keywords:
age-appropriate, community programs, non-binary, social support group, community arts group, trans artistry, creativity, positivity, trans, transgender

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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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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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Vincent: The Importance of Community Partnerships and Support

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
TG Innerselves, police, repair, partnerships, relationships, community support, trans, transgender, parents, caring adults, theatre, social justice, identity, respect, acceptance, diversity

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Vincent: Accessing Community Resources

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
bullying, teachers, preferred pronouns, safer space, support, advocacy, timing, gender neutral washroom, community resources, TG Innerselves, gay-straight alliance

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Vincent: Getting Support from Community Resources and Organizations

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
preferred pronouns, preferred names, support, parents, acceptance, legal action, human rights code, teacher protection, classroom environment, discretion, respect, community resources, timing, TG Innerselves

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Vincent: Relationships and Partnerships with Community Resources

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
police, community resources, TG Innerselves, administration, relationships, support, perseverance

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Vincent: Telling My Story, Part 2

22/8/2018

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

22/8/2018

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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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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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Syn: Communication Between Parents, School, and Community Resources

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
communication, advocacy, TG Innerselves, community resources, social social support groups, support, ally  ​

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Syn: Advice for Teachers

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
advocacy, ally, power, trans, transgender, bullying, safer space, queer, othering, pay attention, listening, mental health, TG Innerselves, gender identity, one-on-one, community resources, supportive adult

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Syn: Teachers: Familiarize Yourself with Community Resources

22/8/2018

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Keywords:
transgender, trans, gender identity, gender expression, TG Innerselves, queer, mental health support, community resources, social support groups, Pride, addressing queer issues, awareness, non-binary identity

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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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