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Seeds of Transformation Framework, Strategy for Belonging (Tamarack)
Built by listening to their community, Seeds of Transformation shares how the Tamarack Institute is building equity, anti-racism, and reconciliation into the heart of their work, through governance, strategy, policy, partnerships, and culture.
The Online Safety Toolkit
The Online Safety Toolkit (OST) provides information for 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, youth, parents, women and girls, men and boys, and for anyone in the community who needs support to have a safe and healthy online presence.
Helping Caregivers & Families Support Gender-diverse Youth (PolicyWise)
PolicyWise for Children & Families recently held a webinar to address this important topic and help social workers support caregivers as they learn to affirm and care for gender-diverse youth. (LGBTQI2S+)
Empowering Providers Serving Gender-Diverse Youth (PolicyWise)
Provincial governments across Canada have been announcing and enacting changes to laws affecting the health and well-being of gender-diverse youth. These legislative changes have increased the demand for evidence-based information on how best to support these youth, their families, and their communities. Recognizing this need, PolicyWise for Children & Families is proud to launch the Empowering Providers initiative.
ALIGN Statement: Nurturing Children’s Needs: Analyzing the Connection of Gender Policy in Alberta
Understanding the Importance of Gender Policy in Alberta: Promoting Children's Rights and Well-Being
Suicide Prevention and Two-Spirited People (NAHO)
Suicide rates among two-spirited, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered First Nations are not known, but the rates of related risk factors in these groups indicate that the suicide risk is greater than among heterosexual First Nations. Homophobia, isolation and rejection increase the risk of suicide
Two Spirit and Indigiqueer Cultural Safety Considerations for Practice and Policy
In celebration of National Indigenous Month and Pride Month, the Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinar Series invites you to sit in circle with Dr. James Makokis and Dr. Karina Walters to reflect on our understandings of and contributions towards cultural safety for Two Spirit and Indigiqueer peoples.
Two-Spirit Dry Lab
Turtle Island’s first research group/lab that focuses exclusively on Two-Spirit people, communities, and experiences.
FREE Online Training Low-barrier, Gender-focused Drop-ins as Alternative Housing Models
This training explores drop-ins as alternative service models for women and gender diverse people at risk or experiencing homelessness.
