2SLGBTQ+ Resources
YOUTH GUIDE
Introduction & Basic Terminology Resources
Introduction & Terminology
Introduction & Terminology
Exploring identity is something we all do at various times in our lives. Some of us identify with 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and some of us are or are learning how to be allies.
In this section of the resource we will walk through terminology, exploring your own identity , supporting peers and allyship, mental health supports dealing with parents and guardians and more.
While some of this information may be new to some of you and not to others, there are always ways in which (we) can all learn and grow.
Audio Introduction to Terminology
LGBTQ+ Education for Kids
LGBTQ+ Education for Kids
Video production organization Pop’n’olly released this video to show you how to help stop homophobia, prejudice and discrimination. This video is best suited for younger viewers.
Range of Gender Identities
Everyone has a gender identity—a feeling or sense of being male, female or somewhere in between. Sometimes people’s gender identity matches their bodies, and sometimes it does not. This video produced by AMAZE Org is best suited for younger viewers.
Range of Gender Identities
"Bisexual" as described by Chloe Kirlew
"Bisexual" as described by Chloe Kirlew
In this video Chloe walks us through their experiences with their bisexual identity. Interviews collected as part of CANVAS' multimedia glossary.
"Queer" as described by Chloe Kirlew
In this video Chloe walks us through their experiences with the word queer and what it means for them. Interviews collected as part of CANVAS' multimedia glossary.
"Queer" as described by Chloe Kirlew
Indigenous Identity and the Significance of the Term "Two-Spirit"
Indigenous Identity and the Significance of the Term "Two-Spirit"
In this video and article created by Them, educator and storyteller Geo Soctomah Neptune explains how the term "Two-Spirit" came to be, and addresses the centuries of colonial violence and prejudice Two-Spirit people continue to fight against today.
Two Spirits, One Voice
Two Spirits, One Voice is an initiative that seeks to bolster support for persons that identify both as LGBTQI and Indigenous –Two Spirit people. This video and article attempts to educate the general public on the history and barriers that impact Two Spirit people in Canada. Created by Egale Canada Human Rights Trust.
note: contains description of racially-motivated physical assault, sexual abuse and suicide
Two Spirits, One Voice
"Aromantic" & "Asexual" as described by Jeffery Kingsley
"Aromantic" & "Asexual" as described by Jeffery Kingsley
In this video Jeffery walks us through their experiences with the words aromantic and asexual and what it means for them. Interviews collected as part of CANVAS' multimedia glossary.
"Asexual" as described by Celine Galluzo
In this video Celine walks us through their experiences with the word asexual and what it means for them. Interviews collected as part of CANVAS' multimedia glossary.
"Asexual" as described by Celine Galluzo
What It's Like To Be Intersex
What It's Like To Be Intersex
A video created by Buzzfeed including a Q&A with intersex young people about their experiences, common misconceptions others have on them, and advocacy for the intersex community.
How to properly correct yourself using the wrong pronouns
A helpful comic describing how to correct yourself when accidentally using someones wrong pronoun. Created for the CANVAS Online Resource Guide by artist Kinga Randzio
How to properly correct yourself using the wrong pronouns
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