Queer Joy

It is common to focus on the challenges, harm and hardship experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, however, there is so many incredible 2SLGBTQ+ individuals thriving and sharing their joy in their identities.

This section focused on queer and trans stories/art of joy.

What Being Non-Binary Means (comic)

“I am a nonbinary illustrator. I use they/xe pronouns. I drew this comic is talk about the term non-binary and what it means to me. There isn’t much in the media when it comes to being non-binary, as well as being asexual and aromantic. Being non-binary is so different from person to person, and I would love to share what it means to me personally. I hope it can help others feel less alone, as well as proud.” - Jeffery Kingsley, Artist

“Two Sides of the Same Coin”

A poem written by Michelle, Age 17

“Devil Cry”

A poem written by Diego Lorrén, age 21

“Untitiled”

“I want to humanize the idea of coming out. This experience has been, to a degree, sensationalized in media: the typical anxiety followed the moment of truth and a sense of freedom. But what happens when real life fails to mirror this? I especially admire this project launching in the wake of recent Ontario politics.”- Note from Poet. Written by L.A. Hodge , age 23

Queer Everyday

A poem written and contributed to the CANVAS Online Resource Guide by poet Kai Dilkhush Kaur

Gardening

A poem written and contributed to the CANVAS online Resource Guide by poet Hartley Reed Schuyler

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