Transgender Warriors

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

"In this fascinating personal journey through history, Leslie Feinberg - one of the most prominent transgender rights activists today - unearths a vast body of evidence that throughout history there have always been people who defy cultural boundaries of sex and gender.

During an embattled childhood and teenage years as a gender outlaw, Feinberg began a search for others struggling to assert an identity. What s/he found was a long tradition of individuals fighting back against injustice - from Joan of Arc to the Welsh peasants who cross-dressed to protest taxes, from the Black and Latina drag queens who led the Stonewall rebellion to transsexual parents fighting for custody today. Traditional society often exacted a terrible price from these transgender warriors, and Feinberg urges us now to receive them as hero/ines and visionaries.

Illustrated with many previously unpublished historical images and contemporary photographs, Transgender Warriors is an eye-opening excursion through the history of sex and gender expression and a powerful testament to the resilient and rebellious spirit." Reviewed here.

Gay Men and Women Who Enriched the World

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

This is a biographical resource which includes portrayals of 47 gay men and women who are outstanding in art, literature, philosophy, economics, mathematics, music, and entertainment.
1996
Cowan, T.

My Gender Workbook

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

"In My Gender Workbook, Kate brings theory down to Earth and provides a practical guide to living with or without a gender. Using a unique, deceptively simple and always entertaining workbook format, Kate gently but firmly guides you to discover your own unique gender identity. She also takes aim at recent efforts to naturalize gender differences, putting books like Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus squarely where they belong: on Uranus. If you don't think you are transgendered when you sit down to read this book, you will be by the time you finish it!"
1998
Bornstein, K.
Read other Reviews here.

Coming Out to Parents

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents
"For gays and lesbians she explores the fears and misgivings accompanying the revelation of themselves to their parents, providing suggestions on how and when to come out, what reactions to expect, and how to deal with the awkwardness that follows. For parents, she guides them through the reactions of grief and loss and shows how understanding, compassion, and insight can lead to an even deeper love between the parent and the finally whole child."
1993
Borhek, M.V.

Bad Boy

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

"This insightful book about violence in hockey, male teenage friendship and homosexuality created some controversy when it was published, provoking varied reactions both positive and negative."

Read the full article about this Award-winning book .

1989
Wieler, D.

Happy Endings are All Alike

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

"This suspenseful yet touching love story looks at the relationship between Jaret and Peggy who spend their last summer before college together and in love. Jaret's sense of forboding is not unfounded as her worst fears turn into brute reality. Scoppetone addresses issues of discloure, safety and violence against women in a simply told story that affirms teenage same-sex love."
1978,1991,2004
Scoppetone, S.

Rainbow Boys

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

Three teenage boys, coming of age and out of the closet. In a revealing debut novel that percolates with passion and wit, Alex Sanchez follows these very different high-school seniors as their struggles with sexuality and intolerance draw them into a triangle of love, betrayal, and ultimately, friendship (from amazon.com)

2001
Sanchez, A.

What Happened to Lani Garver

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

The close-knit residents of Hackett Island have never seen anyone quite like Lani Garver. Everything about this new kid is a mystery: Where does Lani come from? How old is Lani? And most disturbing of all, is Lani a boy or a girl?
Popular Claire McKenzie isn't up to tormenting Lani with the rest of the high school elite. Instead, she decides to befriend the intriguing outcast. But within days of Lani's arrival, tragedy strikes, and Claire is left questioning herself, her friendships, and, most interesting of all, the possibility that angels may exist on earth.
2002
Plum-Ucci, C.

Luna

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance.
2004 National Book Award Finalist: Young People's Literature
excerpt
Peters, J
2004

Night Kites

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

from amazon.com

"What do you do when your best friend's girlfriend makes a pass at you?

Erick Rudd isn't sure how it happened -- he did nothing but look. It was Nicki who made the first move. And if that doesn't complicate things enough, Erick is about to get some news that will blow his safe world apart: Pete, his older brother and idol, has fullblown AIDS."
Kerr, M.E.
1986

Not the Only One : Lesbian and Gay Fiction for Teens

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

From amazon.com:
"Gr. 7-12. This revised edition of Alyson's groundbreaking anthology for gay and lesbian teens features new original fiction which reflect both the tension and relief of being true to oneself. Contributors include Gregory Maguire (Wicked), Brent Hartinger (The Geography Club), Claire McNab (The Wombat Strategy), Michael Thomas Ford (Last Summer) and Bonnie Shimko (Letters in the Attic). These stories provide hope and inspiration to gay and lesbian teenagers as they take the first exciting, often difficult steps toward accepting their sexuality and emerging from the shadows as open and proud individuals."
Grima, T (ed)
1994

Stone Butch Blues

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

"Published in 1993, this brave, original novel is considered to be the finest account ever written of the complexities of a transgendered existence.

Woman or man? That's the question that rages like a storm around Jess Goldberg, clouding her life and her identity. Growing up differently gendered in a blue--collar town in the 1950's, coming out as a butch in the bars and factories of the prefeminist '60s, deciding to pass as a man in order to survive when she is left without work or a community in the early '70s. This powerful, provocative and deeply moving novel sees Jess coming full circle, she learns to accept the complexities of being a transgendered person in a world demanding simple explanations: a he-she emerging whole, weathering the turbulence.

Leslie Feinberg is also the author of Trans Liberation, Trans Gender Warriors and Transgender Liberation, and is a noted activist and speaker on transgender issues. " (from amazon.com)
1993
L Feinberg

Lucky

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

Grade 9 Up–"This is de Oliveira's first novel, and he's a writer to watch. Sam Smith is a young, sexually confused teen living in Surrey, England. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, Brenda and Pod, and is passionate about playing on the local football team. Then he meets self-confident Toby, another gifted player, who happens to be gay. Toby introduces Sam to the contemporary gay scene in London, which includes Soho nightlife. Sam is intrigued and wonders if he might be gay, as well, especially after he notices mysterious and attractive "Him," a young stranger who occasionally shows up at football games. Eventually Sam comes to the realization that "These are the facts. I'm attracted to boys and girls.... I'm just Sam. I was born like this." De Oliveira has a mature, concise writing style and an excellent command of narrative pacing and dialogue. Sam and his friends are believable characters, flawed but likable, and the author's examination of contemporary British youth will probably intrigue American readers. "–Robert Gray, East Central Regional Library, Cambridge, MN
2004
E. De Oliveira

Baby Be-bop

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

This is Dirk's story.
It begins way back before he met Duck. And even before he was Weetzie's best friend.
It's about a time when Dirk was much younger. He didn't have the cool hair, or the cool car. He wasn't pogo-ing through the mosh pits at gigs. And he didn't have a slinkster dog loping along at his side.
But he did have a secret. A secret he'd forced deep down inside himslef. It was the truth about the real Dirk, something he'd always known but was afraid to share with the world.
This is the story of Dirk before he told the world he was gay. And what happened after.
1995
Block, FL

Gravel Queen

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

Life gets complicated when Aurin and Neila start getting very close. As well as handling her own feelings, Aurin has to maintain her existing friendships, despite her excitement about the uncertain future.
2003
Benduhn. T.

Am I blue? Coming Out of the Silence.

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

16 short stories address different issues for gay and lesbian youth: coming out, friends, hopes, parents and grandparents, relationships, even a "fairy godmother".
1994. Bauer, M. (ed)

Safe Spaces

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

In the Kootenays in 6 communities.
1-800-421-2437
250-505-5506
safespaces@ankors.bc.ca

Outlet: Queer Youth Speak Up

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

Outlet gives audiences the straight goods on growing up queer in a heterosexual world. Featuring candid stories about the challenges of coming out, Outlet reminds us how complex identity is and how rarely people are supported in exploring it. Above all, this video celebrates people for having the courage to be true to themselves--whatever their orientation.

This video is produced by the Access to Media Education Society's Peer Perspective Program, and is available for viewing online, or copies can be ordered.

WATCH THE VIDEO

Classroom facilitations are also available with this program and feature thought-provoking discussion around the issues raised in the video. In addition, the group has developed learning resource packages for teachers.

LEARNING PACKAGE SAMPLE (pdf format, approx 300K)

Matthew Shepard Foundation - response to 20/20 episode

[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Other Media : Websites  ]

The Matthew Shepard Foundation provides links, a viewer's guide and information about the recent 20/20 episode asserting that this crime was not hate-motivated.

Diversity Learning

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Anti-racism : Books : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

Designed for and by teachers, this website has links to hundreds of resources, lesson plans and learning activities on eliminating racism and promoting diversity that have been catalogued by subject/curricula and grade level. These lessons and activities cover a variety of topics, including multiculturalism, human rights, gender equity, global awareness and many other related issues.

Hate - Don't Buy In

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Anti-racism : Organizations : Websites  ]

Hate: Don't Buy In is an ongoing project of the Cultural Resources Unit of the Calgary Police Service with some other partners, and offers an interactive web site that includes media clips and reviews, discussion forums, and my own tips on starting an activist group.

"Hate: Don't Buy In is an ongoing project of the Cultural Resources Unit of the Calgary Police Service with some other partners, and offers an interactive web site that includes media clips and reviews, discussion forums, and my own tips on starting an activist group."

big boots

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Anti-racism : Other Publications  ]

big boots is a "zine about resistance on paper, about the power of words and art to inspire change, about women and trans people of colour reclaiming our voices and telling our own stories."

Some archived articles are available online.

LoVI.ca (Vancouver Island)

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

LoVI is an interactive webportal for the community of queer women on Vancouver Island. Friendship, inclusiveness, diversity and tolerance are values we attempt to share. Our community interacts in realtime and online.

"Two Teenagers in Twenty..."

[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

Two Teenagers in Twenty: Writings by Gay and Lesbian Youth

( read an exerpt )

"Twelve years after compiling One Teenager in Ten, the first book ever to allow dozens of teenagers to describe what it’s like to be gay or lesbian, Ann Heron asked for stories from a new generation. She found that their sense of isolation and despair runs every bit as deep as it did a decade earlier. Two Teenagers in Twenty combines these new voices with many essays from her first book. It will greatly ease the way for teenagers just now coming out and the adults who seek to support them."

"Free Your Mind... "

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Books  ]

Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth--And Their Allies / Bass, Ellen; Kaufman, Kate. -- New York: HarperPerennial, c1996.

"Free Your Mind speaks to the basic aspects of the lives of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth: self-discovery, friends and lovers, family, school, spirituality, and community. Alive with the voices of more than fifty young people, rich in accurate information and positive practical advice, Free Your Mind talks about how to come out, deal with problems, make healthy choices about relationships and sex, connect with other gay youth and supportive adults, and take pride and participate in the gay and lesbian community. Free Your Mind also presents detailed guidance for adults who want to make the world safer for lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth."

BiNetCanada

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

BiNetCanada educates others about bisexuality and sexual diversity. It is a means for sexually diverse Canadians to organize at national, regional and local levels; and can provide a forum for discussion about related issues and concerns.

YouthCO AIDS Society

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

Youth Community Outreach (YouthCO) AIDS Society is a youth-driven non-profit organization working to involve youth ages 15-29 from all communities in addressing HIV/AIDS and related issues.

Alterheros.com

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

AlterHéros is a Montreal-based non-profit organization whose mission is "to facilitate the social and community integration of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth."

The alterheros.com site has content for youth, parents and teachers.
Note their articles related to homophobia.

GLSEN's online resources library

[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, or GLSEN (U.S.), is working to ensure safe and effective schools for all students. Check out their online library of resources.

Oasismag | An online Writing Community for Queer and Questioning Youth.

[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

Oasismag.com is a U.S.-based site features news, personal journals and a forum for queer and questioning youth.

"Hatred in the Hallways"

[ Categories: Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Other Publications : Websites  ]

Youth Suicide Problems: Gay/Bisexual Male Focus

[ Categories: Canada : Outside Canada : Anti-homophobia : Other Publications : Websites  ]

This site has many links to resources and articles surrounding gay and bisexual male suicide problems and related issues.

"The evidence indicates that homosexually oriented males account for more than half of male youth suicide problems, but mainstream suicidologists generally continue to ignore this aspect of the problem. Information about lesbian youth suicide problems is included, as is other generally unrecognized factors possibly associated with youth suicide problems." (quote from site)

Queer BC Web portal

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

Queer BC is a web portal of many queer sites throughout BC.

Zenith Foundation (MTF)

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Zenith Foundation offers Educational pamphlets, newsletter, support, and guidelines for MTF (Male-To-Female transgender) persons and those who are questioning their gender identity, and their families. 604-261-1695
zenithfoundation@hotmail.com
PO Box 46, 8415 Granville St., Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z9

Youthquest!

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Youthquest! is Canada's largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth.

They provide:
safe & supportive drop-in sites (link to BC locations and times) which also arrange fun activities,

a toll-free support line ( 1 866 NOT ALONE ),

anti-bullying training (Strengthening the Foundation: Enhancing the Safety of At-Risk Youth, a project "to prevent homophobic bullying, harassment and violence, all of which lead to the increased risk to LGBTQ youth for sexual exploitation, higher suicide rates, higher rates of substance misuse, as well as a increased risk of youth being in conflict with the law.").

"Challenging Homophobia In Schools"

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Learning Resource Guides  ]

This teacher's resource book, "Challenging Homophobia In Schools" (2000. Vancouver) is a comprehensive new professional resource produced by Gay and Lesbian Educators of BC (GALE-BC).

Their site features some sample lesson plans.

"This resource includes lots of practical lesson plans from K-12 as well as a rationale on why schools need to teach about sexual orientation. A comprehensive background section on homophobia and heterosexism includes information on: negative myths perpetuated against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, coming out issues, counselling ideas, violence prevention strategies, dealing with anti-gay slurs and how to support students by starting gay-straight alliances in schools.

Teachers are provided with lots of concrete, practical strategies and lesson plans written by classroom teachers. The resource section provides a wide range of age-appropriate classroom resources from K-12 as well as parent and professional resources. Community groups and support services for LGBT people and relevant web sites are also listed." (quote from site)

Vancouver Pride

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Vancouver Pride Week is 2004 - July 23 to August 2. Check out their site for events.

VariAsian

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations : Websites  ]

VariAsian is "a group of men of Asian descent, who identify ourselves as either Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, or MSM (Men who have Sex with Men), and their allies, it is our mission to provide mutual support and cultivate friendship with each other, to create a safe and nurturing environment, to promote Personal Growth, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness & Appreciation, Education in HIV & AIDS Prevention, and Self-reliance in Personal Health."

They also have an online discussion group.

The site's run by the Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS, which has a geat site with current relevant news and event listings.

CFRO 102.7 - Fruit Salad / The Lesbian Show

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Other Media  ]

CFRO Coop Radio: "Fruit Salad" at 7pm and "The Lesbian Show" (Western Canada's longest-running lesbian radio show - 20 years!) at 8pm.

"Fruit Salad": "Always fresh! Juicy in-depth interviews with musicians, writers, performers, queer organizations and families. Find out how wonderful and varied queer life really is. A show for all sexualities. Expect the unexpected. So eat it up. FruitSaladGang@hotmail.com."

Queerlings

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Support, information, weekly discussion/activity groups, for GLBT youth (15-24).
604-684-9872 (Ext. 2066), or 604-718-5800 (message)
Britannia Community Centre,
1661 Napier St. Vancouver BC V5L 4X4

superdyke.com

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia  ]

superdyke.com: "Welcome to the ultimate lesbian resource for Vancouver lesbians.
We are based primarily in Vancouver for Vancouver lesbians, but also cover lesbian and women-friendly events in other cities such as Toronto, Abbotsford, North Okanagan, Hamilton and beyond for all women's events."
Articles, Event and Resource Listings, Chat and Forums.

Prideline BC

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Prideline BC offers one-to-one support, and information about services and resources around BC, for LGBT (and questioning) youth and adults. This line is staffed every night from 7:00 to 10:00 pm; at other times, there is a message service available.
1-800-566-1170 or 604-684-6869

Pride UBC

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Pride UBC is a resource group that offers educational and social services dealing with sexuality to the UBC community, including but not limited to students, staff, and faculty.
604-822-4638; fax: 604-822-9019
(“Attention: Pride UBC”)
prideubc@interchange.ubc.ca
Box 9, SUB, University of BC, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5

PFLAG

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support group for parents and family members of LGBT’s. Discussion, education, resource materials, and advocacy for equal rights. All welcome at monthly meetings.
See website for more information and a list of chapters throughout Canada.
Vancouver:
604-684-9872 (Ext. 2060) or 604-689-3711
betew@intergate.bc.ca
8602 Granville St., PO Box 30075, Vancouver, BC V6P 5A0

Peer Action Support Services

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia  ]

Do you need someone to talk to? Are you dealing with homophobia in your school, work, home or community? Do you need help connecting to gay-positive support services for youth? Do you need support in coming out? Youthquest!’s Peer Action Support Services may be able to help.
604-512-5724
12424 Harris Road
Pitt Meadows, BC
V3Y 2J4
p_a_s_t@hotmail.com
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6-9 PM or Saturdays 12-6.
Leave a message and someone will get back to you

Out on Campus (LGBT group of Simon Fraser University)

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Out on Campus is a welcoming, safe and all-inclusive space for queers and their friends. Come and hang out, meet new people, do research for a project, make a cup of tea, play a round or two of bent pool, and check out our excellent groups, projects and services.

604-291-5933; Fax: 604-291-5843
out-on-campus-info@sfu.ca
c/o Student Society,
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals at Langara (GLOBAL)

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

604-324-3881 (Ext. 232)
Langara Student Union Building, 100 West 49th Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6Y 2Z6

GALE - BC (Gay And Lesbian Educators of BC)

[ Categories: Anti-homophobia  ]

The primary focus of GALE BC is to advocate for change in the educational system which will result in a positive environment for lesbians, gays and bisexuals in education, whether they are students, parents, teachers, or administrators.

604-684-9872 (Ext. 2004)
gale_bc@canada.com
PO Box 93678, Nelson Park PO, Vancouver, BC V6E 4L7

Gab Youth Services

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Gab is a support, education, advocacy and referral service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning youth in Vancouver.
Gab offers various weekly drop-ins for youth (19 and under, and 25 and under), peer-based workshops on issues affecting LGTBQ youth, and special Asian gab meetings (25 and under). School counsellors and teachers often contact Gab for info and support.
604-684-4901 or 1-800-566-1170
gabyouth@lgtbcentrevancouver.com
1170 Bute Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E 1Z6

FTM Etc.

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Vancouver BC FTM (Female-To-Male transgender) Peer Support
Meets the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1pm to 4pm.
Contact Kevin at (604) 988-1958
E-Mail Lucas at lukasw@direct.ca
MESSAGE: 604-684-9872, Ext. 2269
PO Box 10, 1895 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6

Family Services LGBT Service Options

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Vancouer Family Services Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Service Options program provides counselling for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people, and their partners and families. Counselling is provided by a team of "out" gay and lesbian therapists. Service Options is a choice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who would prefer to consult with a gay or lesbian therapist.

For more information
Phone: 604.731.4951
Fax: 604.733.7009

Douglas College Pride Collective

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Douglas College Pride Collective is a student-run support group for the gay, lesbian, bi, transgender students of Douglas College as well as allies.
604-527-5474 Fax: 604-527-5364
pride@dcss.douglas.bc.ca
PO Box 2503, New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2

The Centre

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

THE CENTRE is a community resource providing support, health and social services, and public education for the well being of lesbians, gay men, transgendered and bisexual people and their allies in Vancouver and throughout BC.
Drop in, library services, advocacy, support, counselling.
604-684-5307
thecentre@intergate.bc.ca
1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6

Capilano College Queer Collective

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Capilano College Queer Collective
Responsible for keeping the members of the CSU informed of issues concerning gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered members and for the coordination of events and campaigns which address issues of the students.
Leah Grace - csupride@capcollege.bc.ca
Ph: 604-986-1911 Voice mail ext: 3351
Student Union, Capilano College, 2055 Purcell Way,
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5

Gay Canada List of Organizations

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Organizations : Websites  ]

A large list by province of Canadian Community Groups and Organizations by gaycanada.com.

BC FTM Network

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-homophobia : Organizations  ]

Provides outreach to the female-to-male (FtM) transgendered/transsexual community in BC. Provides information and peer support contact information for FTMs and their families, friends, partners, and allies. Carries a number of video resources, books, and newsletters, and participates in community and political activities. Also educates service providers and the general public. Members of BC FTM facilitate FTM Etc, a peer-run support/discussion group that meets monthly.

604-254-7292 or 604-988-1958
MESSAGE: 604-688-9378, Ext. 2310
bcftmnet@hotmail.com
PO Box 10, 1895 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6

Media Portrayals of Gays and Lesbians

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-homophobia : Websites  ]

Media Portrayals of Gays and Lesbians. Media Awareness Network.

These articles "address the portrayal of gays and lesbians in news, advertising and entertainment media. They also examine homophobia in the media, and provides examples of gay-positive media."