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

Expressions of Aboriginal Youth

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Organizations : Websites  ]

Expressions of Aboriginal Youth

Focusing on the visions and views of three emerging First Nations artists, this piece explores the role video is playing in helping Native youth tell their stories, recover their culture and develop their voices.

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)

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)

Racism for Reel - Media for Change

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video : Websites  ]

Equipped with cameras, a diverse group of BC youth set out to expose the realities of internalized and systemic racism and find ways to help dismantle and overcome it. Featuring vignettes both comical and disturbing, Racism for Reel is a fast-paced and candid examination of racial biases expressed through the media and in everyday life.

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)

Peers Recognizing and Resisting Discrimination

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides  ]

Peers Recognizing and Resisting Discrimination; preventing and intervening in
verbal and physical racial violence.

This is a down-to-earth workshop about real issues that affect the participants. The objective is " to empower us to recognize and resist verbal and physical violence, and specifically racial violence."

Download the lesson plan here and the "PowerFlower" attachment (both in pdf format)

All were created by Gabrielle Martin for the AMES Peer Perspective program.

A Closer Look; Understanding the systemic racism of Canadian history and current policies.

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

A down-to-earth lesson plan for teachers and facilitators about real issues that affect the participants.
The objective of the workshop is to "learn more about the parts of Canada's history that are withheld from our mainstream society, so that we can begin to understand the experiences of people of colour within our communities."

Download the pdf "A Closer Look" , and its associated lesson plans and information (all pdf):
"Historical Timeline of Racism in Canada",
"Chinese Canadian History" : Excerpts from Last Steps to Freedom by John Boyko,
"Native Canadian History" : Excerpts from Last Steps to Freedom by John Boyko,
"Immigration Scenarios", and
Immigration to Canada Form (summarised from Citizen and Immigration Canada website

All were created by Gabriel Martin for AMES' Peer Perspectives program.

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.

A Scattering of Seeds - The Creation of Canada

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

A Scattering of Seeds - The Creation of Canada is a series of 52 documentary films exploring the dreams, daring and determination of Canada's first immigrants. It is a journey into the hopes and triumphs of those who built a nation, interpreted by Canada's best independent documentary filmmakers.

The website includes descriptions of each episode, relevant articles, teacher resources, forums and related links.

BC Treaty Commission

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Organizations : Websites  ]

"The Treaty Commission web site is a one-stop shop for treaty information. It includes a newsroom section, video presentations (available for viewing online), information on the 'Quick Facts' on the treaty process, teaching tools, and an easy-to-navigate resource directory."

Amnesty International Canada

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

Amnesty International Canada is an excellent resource for current news and actions surrounding human rights issues. The section on Canada would provide interesting talking points in classrooms. There is Amnesty Youth which includes ways to take action, and a Resource Centre for teachers.

ayn.ca - Aboriginal Youth Network

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Websites  ]

The Aboriginal Youth Network is "a network that runs across Canada (and beyond) connecting all Aboriginal youth." They are operated for and by Aboriginal youth.

"The job of the AYN staff is to get the word out about health, education and employment opportunities for Aboriginal youth, as well as provide the latest news and events happening across our country! We also profile youth with good stories to tell, or invite them to do it in their own words, under our First Truths Section. Finally, sharing info abour our Cultures and Traditions is also something we do, since knowing your roots is definitely important."

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."

"Some Missing Pages" (The Black Community in the History of Québec and Canada)

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

The Black Community in the History of Québec and Canada. Primary and Secondary Source Materials.
The Québec Board of Black Educators and the Provincial Association of Social Studies Teachers collaborated with the Ministère to "supply some of the "missing pages" in print materials most generally used by students in elementary and secondary schools. Materials that focus upon Blacks in the history of Québec and Canada help learners to understand more fully the social and cultural realities of the past centuries. These pages depict joy and sorrow, struggle and triumph, courage and determination."

Diversity Watch -- Ryerson School Of Journalism

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

Diversity Watch is a website that examines current news coverage of "several ethnocultural and religious communities, and because it offers practical help—background, sources, and story ideas—to assist journalists who want to achieve better coverage of diversity."

It has short background information on many cultural groups and links to more resources, a large glossary and indepth coverage of topical news events.

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.

Youth Millennium Project

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Organizations : Other Publications : Websites  ]

YMP is designed to provide youth (aged 10-18years) with the opportunity to build a project for their community of their own design.
The projects are hopeful, positive and inspiring. Register your school or class to receive communications on programmes, curriculum kits, and research in peace education. Join the YMP network today and connect with teachers around the globe.

Project Colourblind -- submit your art or writing!

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Other Media : Other Publications : Websites  ]

Project Colourblind is an Anti-Racism Writing/Art Contest organized by the Vancouver School Board District Race Relations Youth Advisory Committee.

"This year, we are proudly presenting a writing/art contest for all students of the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia in hopes of spreading awareness of racial issues and celebrating cultural diversity. The winning entries will be compiled and put together into a scrapbook-type publication titled Colourblind. "

David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Organizations : Other Media : Websites  ]

The UBC Faculty of Multicultural Education holds presentations free and open to the public. Check their site for up to date listings.

Taking IT Global

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites  ]

TakingITGlobal.org is a Canadian-made "global online community, providing youth with inspiration to make a difference, a source of information on issues, opportunities to take action, and a bridge to get involved locally, nationally and globally. Membership is free of charge and allows you to interact with various aspects of the website, to contribute ideas, experiences, and actions."

Of particular interest is their 'understanding' section -- with current news, links to resources and organizations, editorials and artwork.

Beyond Words--Creating racism-free schools for Aboriginal learners

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

Aboriginal Education: Beyond Words
Creating racism-free schools for Aboriginal learners.(2002)

The complete guide is available online from B.C. Teachers' Federation Aboriginal Education.

First Nations Map of BC

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Other Publications  ]

The BC Museum of Anthropology offers this downloadable map (pdf) of the First Nations of BC:

The intent is to provide a more accurate representation of First Nations in British
Columbia. Boundaries shown are language areas and not an authoritative depiction of tribal territories. The names listed are the ones First peoples prefer to call themselves."

Schoolnet's 'Contemporary Aboriginal Issues' online lessons

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

Schoolnet offers several aboriginal themes "provide secondary school teachers and students an opportunity to explore in some detail several contemporary Canadian political and social issues. SchoolNet offers students additional research data to complement the background material which is presented with each theme and to complete some of the activities and questions."

Pacific Educational Press - anti-racism and multicultural book list for teachers

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Anti-racism : Books  ]

The Pacific Educational Press has a good list of books in their collection that can be ordered online.

Note Many Threads: Weaving a Country (Edited by Wilma Maki)
"This book is a collection of authentic writing for students in grades 5-7 about the wide range of people's experiences as immigrants to Canada. A carefully chosen selection of excerpts and short pieces from a variety of genres-poetry, novels, journals, newspapers-is included. They are arranged thematically so that readers can explore the reasons people have for leaving their original homes, their journeys to a new land, the strange, often exciting, and sometimes unpleasant experiences they have adjusting to a new social milieu, and the impact they have on this milieu. Accounts from both past and present add a historical dimension to the book. The original writing and documents are accompanied by short factual accounts to provide context for readers."

"The KIT" - a manual by youth to combat racism through education

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides  ]

This manual was produced in 2002 though the United Nations of Canada and is available online on the Youth Forums Against Racism site.

The KIT is a "bilingual manual containing 61 pages of information, history, resources, and tools for anti-racism education. The manual has been created by youth for youth, but is also useful for educators, parents, community leaders, anti-racism activists, ethnocultural groups, and non-governmental organizations." (description from site)

Parentbooks

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Books  ]

Toronto-based Parentbooks has an excellent selection of anti-racist & multicultural education books for educators and parents.

NFB Film Catalogues On-line

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video  ]

Search by index through the NFB (National Film Board's) collections of films. 'Cultural diversity and multi-culturalism' , for example, is a good place to start.

Where I Come From

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Books  ]

Vijay Agnew'a newest book, Where I Come From 2003, Canada, 299pp.) is "a reflective memoir of an immigrant professor's life in a Canadian university. It covers the period from 1967, when Canada was opened up to third-world immigrants, to the present. The book illustrates the ways in which identity is socially constructed by tracing some of the labels that were applied to the author at various stages during her thirty years in Canada — “foreign student,” “Indian woman,” “immigrant,” “Indian feminist,” and “third-world woman.”

She shows how each of these names has affected her relationships with other people and contributed to making her the woman she is now perceived to be: a feminist, anti-racist, activist professor. This multilayered story reveals the complex ways in which race, class, and gender intersect in an immigrant woman's life, and engages readers in a conversation that narrows the distance between them, showing not only what is different, but what is shared."

(details from above site)

Equality Today!

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites  ]

Equality Today! is an electronic magazine published by Young People's Press (YPP) that deals with issues of multiculturalism and anti-racism and how they affect youth.

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.

"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.

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)

Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Organizations  ]

UNYA's mandate is to help Native youth in the urban setting.

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 Co-op Radio

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

Co-op Radio’s more than 400 volunteer programmers provide programming 24 hours a day in the areas of arts, public affairs, music and in languages other than English. We strive to provide programming that does not discriminate against people on the grounds of sex, race, age, class, ability, sexual orientation or anything else.
Our first priority is to provide a media outlet for the economically, socially or politically disadvantaged. We provide news and perspectives that are not otherwise accessible – information that is not covered by the conventional media or perspectives that challenge mainstream media coverage.

CFRO 102.7 - Metis Matters / Kla How Yah FM

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Outside Canada : Vancouver : Other Media  ]

CFRO 102.7 Co-op Radio:

"Metis Matters" Wednesdays at 5-6pm.
Host: Ken Fisher. Metis Matters is a good mix of music and guests to talk about the other Aboriginal people, Canada's people of mixed ancestry, part white European and Indian of various percentages. Alternates with Main + Hastings - radio rough-edged from the downtown eastside. Political satire, street poetry, local politics, and native rights.

"Kla How Yah FM" Thursdays at 5-6pm.
Hostess: Kelly White. Tune in and take part in Native News Hour! Indigenous people are profiled from the arts and music, as well as current issues covered from the international, national and provincial scene. Weekly Calendar of Events across B.C. and Canada! In your honour (don't touch that dial).

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

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

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

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

Oyate.org - list of books for high school

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Outside Canada : Books : Websites  ]

For a listing of books for 'high-school up' and 'Books to Avoid'.

Green Grass, Running Water

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Books : Learning Resource Guides  ]

King, Thomas (Cherokee), Green Grass, Running Water. 1993 (Blackfoot).

Discussion package for teachers about the book available online (in word .doc format)

"Green Grass, Running Water is set on a Blackfoot reserve in Alberta, Canada. The title refers to a phrase found in old treaties in which the U.S. government promised the Indians right to their land "as long as the grass is green and the water runs." (summary from above website)

April Raintree

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Books  ]

Culleton, Beatrice (Métis), April Raintree. 1984.

"Perhaps because of the immediacy of the first-person narrative, the reader is inevitably drawn into the controversy regarding attitudinal ethics and the question of foster homes and adoption of native children. April Raintree is an important addition to the supplementary reading list for native studies, Canadian family, and people in society courses, as well as thematic units in Canadian literature." (review from above site)

First Perspectives

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites  ]

First Perspectives is politically independent and is Aboriginal owned and operated. It is indexed in the Canadian Periodical Index and it is available on-line.
FP is published monthly by Taiga Communications Inc. at Brokenhead First Nation, Scanterbury, Manitoba.

The Eastern Door

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites  ]

The Eatern Door is a community-based newspaper serving the Mohawks of Kahnawake.

Raven's Eye

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Other Publications : Websites  ]

Raven's Eye: The Aboriginal Newspaper of British Columbia and Yukon.

First Nations Drum

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites  ]

Magazine, First Nations Drum: News from Canada's Native Communities

Windspeaker

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites  ]

"A monthly publication first published in 1983, Windspeaker was intended to serve the Aboriginal people of northern Alberta. In the years that followed, Windspeaker expanded and developed its circulation base and readership to the point where in 1993, on its 10th anniversary, it refocused its editorial coverage and repositioned itself to become Canada's first and only provider of national Aboriginal news, information and opinion." (summary from website)

See also Windspeaker - Classroom Edition.

Published by AMMSA. The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society is an independent Aboriginal communications organization committed to facilitating the exchange
of information reflecting Aboriginal culture to a growing and diverse audience.

Redwire Native Youth Media magazine

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Publications : Websites  ]

Redwire Native Youth Media magazine and its online counterpart. Uptodate with news, events, polls, features, resources and links.

The Seventh Generation

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Media  ]

Television show “The Seventh Generation”, by Big Soul Productions: Laura Milliken & Jennifer Podemski. (APTN).

"THE SEVENTH GENERATION is a unique television series, the first ever of its kind. It is designed to act as a vehicle for young Aboriginal achievers to showcase their excellence in various fields including arts, entertainment, music, business, politics, sports, medicine, science and technology." (summary from website above)

North of 60

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Other Media  ]

Jordan Wheeler (Cree), Carol Geddes (Tlingit), & Carol Greyeyes (Cree) are among the writers for the television show “North of 60”.

"Born of the heightened consciousness of the First Nations in the late 1980s this hour-long CBC series is the first in North America to focus almost exclusively on contemporary First Nations characters and situations. Created by Wayne Grigsby and Barbara Samuels, the series is currently in production for a fourth season. Aboriginal writers like Jordan Wheeler (also a story editor) and novelist and film writer Thomas King have provided some of the scripts." (summary from site above)

Websites About, By and For Aboriginal Peoples

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites  ]

SD71 (Comox Valley) - website full of links of resources About, For and By Aboriginal Peoples.

Whiteness and White Privilege in the Media

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites  ]

<i>Whiteness and White Privilege in the Media. Media Awareness Network.

These articles "deal with whiteness and white privilege in the media; how white privilege is reinforced and supported by the media; and how the media marginalize the perspectives not only of visible minorities, but also of working-class women and men."

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."

Media Portrayals of Ethnic and Visible Minorities

[ Categories: Canada : Anti-racism : Websites  ]

Media Portrayals of Ethnic and Visible Minorities. Media Awareness Network.

These articles explore the ways in which members of ethnic and visible minorities are portrayed in news coverage and entertainment media in Canada and the U.S. It also explores the representation of minority groups behind the scenes, as journalists and media producers. It provides the latest articles and reports on these topics, as well as a snapshot of federal policies aimed at combatting stereotyping and encouraging healthier, more realistic portrayals of ethnic and visible minorities.

Media Portrayals of Aboriginal People

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Websites  ]

Media Portrayals of Aboriginal People. Media Awareness Network -- For Teachers and Parents

These articles identify some of the major media stereotypes of First Nations, Inuit and Native American peoples in film, television and the news. It explores the effects of such stereotyping, and of the use of Native symbols by professional sports teams, on both the perceptions of non-native young people, and the self-image of Aboriginal youth. And it takes a brief look at the successful efforts of Canadian Aboriginal people to create their own media networks and programming.

Images of Aboriginal People in Contemporary Media

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Other Publications : Websites  ]

“Images of Aboriginal People in Contemporary Media” by Harvey McCue & Associates from First Peoples on SchoolNet (Industry Canada).

Questions, Activities, Resources, Issue Menu

Recommended for Grade 10.

Aboriginal Language Statistics

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Websites  ]

Protective Legislation for Aboriginal Languages in Canada. First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres. (1997). from First Peoples on SchoolNet. Some language statistics (1997).

UBC library resources on Residential Schools

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Websites  ]

First Nations House of Learning / UBC Xwi7xwa Library. Residential Schools resources

A Brief History of “Indian Residential Schools” in BC

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Organizations : Websites  ]

A Brief History of “Indian Residential Schools” in BC by the Indian Residential School Survivors Society
and by the Turtle Island Native Network

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver Lower Mainland : Vancouver : Organizations  ]

Indian Residential School Survivors Society:
The society's mandate is "to assist First Peoples in British Columbia to recognize and be holistically empowered from the primary and generational effects of residential schools by supporting research, promoting awareness, establishing partnerships and advocating for justice and healing."

Aboriginal Directorate Guide

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Websites  ]

A Guide to Aboriginal Organizations and Services in British Columbia, Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services.

An 80page downloadable resource list in pdf format.

turtleisland.org

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites  ]

Turtle Island Native Network | Discussion, Education, News, Healing and Wellness, Contact, Resources, Communities, Business, Culture

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites  ]

Language tool and games.
The First Peoples' Cultural Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable public organization that generates support to raise awareness and funding for Aboriginal language revitalization. The Foundation works with its sister organization, the First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council to ensure fair and equal access for all funds raised and to all programs available.

Rediscovery.org interactive activities

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites  ]

Rediscovery.org : Interactive activities, intro to discussing aspects of Aboriginal cultures.

BC Ministry of Education, Aboriginal Education

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Websites  ]

BC Ministry of Education, Aboriginal Education
This site contains useful information for everyone interested or involved in Aboriginal education.

Shared Learnings Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K-10

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : British Columbia : Canada : Learning Resource Guides : Other Publications  ]

BC Ministry of Education (1998).

Shared Learnings: Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K-10is designed to provide teachers with guidance in integrating Aboriginal topics in all subject areas at an introductory level. The aim is to provide a guide for educators to assist in creating a greater sensitivity to and respect for the richness and diversity of the Aboriginal peoples of British Columbia.

Article in pdf format can be downloaded here.

Choose Dignity: A Kit for Fighting Hate

[ Categories: British Columbia : Canada : Vancouver : Anti-racism : Learning Resource Guides  ]

Spark Initiative at the NFB

[ Categories: Aboriginal Issues : Canada : Anti-racism : Film/Video  ]