"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)

"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."

"Hatred in the Hallways"

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

"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."

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.

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

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.

CFRO 102.7 - Fruit Salad / The Lesbian Show

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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."

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

Diversity Learning

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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.

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

FTM Etc.

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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

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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

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

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.

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

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.

Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals at Langara (GLOBAL)

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

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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

PFLAG

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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

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

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

Queer BC Web portal

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

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

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

The Centre

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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

Vancouver Pride

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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.

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)

YouthCO AIDS Society

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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.

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.").

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

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.

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.