"Challenging Homophobia In Schools"

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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)

A Brief History of “Indian Residential Schools” in BC

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

Aboriginal Directorate Guide

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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.

BC FTM Network

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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

BC Ministry of Education, Aboriginal Education

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

BC Treaty Commission

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"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."

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

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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.

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."

CFRO 102.7 - Metis Matters / Kla How Yah FM

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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 Co-op Radio

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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.

Capilano College Queer Collective

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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

Choose Dignity: A Kit for Fighting Hate

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David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education

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

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

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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

First Nations Map of BC

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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."

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation

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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.

Gab Youth Services

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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

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

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

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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."

LoVI.ca (Vancouver Island)

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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.

Out on Campus (LGBT group of Simon Fraser University)

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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

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

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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."

Pride UBC

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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

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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

Project Colourblind -- submit your art or writing!

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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. "

Queer BC Web portal

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

Queerlings

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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

Raven's Eye

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

Rediscovery.org interactive activities

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

Schoolnet's 'Contemporary Aboriginal Issues' online lessons

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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."

Shared Learnings Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K-10

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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.

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

UBC library resources on Residential Schools

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

Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)

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

Vancouver Pride

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

VariAsian

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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.

Websites About, By and For Aboriginal Peoples

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

Youth Millennium Project

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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.

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!

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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)

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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

turtleisland.org

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