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|  Learn and share 9 important reasons for communities of any faith to get involved in tackling homophobia, biphobia and
transphobia in school communities.
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The MyGSA.ca Equity and Inclusive
Education Resource Kit for Ontario High Schools is your go-to
document for resources regarding the creation and maintenance of
safer and more inclusive school communities. Take a look inside for:
Introduction
GSA Guide
Questions & Answers about LGBTQ
Human Rights Legislation and Policy in
Ontario
Role Models & Symbols
Information & Resources for Educators
Resources for Guidance Counsellors
Information for Administrators & Executive
Summary of Egale’s Final
Report on the
First National School Climate
Survey: Every
Class in Every School
Terms & Concepts
LGBTQ and LGBTQ-Friendly
Organizations,Programmes, and Resources: Ontario &
National
Click here to view downloadable (.pdf) versions of each section.
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|  This document highlights some of the key differences between LGBTQ safer space clubs, like GSAs, and the generic human rights clubs which are sometimes promoted as a GSA subsitute.
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|  This document provides a brief introduction to the concept of "Two-Spirit" identity, as well as highlighting the variety of interpretations of Two-Spirit and LGBT identities in aboriginal,métis, Inuit and Innu communities.
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|  A list of 13 steps to make your school community safer and more inclusive for trans and gender-independant folks, be they students, staff, parents, or any member of the school community.
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|  Some answers to potential questions to expect when doing LGBTQ safer schools work. This document considers issues surrounding parental rights, religion cultural objections, sexuality and age-appropiateness.
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|  A list of definitions for anyone interested in learning some basic terms usef to refer to the LGBTQ community.
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|  Some quick tips for educators to use when dealing with transphobic, homophobic, and biphobic harassment in school hallways.
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|  Read over a summary of the most recent statistics from the survey to get a glimpse of the state of Canadian schools and the work that needs to be done to rid them of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia.
Download a .pdf version of the Executive Summary here.
Download a .pdf postcard with selected statistics here.
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|  Learn and share 10 important reasons for Catholic educators and institutions to get involved in tackling homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in school communities.
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|  Ten ways to address issues of LGBTQ inclusiveness and safety across the entirety of your school community. Share this with friends and family to help inspire them to make a difference!
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|  A list of ten interesting sections of the MyGSA.ca website as well as ten LGBTQ themed books that are great for the classroom. Spread this info far and wide!
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|  A rendition of the Pyramid of Hate from the Anti-Defamation League & the Shoah Visual History Foundation's lesson plan of the same name.
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|  Ten questions you can ask about your school to help determine it's overall climate in relation to LGBTQ safety and inclusiveness.
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|  Looking for information and updates
about LGBTQ-themed or related events and days of significance? Check out this
print version of the MyGSA.ca Queer Calendar. Here you'll find info
and dates for a number of national and international events as well
as Ontario-specific content.
Click here to view a .pdf version of the Calendar.
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| Here's a list of 10 things you can find on the MyGSA.ca website. Take a look, and discover how much MyGSA.ca has to offer!
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A list of 9 questions that can help you better understand the overall climate of your school in regards to LGBTQ matters of safety, inclusivity and the existence of a nurturing and positive school community.
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| This document lists some initial steps that you can take in order to help make
your school a safer and more inclusive and welcoming space for the
entire school community.
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|  Educators and researchers have long been aware that students experience
homophobic incidents ranging from hearing "gay" used as a synonym for
"stupid" or "worthless," to being insulted or assaulted because of their
actual or perceived sexual or transgender identity.
This report discusses the results of a national survey of Canadian high
school students undertaken in order to identify the forms and extent of
their experiences of homophobic and transphobic incidents at school and
the efficacy of measures being taken by schools to combat these common
forms of bullying.
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