Celebrate Pride! With CTRC
June 14, 2022
Canada recognises Pride Month in June. As we remember the history, the hardships, and the progress made by LGBTQ2S+ communities, we also celebrate diversity. The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced existing social, economic, and health inequities within LGBTQ2S+ communities. Canada has a disproportionately high rate of LGBTQ2S+ children involved in child welfare. It is essential to reflect that learning about terminology, policy, and how to support LGBTQ2S+, children and youth is an ongoing and year-round commitment.
To help you learn about, celebrate, and better support LGBTQ2S+, children and youth members of your community, we have compiled some resources. Check out our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages for more updated content.
Online resources for parents, teachers and kids:
Six tips for talking about Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights with kids
Source:https://www.care.com/c/talking-pride-lgbtq-with-kids/
How can schools support LGBTQ2+ teachers and students?
How to Explain Pride Month to Your Child
Source: https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/how-to-explain-pride-month-to-a-child/
Pride Month at School: LGBTQ Educators Need Our Support Three things we can all do to make more LGBTQ-positive school spaces.
Here are some examples of the many excellent books and resources available:
- Molly’s Family by Nancy Garden
- George by Alex Gino
- And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
- King and King by Linda de Haan
- My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis
- Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings
- Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall