2SLGBTQ+ 101 Resources
Everyone has to start somewhere when learning to be more inclusive, or when exploring their own identity. You're not alone if you're just starting your journey on either path, or both. Below are some resources other 2SLGBTQ+ organizations have created across the country to help us enhance our collective inclusivity and to help us feel not alone in learning about or being ourselves.
There are resources below for:
Young people questioning their identity
2SLGBTQ+ adults
Parents and carers of 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Teachers and School staff
Community Organizations
These are just some of the basics we thought it would be important to share. If you are looking for resources that you can't find here, please email us at gfwpride@gmail.com and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.
SPECTRUM Waterloo's 2021 LGBTQ2+ Terminology Reference Guide
This Terminology Reference and Media Style Guide covers a range of 2SLGBTQ+ topics – from 101 terms to use and terms to avoid to 301 discussions of more complex topics. SPECTRUM created this with media and writers in mind, but its also a great resource for anyone looking to learn more!
The Trevor Project's Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
The guide includes: The difference between sex and gender, Basics of gender — identity, expression, and perception, Forms of address that show respect (names, pronouns, honourifics), Helpful tips to increase understanding, Common mistakes and what to do if you’ve made one.
The Trevor Project's Coming Out Handbook for Young People
Exploring your sexual orientation and/or gender identity can bring up a lot of feelings and questions. Inside this handbook, The Trevor Project will work together with you to explore your identity, what it might be like to share your identity with others, and provide you with tools and guiding questions to help you think about what coming out means to you.
NL Public Libraries Trans Pride Collection
Most of our efforts pertaining to this program involve studying new approaches and developing innovative ways to implement them. We evaluate our success in this field by gathering qualitative and quantitative data, and using that information to measure shifts and changes from our baseline measurements.
