A sex, sexual, and gender
differences in education and culture focus group in the Faculty of
Education, University of Alberta. AGAPE is a focus group set up to
consider issues in relation to sex, sexual, and gender differences
and schooling. It is designed to meet the needs of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and trans-identified undergraduate and graduate students,
faculty and staff in the Faculty of Education at the University of
Alberta. Straight allies are also welcome. As well, we welcome
practicing teachers and other interested members of the larger
community.
The ACLRC does research and education
on a variety of human rights issues. It is presently in the process
of completing a teacher’s guidebook on the human rights of
the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgendered communities.
The release of the guidebook will be followed by the release of
a 20 minute video examining the struggles that youth with sex-and-gender
differences face.
This website has been designed to
assist educators in their legal, professional and ethical responsibilities
to protect all students and to maintain a safe caring and inclusive
learning environment. Addressing homophobia is an important part
of that obligation. This website provides Alberta teachers and students
with information, contacts and resources that can assist them in
creating safe, caring and inclusive learning environments for LGBT
students and staff.
The Calgary Sexual Health Centre offers counseling and education services that help people consider their sexual and reproductive choices in informed responsible ways. The Calgary Sexual Health Centre also tries to work toward validating the experience of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) youth and work to end isolation; To challenge heterosexual privilege; And to encourage heterosexual youth to acknowledge and work towards eliminating homophobia.
Safe Spaces is a joint initiative
of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) and the Society for Safe
and Caring Schools and Communities (SACSC). The Safe Spaces
Initiative comprises a poster, brochure and sticker designed to
identify your classroom and/or school as a safe and inclusive space
where LGBTQ students, teachers, friends, families and allies are
welcome and supported.
Working to end same-sex domestic violence and homophobic youth bullying. Check under 'Upcoming Events' on this website for our next workshops offered to service providers.
Facilitates access to sexual health education, information and services for all Albertans. SHAA operates a Sexual Health Resource Centre and www.wontgetweird.com, a website directory of youth-friendly, non-judgmental, confidential sexual health care services throughout Alberta.
