The Pride Program (formally Positive Space) is intended to increase the visibility and continued development of respectful, supportive, educational and safe spaces for all 2SLGBTQQIA+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual) people and allies and for people researching 2SLGBTQQIA+ issues. It’s important to mention here that for purposes of inclusion, the adoption of the “+” sign is used to signify inclusion of all gender and sexual diversity.
The Pride Program aims to make the campus a more welcoming place for students, staff and faculty of all sexual orientations and gender identities. It increases awareness and opens up discussions on often suppressed issues and creates avenues of support across the campus. Additionally, it is a public sign that Centennial College is a supportive campus to potential students, staff and faculty exploring the possibility of Centennial for their studies or career. Although this program focuses on sexual and gender identity issues, people who have positive attitudes about these issues are also more supportive of other forms of diversity. We hope that all members of the campus community will find support and respect through the Pride Program.
If you have any questions, please contact us at gcei@centennialcollege.ca.
This workshop supports the College’s efforts in increasing the visibility and continued development of respectful, supportive, educational and safe spaces for persons questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity; for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+) persons and allies (supportive persons). The session aims to raise the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identities and issues and encourages participants to develop strategies to challenge harassment and discrimination.
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Increase knowledge about sexual and gender diversity
- Reflect on how to create an environment that is equitable to 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples
The Queering Community Student Collective (QCSC) is a community space and support network for 2SLGBTQQIA+ students and allies at Centennial College.
- Two-Spirit Resource Directory
- Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals Suggested Best Practices for Supporting Trans* Students
- Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit
- TransPulse Project
- Transgender People in Ontario, Canada: Statistics from the Trans PULSE Project to Inform Human Rights Policy
- The 519 LGBTQ Community Programs and Supports
- 2SLGBTQQIA+ Intermural Sports and Leagues Information
- PrEP Explained: HIV Prevention
- Ontario's Resource Guide for LGBTQ+ International Students (HQ Toronto)
- Connection and Acceptance: A Health Resource Guide for International Students (HQ Toronto)
- GetaKit: Frequently Asked Questions
- I'm Ready to Know
- Get a Free HIV Self Test (I AM)