Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Related Concepts

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Related Concepts

Terminology

Resources

http://www.sexualityandu.ca/en/sexual-health/sexual-identity-and-orientation

► Introduction to concepts of sexual identity and orientation
► Refer to left side column links for additional information on related issues (e.g. coming out, helping a friend who is
gay)

http://www.pflagcanada.ca/en/index-e.asp

► Under “Looking for Help” tab there are organized lists of information for various groups (teachers, students and
parents)
► Also, there are personal stories for individuals to read for inspiration and information

http://www.bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=6106

► Amazing resource for teachers on sexual minority youth in school
► Includes lesson plans and video resources for teachers

http://www.bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=17992

► Printable Posters for classroom

http://www.pridenet.ca/main.htm

► Resources for teachers and other staff regarding a variety of sexual minority youth issues

http://www.ctf-fce.ca/Documents/publications/CTF_PublicationBrochure.pdf

► Order information for Canadian Teachers’ Federation materials on sexual orientation and gender identity materials
for teachers and staff
► Includes publications such as: “Challenging Silence, Challenging Censorship”, “Gay-Straight Student Alliance
Handbook”, “Lessons Learned”

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/qasos-qose/pdf/qasos-qose-eng.pdf

► Sexual Orientation in Schools
► Offers information on topic of sexual orientation and further resource lists
► Public Heath Agency of Canada

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/qagis-qrise/pdf/qagis-qrise-eng.pdf

► Gender Identity in Schools
► Offers information on topic of gender identity and further resource lists
► Public Health Agency of Canada

http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca/homophobic_bullying.htm

► Information on Homophobic bullying
► Advice on how to stop homophobic bullying

Terminology

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/qasos-qose/pdf/qasos-qose-eng.pdf

► Government of Canada information and terms

Lesson Plans

http://www.bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=21521&libID=21511

► B.C. Teachers' Federation Lesson Plans

http://books.google.ca/books?id=XttwJa8k-TMC&pg=PA109&lpg=PA109&dq=homosexual+classroom+support&source=bl&ots=7PlWuOV-

► Classroom support and lesson plan

Policy Information

http://www.peitf.com/policy100-170pdf.pdf

► PEI Teachers’ Federation Homophobia Policy
Index # 106 (page 15 of document)
► Provides staff with reference point for dealing with sexual minority youth issues in classroom/school

http://www.ctf-fce.ca/documents/Priorities/EN/pd/BGLTT/BGLTTPolicies%20-English.pdf

► Canadian Teachers’ Federation Anti-homophobia & Anti-heterosexism Policy
► PDF File