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These are links to teacher focused outside resources not directly affiliated with the Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia. The links are current as of 19 June, 2024
To include 2SLGBTQIA content in your course work:
This service provides course modules to teachers that integrate directly into approved curricula.
A simple timeline of Canadian 2SLGBTQ history:
https://www.queerevents.ca/queer-history/canadian-history-timeline
This is a simple overview of historical queer Canadian events.
Comprehensive archives of individual 2SLGBTQ stories:
A Canada-wide archive of queer history
Pride Resources:
https://www.halifaxpride.com/nsresources
This is a list of support services, most of which are free to access for 2SLGBTQIA+ people or their allies. Many of the services listed are for HRM.
This is an historical overview of Pride and Pride Celebrations across Canada
Youth Group:
https://youthproject.ns.ca/education/
This group also provides panels to youth to discuss issues around the 2SLGBTQ experience. They also provide services in some areas like drop-ins, several outside of HRM.
Help/helplines:
https://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject
The ItGetsBetterProject? was started by sex columnist Dan Savage and his husband Terry to provide a better narrative to kids struggling with 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. It provides hundreds of online videos from real people who discuss their journeys in a frank and accessible way.
https://www.youthline.ca/our-programs/peer-support/
This group provides text and chat based services to youth questioning or concerned about 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. It is open from 4pm- 9:30pm EST.
https://itgetsbettercanada.org/get-help/
This webpage provides a comprehensive list of helplines and groups for kids in crisis.
Kids Helpline
Call 1 (800) 668-6868
This is a free helpline based in Ontario providing support for 2SLGBTQ youth.
LGBTQ2+ Youthline
Call 1 (800) 268-9688 or text (647) 694-4275
This is a peer-based helpline based in Ontario providing support for LGBTQ2+
Trans Lifeline
Call 1 (877) 330-6366
This is an international service run by and for Trans people to provide help navigating issues related to the Trans experience.