Happy Coming Out Day! And to those who haven’t or can’t it’s ok. We see you and you can always talk to us.

Thank you for building an inclusive, safe space for your students

In response to 1 Million March 4 Children protests that are scheduled to take place across Canada, ETFO strongly condemns anti-2SLGBTQ+ protests. Any actions or events that seek to undermine the rights and dignity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community must be denounced. #onpoli #onted

🚨EMERGENCY CALL TO ACTION🚨 Join 2SLGBTQ+ communities, labour groups, and allies in sending a strong message that hate has no place in Ontario. Join us in a peaceful counter-protest on September 20, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. We will meet in Barbara Hall Park and march to Queen’s Park.

If you attend one of these counter protests, please prioritize safety, avoid conflict, and leverage the safety resources in the Ontario Federation of Labour link. 5/5

OSSTF - Durham:Rally Supporting the 2SILGBTQI+/Queer Students, Staff and Community.Wednesday, September 20, 8:20 to 9:15 (or whenever the haters decide to move on) DDSB Board Office (400 Taunton Road Whitby) 4/n

Ontario Federation of Labour::This page has a link that will provide information regarding various counter protests when you RSVP to their mailing list. https://t.co/NRwTGSD7M6 3/n

The 519: Wednesday, September 20 starting at Barbara Hall Park (next to the 519) at 8:30am and proceeding to Queen's Park: https://t.co/dfXqlrOQk2 Several Toronto Pflag board members and volunteers should be at the Queen's Park protest organized by the 519 2/n

We know our parents are looking to respond to the anti-trans rallies happening on Wednesday, Sept 20 & following days. We don't have the capability to organize counter protests but we're happy to share info about events organized by others: 1/n

Ford's harmful comments have real-world consequences for many #2SLGBTQI+ youth! If the gov't enacts this as policy, #OSSTF will vigorously defend its members in exercising their professional judgement in creating safe schools! Full statement ➡️ https://t.co/W89ajysFZ0 #OntEd

#CatholicTeachers stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ students & communities, & strive each & every day to create a safe & welcoming environment for all. @FordNation's comments are shameful, disrespectful, & potentially harmful. #onted #onpoli https://t.co/GExuaWPs9p

Please see our statement regarding Students' Gender Identity and Personal Pronouns #onted

Dear Politicians (and others), If you truly believe in protecting children and upholding human rights, you should not be using terms like "indoctrinate" and "woke" to scold educators, school boards, and allies for their law-abiding efforts to protect 2SLGBTQ+ students. It's

Great article by a parent of a trans kid on how you support them, what the process is actually like and why kids should not be outed. Love, kindness, and support is what's needed. Hopefully, people can learn from the lived experience of trans families.

We also urge all Toronto Pflag & other accepting families to let the minister/MPP know their thoughts on safe spaces at school and informing parents on pronoun changes. You can reach the minister at Minister.EDU@ontario.ca and here's an email template

Toronto Pflag sent an email to @Sflecce with our thoughts on parental rights, and outing children when they want to change their pronouns at school

This is what happens when kids are forced to come out to non-accepting parents

This Thursday, June 15 is Muslim Pride, a NEW event in Toronto! The Marginalized Majority Collective (@themmajority) is curating and operating the first ever Pride celebrations for LGBTQIA+ SWANA, Arab & Muslim communities, funded by @PrideToronto !

Pride Toronto strives to make the festival as accessible as possible! For 2023, we will have: •ASL interpreters •PSWs throughout the festival •Free rentable mobility aids •Designated accessibility viewing spaces •Sensory spaces   ? email us accessibility@pridetoronto.com