Like cisgender people, transgender people may be sexually attracted to people of the same gender or different gender(s), or we may not be attracted to others sexually. Trans people may identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, queer, 2 Spirited, Questioning, Asexual, Pansexual, or any other sexual orientation. Some people identify with several letters in the LGBT2SQQIA* acronym. For example a transgender woman who is sexually attracted to other women may identify as a lesbian. A transgender person who is attracted to people of all genders may identify as queer, trans, and pansexual.
For Educators
Many people wonder when it is appropriate to use the word queer. Here is a brief summary of how a conversation about this might go: “Is the word queer an insult?” “It didn’t used to be, then it did, then activists reclaimed it, so it is not anymore, but because it used to be it can still be insulting to some people.” “When is it ok to use it?” “If you are queer.”
Hear people talk first-hand about their identity and what the word “queer” means to them in this short video.
Guide to ThinkB4YouSpeak for gr 6-12
“The campaign hopes to motivate teens to become allies in the efforts to raise awareness, stop using anti-LGBT language and safely intervene when they are present and anti-LGBT harassment and behavior occurs” (GLSEN)
The Youth Project offers free in-class workshops for schools across Nova Scotia on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Call them today to book a workshop!
For Families
Parents for Lesbians and Gay children (PFLAG) Canada ” is a national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their non-heterosexual children.” View the website
Get in touch with your local chapter to learn more:
PFLAG – Syndey – Cape Breton, NS Contact: JoAnne Fitzgerald at 902-862-4954 or Sydneyns@pflagcanada.ca
PFLAG – Truro, NS Contact: Albert Mc Nutt at 1-866-940-2437 or trurons@pflagcanada.ca
PFLAG – Halifax, NS Contact: Cindi Sweeney at 1.888.530.6777 ext 574 or halifaxns@pflagcanada.ca
There is also a parents’ group
Education for Gender Inclusion 