Description

I am passionate about diversity and as a teacher, I work hard to create safe spaces for queer youth on campus. This episode is a reflection about some of the things I have learned attending workshops and facilitating a Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA) at my school. I address and explain the following topics: Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Biological Sex, Gender Expression, Conversion Therapy, LGBTQ+ and other Terminology (Pansexual, Two-Spirit, etc.), Cis-Gender, using the word "Queer," Representation in the Media, Allyship, Privilege, and more!

L: Lesbian
G: Gay
B: Bisexual or Bi
T: Trans or Transgender
Q: Queer or Questioning
2S: Two-Spirit
I: Intersex
A: Asexual or Aromantic
+: Plus MANY more! 

Here are some resources:

• https://thecalmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Listen to my sister Danielle's coming out story in episode 3 of the C.A.L.M. podcast (38:40 mark) 
• https://teachingsexualhealth.ca/ (Fantastic resource for teachers and parents)
• https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/ (Great anonymous question box)
• https://www.dailyxtra.com/alberta-gsa-covid-19-youth-coronavirus-170379 (Article I was interviewed for)
• https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/lgbtq2s-what-does-it-mean (Good breakdown of terminology)
• https://www.teachers.ab.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/ATA/Publications/Research/PD-80-15e%20PRISM.pdf (PDF of Toolkit for Safe and Caring Discussions on Sexual and Gender Minorities) Click here for the elementary school version

Thoughts? Questions? Send me a message @thecalmpodcast on instagram or e-mail me at emily@thecalmpodcast.com