Advocacy Canada reached out to all candidates in the 2024 BC election, inviting them to share their positions on key issues affecting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We sent the survey to 312 of the 322 candidates plus the head office of each party. Six candidates completed the survey as well as the BC NDP completed it on behalf of their candidates. The recent blog series highlights the responses received by the deadline of October 6, 2024, offering insights into where candidates stand on matters of equality, inclusion, and rights for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This is for educational purposes and is not an endorsement by Advocacy Canada of any candidate or political party.
A SOGI Misinformation: Can You Stop It? Campaign Hate thrives in the shadows of misinformation, eroding trust and weakening democracy. Online falsehoods spread at lightning speed. Algorithms amplify outrage. Conflict profiteers benefit from division. Many communities, facing the harms of oppression, are left vulnerable to manipulation, stereotypes, and fear. The
“Students feel safer here, and more included”:
Evaluation of SOGI 123 in BC
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, Dr. Mauricio Coronel Villalobos, Dr. Monica Rana
Shannon Srivastava, & Ley Fraser
Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre
University of Bri?sh Columbia
October 2024
By: Wilbur Turner, President of Advocacy Canada In a world where the voices of hatred and intolerance are growing louder, our responsibility to protect and uplift our children is clearer than ever. A heart-wrenching example of this was recently shown by a Grade 5 student in Coquitlam, BC. When asked
In response to the alarming announcement of a controversial policy by the Alberta government, threatening the rights of trans individuals, particularly youth and their supporting parents, Advocacy Canada is inviting the community to come out in solidarity at the Rise Up With Alberta! Trans Solidarity Rally. The proposed policy changes
The inclusion of resources in schools that reflect the experiences of 2SLGBTQ people and youth is an important step towards creating a more equitable and welcoming learning environment for all students as well as contributing to overall healthy outcomes. There is a rise in hate crimes, targeted harassment, and online
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) resources in Canadian schools. SOGI 123 is a set of tools and resources designed to create safer and more inclusive schools for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities. However, this movement
The Okanagan 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies are proud to present a message of inclusivity through the You Belong project. Translated from the Syilx language, the phrase kʷu yʕayʕát kʷuʔ čn̓k̓ʷɬn̓xiʔm̓ signifies “We all join in together” and “We are all a part of it together” and is prominently portrayed in the You Belong design. This powerful message serves as a reminder of our shared connection, regardless of background or identity.
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