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During the month of June, we celebrate Pride. Check out the Pride in Durham video to learn more.

In Durham Region, we are committed to promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive community that values and embraces characteristics that make us unique. Having a sense of belonging is critical to our personal and collective success. No matter what our gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation is, we should feel supported and welcomed at Durham Region.

Every June we celebrate Pride to recognize the value and diversity that two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (or questioning) and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) communities bring to the region.

Below is a curated hub of resources to provide 2SLGBTQI+ education, information and support.

Be sure to check out Youth Pride Durham.

This friendly, inclusive celebration for youth, children and families who are part of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, as well as allies, is taking place on June 1 at the Regional Headquarters.

Visit durham.ca/YouthPrideDurham to learn more.

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 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Language
 
  • Defining 2SLGBTQ+ Terms (Trent University)

  • What does 2SLGBTQ+ Stand For (Becoming Education & Advocacy)
  • LGTBQ - Inclusive Language (The Safe Zone Project)
  • Personal Pronouns Guide (Pronouns.org)
  • PFLAG National Glossary of Terms (PFLAG)
  • LGBTIQ2S Glossary of Terms (Egale)
  • Pronouns: Tip Sheet (ETFO)

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 Allyship
  • Being an Effective Trans Ally (The 519) 
  • A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth (The Trevor Project)

  • Straight Ally Guide - 2020 Edition (PFLAG)

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 Tools and Resources
 
  • The Coming Out Handbook (The Trevor Project)
  • The Parents Guide to Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Kids - Tools, Articles, Tips, Stories (Parents.com)

  • Travelling Abroad: Health and Safety for 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians (Government of Canada)

  • Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQI+ Resources (Ontario/ GTA) (University of Toronto)

  • Black and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations (The Trevor Project)

  • Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit (The 519)  

  • Notable 2SLGBTQ+ Awareness Dates (Queer Events)

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S) (The Homeless Hub)

  • Refuge Restrooms

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 Organizations and Programs
 
  • Durham Region Health Department - Sexual Health Clinics

  • Pride Durham

  • PFLAG Durham Region

  • Durham Community Health Centre

  • AIDS Committee of Durham Region

  • The 519

  • Because All Black People's Lives Are Important (blackcap.ca)

  • Egale

  • Canadian Mental Health Association - Durham

  • Francophone 2SLGBTQI+ Organization in Ontario

  • Kids Help Phone (2SLGBTQI+ Space)

  • Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youthline

  • LGBTQ+ Programs – Access Alliance

  • Rainbow Health Ontario

  • Salaam Canada – Queer Muslim Community Organization

  • The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

  • Trans Lifeline

  • 2SLGBTQI Affirming Places of Worship

  • Durham Alliance Outreach

  • Durham Alliance Association Social Club

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