Education and Resources

Explore our workshops and resources surrounding 2SLGBTQIA+ education

Educational Workshops

Our workshops are currently being developed, and will be available by April 2025. Please read below to learn more.

City of Guelph

Are you a social service provider, youth worker, education professional, faith leader, public service, government or healthcare worker within the City of Guelph and are interested in having Out on the Shelf provide a workshop on 2SLGBTQIA+ accessibility?

Click below to contact our Education Coordinator for more information.

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County of Wellington

Are you a social service provider, youth worker, education professional, faith leader, public service, government or healthcare worker within Wellington County and are interested in having Out on the Shelf provide a workshop on 2SLGBTQIA+ accessibility?

Click below to contact our Rural Education Coordinator for more information.

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Why have 2SLGBTQIA+workshops?

Create a Culture of Belonging

Whether you are thinking about those you are providing a service for, colleagues or, community as a whole knowing the unique barriers 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying individuals face and how to make services and spaces more accessible helps to create spaces where all are connected, supported and respected.

Connection

Form connections and understanding to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Support

Help 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying individuals feel supported and valued in your space.

respect

Explore what it means to create spaces where all feel respected.

Resources

Interested in resources surrounding the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, check out the links below!

Some Commonly Asked Questions

Below you will find some answers to some commonly asked questions.

What does 2SLGBTQIA+ stand for?

2SLGBTQIA+ stands for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, asexual, and the plus represents the many diverse identities that belong to the community. To learn more check out the Rainbow Health Glossary linked below.

Why 2S first?

2S was moved to the beginning of the acronym to acknowledge that Indigenous peoples were here long before settler ideas around identity and sexual orientation. It is also to honour the two-spirits of our community.

What are pronouns?

You use pronouns everyday. Pronouns are words (or phrases) you substitute for nouns (a name) when the listener already knows who you are referring to.

For example: Yadid is a beautiful singer. They sang at our event last night.

How do I know what pronouns to use?

You ask! Everyone has their own unique identity and part of that is their pronouns (This includes cis gendered people to! They also have pronouns). It is best to ask an individual what their pronouns are versus assuming part of their identity. Some people use She, He, They, Zi, Xer, no pronouns, and more! To learn more check out the GLSEN pronoun guide linked below.