Looking for something neat to put up on your blog or web page? Check out GLSEN’s ‘Think Before Your Speak’ campaign page for posters, web banners, etc.
My personal favorite? This one.
Archive for January, 2010
Oh GLSEN, we love you!
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No CommentsThe Village vs. the City: LGBTQ space in the ‘New’ Gay Toronto!
Posted January 20th, 2010 by caitlin.youthline | No CommentsNow Magazine had a great article this week about the continuing metamorphosis of Church Street; lovingly referred to throughout Toronto as the gaybourhood. There have been some closings of major queer hubs in the village. LGBTQ businesses have been seen relocating to other parts of the city that offer cheaper rent, such as the [...]
Transitioning without Hormones
Posted January 20th, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No Comments**This post is from an author who wishes to remain anonymous**
I realize that talking about transitioning is a very personal thing. Everyone has their own experiences when they transition from one sex to the next and while there are common experiences, every situation is unique.
I started identifying as transgender about 8 years ago and its [...]
Inside the Imagyn Film Festival (from Kate)
Posted January 19th, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No Comments**This came to us from one of the organizers of the Imagyn Film Festival**
When I was a part of starting the Imagyn Film Festival last year, I had no idea how huge an influence it would have on my life. We started the festival in response to all the stories we were hearing of people [...]
Awesome Resource for Deaf Queer Youth!
Posted January 18th, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No CommentsThe Deaf Queer Resource Centre (housed in the US) website is full of resources- including this section featuring video and text based coming out stories of queer deaf folks.
For a more local resource, check out ORAD (Ontario Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf)- they operate all over Ontario and they are building youth programs.
And just a [...]
Your Friday Find: DAR Quirky Queer Girl Comics
Posted January 15th, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No CommentsEnjoy!
Word on the Street- Homophobia, Transphobia and Bullying
Posted January 14th, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No CommentsOne of the great things about my job is that I get to go all over the province and talk to youth. I hear about what things are like for them in their schools, at home, and in their communities. One things I hear a lot, in big cities and small towns is that in [...]
Would you want your parent(s) to ask?
Posted January 11th, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No CommentsAfter reading this column in the Globe and Mail I got to thinking- how would you feel if your parents asked you directly if you were queer? Did they ask? How did you react? Just a note the above column is written mainly about gay men, and women and trans folks have different experiences and [...]
LGBT Youth Dance in Durham!
Posted January 11th, 2010 by Aniska Youth Line | No CommentsWay to go LGBT superstars in Durham! On Jan. 23rd, from 4-8pm, there’s a dance being held for LGBTQ youth and their allies at Club 717 in Oshawa. So, if you’re in the area, and have $5, get on out there!
New Year, New Blogger, New Promises
Posted January 8th, 2010 by chrisz | No CommentsMy name is Chris and I am a new blogger to this site. But I am not new to this long fight against bullying & harassment. You might have seen some of my youtube videos (username: zweeps) they’re quite popular (as of this moment they have a total of 3,403,108 views….that’s alotttt). I have a [...]






