If you’re curious about grassroots organizing and combating homophobia, transphobia, and racism in your local community, you’re in luck! YouthLine is launching a new virtual teach-in series focused on advocacy! This series of virtual workshops will teach you the fundamentals of advocacy and will provide space for learning and discussion related to race, gender, and sexuality.
Upcoming Teach-Ins
Are you interested in learning more about gentrification and how it impacts our neighborhoods? Curious about why these issues are relevant to 2SLGBTQ+ communities?
LGBT YouthLine is excited to welcome organizers from Jane-Finch Action Against Poverty for a teach-in on organizing against gentrification! JFAAP is a resident-led grassroots coalition of community residents, activists, workers, and organizations working to eliminate poverty in the Jane-Finch community and beyond.
Join us on Tuesday, July 22 from 6-7pm to participate in activities that will help us imagine ideal community spaces and unpack the systemic issues of space loss. Let's talk about what is needed to sustain activism and care in communities that overcome government neglect and displacement, based on lessons learned in Jane Finch resistance.
Past Teach-Ins
Are you interested in learning more about the specific challenges that queer and trans prisoners face and how to build solidarity across bars? Curious about prison justice and abolition? Looking to get involved in solidarity organizing around prisons?
LGBT YouthLine is excited to welcome the Prisoner Correspondence Project for a virtual teach-in on building solidarity with queer and trans prisoners! Watch to learn more about how 2SLGBTQ+ communities can organize for prison justice.
sssThe Federal Election Explained
Are you curious about how federal elections might impact you and your communities? Do you want to learn more about how the electoral process works? Do you have questions about voting?
If yes, then YouthLine’s teach-in on federal elections is for you! Watch to learn more about the issues at stake in this election, the electoral process in Canada, and how to vote, including how to vote as a trans person.
Intro to Pinkwashing
Are you interested in learning more about pinkwashing? Do you want to learn more about the connections between queer and Palestinian liberation movements? Are you looking to get involved in Palestinian solidarity organizing or decolonial movements more generally?
YouthLine is excited to welcome Queers 4 Palestine for an interactive teach-in on pinkwashing and Palestine solidarity organizing. Join the teach-in to learn more about how 2SLGBTQ+ communities can take action against pinkwashing!
YouthLine is honoured to host this important community conversation. Queer liberation cannot be achieved without the liberation of all oppressed communities. Everyone is welcome and no prior knowledge is required to join this event.
Date & Time: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Zoom)
Advocacy 101
Are you looking for a way to take action in your community? Do you want to use your feelings of frustration and disconnection to create change?
YouthLine will be welcoming two youth organizers from TTC Riders for an interactive session on the basics of running an advocacy campaign, including deciding on an issue and a clear goal, choosing tactics, and getting community members interested.
If you’re interested in learning more about advocacy and organizing in your school, at your school board, or in your local community, this event is for you!
Date & Time: Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Zoom)
