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Safety at Protests, Rallies, and Direct Actions

Stay safe while making your voice heard—this list provides essential resources on protecting yourself and your community at protests, rallies, and direct actions.

Advocacy 101

Learn more about the essential tools, strategies, and guides to help you plan, launch, and sustain an effective advocacy campaign for social change.

For Truth and Reconciliation Day, we’re sharing media that amplifies Indigenous Two-Spirit, queer, and trans voices. Check out these powerful podcasts, films, and books that highlight Indigenous storytelling and the experiences of Two-Spirit people, all available for free online.

2SLGBTQ+ Black History

Learn more about 2SLGBTQ+ Black history through this curated selection of resources.

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Explore our carefully vetted and curated resources, handpicked by 2SLGBTQ+ youth!

Social Justice

The Body is Not An Apology

A blog dedicated to radical self love and bodily empowerment. This link is to the blog's archive.

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Social Justice

Send the Right Message

Challenging homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia resources

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Queer Media

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Graphic Novels and Comics Connected to Social Justice

A reading list of graphic novels and comics that cover a variety of social justice topics and issues.

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Social Justice

Liberatory Design: mindsets and modes to design for equity

Liberty Design is an approach to design work that centers equity and liberation.

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Abuse & Bullying

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Accountability Politics

Advice column on community accountability topics

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The Anti-Oppression Network

info pages, videos, zines on anti-oppression, allyship, safer space policies, conflict resolution policies

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Accomplices Not Allies: Abolishing The Ally Industrial Complex

An article that discusses different forms of allyship that can be harmful rather than helpful, and discusses what being an accomplice means

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School

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Trans Resources

NBD Campaign: I’ll Use Your Pronoun, No Big Deal!

Poster explaining importance of pronouns written for academic settings

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Legal/Human Rights

Social Justice

Protest Resource for QTBIPOC in Toronto

This is an intersectional resource about protesting as a QTBIPOC person. A comprehensive manual that goes over assessing risk and possible legal outcomes.

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Kanawayhitowin: Two Spirit Aboriginal People- Building Inclusive Communities Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
Language, Culture, and Two-Spirit Identity Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
Two Spirits One Voice Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
12 Incredible Indigenous LGBTQ Women and Two-Spirit People You Should Know Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
Trans Vitality Toolkit Trans Resources
Trans Hub: Social Affirmation Trans Resources
Briarpatch Magazine: Hearing Two Spirits Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
Connect With Culture for Life Mental Health|Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
You Are Made of Medicine Mental Health|Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
First Nations Sexual Health PDF Sex & Sexual Health|Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
We R Native Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
Trans* FAQ Trans Resources
TransCare+ Trans Resources
GenderGear.ca Trans Resources
What It’s Like to Have a Period as a Non-Binary Person Trans Resources
BindersOUT Trans Resources
Youth Name Change Guide Legal/Human Rights|Trans Resources
Adult Name Change Guide Legal/Human Rights|Trans Resources
Gender Marker Change Guide Legal/Human Rights|Trans Resources
WPATH Provider Search Health|Trans Resources
Gender Confirming Surgery: ON Health|Trans Resources
Transfeminine Science Health|Trans Resources
A Beginner’s Guide to Microdosing Testosterone During Your Transition Health|Trans Resources
I 🖤 My Chest (Trans Health Guide) Health|Trans Resources
Dr. Rad’s Self Exams and Check Ups Zine Health|Trans Resources
Bind Safe Health|Trans Resources
Transgender Teen Survival Guide Trans Resources
7 Gender Affirming Activities for Transwomen in the Closet Trans Resources
Tips to help with dysphoria for closeted transmasc peeps Trans Resources
Gender Spectrum For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
TRS Surgical Summary Sheets Health|Trans Resources
Trans Health Knowledge Base Health|Trans Resources
Transition-Related Surgery (TRS)* Frequently Asked Questions (OHIP) Health|Trans Resources
Rainbow Health Trans Primary Care Guide Health|Trans Resources
The DIY HRT Directory Health|Trans Resources
LGBTQ Resources for Sports Organizations Sport
2SLGBTQI Sports Inclusion: Playbook to breaking down barriers Sport
2SLGBTQI Sports Inclusion: Playbook to breaking down barriers Sport
Non-Binary Inclusion in Sport Sport
Asian Trans Youth Resource – For Parents BIPOC|For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
Menstruation and Gender Dysphoria Trans Resources
Send the Right Message Social Justice
Graphic Novels and Comics Connected to Social Justice Queer Media|Social Justice
Liberatory Design: mindsets and modes to design for equity Social Justice
The Body is Not An Apology Social Justice
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport: Diversity and Inclusion School|Sport|Trans Resources
Accountability Politics Abuse & Bullying|Social Justice
The Anti-Oppression Network Social Justice
Accomplices Not Allies: Abolishing The Ally Industrial Complex Social Justice
NBD Campaign: I’ll Use Your Pronoun, No Big Deal! School|Social Justice|Trans Resources
Protest Resource for QTBIPOC in Toronto Legal/Human Rights|Social Justice
Teen Health Source Relationships|Sex & Sexual Health
Know Your Chances Sex & Sexual Health
Dope Guide: Sex work, drugs, and alcohol Harm Reduction|Sex Work
Immigration Status and Sex Work Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement|Sex Work
Legal Information for Sex Workers Legal/Human Rights|Sex Work
Read Between the Lines Legal/Human Rights|Sex Work
Arrest and Detention & Police Powers Legal/Human Rights|Sex Work
Maggies’s Toronto Legal/Human Rights|Sex Work
Sexual Health and Rights Health|Sex & Sexual Health
Brazen – Trans Women Safer Sex Guide Sex & Sexual Health|Sex Work|Trans Resources
PRIM3D Sex & Sexual Health|Trans Resources
Native Youth Sexual Health Network Sex & Sexual Health|Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
Trans Sex Zine Sex & Sexual Health
Learning Good Consent zine Abuse & Bullying|Relationships|Sex & Sexual Health
Scarleteen: Online Sexual Health Resource Relationships|Sex & Sexual Health
Find HIV and Hep C Services Near You Harm Reduction|Sex & Sexual Health
The Sex You Want Sex & Sexual Health
STI/HIV Screener Sex & Sexual Health
Sexual Health Ontario Phone/Chat Sex & Sexual Health
Autostraddle’s Sex and Relationships Essays Relationships|Sex & Sexual Health
Party and Play Field Guide Harm Reduction|Sex & Sexual Health
Scarleteen info on HIV/Aids Sex & Sexual Health
Teen Health Source info on HIV/AIDS Sex & Sexual Health
Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) BIPOC|Sex & Sexual Health
CATIE: Canada’s Source for HIV and Hep C information Harm Reduction|Sex & Sexual Health
Rainbow Railroad: Get Help Settling in Canada and FAQ Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement
Settlement.Org: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Rights in Canada Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement
Capital Rainbow Refuge Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement
Rainbow Refugee Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement
Making an LGBTI Refugee Protection Claim in Canada factsheet Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement
No One is Illegal Toronto Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement|Social Justice
Time To Talk: Talking To Your Parents Mental Health
A Harm Reduction Guide to Cutting Mental Health
Distraction Techniques and Alternative Coping Strategies Mental Health
Life Signs: Self Injury Guidance and Network Support – Read this First Mental Health
Self-injury Outreach & Support Mental Health
NewYouth: Online community for newcomer youth Newcomer/Settlement
Can I apply for refugee status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) person? Legal/Human Rights|Newcomer/Settlement
International Student Resources Newcomer/Settlement|School
Caring For Yourself is a Radical Act: Self Care Guide for Youth Working in the Community Mental Health
A Queer Trans Mentally Ill Power Fantasy Game Mental Health
The Affirmations Deck (PPT) Mental Health
You Feel Like Shit Mental Health
Self-Care: A La Carte! Mental Health
How can I tell someone I’m harming myself? Mental Health
Starting a GSA at Your School School
Guide to Managing Gender Dysphoria Trans Resources
Self Care for LGBT People With Un Affirming Family & Friends Mental Health
Grounding Techniques Mental Health
Let’s Get Grounded Abuse & Bullying|Mental Health
Gender & Sexual Identity School|Trans Resources
Preparing Students for the Transition of a Trans or Gender Diverse Peer School|Trans Resources
A Guide to Virtual GSAs School
Trans Youth at School School|Trans Resources
GEGI School|Trans Resources
Trans Fertility Health|Trans Resources
DIY Doula: Self-Care for Before, During, and After Care for Abortion Health
ChoiceConnect.ca Health
Tackling Anti-2SLGBTQI Cyberbullying in Schools Abuse & Bullying|School
Welcoming Schools School
Gender and Sexuality galaxies 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|School
Amaze.org 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|School
Schools In Transition A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools School|Trans Resources
Hinduism Helps Queer Woman Reconcile The Duality of Her Gender And Sexuality. Religion & Faith
Toward Freedom and Enlightenment Queerly: LGBTQ and Dharma Religion & Faith
Power of Pride: Queer & Sikh Religion & Faith
JQY Religion & Faith
HRC LGBTQ+ Religion and Faith resources Religion & Faith
Open Hearts Religion & Faith
Salaam Canada Religion & Faith
Coming Home: To Faith, To Spirit, To Self Religion & Faith
I Am Muslim And I Might Not Be Straight Religion & Faith
How I embrace contradiction as a queer Muslim drag queen Tedx Religion & Faith
Queer Morning Blessings Religion & Faith
A Nonbinary Jewish Prayer Book for Everyone Religion & Faith
Hello, Sailor! How to Build, Board and Navigate a Healthy Relationship Relationships
What is Religious Trauma? BIPOC|Religion & Faith
I’m Muslim And My Gender Doesn’t Fit Me Religion & Faith|Trans Resources
My mother’s daughter, my father’s son Religion & Faith|Trans Resources
Can You Be Religious And Queer? Religion & Faith
Sexting With my Boo Relationships
Let’s Get Real: A question and answer guide for dating trans folks Relationships|Trans Resources
Dating in the closet Relationships
Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Relationships
How to Make More LGBTQ Friends Relationships
Friends or Lovers? The Complexities of Queer Love Relationships
These People Are Queering Ethical Non-Monogamy Relationships
Navigating non-monogamy while non-binary Relationships
Navigating Ethical Queer Non-Monogamy for Newbs Relationships
Ari Fitz: The truth about polyamory Relationships
Loves Me, Loves Me Not (Bi) Abuse & Bullying|Relationships
Should we break up? Relationships
How to Have a Decent Break-Up, According to Queer Women Relationships
How to get over someone: Jade’s break up tips Relationships
Sending Sexy Pics with Safey in Mind Relationships
Them.us Queer Media
What Unhealthy Relationships Can Look Like Through an LGBTQ+ Lens Abuse & Bullying|Relationships
Loves Me, Loves Me Not (Lesbian) Abuse & Bullying|Relationships
Loves Me, Loves Me Not (Gay) Abuse & Bullying|Relationships
Loves Me, Loves Me Not (Trans) Abuse & Bullying|Relationships|Trans Resources
Vivek Shraya on QUEERY with Cameron Esposito Queer Media|Religion & Faith
Circle of Belonging; Letters of Love from Northern 2SLGBTQ Youth Queer Media
A comprehensive database of all LGBTQIAP+ YA: Literature 2000-2017″ Queer Media
CCGDSD Our History Initiative Queer Media
Transgender Archives Queer Media
Rainbow Health Ontario Service Directory Health
What To Do If Your Doctor Fat Shames You Health
What to Say at the Doctor’s Office Health
Before You Go: Know Your Rights & What to Expect at the Doctor and in the Hospital Disability|Health|Trans Resources
Know Your Rights: A Guide for LGBTQ2+ Employees Employment|Legal/Human Rights
SDGO : Your Journey: A Career Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Students Employment|Trans Resources
Therapy for Black Girls: Exploring asexuality and aromanticism 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|BIPOC|Queer Media
Bi Org 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|Queer Media
Bi Women Quarterly 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|Queer Media
Therapy for Black Girls: Exploring gender BIPOC|Queer Media
Affordable Therapy Network Mental Health
Healing in Colour Therapist Directory Mental Health
Mind Your Mind: Reach Out, Get Help, Give Help Mental Health
imi guide 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|Mental Health
Disclosing to Others Mental Health
Mapping Our Madness Mental Health
Affirmations Deck Mental Health
How to Take Care of Each Other: Community Care In Times Of Crisis Mental Health
Growing Together: A Guide To Collective Care Mental Health
Telehealth Ontario (24/7) Health
Supporting someone who feels suicidal For Families/Friends|Mental Health
Toronto therapy/counselling listings Mental Health
Free / Low-Cost Mental Health Resources Toronto Mental Health
Supporting LGBTQ+ youth through Affirmative care: Finding an Affirmative therapist Mental Health
Choice-D Patient and Family Guide to Depression Treatment Mental Health
A Guide to Finding Individual Therapy for Children and Youth Mental Health
Signs Your Therapist is Good For You Mental Health
DBT Tools Mental Health
Types of Therapy Mental Health
GOODHEAD Mental Health
Rest for Resistance Mental Health
My Safety Plan: for youth experiencing suicidal thoughts Mental Health
If you’re thinking about suicide… read this first Mental Health
I am not always very attached to being alive Mental Health
Navigating Crisis Mental Health
Helping your friends who sometimes wanna die maybe not die For Families/Friends|Mental Health
Justice Trans Legal/Human Rights|Trans Resources
Ontario Human Rights Commission Legal/Human Rights
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Legal/Human Rights
Baopu #100: Processing Intergenerational Trauma, A Chart Mental Health
Asian Mental Health Project Mental Health
Racial Trauma Mental Health
Climate Change Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health? How to Cope With ‘Eco-Anxiety’ Mental Health
How to handle climate anxiety. Mental Health
Wellbeing and Climate Change Mental Health
211 – Homelessness Housing
On Our Own: A Survival Guide for Independent LGBTQ Youth Housing
Landlord and Tenant Board Housing|Legal/Human Rights
Disabilities and Rental Housing Disability|Housing|Legal/Human Rights
DSO Housing Toolkit Housing
Affordable housing in Ontario Housing|Legal/Human Rights
What can I do about discrimination by a landlord? Housing|Legal/Human Rights
HOUSING LAW Housing|Legal/Human Rights
Renting in Ontario: Your rights Housing|Legal/Human Rights
JFCY Legal Wiki Legal/Human Rights
Capture Bonding: How I Both Need and Grieve My Gender Transition Mental Health|Trans Resources
How to cope with the emotional toll of losing your job Employment|Mental Health
Grief Resources: A Compendium Mental Health
Doughy Centre Grief Resources Mental Health
What can friends and family do to help? For Families/Friends|Harm Reduction
Find mental health and addiction services in your community Harm Reduction|Health|Mental Health
Substance Use Resources Harm Reduction
Supporting People Who Use Substances For Families/Friends|Harm Reduction
Shelters for youth Housing
Leaving Home Rights Housing|Legal/Human Rights
Ontario Harm Reduction Network Harm Reduction
LGBTQ2S Toolkit: Making it better now for LGBTQ2S youth experiencing homelessness Housing
LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada Housing
Ressources LGBTQ+ francophones Francophone
AlterHéros Francophone
The Unexpected Grief of the LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Experience 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|Grief
How to Get Better at Dealing With Change Mental Health
What Happened to Best Friends Forever? Grieving The Loss of a Living Friend Mental Health|Trans Resources
A Transgender Mourning of Your Former Self Mental Health|Trans Resources
Gender Identity and Diversity: Information for Parents and Caregivers For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
Supporting your Intersex Child For Families/Friends
Families in Transition: A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
TransWhat?: A Guide towards Allyship For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
Gender Creative Kids For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Grandchild For Families/Friends
Our Trans Loved Ones For Families/Friends|Trans Resources
ANAD LGBTQ+ Online Support Group Health
Trans Youth at Work Employment|Trans Resources
Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit Employment|Trans Resources
Disability Justice Network of Ontario Disability
Affirming Care for Every Body Health
FEDUP Health
Fragrance Free Femme of Colour Genius Disability
Sins Invalid Disability|Queer Media
Body Talk: Listening To and Learning From Your Chronic Pain Disability|Relationships|Sex & Sexual Health
Disabled Sex Yes! Disability|Relationships|Sex & Sexual Health
Asexual Disabled People Exist, But Don’t Make Assumptions About Us 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|Disability
Free Grassy Narrows Social Justice
Here’s how you can support the Land Back movement Social Justice
The Yellowhead Brief Social Justice
Know your rights: a treaty primer for non-natives Social Justice
Raven Trust Social Justice
Guide to Territory Acknowledgement Social Justice
Whose Land Is It Anyway? A Manual for Decolonization Social Justice
Homework: Questions about “Home” Social Justice
What Decolonization Is, and What It Means To Me Social Justice
What is decolonization, why is it important, and how can we practice it? Social Justice
Âpihtawikosisân: Indigenous Issues 101 Social Justice
Violence on the Land, Violence on our Bodies: Building an Indigenous Response to Environmental Violence Abuse & Bullying|Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
SexAndU: Coming Out 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
What’s “coming out”? 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
Coming Out 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
Dealing With Being Different 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|BIPOC|For Families/Friends
Becoming Out: a totally non-exhaustive, step by step guide to coming out 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
Safety in Relationships for Trans Folks Abuse & Bullying|Relationships|Trans Resources
Strategies for survivors zine Abuse & Bullying
Creative Interventions: A Practical Guide to Stop Interpersonal Violence Abuse & Bullying
Coming Out Resouce for East and Southeast Asian Youth and their Parents 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|BIPOC|For Families/Friends
Supporting LGBTQ Folk Experiencing Relationships Abuse Abuse & Bullying|Relationships
Self Help Guide for Trans Survivors of Violence Abuse & Bullying|Trans Resources
Games Hotline Digital Safety Guide Abuse & Bullying
Abuse in Relationships Abuse & Bullying|Relationships
Safety in Same-Gender Relationships Abuse & Bullying|Relationships
Ending Child Sexual Abuse: A Transformative Justice Handbook Abuse & Bullying
Bullying – we can all help stop it Abuse & Bullying|For Families/Friends|School
INCITE’s Resources for Organizing Abuse & Bullying
Resources for Addressing Harm, Accountability, and Healing Abuse & Bullying
Healing Justice Abuse & Bullying
Queer Kid Stuff: LGBTQ+ vids for kids! 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
How You Can Responsibly Take Accountability When You Cause Harm To Another Person Abuse & Bullying
9 Ways to Be Accountable When You’ve Been Abusive Abuse & Bullying
Neopronouns Explained 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
Pronoun Usage Guide 2SLGBTQ+ Identities|For Families/Friends
Gender Identity 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
What are the different types of attraction? 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
AVEN: Asexual Visibility and Education Network 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
List of Romantic and Sexual Orientations 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
Asexual and Aromantic Resource Masterlist 2SLGBTQ+ Identities
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Asexual and Aromantic Resource Masterlist 2SLGBTQ+ Identities

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