June 17, 2024 / Latest Life

Beyond The Rainbow: The Unseen Struggle of 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Not all 2SLGBTQ+ people enjoy the same basic rights and freedoms, which is evident by the high number of queer and trans youth who do not have a safe place to call home and are experiencing homelessness across Canada

May 2, 2024 / Latest Life

Ontario’s LGBT YouthLine Marks Historic 30th Anniversary

Forever young: YouthLine celebrates 30 years of confidential, non-judgemental peer support on May 2, 2024. Here’s more on the vital Ontario-based organization and their work within the community

December 20, 2023 / Latest Life

There’s No Place Like A Safe Space For The Holidays

For some young people experiencing homelessness the holidays can represent a time of loneliness, stress, and violence

December 11, 2023 / Latest Life

Organizations Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Youth in Canada

The future is queer: These 2SLGBTQI+ organizations across Canada are cultivating affirming spaces for queer youth to thrive

June 5, 2023 / Latest Life

“Every day here has been better than before”: Towards Safe Housing For 2SLGBTQ+ Youth

It is critical that we acknowledge the importance of continuing to create safe, affirming, and inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, not just to survive, but also to thrive

April 10, 2023 / Latest Life

Study Finds A Big Difference Between How Queer And Straight Kids Use Their Phones

A new study has found a worrying reason why young LGBTQ+ people spend so much time on their phones

April 21, 2022 / Latest Life

Report Shows 40% Of Asian American & Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ Youth Considered Suicide In Last Year

“More than half of AAPI LGBTQ youth experienced discrimination based on their race/ethnicity in the past year — and those who did reported higher rates of attempting suicide in the past year…”

January 25, 2022 / Latest Life

This Year We Must Prioritize 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home

June 24, 2021 / Latest Life

Prioritizing 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Creating safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ youth all year long… By: Alex Abramovich, Sharu Kunasekaran and Amanda Moss “Going to Pride, was just like, this is actually a thing this isn’t...

November 13, 2020 / Latest Life

Youth In Profile: Alexandre E. Belnavis

Meet the trans artist who is giving back to the community that has always supported him… By Courtney Hardwick Above picture (L-R): Julien Johnson, Manon Massé and Alexandre Belnavis at...

October 30, 2020 / Latest Life

A Conversation With LetsStopAIDS Founder Shamin Mohamed Jr.

Young Canadians are working together for meaningful local action

October 27, 2020 / Latest Life

LGBTQ+ Abuse In Schools Is Real

The alarming survey results are in: most LGBTQ+ students face homophobic or transphobic abuse… Just about all students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community have heard offensive remarks...