Pride Resources

Whether you’re learning and exploring your identity or supporting someone else, there are many resources and supports for gender and sexual diversity available at BCIT, in the community, and virtually.

BCIT Resources

Relearning Gender (employee learning centre) (for current employees)
Relearning Gender MOOC Course (for students and general public)
Free Employee Counselling
Free Student Counselling
Student Health Services
BCIT Student Clubs
BCITSA Advocacy

Community Pride

Here2Talk confidential, free counselling and referral services by app, phone, or online chat for all registered post-secondary students. Available 24/7 through 877.857.3397.
KUU-US Crisis Response Service call 800.588.8717 for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in BC.
Trans Lifeline national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. 24/7 hotline: 877.565.8860.
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre support services for survivors of sexualized violence or gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people.

CampOUT! social justice summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, and allied youth from British Columbia and the Yukon ages 14-21. Takes place every July near Vancouver, leadership and camper applications begin in February.
Dancing to Eagle Spirit Society trans positive and inclusive ceremonies led by Tsleil-Waututh, Two-Spirit and trans elder on Tsleil-Waututh Territory.
Lu’ma Medical Centre culturally integrated primary health care that is accessible for families.
MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action Plan The National Action Plan is a response to the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the Métis Perspectives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and LGBTQ2S+ People and developed to drive transformative change to end systemic racism and violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, wherever they are.
Native Women’s Association of Canada Action Plan: WAC’s Action Plan to End the Attack Against Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People
The Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) aims to support and empower Indigenous youth. Within UNYA is their Two-Spirit Collective, which provides support for Indigenous youth (ages 15-30) who identify as Two-Spirit, 2SLGBTQIA+ or questioning.
Two Spirit Calls to Action these Calls to Action highlight ongoing discrimination and marginalization based on gender identity, racialization, and/or sexuality, and they are framed as recommendations on how to address them.

Additional Resources

Pronouns.org

A resource for learning about pronouns and how to use them in different contexts.

GLSEN Pronoun Guide

Offers a guide on pronouns for students and educators, fostering a more inclusive environment in schools.

NBD Campaign

Tools for people to show their support for gender diverse and pronoun use in everyday life.

The Trevor Project

Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth. An introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics including pronouns.

Human Rights Campaign

Resources to support LGBTQ+ people and allies by educating, supporting, and inspiring others.

Gender Spectrum

Pronouns Practice Tool - An interactive tool for practicing pronoun usage, which can help in becoming more comfortable with various pronoun sets.

Trans Student Educational Resources

Infographic on Pronouns - Provides an easy-to-understand infographic about why pronouns matter.

Wabanaki Two-Spirit Library

Resources that honour the voices of Two-Spirit people and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities