A website devoted to youth mental health. It has lots of resources related to the subject as well as research and links to other resources.
365 Days and Ways to Celebrate Black Canadians
ETFO’s latest project, the 365 Black Canadian Curriculum, is part of a compilation of equity resources for elementary educators. These resources, which support Black Canadian history in Ontario schools on a daily basis, include: a calendar; primary, junior and intermediate lesson plans; a workshop for staff; and a poster. With this resource, educators will have historically factual information to support the learning of issues concerning race and discrimination, while ensuring safe learning environments for students to discuss these topics in a respectful and reflective manner, while also exploring the realities of Black Canadians.
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
For teachers who want to include consideration of LGBT issues in their study of social justice, a great source for materials is GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. offers a nice collection of educator guides and lesson plans as well as resources that can be accessed by youth leaders in their own advocacy work. Although it is U.S. based organization, the resources are generic enough that they can be useful in a Canadian context
Understanding Prejudice
The purpose of the site is to offer educational resources and information on prejudice, discrimination, multiculturalism, and diversity, with the ultimate goal of reducing the level of intolerance and bias in contemporary society.
30 LGBTQIA-Positive Children’s Books That’ll Teach Kids How Beautifully Diverse The World Is
In recognition of Pride Month, a list of LGBTQ positive picture books have been compiled to share with young readers.
30 LGBTQIA-Positive Children’s Books That’ll Teach Kids How Beautifully Diverse The World Is
10 Children’s Books That Paved The Way For A New Queer Protagonist
A list of children’s books that portray LGBTQ characters, translating complex issues of gender and sexuality to an accessible, picture-heavy format.
10 Children’s Books That Paved The Way For A New Queer Protagonist