Supporting Indigenous, Racialized And 2SLGBTQ+ Youth
Violence, harassment, and discrimination are unfortunately still part of the lives of Indigenous, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Be an ally by speaking up against discrimination and by creating safer schools, communities and homes for everyone.
Supporting Indigenous Youth
Indigenous children, youth and their families have lived through generations of discrimination, violence, and trauma.
Learn how to be an ally by visiting:
Resources available for Indigenous youth: Learn about the youth-specific resources available in your community and always be ready to connect Indigenous youth to these resources.
Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Youth
2SLGBTQ+ identifying youth are often at higher risk of experiencing depression and “face approximately 14 times the risk of suicide and substance abuse than their heterosexual peers.”
Learning to be an ally is key to improving the well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ identifying youth and creating spaces where they feel safe and secure.
Visit the following resources to learn more about how to be a better ally.
Supporting Racialized Youth
Systemic discrimination, harassment and anti-Black racism are still present in our communities. In 2017, 43% of hate crimes were motivated by hatred of race and ethnicity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-asian racism has significantly increased.
Have brave conversations about white privilege, colonialism, and racism with your friends, family members, co-workers and political leaders. It is never too late to start unpacking these issues and their impact on youth.
