Pride Season is celebrated across Canada every summer, with events and festivities happening from June through September. This vibrant season is more than just a celebration—it’s a powerful reminder of the ongoing need to create welcoming, inclusive and safe spaces for all students and colleagues, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
To support this important work, local groups, subgroups and individual ATA members can order bilingual Safe Space posters, pronoun stickers and a variety of Pride materials. These tools help visibly show support and foster environments where everyone feels respected and valued.
Beyond materials, the ATA offers a range of learning resources and workshops designed to help educators and school staff build and maintain safe, supportive spaces for sexual and gender minorities. These programs provide practical strategies and insights to promote understanding, respect and allyship throughout the school year.
Guides and resources
All are available online.
- Breaking the Silence: A Guide for Sexual and Gender Minority Teachers in Alberta
- GSAs and QSAs in Alberta Schools: A Guide for Teachers
- Establishing a Local Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Committee
- PRISM: Toolkit for Safe and Caring Discussions About Sexual and Gender Minorities
Workshop
PRISM—Professionals Respecting Individual Sexual and Gender Minorities
For information on booking this workshop, contact pdworkshops@ata.ab.ca.
Further, teachers and school leaders who are part of a sexual and gender diverse community, or who are allies of this community, can also connect with colleagues through their local gay–straight alliances (GSAs) where available, or through the provincial ATAGSA, which meets next on June 12 at 4:30 p.m. These groups aim to create a safe and welcoming space for members to build relationships, share their experiences and deepen their knowledge.
More information on supports offered by the ATA is available by emailing dehr@ata.ab.ca. ❚
For more resources related to Indigenous education, sexual and gender minorities or other topics,
check out the ATA Library’s web guides.
