In celebration & support of our 2SLGBTQ+ community here at Sheridan and all over the world!
This year Pride is an important opportunity to reflect on how each of us can help foster a sense of belonging, respect, and equity for all members of our community – to educate ourselves, and to amplify marginalized voices.
As is tradition, we acknowledge the launch of Pride Month by raising the Pride flag on our campuses. Some of you may notice that the Pride flag looked a little different. For the first time last year, we raised the Progress Pride flag to reflect the diversity and intersectionality of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community here at Sheridan and worldwide.
Sheridan Pride
Celebrate Pride & Join 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Events
Request Your Building Positive Spaces Kits
Sheridan Student Union is excited to announce that faculty and staff can request Building Positive Spaces (BPS) Kits for their offices again this year!
The initiative, which was created by an SSU Vice President in 2021 as a long-term commitment to inclusivity, support and solidarity with the 2LGBTQIA+ community, has over the years become a colourful statement and proud addition to both Sheridan and SSU spaces.
Community Pride 2023 : Messages and Actions of Support
OPSEU Local 244 and Local 245 have each kindly made a financial donation of $200 each to the Sheridan Student Union (SSU), student operated 2SLGBTQ+ clubs. These funds will be directed towards supporting students as they connect to create friendships, and build peer support, in an inclusive and safe space here at Sheridan.
“Faculty Union Local 244 stands Proudly in solidarity with all our Pride siblings, this special month and throughout the year.”
“Local 245 is delighted to support student LGBTQ2S+ clubs of Sheridan College. As a Support Staff Union, we advocate for all our students in hopes to further promote inclusivity and acceptance for all.“
The Sheridan Student Union (SSU) and Sheridan Building Positive Space Committee would like to sincerely thank OPSEU Local 244 and Local 245 for this generous donation to the SSU 2SLGBTQ+ clubs.
Access Sheridan’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Wellness Supports
Sheridan Health Centre is committed to ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty feel welcome. There are a variety of medical care, sexual health services, and counselling services to support your specific needs and all Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians have received specialized training with Rainbow Health Ontario.
Counselling Services supports the academic, personal, and social growth of all students. Receive up-to-date information on how to get connected to the Health Centre at your campus. You can also use online booking for a Wellness Counsellor.
Join (or Start) a 2SLGBTQIA+ Club at Sheridan
Are you interested in becoming an Executive member for the 2SLGBTQIA+ club? Would you like to create fun events and safe spaces on campus and online for students to hangout, chat and connect? Find out how you can get involved with the new 2SLGBTQIA+ Club at Sheridan:
1. Start a Pride Club @ TRC: Contact one of your Clubs Coordinators to get started
2. Start a Pride Club @ Davis: Contact one of your Clubs Coordinators to get started
Still have questions? Get in touch with Chloe Naftel, our Clubs Manager at: chloe.naftel@sheridancollege.ca
In Fall 2021, Sheridan Student Union introduced SHERIDAN STUDENT UNION PROUD TO BE 2SLGBTQIA+ AWARDS. The SSU Proud to Be 2SLGBTQIA+ Award reinforces SSU’s commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, respect, and equity for all members of the Sheridan community.
Learn about FHASS’ new LGBTQ+ studies course
FHASS's new LGBTQ+ studies course a resounding success
Sheridan's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHASS) launched a new breadth elective in LBGTQ+ studies, the first of its kind in Ontario. Professor Peter Grevstad, who planned and developed the course, says it has been a smashing success.
"It’s necessary that everyone sees themselves in the curriculum," says Grevstad. "This course is one way to include people. And it’s not just queer people I’m teaching: there are allies, there are people from many religions and ethnicities – it’s a diverse group of people who come together to learn.
Listen to the SuperQueero Podcast Project
Students enrolled in the new LGBTQ+ students course at Sheridan have a podcast assignment at the end of the term where they research queer heroes- local heroes, critical theory and historical heroes. Tune into the podcasts can hear what students have learned about the impact and work of RuPaul, Lil NasX, Alan Turing, Freddie Mercury, Elliot Page and more.
Sheridan, in partnership with the City of Mississauga, unveiled a rainbow Pride Bench in Scholar's Green outside of Sheridan's Hazel McCallion Campus!
Inscribed with the words, “Helping bring the LGBT+ community together,” the bench was donated to the city by the Pride Committee of Peel.
A rainbow bench is a symbol. It means – welcome, friendship, community. It’s a symbol of what we are collectively trying achieve. A place to come together. A place to rest. A place to discuss ideas. A place from which to go forward and continue to advocate for inclusivity.
“We all share responsibility for cultivating an equitable and inclusive community, and we look forward to Pride Month each and every year,” says Dr. Janet Morrison, Sheridan’s President and Vice Chancellor.
Show your #SheridanPride
Sheridan Pride Guide
FOR A FULL LIST OF PRIDE RESOURCES FROM SHERIDAN LIBRARY VISIT:
https://sheridancollege.libguides.com/pride
LGBTQ+ Studies
Find lists of resources that are available through the Sheridan Library or on the web to help you learn more about gender and sexuality.
inclusive language
The 2SLGBTQ+ community is diverse and it’s important to understand the unique experiences of the community. Explore some of the terminology you will need to know!
Discover community
Connect and Engage with the 2SLGBTQ+ Community at Sheridan and Beyond.
Connect to SupporT
Everyone needs support at some time. Don't hesitate to reach out to the people below if you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need someone to talk to.
The flags of pride
A look at the history and development of Pride and Gender Flags, Quilt & Triangles, and Two Spirit Identity.
Links We Love
Students has put together some of their favourite community art for you!
More Than Pronouns
For many transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people, pronouns are not simply words, they are an affirmation that people see them exactly as they are.
If you missed the Inclusive Communities session delivered by Sheridan Social Service Worker graduate Corrin Marier, here are a few resources for you to understand the impact of pronouns and inclusive language surrounding gender and sexuality:
The discussion was a community conversation with students and employee members of the Sheridan Building Positive Space Committee and facilitated by Dr. Cherie Werhun.
Share Your #SheridanPride
This collection of blog posts are written by Sheridan students about their own lived experiences. Each story offer a diverse perspective and personal look at the lives, thoughts and opinions of our vibrant community.
Get the Support You Need
Everyone needs help at some time. Don't hesitate to reach out to the supports below if you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need someone to talk to.
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Support for Sheridan students when you are feeling overwhelmed, financially stressed, hungry, or just want to talk to someone.
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Offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support for LGBTTQQ2SI.
Website offers an "escape button" if you are interrupted. Sunday to Friday from 4PM - 9:30 PM EST.
Text: 647-694-4275.
Chat.
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Trans Lifeline's Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Operators are all trans-identified and available for crisis support or if you just need to talk. Hours: 10:00AM to 4:00AM in Ontario.
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Sheridan Student Union Health and Dental coverage includes Empower Me, which allows students to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants, and life coaches for a variety of issues.
As a Sheridan student, you are entitled to sessions delivered in person, by telephone, by video-counselling, or by e-counselling. You can get support for issues of any kind, including relationships, family care, depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, work conflicts, and much more.
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Based in Brampton, Ontario. Moyo provides education and support services for people living with, affected by, and at systemic risk of HIV.
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Rainbow Health Ontario offers a Service Provider Directory to help you find health and social service providers who are committed to providing competent and welcoming care to LGBT2SQ people.
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The 519 supports the LGBTQ+ community with counselling and programs for youth to seniors, for newcomers, and more.
519 Church St, Toronto
#ProudToBeWell Blogs
Inspired by our 8 Dimensions of Wellness initiative, this blog series shares creative ways to enhance your well-being year round!
Downloadables
We wanted to make sure that all members of our community could share in celebrating Pride!
Feel free to use these illustrations as your phone background, print it out, make a collage, or share it with your friends online.
Sharing your
Messages of support, allyship, encouragement and inspiration from your Student Leaders!
