VIDEO
RESOURCES
KEYWORDS
2SQTBIPOC voices
black queer experiences
racism, anti-blackness
african nova scotian
MYTH BUSTING
GENDER&SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
With the apparent rise of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate speech affecting our community and safer spaces, it feels important to hold onto one another and protect each other as we are approaching Halifax Pride season. We wanted to create a clear and direct resource that our community could use as a tool in disrupting this hate speech when they are feeling safe to do so, and when not, a tangible way for our allies to show up for us. Our communities are powerful and caring for ourselves and each other is a radical act. 🩷🩷🩷
There is a plain text version of this resource [HERE], which includes the sources and data we used to create it.
Content Warning:
This resource discusses the rise of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate speech, and through this, briefly mentions suicide and other general mental health impacts of homophobia/transphobia. It also discusses sexual exploitation and abuse of 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, and adults, and also briefly discusses colonialism.
Created in 2025
Brilliant adult allies and community supporters💕🏳️⚧️ We wanted to equip you with tools to start these important conversations. This post highlights four prevalent myths and counters them with facts, aiming to foster inclusive and accurate understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ topics in our education system. We see this resource as a living document, f you have additions that you would like to make, please submit over email: ege@youthproject.ns.ca or through Instagram DM 📬 — our community wisdom is strength!
The text in the slides is also available in a plain text document [HERE].
Created in 2024.
KEYWORDS
myth-busting, education,
homophobia, transphobia, hate speech
KEYWORDS
treaties, mi’kma’ki, indigenous,
history, solidarity, sovereignty,
land back, turtle island
YOU BELONG HERE
CONVERSATIONS ON
CHOSEN FAMILY
This printable resource is the result of group and individual conversations with the Youth Project’s Youth Board, composed of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth under the age of 25, and the Youth Project Staff team in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). The conversation was inspired by ancestors and elders who impact the way we love and care for each other. Sweetest thanks to Mo Glitch for their fantastic illustrations and graphic recording!
All of the people who contributed to this conversation have unique perspectives on what their chosen family means to them. We hope that this resource shows you that there are multiple ways to cultivate familial love in your life.
We want to hear about what you think chosen family is too! We have created postcards for you to send a message to your own chosen family members. Print out one of your own on our website and write a sweet message to a chosen family member near or far.
DOWNLOAD CHOSEN FAMILY POST CARD
KEYWORDS
family, belonging, home
chosen family, love
homophobia, transphobia
ANTI-RACISM
CONSIDERATIONS
FOR PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH,
AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
The Nova Scotia Youth Project has developed a digital resource to be used by service providers, organizations, and businesses who work closely with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) youth. The Anti-Racism Considerations for Programming, Outreach, and Resource Development is a compiled list of current best practices, often utilized in grassroots and community based organizations who work with historically excluded and underserved youth. The goal of this checklist is to provide a tangible and accessible entryway for service providers to platform anti-racism in their communities and workplaces.
This document was created by The Youth Project, in consultation with The Khyber Centre for the Arts and MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning. Plain Text Version: [LINK]
KEYWORDS
programs, outreach, resources,
QTBIPOC, anti-racism
khyber, macphee centre
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
LEADERS BASED IN KJIPUKTUK
FOR NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY
Featuring Calendula Sack, Raven Davis, Arielle Twist, Kyra Gilbert
Illustrated Portraits by Brandon Hoax
Download plain text version [HERE].
KEYWORDS
indigenous, femininity
two-spirit, resilience
activism, reclaiming
Black Leaders, Visionaries & Advocates from our Pasts & Presents
March 2022
Topics:
Length: 24 pages
Recommended age: 12+
Plain text available here.
Stories of Our Black Experiences: Amplifying 2SQTBIPOC Voices
February 2021
Topics: 2SQTBIPOC Voices, Black Queer Experiences, Racism, African Nova Scotian, Self Love
Length: 24 pages
Credit: Teo Ferguson, Jade Byard Peek, Ethan Adams, Aaliyah Paris, Joe Smith, Micheal Davis Cole
Dreaming New Worlds: Stories of Pride
Find it here.
December 2022
Topics: Pride, Legacies, Coming Out, Queer and Trans Identity
Length: 13 pages
Credit: @zo_onthego, Nyx Hirtle, Daisy Graham, Al Cusack, Jay, Kris Reppas, Oli Oldfield, Nik Basset, Tobias Hayes
Recommended age: 12+
Navigating Queerness and Faith
December 2020
Topics: Religion, Queer Faith, Rituals, Family, Boundaries, Community
Length: 24 pages
Recommended age: 12+