
Build your professional capacity to support 2SLGBTQ+ youth and families!
Book an evidence-informed presentation or consultation to learn how to effectively support the health, mental health, education, safety, and socialization needs of 2SLGBTQ+ youth and families!
We offer evidence-informed presentations and individualized consultations for K-12 schools, non-profit agencies, and both public and private organizations. Our PD is also available to students, classes, faculty, and support staff at the University of Alberta. Sessions include experiential learning and participant engagement through activities.
Workshops are customizable upon consultation and we are happy to provide workshops in-person (In Edmonton or surrounding areas) or online (through Google Meet or Zoom).
Our most requested workshops are: Becoming Conscious Allies and Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents and Futures.
Rural Programs
A Fyrefly Institute educational initiative developed to help reduce discrimination against 2SLGBTQ+ community, increase awareness of the impacts of homo/bi/transphobia, and equip individuals with the tools they need to become effective allies for diversity, equity, and human rights within their communities.
For bookings, consultations, or other inquiries, please contact Star Oldring (they/them) at ruralout@ualberta.ca
Some workshop topics available are as follows:
- All About Pronouns
- Trans Inclusion & Athletics
- 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in the ESL/EAL classroom
- Edmonton Queer History
Where the Rivers Meet
This program focuses on bringing culturally relevant teachings based on Indigenous ways of knowledge. Teachings include traditional and contemporary perspectives on Indigenous gender and sexual diversity. Our program goal is to uplift and empower Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous youth to be their most authentic selves.
For bookings, consultations, or inquiries, please contact Rae Madge (they/she) at wtrm@ualberta.ca.
Some workshop topics available are as follows:
Alberta GSA Network
The Alberta Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Students Alliance (GSA) Network provides support to students & teachers to start, strengthen, and sustain GSA clubs (also known as gay-straight alliances, gender & sexual orientation alliances, queer-straight alliances, pride clubs, rainbow alliances, and many other names) in Alberta's K-12 schools.
Every year, we hold the AB GSA Conference which provides educational workshops and presentations on 2SLGBTQ+ topics to students and teachers. It provides students with vital resources, resiliency skills, and access to safer spaces.
For any inquiries, please contact fyrefly@ualberta.ca.
Learn more about the AB GSA ConferenceContact Us
The Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Leave us a voicemail at 780.492.0772