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SOGI Learning Moments

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SOGI Learning Moments
Learning Moments - SOGI

SOGI School Leads will often be seen as the go-to person for SOGI resources in their school. But explaining all things SOGI isn’t always easy and it’s definitely not straightforward.

One SOGI Lead in Victoria created a Bite Size SOGI Series that breaks down some of the core concepts into digestible graphics that School Leads can share at staff meetings, or in response to common questions.

There are 12 in all - feel free to download and share.

Names and Pronouns

What does Trans mean

SOGI123

Sex vs Gender

Inclusive Language

Talking about Trans folks

Providing your pronouns

Why SOGI123 is important

Two Spirit

Gender is a social construct

SOGI is age appropriate

Allyship is a verb
Sex and Gender

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Sex and Gender
Sex' and 'gender' are often used interchangeably, despite having different meanings.
Gender: socially-constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of girls, women, boys, men and gender diverse people.
Sex: biological attributes of humans and animals, including physical features, chromosomes, gene expression, hormones and anatomy

This simple infographic from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research helps to explain the difference.
LGBTQ Students in BC Fact Sheet

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LGBTQ Students in BC Fact Sheet
The Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Center at the University of BC is a research team which looks at health inequities and strengths among stigmatized groups of youth, as well as the programs and policies that support them. They have compiled a short fact-sheet based on a decade of research with LGBTQ that can teach us about student well-being and how we can make schools more welcoming places to improve student health.
Gender Identity in Schools

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Gender Identity in Schools
The Government of Canada's Public Health Agency created this short question and answer document for parents - "Gender Identity in Schools" (2011)
Parent Presentation Resource

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Parent Presentation Resource
SOGI 1 2 3 Parent Resources were created in collaboration with BCCPAC, Ministry of Education and ARC Foundation to answer parent questions about what SOGI-inclusive education looks like in BC schools. Use the complementary presentation and facilitator's guide to learn within your parent community.
Parent Resources: Videos, Brochures, Fact Sheet

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Parent Resources: Videos, Brochures, Fact Sheet
SOGI 1 2 3 Parent Resources were created in collaboration with BCCPAC, Ministry of Education and ARC Foundation to answer parent questions about what SOGI-inclusive education looks like in BC schools.

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure

SOGI 123 Fact Sheet

Elementary Classrooms

Secondary Classrooms
BCCPAC Resources

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BCCPAC Resources
SOGI Inclusive Education Report

SOGI FAQ for Parents with Resolutions and References

List of SOGI Resources
Ministry Resources

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Ministry Resources
Ministry of Education Factsheet: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) in Schools

Ministry of Education SOGI Policy Guide

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