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Contents
Welcome from Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT)
Welcome from Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
Egale & MyGSA.ca
Toronto District School Board
Genoer-8aseo vlolence Preventlon Otce
Map
Summit Agenda
Workshop Room Map
Student and Educators Workshop Descriptions
Session 1: May 18 10:20 am 11:35 am
Session 2: May 18 11:45 am 1:00 pm
Session 3: May 18 2:00 pm 3:15 pm
Session 4: May 18 3:25 pm 4:40 pm
Session 5: May 19 10:00 am 11:15 am
Session 6: May 19 11:25 am 12:40 pm
Educators Only Workshop Schedule
Full-day Educator Workshop
Session 2: May 18 11:45 am 1:00 pm
Session 4: May 18 3:25 pm 4:40 pm
Session 5: May 19 10:00 am 11:15 am
Session 6: May 19 11:25 am 12:40 pm
Events
Student Rotation Activities
Community Caf
Community Fair
Creative Space
GSAs Across Canada
Educators' Afternoon Schedule
Educators' Afternoon Session
Welcome and Launch Party Friday May 17th, 5:00 pm 10:30 pm
Prom Saturday May 18th, 8:30 pm 12:00 am
OUTShine 2013 Film Fest Sunday May 19th, 8:00 pm 11:00 pm
Closing Ceremony Monday May 20th, 11:15 am 1:00 pm
Need to Know
General Info
Safer Space Guidelines
TDSB Equity Statement
OUTShine GSA Charter
About OUTShine Families
Presenter s
My OUTShine Contacts
OUTShine Autograph Pages
Letter from the Winnipeg School Division, Winnipeg, MB
Letter from Seven Oaks School Board, Winnipeg, MB
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Organizing team:
Alyx Duffy - alyxd@egale.ca
Amanda Christian - achristian@egale.ca
Ilana David - ilana.david@tdsb.on.ca
j wallace - j.wallace@tdsb.on.ca
Javier Davila - javier.davila@tdsb.on.ca
Jeremy Dyer - jdyer@egale.ca
Ken Jeffers - kenneth.jeffers@tdsb.on.ca
Michelle Cho - michelle.cho@tdsb.on.ca
Sammy Feilchenfeld - sammyf@egale.ca
Thomas Mihaly - tmihaly@egale.ca
Vlad Vallecilla-Orozio - vladimir.vallecilla-orozio@tdsb.on.ca
Contact Info
Emergency (Police, Fire, EMS) - 911
OUTShine Hotline - 647-495-9995
The OUTShine Hotline is your phone line for OUTShine related ques-
tions and assistance. Call the line any time during the Summit to speak
with a Summit representative.
Ken Jeffers - TDSB Gender Based Violence Prevention Coordinator
416-300-8150
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www.egale.ca
185, rue Carlton Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 2K7
1-888-204-7777
Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT) is Canadas only national charity promoting LGBT human rights through research, education and community engagement.

Le Fonds gale Canada pour les droits de la personne est le seul organisme de bienfaisance canadien vou la promotion des droits des personnes lesbiennes,
gaies, bisexuelles et trans grce la recherche, lducation et la mobilisation communautaire.
Welcome fiom Egale Canaua Buman Rights Tiust ECBRT

Hello OUTShiners,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to OUTShine, the first national summit bringing together LGBTQ
and allied youth from across the country to work, play, and learn alongside peers who all share the goal
of creating safer and more inclusive schools for LGBTQ people across the country. You are breaking new
ground with the work you are doing in your schools and communities and we are so proud of you.
ECHRT is devoted to supporting youth in this work and will continue to offer support in efforts to make
safer and more inclusive schools for everyone. This conference is part of a larger call to action
happening across the country. We are traveling across Canada, talking with students, educators, VPs,
principals, social workers, parents and others to support them in their work towards safer and more
inclusive school communities. Together in our collective efforts we feel hopeful about a future in which
all people, in all aspects of their identities, are celebrated in their communities.
I would like to welcome you to the first ever OUTShine conference and I look forward to all that we will
create together.


Helen Kennedy
Executive Director
Egale Canada Human Rights Trust


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The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is excited to co-host the first ever OUTShine
National GSA summit with Egale Canada. We would like to welcome all of those who
have travelled from across Canada to be in Toronto this weekend.

As the largest school Board in Canada we represent nearly 600 schools and serve more
than 250,000 students each year. We are proud that at least 60 of our schools have active
student-led trans-positive Gay-Straight Alliances that show tremendous leadership,
advocacy and support in their schools every day.

At the TDSB we strive to embrace members of diverse identities, including those based
on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. In 2011, our Board of
Trustees officially declared themselves to be a Gay-Straight Alliance, in support of safe
and positive schools for LGBTTQ youth, and all students. We also created the Directors
Gay-Straight Alliance Awards to recognize and honour outstanding GSAs that have
demonstrated their commitment in supporting the creation of safe and affirming schools
for all students and staff.

We invite you to join us in creating safe, positive, caring and engaged communities built
on understanding, acceptance where people of all gender identities, gender expressions
and sexual orientations feel empowered. During this weekend you have an opportunity to
learn, connect and have fun at OUTShine 2013 and to return to your communities
energized and inspired!

Sincerely,



Donna Quan, Chris Bolton
Director of Education, TDSB Chair, TDSB









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About the Organizers
Egale & MyGSA.ca
Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT) is Canadas only national charity promoting
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) human rights through research, education and
community engagement.
In recent years Egale has been involved in numerous national projects working towards
making Canada safer and more LGBTQ inclusive. These include:
Canaoa's rst ano only natlonal cllmate survey on bomopbobla ano transpbobla
in Canadian schools. It revealed shockingly high levels of bullying and harassment
directed towards LGBT students. This has inspired our national Safer and Accepting
Schools Program.
Delivering critical LGBT-awareness training to Immigration and Refugee Board Adju-
dicators and Police Services from across Canada.
The Canadians for Equal Marriage campalgnwloely regaroeo as tbe most lnNuentlal
public policy lobbying campaign in Canadian historywhich ultimately resulted in
Canaoa belng one ot tbe rst countrles ln tbe worlo to legallze same-se marrlage.
Based on the results of Egales national climate survey, Egale launched MyGSA.ca, the
rst natlonal resource ln Canaoa oeolcateo to belplng LG8TQ youtb. Approlmately 150
GSAs trom every provlnce ln Canaoa bao reglstereo on tbe slte by lts rst blrtboay. So
tar, MyGSA.ca bas beneteo more tban 20,000 youtb ano eoucators ln 1800 communl-
ties in 130 countries around the world as well as throughout every province and terri-
tory in Canada. MyGSA.ca was launched in Toronto on May 17th, 2010, on International
Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, offering a variety of resources including GSA
guides, LGBTQ news and events, and local program and service organizations, and much more.

For more information visit us at www.egale.ca and www.mygsa.ca
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Toronto District School Board

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest school Board in Canada and
the fourth largest in North America, with nearly 600 schools serving more than 250,000
students each year.
At least 60 TDSB schools have active student-led Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) and last
year, former Director of Education, Chris Spence established the Directors Gay-Straight
Alliance Awards to recognize and honour outstanding GSAs. Each year, the $1,000 awards
are presented to three student-led GSAs that have demonstrated a committed effort to
supporting queer, trans and questioning students and their allies; creating safe inclusive
spaces for discussion about issues relating to sexual identity, gender identity, gender
expression and healthy relationships; and educating and engaging the school community
in anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia activism.
The TDSB values the contribution of all members of its diverse community within the
TDSB school system. The Board recognizes however, that certain groups in our society
are treated inequitably because of individual and systemic biases related to race, colour,
culture, ethnicity, linguistic origin, disability, socio-economic class, age, ancestry, national-
ity, place of origin, religion, faith, sex, gender, sexual orientation, family status, and marital
status. The Board is therefore committed to ensuring that fairness, equity, and inclusion
are essential principles of the school system and are integrated into all policies, pro-
grams, operations, and practices.
For more information visit www.tdsb.on.ca.
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Tbe Genoer-8aseo vlolence Preventlon Otce ot tbe Toronto Dlstrlct Scbool 8oaro ls
tbe rst team ot lts klno ln Canaoa, ano works wltb central statt ano communlty sup-
ports to build capacity for peer-education training in gender-based violence prevention
(GBVP).
Tbe G8vP Otce oevelops ano lmplements guloellnes, worksbops, torums ano resources
for students, staff and schools related to gender-based violence prevention, including
challenging oppressive ideas, attitudes and behaviours, educating on healthy relationships
and positive sexuality, building an understanding of the roots of gender-based violence
and promoting prevention. Some of these most recent board-wide initiatives include:
Safe and Positive Spaces; the Peer Educator Network; the Unity Conference, and Guidelines
for the Accommodation of Transgender and Gender Independent/Non-Conforming Students and
Staff to support members of the wider TDSB community and to promote dignity and
equality for transgender and gender-independent staff and students.
For more information visit us at www.tdsb.on.ca/gbvp.
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Map
Lost? Not quite sure where you are?
Looking for key landmarks in the area?
Tbe map below wlll belp you no your
bearings. If you are lost please contact
your teacher advisor or one of the staff/
volunteers listed on the Contacts page
at the beginning of this booklet.
You will also note that key landmarks have
been plotted on the map to further offer
a sense of understanding of the surround-
ing area in which the conference will take
place. If you at any point are traveling
without a teacher/ staff chaperone, please
travel in a group.
Tips:
Travel in groups
Let someone know where youre going
Dress for the weather
Wear sunscreen
Bring a mobile phone or quarters for a
payphone
Have fun and be safe
Primary Venues
A Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen St W,
Toronto, ON M5H 2M9
(416) 361 1000
sheratontoronto.com
B Jarivs Collegiate Institute
495 Jarvis St. Toronto, ON
(416) 393 0140
C Nathan Phillips Square
Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
Areas of Note
1. Church-Wellesley Village
2. Toronto Eaton Centre
3. Yonge-Dundas Square
4. Art Gallery of Ontario
5. University of Toronto
6. Ryerson University
7. OCAD University
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Sheraton Toronto Centre
Jarvis Collegiate
Nathan Phillips Square
Toronto City Hall
Transport by Summit Bus

Friday, May 17, 2013


Saturday, May 18, 2013




12:00 4:30 pm
12:30 1:00 pm
5:00 7:00 pm
7:00 7:30 pm
7:30 8:00 pm
8:00 10:30 pm
Opening Keynote and Dinner
Flash Mob Review
Travel t o Nat han Phillips Square
OUTShine Kicko Extravaganza
Arrivals begin | Registration | Hotel check-ins
IDAHOT Flag Raising
8:00 8:30 am Transport t o Jarvis
BREAKFAST
Welcome from Jarvis
Collegiate
9:30 10:10 am Family Session
10:10 10:20 am Travel
10:20 11:35 am Session 1
11:35 11:45 am Travel
11:45 1:00 pm Session 2
1:00 2:00pm LUNCH
8:30 9:30 am
2:00 3:15 pm Session 3
3:15 3:25 pm Travel
3:25 4:40 pm Session 4
4:40 4:50 pm Travel
4:50 5:30 pm Family Session
5:30 6:00 pm Transport t o Sherat on
6:00 7:00 pm Hotel Prom Prep
7:00 8:30 pm PROM DINNER
8:30 12:00 am Prom
Summit Agenda
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Sunday, May 19, 2013




Monday, May 20, 2013


8:30 9:30 am Transport t o Jarvis
10:00 11:15 am Session 5
11:15 11:25 am Travel
11:25 12:40 pm Session 6
12:40 1:40 pm LUNCH
BREAKFAST
Morning
Announcements
9:00 10:00 am
1:40 2:40 pm
2:40 2:50 pm
2:50 3:50 pm
4:00 5:00 pm
5:10 6:10pm
6:10 7:00 pm
7:00 8:00 pm
8:00 11:00 pm Film Festival
Community
Fair
GSAs Across
Canada
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Space
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Caf
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Educator
Sessions
Family Session
Travel
Transport t o Sherat on
DINNER
9:00 9:30 am
9:30 10:30 am
10:30 11:15 am
11:15 1:00 pm
1:00 2:30 pm
BREAKFAST
Morning Announcements
Family Session
Closing Ceremony / Presentation of Charter
Farewells / Transportation to Airport
Travel t o Cit y Hall
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Student and Educator Workshop Schedule
Session 1: Saturday May 18 10:20 am 11:35 am
The following section lists workshops available for students, and some that are available
for students and educators both. Please be sure to attend the workshops that you
signed up for in the weeks before the summit as your facilitators and fellow participants
are looking forward to meeting you!
This symbol means this workshop is both student and educator friendly.
Other workshops in this section are for students only.
Building a Queer Service Organization, Room #402
Bryan Mortensen & Franki Winters
This workshop will provide insight into establishing a queer service organization
from the ground up; looking at the importance of language, policy, and building
relatlonsblps wltb otber organlzatlons. |t wlll tocus speclcally on establlsblng tbese
organizations in rural areas and communities where few or no other queer-service
resources are available.
Bullying: Inside and out, Room #408
David Yeh
What does it mean to stay strong in the face of bullying, homophobia and transpho-
bia? How is it that some people deal with bullying better than others? What is it
that they have that others dont? This interactive, multimedia workshop will review
tips and strategies for responding to bullying. It will also look at how individuals can
effectively cope with bullying by practicing personal resilience. Through video-clips,
tun eerclses ano olscusslon, tbls worksbop eplores wbat lt means to teel con-
dent and empowered, inside and out.
How to be an Ally, Room #405
Chandra McIvor
Tbe rst ano best way to navlgate personal lntrospectlon ano be allleo wltb olver-
sity is to equip yourself with basic knowledge of the gender and sexually diverse
world. Come expand your knowledge about the complex human and push the
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boundaries of linear thinking around biological sex, gender identity, and romantic
orientation. Then be led through the various terminology associated with the GSD-
LGBPTTQQA spectrum. You will then move to a place of increased social aware-
ness by acknowledging the cisnormative, heteronormative world we live in while
learning counter strategies that can be readily applied to create spaces for inclusivi-
ty and GSD-positivity in your day to day world.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Stop Theatre: Stop Bullying, Room #431
Sherene Farah
Using stop theatre techniques we will explore and experiment ways to respond to,
prevent or stop bullying. This will be a hands on, body involved, interactive, solution
focused session!
Sustaining a GSA, Room #416
Jared Star
Congratulations on starting a GSA? NOW WHAT!? Have people lost interest in
your events? Are you bored with going? Is it just another place to hang out? Whats
the point anymore? Together, we will address these questions and several specif-
ic topics that will inspire you and provide the tools you need for promoting and
sustaining your GSA. Topics include: attendance, planning, goal-setting, recruiting,
fundraising and most importantly having fun!
This Presentation is so Gay, Room #401
Anya Gwynne
This interactive workshop examines sexual orientation and gender identity, explain-
ing what all the letters in the ever expanding LGBTT2SQQA acronym mean. You
will build capacity and a greater recognition of the differences and intersectionality
of unique identities. You will also be provided with accurate and current information
to draw from when having discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Transforming Light/Reclaiming Space, Room #413
Kathryn Best
Projection art alters the viewers awareness and experience of physical space. Par-
tlclpants wlll eplore ano reoene tamlllar spaces uslng projectlon tecbnlques ano
materials. The chosen projection site will give voice to the concerns of queer people
and disrupt the traditional understanding and functions of these spaces. Well create
vlsual poems, crltlques, ano llluslons by lmposlng vlrtual grattl onto pre-elstlng
places; those places are then subjected to new understandings and criticism. The
handmade quality of the slides alludes to the artistic process that permeates the
technologically based presentation. Though seemingly impermanent, the experience
of reclaiming space is empowering and everlasting.
Transgender Seeking . . . A Multi-media Theatre Show, Room #12AB, Basement
Sunny Drake
Im a romance-a-holic. I am quitting though - cold turkey. Thats why Ive come
to this meeting, for support. Transgender Seeking... is a one person multimedia
theatre show; an exposing, funny and tender look at LGBTQ relationships includ-
ing run-ins with the polyamory police, online dating mishaps, and how relationship
scripts and bigger political systems like policing and prisons affect our relationships.
This show has played at the USA National Queer Arts Festival and in Australias two
biggest LGBT festivals and includes clever unconventional use of multimedia. Follow-
ing the show, well be having a discussion of the show content.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
U R Gay LOL, Room #231
Kristen Sweeney and Skye
Learn about strategies GSAs can use to address homophobia and transphobia in
their schools and online. Learn about what your GSA can do to ensure that this
form of bullying is recognized for the damage it does to the LGBTQ students as
well as the entire school.

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What does it mean to Come out?, Room#423
Najla Edwards
What does it mean to come out? Why do some people refuse to come out?
Centering the workshop on the experiences of queer people of color, we will look
at the many reasons why people dont come out - for instance: personal safety,
community belonging as well as a refusal to further other oneself - and question
tbe wblte, clsgenoer oenltlon ot comlng out as tbe only way to be legltlmately
queer.
Whats YOUR pleasure? Room #409
Eva Sin
An exploration and co-creation of sexual pleasure to uncover the yumminess in us all.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Who is included? Whose voices are missing?, Room #109
Izzy Mackenzie Lay
Who is included in your GSA? Whose voices are missing? Drawing on examples
from a screening of a documentary and two interactive art activities, workshop
partlclpants wlll eamlne successtul group strategles as well as popular oltcultles
learning how to transfer and adapt this important knowledge within respective
communities. Finally, we will outline strategies of peer worker education, creative
youth engagement, self-advocacy and alternative teaching tools used to stage cre-
ative demonstrations of LGBTQ activism and community.
Youth Have the Power: Make Your Mark!, Room #117
Carly Boyce
Come hear about how a couple of students at McGill University started a big
culture change around sexuality, gender, and consent, and get inspired to make your
own mark on your community! Carly Boyce is one of the founding members of the
Rez Project, a peer based workshop that has become mandatory for all students
llvlng ln McGlll resloences. Young people can make slgnlcant cbanges to tbelr com-
munities. Want to know how? Come learn about the project itself, as well as how it
became institutionalized at McGill.
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Session 2: Saturday May 18 11:45 am 1:00 pm
This symbol means this workshop is both student and educator friendly.
Other workshops in this section are for students only.
Constellations of Gender, Room #401
Anya Gwynne
This workshop will start with an interactive discussion around the concepts and
limitations of gender. We will then kinesthetically explore what these stereotypes
feel like in our bodies, plotting ourselves on the gender continuum. We will create a
chart that examines our own experience of gender, what others expect of us based
on our biological sex and where/how/if this intersects with the genders we are
attracted to. Participants are encouraged to allow for narrative to guide the making
of their personalized chart as we start to look at the layers that make this a much
more complex question than Are you a Boy or Girl?
(4'0%*&O[UVKGTNJQOQUGZWCNKVGVNCDKUGZWCNKVNEQNGRoom #101
Olivier Vallerand
Le Groupe de Recherche dIntervention Sociale de Montral (GRIS-Montral) est
un organlsme communautalre qul travallle a la omystlcatlon oe l'bomoseuallt
et de la bisexualit par la recherche et lducation au Qubec depuis 1994. Latelier
prsentera un court historique du GRIS, discutera ses activits ducatives princi-
pales et prsentera des donnes collectes dans les coles du Qubec depuis avril
2004. Ce sera aussi une opportunit dchanger des ides sur des faons inno-
vatrices de construire une meilleure acceptation de la diversit sexuelle dans les
coles.
How Homophobia Impacts Hetero Dudes As Well, Room #402
Jeff Perera
Our school hallways are infected with toxic ideas of masculinity, sexism, transphobia
and homophobia that impact us all, regardless of gender identity and sexual orien-
tation. Join us for a multimedia session by Jeff Perera of White Ribbon and Higher
Unlearning, to explore how we need to shift and transform a culture where we are
all policed into harmful and limiting ideas around gender and sexuality. We seek to
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identify the connection between homophobia, hyper-masculinity and sexism, as well
as how we can all work to become a part of change.
Kings and Queens of YouTube, Room #416
Ross Johnstone
Who is your favourite Transgender talk show host? What was the best lesbian Rom-
Com to screen at your local movie theatre? Which gay athlete do you cheer for?
Chances are that you dont have an answer to these questions, despite the rise of
gay visibility in popular media.
|t woulo appear tbat Hollywooo stlll ooesn't 'get lt', ano can't gure out bow to ac-
curately tell LGBTQ stories. As a result, many queer and allied youth are producing
their own videos and taking to YouTube with their messages. But how do you create
a powerful message that smashes stereotypes and creates positive change? How do
you get your message out to the world? What are the dangers?
Through examples from young artists and activists, this workshop will help to hone
your critical media skills and provide tips on how to create Media Art that has real
impact.
Life is a Drag!, Room #231
Patrick aka Ms. Nookie Galore, Asian Arts Freedom School
Heidi Cho aka Kantstopme Kandace, Asian Arts Freedom School
Calling all potential drag kings, queens and everyone in between or around! Life is
a Drag! will use fun activities to explore gender, drag history and Asian Arts Free-
dom School's Drag Musical Program. Get a chance to create your own signature
walk and leave with your own drag avatar and few new friends. Life might be a drag,
honey, so you might as well make it fabulous.
Organizing By Youth, With Youth and For Youth: Project Acorn, Room #405
Rubes Pascoe and Kamilla Riabko
Project Acorn is an amazing for youth, by youth and with youth leadership program
for LGBTQ youth and youth from LGBTQ families. Young people from the steering
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committee will share some of the fundamentals of Project Acorn building effective
teams and creating inclusive and safer spaces where everyone can feel free to share
and participate in the community to which they belong. This is an interactive work-
shop where participants will learn a little about each other, and the importance of
such things as gender neutral bathrooms, understanding pronouns, and building clear
support structures.
Queer Identity Arts Lab, Room #413
Mimi Mahovlich
Investigate your queer identity, creativity and your love of words through engaging
writing and art-making. A series of six stations will allow participants to take part in
the creation of poems, comics, and other creative writing exercises of self-expres-
sion and identity. No prior experience necessary just a will to draw, write and
eplore. To nlsb tbls worksbop ott, members wlll create a group zlne wltb tbelr
collaborative work.
Staircase of Oppression to Equality, Room #117
Romi Chandra Herbert
Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination are words that often get thrown around
when we talk about queer identities. But how do concepts of power, privilege,
justice, equity and equality play out in our society? We will explore concepts of the
outsider (even within the LGBTQ community). We will identify how we practice
inclusion and exclusion through the Staircase of Oppression to Equality model.
Through this lens we will look at the power structures that exist in our society. We
will simplify concepts of stereotypes, discrimination and privilege while understand-
ing the complexity of our identities. We will explore the role of an ally and the steps
we need to take to live in society that truly values equality.
Successful GSA Events, Room #408
Reece Malone
Successful GSA events require strategic planning and logistics. With Reece, you
can learn all the essential basics for planning an event; choosing a date and venue,
marketing your event to an audience, setting and managing deadlines, role delegation,
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creative strategies as well as insight on how to best harness your groups strengths
and skills to your advantage.
Transgender Seeking . . . A Multi-media Theatre Show, Room #12AB, Basement
Sunny Drake
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Two-Spirit Panel, Auditorium
Panelists: Denise Cole, Waawaate Fobister, Kiley May Longboat, Jessica Danforth (Yee), Warren Greene
Two-Spirit people will be recognized, celebrated and honoured here. If you are
Two-Spirit, this will be a celebration of Two-Spirit identities, with opportunities to
hear how different people, and peoples, know and understand what it means to be
Two-Spirit. If you do not identify as Two-Spirit, this is an opportunity to learn and
to hear the history of individuals and of different peoples on Turtle Island. This is an
invitation to listen, to learn, to ask respectful questions and to engage in ally work
with Two-Spirit people.
Whats YOUR pleasure? Room #409
Eva Sin
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
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Session 3: Saturday May 18 2:00 pm 3:15 pm
This symbol means this workshop is both student and educator friendly.
Other workshops in this section are for students only.
Building a Queer Service Organization, Room #402
Bryan Mortensen & Franki Winters
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
Bullying: Inside and out, Room #408
David Yeh
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
How to be an Ally, Room #405
Chandra McIvor
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
.QXG5GZCPF4GNCVKQPUJKRURoom #409
Chi Ching Hui
Are Facebook, twltter ano otber soclal meola tools maklng lt easler tor you to no
other LGBTQ people for love, sex and relationships? Are we still meeting each
other in person? Are there safety concerns? What makes us feel good about our-
selves when it comes to love, sex and relationships? Through interactive games and
discussions, we will explore the different facets of sex, love and relationships in the
LGBTQ context.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Genderqueer Auditorium
Panelists; Juli Rivera, Elisha Lim, Yegi Dadui, Alyx Duffy, and others
Drop your binaries at the door and recognize all pronouns to include everyone!
Our panelist will share their experiences as people, people who identify as gender-
queer/trans* and much, much more.We intend to inspire participants to have the
courage to name themselves, and to demand others get it right.Well share challeng-
es, strategies and joys about being genderqueer and trans* in the world. Attendees
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of all gender identities are welcome, allies much needed!
Stop Theatre: Stop Bullying, Room #431
Sherene Farah
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
Sustaining a GSA, Room #416
Jared Star
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
This Presentation is so Gay, Room #401
Anya Gwynne
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
Transforming Light/Reclaiming Space, Room #413
Kathryn Best
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
U R Gay LOL, Room #231
Kristen Sweeney and Skye
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
What does it mean to Come out?, Room #423
Najla Edwards
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
What I LOVE about being QUEER (Film Presentation), Room #12AB, Basement
Vivek Shraya
Come ano vlew vlvek Sbraya's latest lm project entltleo 'Wbat | LOvL about belng
QUEER. Shrayas work is a queer-positive self-experience piece that explores the
individuality and beauty of 34 queer individuals. The workshop will then allow for
discussion where we can each share and celebrate our unique identities. There will
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also be an opportunity to take part in the online extension of this project.
Who is included? Whose voices are missing?, Room #109
Izzy Mackenzie Lay
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
Youth Have the Power: Make Your Mark!, Room #117
Carly Boyce
See Session 1 section for workshop description.
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Session 4: Saturday May 18 3:25 pm 4:40 pm
This symbol means this workshop is both student and educator friendly.
Other workshops in this section are for students only.
Constellations of Gender, Room #401
Anya Gwynne
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
How Homophobia Impacts Hetero Dudes As Well, Room #402
Jeff Perera
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
Kings and Queens of YouTube, Room #416
Ross Johnstone
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
Life is a Drag!, Room #231
Patrick Slavani
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
.QXG5GZCPF4GNCVKQPUJKRURoom #409
Chi Ching Hui
See Session 3 section for workshop description.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Organizing By Youth, With Youth and For Youth: Project Acorn, Room #405
Rubes Pascoe and Kamilla Riabko
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
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Queer Careers Panel, Auditorium
Panelists: Connie Bonello, IBM; Emanuel Calisto, Administrator Seven Oaks DSB;
Joe Jamieson, Ontario College of Teachers; Adam Peer, Elementary Teachers' Federation; and a
representative of TD Bank
Wondering if its possible to be out and proud at work? Thinking of a career in a
queer positive workplace or profession? Meet and dialogue with representatives of
several organizations to learn about their particular approach to LGBTQ positive
and inclusive workspaces.
Queer Identity Arts Lab, Room #413
Mimi Mahovlich
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
Staircase of Oppression to Equality, Room #117
Romi Chandra Herbert
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
Successful GSA Events, Room #408
Reece Malone
See Session 2 section for workshop description.
What I LOVE about being QUEER (Film Presentation), Room #12AB, Basement
Vivek Shraya
See Session 3 section for workshop description.
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Session 5: Sunday May 19 10:00 am 11:15 am
This symbol means this workshop is both student and educator friendly.
Other workshops in this section are for students only.
Addressing Tough Questions, Room #101
Anna Penner and David Udayasekaran
Teens Educating and Confronting Homophobia (T.E.A.C.H.) will address how you
can respono to tbe oltcult questlons you may get askeo as members ot Gay-
Straight Alliances. The motivations behind questions, the emotions questions can
elicit, and potential responses will all be discussed. You will have the opportunity to
sbare your own cballenglng moments ano bralnstorm answers to oltcult questlons.
Facilitated with the support of T.E.A.C.H. Peer Facilitators, this workshop promises
to provoke thought, build skills, and also be a whole lot of fun!
Chill Out! Taking Care of Ourselves, Room #416
Kathleen OConnell
This interactive workshop will explore new ways of coping with stress through
meditation, art-based activities, movement and discussion. Come share stories that
support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and challenge stigma and stereotypes.
Coping with Bullies, Room #405
Michelle Boyce
Learn positive strategies that Trans people can use in schools to build a safe envi-
ronment and cope with bullying. This presentation is driven by real life work with
Trans Youth London, the interventions that have helped and those that have not.
Creative Process, Room #413
Michelle Ramalho & Tynan Bramberger
Open up to the creative process! We will work together to rid ourselves of any
anxiety associated with the creative process or creative expression! We will fear-
lessly use art to discuss and express LGBTQ issues! Everyone will go home with
their art work, a paintbrush, and an entirely new perspective on the value of creat-
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ing to express themes in their own lives as well as in the broader LGBTQ commu-
nity. Participants should bring an apron or wear painting clothes.
'ZRNQTKPI*GCNVJ[#IITGUUKQP6JTQWIJ$QZKPIUpper Gym
Savoy Howe
Participants will be taught how to safely hold and punch hand pads with a partner
after being introduced to the 6 basic boxing punches. Please come dressed for
physical activity and be prepared to move.
Homophobia at High School, Room #409
Jessica Malz
Engaging in group work and interactive activities you will learn the ins and outs of
homophobia and sexual identity. We will explore facts, statistics and use various
media to examine what actually works in preventing homophobia.
How to be a Trans Ally, Room #402
Lau Mehes
Explore how we can consciously make our school and community spaces more
inclusive for trans* folk and combat transphobia. Activity and discussion based, this
workshop will cover language, terminology, pronouns, and cispriviledge. Both youth
and educators will be able to discuss their own experiences, get feedback, and ask
questions. All activities and learning games will include both individual and group work.
It Gets Fatter, Room #302
Asam Ahmad and Sara M
Fat doesnt have to be a bad word. Lets breakdown fatphobia 101 then delve more
deeply into issues of queer & fat desirability. For many of us, it doesnt get better, it
gets fatter! Instead of hating ourselves (& our bodies) or clinging to false platitudes
about how much better it might get in some vague far off future, we want to cele-
brate ourselves and our bodies the way they are now. We will create a safe(r) space
for fat queers of color and their allies to talk about the importance of rethinking
queerness and desirability through the lens of fat positivity. Through various inter-
active activities, we will look at the different ways fat (queer) bodies of color are
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impacted by class, racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia & queerphobia, and how fat
bodies undermine normative *and* queer modes of desire. (The facilitators encour-
age selt-loentleo youtb ot colour to atteno!!!)
It May Be Gay, But it aint Glee, Room #401
Anya Gwynne
GSAs often represent only a fraction of the kids in a school who identify as LGBTQ
or are questioning. Many would like to join but feel its too risky for them, while
others are out and just dont feel they need the support. This workshop will explore
how a GSA can create partnerships within the school, build its currency to reach
the rest of the 10%, and provide opportunities for those who dont engage direct-
ly with the GSA to still witness its importance. Participants will examine ways to
lncrease capaclty, no unllkely alllances ano create engaglng goals.
Love Bugs, Room #231
Meza Daulet
The songs we listen to, the movies we watch, and the stories we hear often dont
reNect bow comple ano olverse our love, relatlonsblps, ano se can be. Lplore tbe
spectrum of love, relationships, and sex with interactive games and role plays.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Not Your Big City Queers, Room #309
Carla John & Gaston Cotnoir
Is growing up LGBT2-SQ in rural and isolated areas different from growing up in a
big city? What services are available to LGBT2-SQ youth wanting to come out and
take part in their community? This workshop will explore and give an overview of
past, creative, new, and existing services available in North Eastern Ontario. But, no
matter where you live, everyone will have an opportunity to share their experiences
and network with other participants who have created and initiated new and pro-
gressive methods to foster and embrace diversity in their own community.
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Together We Can Make It Better. Stop. Bullying. Now., Room #408
Constable Danielle Bottineau
The Toronto Police Service believes no one should be bullied for any reason. The
Toronto Police Service LGBT Internal Support Network (ISN) has created the
video Stop. Bullying. Now. to combat bullying in schools and in the community. It
features the guidance and advice of both uniform and civilian Toronto Police LGBT
members. The video offers strategies and solutions for coping with and alleviating
bullying, as well as personal stories and motivational messages.
Trans + Sport: Changing spaces into safer places, Room #109
Barb Besharat
Come view The 519s new video resource which demonstrates the barriers trans
and genderqueer youth face to participation in physical activity by documenting
their perspectives and experiences. Following the video, participants will then ex-
plore the current climate in sport spaces and work together to envision the policies
and practices needed to ensure our school-based physical activity opportunities
are truly sater ano atrmlng spaces tor all stuoents, coacbes ano teacbers. Tbls ls an
opportunity to share our experiences, to consider our own ideas around sport and
physical activity for trans and genderqueer youth and collaboratively develop new
ways of thinking about inclusion in sport spaces.
Two-Spirit - Sharing our Paths, Room #12AB
Denise Cole
Throughout history, Two-Spirits were embraced and respected as teachers of both
patbs re ano water. Learn tbe ettects ot colonlzatlon on Aborlglnal people ano
how societys current views on coming out and sexuality has put many Two-Spirits
in a place of exploring the strong leadership path of their ancestors and the modern
oay oenltlons ot LG8GTQ. | come as a stuoent ot many cultures, gatberlng meo-
icines and teachings through my sacred bundle while Im on this path. Storytelling
and sharing have been the Aboriginal way and in this session we will share in circle
the amazing gifts in the path of being a Two-Spirit in todays society. My path has led
me through dark valleys and culture has helped me rise to mountain tops. Sharing
my story and hearing the stories of others is how we grow stronger, it is this circle
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of life approach that allows empowerment and courage to walk the path with
honour. Two-Spirits are coming back into their ancestral place in todays world, as
leaders and teachers for the next generations.
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Session 6: Sunday May 19 11:25 am 12:40 pm
This symbol means this workshop is both student and educator friendly.
Other workshops in this section are for students only.
Building safe(r) spaces, Room #402
Lau Mehes
Working from an anti-oppressive lens, we will explore how to create safe(r) spaces
in our GSAs and community groups, and how these two spaces can support each
other. Using interactive exercises and discussion, we will look at what makes space
safe(r), how to work with our peers to integrate inclusivity into our group for-
mation, and how to create school and community events that are accessible to
everyone. This is based on the facilitators experiences with anti-homophobia and
transphobia education in schools, inclusive event organizing, and LGBTQ youth
community programming.
Chill Out! Taking Care of Ourselves, Room #416
Kathleen OConnell
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
Coping with Bullies, Room #405
Michelle Boyce
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
Creative Process, Room #413
Michelle Ramalho & Tynan Bramberger
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
'ZRNQTKPI*GCNVJ[#IITGUUKQP6JTQWIJ$QZKPIUpper Gym
Savoy Howe
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
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Homophobia at High School, Room #409
Jessica Malz
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
How Rural New Brunswick Became a Leader in LGBTQ Inclusive Education, Room #431
Shawn Corey
In the fall of 2008, School District 10, a relatively small, rural school district in
south-western New Brunswick, made national news for all the wrong reasons when
respected gay author Alex Sanchez had two talks at local high schools abruptly
cancelled, after complaints to principals by a few vocal parents. In November, 2011
the District 10 District Education Council unanimously adopted Policy E-9, one of
the most comprehensive, progressive anti-homophobia education policies in the
history of Canada. This session will outline how this was accomplished, and explain
how Charlotte County in New Brunswick went from receiving national criticism for
intolerance, to becoming a leading centre for LGBTQ Inclusive education.
It Gets Fatter, Room #302
Asam Ahmad and Sara M
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
It May Be Gay, But it aint Glee, Room #401
Anya Gwynne
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
Love Bugs, Room #231
Meza Daulet
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Not Your Big City Queers, Room #309
Carla John & Gaston Cotnoir
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
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3WGGTKPI5GZ'FRoom #101
Anna Penner and David Udayasekaran
The process of creating a relevant sexual education resource will be discussed in
this workshop, including the challenges and considerations involved in producing a
resource that speaks to youth who inhabit a wide range of identities and experienc-
es. You will have a chance to discuss sexual health and healthy relationships through
an anonymous question and answer session. Expect to leave the workshop with
resources and information about relationships, sex and sexuality relevant to your
life and personal experiences.
yPlease note this workshop contains sexually explicit information.
Queer Religion Panel, Auditorium
Panelists: El-Farouk Khaki, Evan Smith, David Lewis-Peart, and others
Explore the ongoing challenges and joys surrounding religion and LGBTQ identities
in schools and society. The panelists are from different religious backgrounds and
have different relationships with their religions & spiritual practices. Together we ask
questions and learn about strategies to understand spirituality, sexuality and gender
identity.
Social Media for Real People, Room #408
Gitanjali Lena and Elvis Tjijorokisa
This interactive workshop will encourage youth to examine how they use the
internet and smartphone technology. We will discuss some of the recent develop-
ments in privacy laws, and recent cases of technology abuse that have both targeted
youth and/or been perpetuated by youth with a particular focus on homophobia
and transphobia. Finally we will strategize together about how to resist cybervio-
lence and the invasion of youth privacy while still maintaining the power to express
ourselves.
Two-Spirit - Sharing our Paths, Room #12AB
Denise Cole
See Session 5 section for workshop description.
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WiseGuyz, Room #308
Blake Spence
Seual bealtb, conNlct resolutlon, bealtby relatlonsblps ano oeclslon maklng are tbe
important life skills that the WiseGuyz program teaches. Through an exploration of
this program, educators will learn how to teach young men from different walks of
life about respect in intimate and peer relationships, how to challenge homophobia,
transphobia and sexism in their schools and how to be agents of social change.
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Educator-Only Workshop Schedule
Educators can attend any of the workshops that are listed as open to both students and
educators, as well as any of the following.
Full-day Educator Workshop
On Saturday, May 18th, educators have the option to do the following full-day workshop
which runs from sessions 1- 4.
Please note that if you choose this full-day workshop option, you may not attend any
other workshops in sessions 1 - 4.
Positive Spaces Training, Room #302 & 308
Vladimir (dragoN) Vallecilla, Kenneth Jeffers, Gaela Mintz, Michelle Cho
Tbe Genoer-8aseo vlolence Preventlon Otce ot tbe Toronto Dlstrlct Scbool 8oaro
will offer its groundbreaking Positive Spaces training, which will train staff on how
to create a positive space in their school and how to discuss issues openly such
as: Positive, Sexual Health; Healthy Relationships; Sexual Orientation, Identity and
Expression; Gender Identity and Expression. Using interactive activities you will
explore the roots of gender-based violence and gain an understanding of oppression
and anti-oppression. Engaging classroom strategies and activities are included in
this dynamic training program. You will be provided with the resources to support
students and staff advisors in the creation of student-led groups such as GSAs, and
groups focusing on Gender-Justice, Healthy Relationships and Healthy Sexuality.
Completion of the Positive Spaces training requires attendance in all 4 sessions. All
participants will receive a resource KIT, complete with resource manual.
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Session 2: May 18 11:45 am 1:00 pm
Equity 101, Room #309
Karlo Cabrera, Chelsea Takalo and Armen Shahnazarian
We will focus on theory and action at the same time, exploring isms, bias, stereo-
types, prejudice, discrimination and then practical ways to make the understanding
and challenging of these come alive with staff and students.
Session 4: May 18 3:25 pm 4:40 pm
Challenging Inequities and Discrimination from Two Voices, Room #309
Karlo Cabrera and Chelsea Takalo
It is often, and aptly said, that creating a positive, safe and inclusive school climate
requires a whole school community approach. In this session participants will work
through theoretical frameworks to challenge inequities and discrimination using
practical examples of how to address these concepts with staff and students.
Why two voices? One voice directed at working with colleagues, one voice directed
at working with the students.
&GO[UVKH[KPI*QOQUGZWCNKV[CPF$KUGZWCNKV[KP5EJQQNURoom #101
Olivier Vallerand
The Groupe de Recherche et dIntervention Sociale-Montral (GRIS-Montral) is
a community group who has been working to demystify homosexuality and bisex-
uality through research and education in Qubec since 1994. This workshop will
provide a brief historical overview of this community organization, discuss its main
educational activities, and present data that have been collected in Qubec schools
since April 2004. It will also be a chance to exchange ideas about innovative ways to
build acceptance of sexual diversity within schools.
Session 5: May 19 10:00 am 11:15 am
Legal Issues Panel, Auditorium
Panelists: Doug Elliot, partner at Roy Elliott OConnor LLP; Jacquelin Pegg, Inquiry Analyst, Ontario
Human Rights Commission; Cynthia Petersen Law Society Discrimination and Harassment
Counsel, and partner at Sack, Goldblatt, Mitchell LLP.
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What rights do LGBTQ staff and students have in school? Whats the case law?
Whats the precedent? Is law useful in a school setting? Our panelists bring a wealth
of knowledge and experience on the intersections between schools, sexual orienta-
tion and gender identity and the law.
WiseGuyz, Room #308
Blake Spence
Seual bealtb, conNlct resolutlon, bealtby relatlonsblps ano oeclslon maklng are tbe
important life skills that the WiseGuyz program teaches. Through an exploration of
this program, educators will learn how to teach young men from different walks of
life about respect in intimate and peer relationships, how to challenge homophobia,
transphobia and sexism in their schools and how to be agents of social change.
Session 6: May 19 11:25 am 12:40 pm
Trans + Sport: Changing spaces into safer places, Room #109
Barb Besharat
Come view The 519s new video resource which demonstrates the barriers trans
and genderqueer youth face to participation in physical activity by documenting
their perspectives and experiences. Following the video, participants will then ex-
plore the current climate in sport spaces and work together to envision the policies
and practices needed to ensure our school-based physical activity opportunities
are truly sater ano atrmlng spaces tor all stuoents, coacbes ano teacbers. Tbls ls an
opportunity to share our experiences, to consider our own ideas around sport and
physical activity for trans and genderqueer youth and collaboratively develop new
ways of thinking about inclusion in sport spaces.
Optional Discussion: May 19 2:45 pm 3:00 pm, Room #202
Joe Jamieson, Deputy Registrar at the Ontario College of Teachers
This will be a 15 minute presentation on what work is being done in Ontario
schools to create safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ youth and the entire school
community.
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Student Rotation Activities
On Sunday afternoon, OUTShine will have a variety of fun activities for students to
partake in! Weve got some great stuff planned that will provide an opportunity for
students to freely participate in those activities that are of interest to them, plus
great opportunities to socialize with other conference participants at the same time.
Community Caf
How do you work collectively to transform the community around you? Join the
team at The People Project as we continue the conversation surrounding the OUT-
Shine GSA Charter; discussions of how to implement the Charter in your commu-
nity, potential challenges, and how participants can talk about the Charter across
regional differences. Having these conversations helps to build dialogue around
supporting a strong Charter, as well as one another.
Please note: the Community Caf is a structured program during the Sunday after-
noon rotation; sessions are schedule at 2:40-3:40, 3:50-4:50 and 5:00-6:00. Other
programs in the Sunday afternoon rotation are freely unstructured.
Community Fair
The Community Fair is a dynamic event that assembles a diversity of LGBTQ
service groups, and allows Summit attendees an opportunity to learn about some
of these organizations directly from staff. There will be a variety of resources for
students to choose from, and super-cool queer and trans positive books for sale!
Creative Space
Want to cblll out, take a break ano rela wblle gettlng tbe creatlve julces Nowlng?
Come to Creative Space to chat with other participants while making some arts
and crafts! There will also be an open-mic here for those that have a song or poem
they just HAVE to share. Whether you are into visual or performance art, well have
something for everyone to get creative with, and you dont need to be Picasso to
come and check it out beginners welcome!
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GSAs Across Canada
Heres your chance to share something that your GSA has worked on in the past,
such as a banner, poster or photos from a cool event youve put on! Weve taken all
of the great stuff youve brought for us, and decorated a room that is a testament
to the awesome work YOU are all doing! Come to this space to mingle with other
GSA members across Canada, and share some strategies of what has worked, what
hasnt or just what your GSA is up to. This is a great space to connect, learn and
share with other participants.
Educators' Afternoon Session Schedule
2:50 pm - 3:05 pm
Auditorium
A Classroom with Room
for All ensuring equity
and inclusion for LGBTQ
students in Ontario
schools.
Joe Jamieson, Ontario
College of Teachers
3:05 pm - 3:35 pm
Auditorium
Human Rights and Hallway
Wrongs: Making the Case
for LGBTQ Inclusion in
School Life.
Catherine G. Taylor,
Ph.D., University
of Winnipeg, lead
researcher on Egales
National Climate
Survey
3:40 pm 5:00 pm
Auditorium
Open Space for Educa-
tors A Facilitated Session
for Information Sharing,
Strategy Development and
Resource Sharing.

j wallace, Gender-Based
Violence Prevention, TDSB
5:00 pm 6:00 pm
Library
Networking cafe
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Educators' Afternoon Session
Sunday will bring all the Educators together. Joe Jamiesons talk will focus on how
the Ontario College of Teachers used data from Egales National Climate Study as
tbe motlvatlon to create new LG8TQ speclc resources tor teacbers. Followlng
that, Catherine Taylor will provide a more in-depth analysis of the student data and
include information from a staff climate study.
The facilitated Open Space will lead the group through a process to share infor-
mation and resources, and develop strategies for on-going change. All educators
who participate in this session will receive copies of all the data and information
gathered. If you have never been to an open space session its a technique that is
like a mini conference where the people in the room decide what happens, its been
described as the most effective process for organizations and communities to
identify critical issues, voice to their passions and concerns, learn from each other,
ano, wben approprlate, take collectlve responslblllty tor nolng solutlons.

The Networking caf at the end of Sunday is exactly that, a relaxed space for edu-
cators to connect with each other, and continue conversations started earlier in the
weekend. Its a caf, there will be tea and coffee, and a casual space for conversa-
tions.
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Evening Events
Welcome and Launch Party Friday May 17th, 5:00 pm 10:30 pm
Join us in kicking off the OUTShine Summit with an opening ceremony and dinner
at the Sheraton Centre Hotel. This ceremony will take place in the Grand Ballroom
East, and will feature our keynote speaker Jessica Danforth (Yee).
Jessica describes herself as a multiracial Indigenous hip-hop feminist reproductive
justlce treeoom gbter. Tbe 25 year-olo actlvlst bas been worklng wltb women's
organizations for half her life, and is internationally recognized as a feminist leader
on cultural competency, anti-racism initiatives, and sexual health, as the founder and
executive director of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network.
Following Jessica, we will have a brief introduction to the Summit and a few speakers
betore we beao across tbe street to Natban Pbllllps Square to oo tbe otclal OUT-
Shine Kickoff Concert! Both the welcome and concert will be hosted by comedian
Kelly Dear, and features The Cliks, Molly Thomason, and the OUTShine Flash Mob!
Prom Saturday May 18th, 8:30 pm 12:00 am
OUTShine is proud to host Canada's First National Queer Prom in the Sheratons
Grand Ballroom East! This spectacular dance party on Saturday night is your time to
shine at OUTShine!
Come as you are or brlng your nest tasblon, tbls Prom wlll be one to remember!
This is your chance to be yourself and express who you are! No fancy clothes need-
ed, just lots of spirit and smiling faces!
The Prom, in the dazzling Sheraton Grand Ballroom, will feature a fabulous meal ca-
tered to all tastes and needs. A wide array of non-alcoholic drinks and desserts will
also be available! After the dinner is over, let the dancing begin! Great classic tunes
mixed with Top 40 favourites and some indie darlings, were excited to bring a Prom
experience like youve never seen before!
Please note: As OUTShine is a fragrance-free Summit, please keep in mind that the Prom is
fragrance free as well!
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OUTShine 2013 Film Fest Sunday May 19th, 8:00 11:00 pm
On Sunday night, come check out the OUTShine 2013 Film Festival in the Sheraton's
Osgoode Ballroom. Sit back, share some snacks, and socialize with others while watching
some great sbort lms. Atter tbe nal lm, we'll bave a olscusslon wltb Heatber Klrby,
director of Please! Don't Insult Us wbere you can ask questlons about tbe lm.

Tbe tollowlng ls a sbow-reel ot tbe awesome lms you'll get to cbeck out:
What Do You Know: Six to Twelve Year-Olds Talk About Gays and Lesbians
Ellen Brodsky / USA / 2011
A very interesting series of short interviews conducted with youth, who share
their understanding of basic LGBTQ terminology and relationships. They have
some surprising and very touching responses.
Change
Melissa Osborne, Jeff McCutcheon / USA / 2010
On the eve of the US 2008 federal election, black voters in California are eager
to elect Obama as tbe natlon's rst Atrlcan-Amerlcan Presloent. At tbe same
time, California is voting on repealing Proposition 8, which supports same-sex
marrlage ln tbat state. [amle ls caugbt between bls seuallty ano tbe conNlctlng
values of his friends and family.
The Queen
Christina Choe / USA / 2009
A young Korean-American boy is stuck operating the family laundromat. Bore-
dom quickly turns to excitement when the schools prom queen drops-in, with
her handsome boyfriend. Exhilarating soundtrack!

A Girl Named Kai
Kai Ling Xue / Canada
Kal ls a Talwanese lmmlgrant, new to Canaoa. Sbe leverages ber talenteo lm-
making abilities to challenge the traditional gender norms applied by her family.
This global jaunt includes a coming out story and a love story, and is visually
stimulating.
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How do I Say This, Im Gay
Loretta Ramos / USA / 2007
This inspiring musical and dance number discovers the freedom in coming out
to ones parents, with a little bit of support from the local school GSA.
I Dont Want to Go Back Alone
Daniel Ribeiro / Brazil / 2011
A young, bllno teenager olscovers tbat be ls gay ano conoes ln bls 8FF tbat be
has a crush on another boy, much to his BFFs disappointment. Will friendship
over-ride love in the end, or can you have both?
Please! Dont Insult Us
Heather Kirby / Canada / 2013
An ad campaign released by the Institute for Canadian Values in 2011 (contain-
ing misleading quotes from a TDSB equity guide), considered transphobic by
many, is explored, sorting through the facts and political connections behind the
ICV ads and showing reactions from outraged members of the trans and queer
communlty wbo createo a clever response campalgn, wltb clarlcatlons trom
representatives of the TDSB.
Rise Against Homophobia National Youth Short Video Contest
Various artists / Canada / 2012
A selection of past winners interspersed throughout the program.
Closing Ceremony - Monday May 20th, 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
OUTShine will end on a truly epic note as we invite renowned author Ivan Coyote to
entertain us with some phenomenal short stories! Ivan was born in Whitehorse, Yukon
Terrltory ano ls known tor tbelr collectlons ot sbort storles, novel, CD's, sbort lms ano
acclaimed performance skills.
After Ivans performance, there will be a ceremony to pass along the GSA Charter, that
was created this weekend, to the Winnipeg delegates, representing all the work and ex-
citement that will continue as they host the next OUTShine in Winnipeg in the year 2015!
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Food
As a participant of the OUTShine con-
ference, 3 meals of breakfast, lunch and
dinner will be covered as a part of your
registration fee.
Smoking
There will be very little opportunity
for OUTShine participants to smoke at
this conference. If one wishes to do so
however, they are to do so outside. There
is absolutely NO smoking at the Summit
venues. Participants are expected to abide
by the rules and regulations of all Summit
venues in regards to any activity, including
smoking.
Contact Info
Emergency (Police, Fire, EMS) - 911
OUTShine Hotline - 647-495-9995
The OUTShine Hotline is your phone
line for OUTShine related questions and
assistance. Call the line any time during
the Summit to speak with a Summit represen-
tative.
Ken Jeffers - TDSB Gender Based Violence
Prevention Coordinator - 416-300-8150
Need to Know
General Info Page

Money
While at the conference, your meals and
accommodation will be covered. Any
additional expenses incurred however
are to be covered by the individual (that
means you). All major banks are located in
the surrounding area of your hotel if you
require an ATM.
Safety
Toronto is a large city, and while most
transportation to and from conference
venues will be provided, for any additional
traveling it is strongly advised to do so
within a group.
Subway/ TTC
Transportation will be provided from your
hotel to the conference venue for all par-
ticipants, but in the case that you require
public transportation, tokens can be pur-
chased for $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for
high school students with a valid ID card
at any subway station. These tokens can be
used for busses, street cars, as well as the
subway. The hours of operations for the
subway are Monday Saturday 6:00 am
until 1:30 am, and Sundays and Holidays
9:00 am until 1:30 am.
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Safer Space Guidelines
A safer space is something that we make together.
We constantly need to raise awareness of the fact that we, as different people, in the
LGBTQI community, are affected in different ways by heteronormativity and the ways in
which gender and sexuality are organized in the world. Here are some things we can all
keep in mind to help make each other feel comfortable, respected and safe during the
week. Let us remind ourselves and each other:
We are here to help.
If you feel unsafe at any point or have any suggestions on how something can be
improved, contact one of the organizers/ volunteers in the pink or black conference
t-shirts. You can always approach us.
Respect everyone.
All our gender identities and sexual identities and orientations are valid and import-
ant. Respect peoples chosen gender identity and address people with the name and
pronoun they prefer.
Be open and non-judgmental.
Dont judge a persons identity or evaluate them in terms of how well they pass in
their preferred gender. There is no such thing as not being trans* enough. Do not
question anyones sexual identity, remember that identity and practice are not the
same thing and that identities and sexual practices can be interpreted very different-
ly in different parts of the world. Do not make assumptions about anyones sexuality
or gender based on how you interpret the way they are presenting. Use gender-neu-
tral pronouns or ask politely if you are not sure how to refer to someone.
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Do not take photographs of people or use their names and/ or picture in reports,
media comments or social media such as Facebook, without their explicit per-
mission, as this, among other things, may compromise some peoples safety. Dont
ask people about their past, former names, operations, genitals or sexual practices
without their explicit consent.
Be anti-oppressive.
Recognize that we live in a society and a world full of power imbalances due to
race, class, gender, gender identity and expression, global north-south power imbal-
ance, immigration status, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, social background,
and other experiences and identities. Respect our differences and diversity.
Be trustworthy.
Dont disclose another persons sexual identity or practice, trans* status, or any
other intimate knowledge you have about them to anyone else.
Act respectfully.
Make sure you act in such a way that tries to ensure the fullest possible participa-
tion of everyone at this conference. Do not use language or take part in actions or
demonstrations of attitudes that are hurtful, dismissive or off-putting to others.
Be inclusive, not intrusive.
Try your best to include everyone in social activities, but do not try to convince or
force anyone to take part in something that they are not interested in.
Adapted from the 2012 ILGA World Conference.
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Ensuring Equity
The TDSB strives to embrace members of diverse identities, and to create safe, accept-
ing and positive working and learning environments for all.
The Board recognizes however, that certain groups in our society are treated inequita-
bly because of individual and systemic biases related to race, colour, culture, ethnicity,
linguistic origin, disability, socio- economic class, age, ancestry, nationality, place of origin,
religion, faith, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status,
and marital status. Similar biases have also impacted on Canadas aboriginal population.
We also acknowledge that such biases exist within our school system.
Preventing Harassment
Harassment, based on a social identity, whether intended or not, is unaccept-
able and contrary to TDSB Human Rights and Workplace Harassment policy.
Harassment is a form of discrimination that is prohibited under the Ontario
Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario Edu-
cation Act which stipulates discipline for staff and students for any code of
conduct infraction motivated by hate, bias or prejudice.
Therefore the Board is committed to creating harassment and discrimination
free work and learning spaces for all by ensuring a clear and transparent pro-
cess for students, staff and community to voice concerns/ lodge complaints if
they have felt they have been subjected to harassment or discrimination or the
target of bias, prejudice or hate.
The Toronto District School Board mandates that all persons in schools, work-
places, and meeting places associated with the Board abide by its Equity Foun-
dation Statement and Policy Commitments. This applies to all persons on Board
premises, persons working on Board business (either on or off Board premis-
es), and persons involved with Board-sponsored programs at other premises.
This includes students, trustees, parents, volunteers, visitors, permit-holders,
contractors, and corporate partners.
If you have any concerns about harassment during your participation at OUTShine
please contact Ken Jeffers, Coordinator, Gender-Based Violence Prevention at (416)300-
8150 or kenneth.jeffers@tdsb.on.ca
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OUTShine GSA Charter
With OUTShine bringing together awesome youth and educators involved in
LGBTQ safer schools work, it only makes sense that we all take a second to think
about the big picture. How does the work that youre doing in your region connect
with your neighbours work? What about folks in the neighbouring provinces? And
what about those provinces across the country from you? Thats where the GSA
Charter comes in.
The OUTShine GSA Charter Project is designed to help youth, educators and
everyone involved in LGBTQ safer and inclusive schools work to establish common
ground across Canada. Starting out with online conversation on the OUTShine site,
and continuing with in-person discussions during Family Sessions at the OUTShine
summit, the project will culminate in the creation of Charter document composed
from the combined suggestions and submissions of all of you OUTShine partici-
pants, plus online contributors from across the country.
What will the charter look like? That really depends on what you have to say! Were
interested in hearing what you think are the basic requirements to make for safer
and inclusive schools for LGBTQ and allied students in Canada. Maybe youd like to
see a GSA in every school. Maybe youd like mandatory, enforced, and explicit safer
space policy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity at all levels of govern-
ment and school administration. Maybe something else entirely! Its up to you to
sbare your loeas ano eperlence as you see t.
The OUTShine GSA Charter Project is one way for us all to speak loud and clear
with our combined voices regarding what we need to make our school communi-
ties safer and more inclusive for everyone! Check out the OUTShine site for more
details.
Speak up, loud and proud!
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About OUTShine Families
OUTShine Families are small groups composed of participants from across the country.
Your family at the Summit is a crew of folks who youll have the opportunity to meet
and get to know better over the course of the event. Theyre awesome, just like you!
Facilitating your family will be an incredible OUTShine Ambassador, a trained volunteer
whos excited to help everyone talk about the work they do in creating safer and more
inclusive schools. Families will meet with their ambassador during family sessions sched-
uled throughout the summit for fun and games, as well as discussion around the Summit
experience, and the OUTShine Charter.
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Workshop Presenter Bios
Anna Penner is the Program Coordinator of the Teens Educating and Confronting Ho-
mophobia (T.E.A.C.H.) program at Planned Parenthood Toronto, and also coordinated
the Queering Sex Ed project. She likes peer education, Converse, cats, and creating safer
spaces for queer and trans* youth.
Anya Gwynne is a writer, performance artist and troublemaker in Peterborough,
ON. She is the facilitator of the Rainbow Youth Program at PARN-Peterborough AIDS
Resource Network and presents workshops on homonegativity, sexual orientation and
genoer loentlty. Anya enjoys oltcult questlons tbat make people squlrm.
Armen Shahnazarian is a Teaching and Learning Coach at the Secondary level with
Model Schools for Inner Cities. Previously, Armen taught at the Secondary level in a
Section 23 classroom with the TDSB. Armen co-facilitates Gay-Straight Alliance clubs
at three secondary schools, and is the current Chair of the Ontario Secondary School
Teachers Federation's District 12 GSA Committee.
Asam Ahmad is a writer, poet and community organizer. He is a tumblr, dim sum and
reading addict, and is passionate about making the world a fatter place.
Barb Besharat is currently a Sport and Community Engagement Consultant at The 519
Church Street Community Centre and former coordinator of the Healthy TransActions
(HTA) program. Barb has been active in recreational and elite sport communities for
many years, both as an athlete and coach, though now prefers to spend their time and
energy stretching, cycling, and advocating for equity in sport spaces.
Blake Spence, the creator and coordinator of the WiseGuyz program, studied Sociol-
ogy and Gender studies at Mount Royal University and UBC and has been with the
Calgary Sexual Health Centre for three years. The work Blake has done with WiseGuyz
has been featured on CBC Radio one, The Globe and Mail, CTV National News, and
CapeTalk News Radio in Cape Town South Africa.
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Bryan Mortensen founded the altView Foundation for Gender Variant and Sexual
Minorities and (with his wonderfully dedicated team) built it from a bi-weekly group to
a staffed charity in under 5 years. He is currently serving as the President of altView as
well as the Edmonton Rainbow Business Association and has been honoured several
tlmes wltb awaros lncluolng a prloe Certlcate, tbe H|v Lomonton Youtb Leaoersblp
Award, the Michael Phair Scholarship for leadership from the University of Alberta, as
well as being nominated in Edmontons Top 40 Under 40.
Catherine Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Bachelor of Education Program and
Centre for Academic Writing at The University of Winnipeg. She specializes in critical
education as an approach to community-building and empowering students who are
marginalized within the school system. She combines her B.Ed. and writing interests by
teaching at the Winnipeg Education Centre, where inner city residents study to become
teachers in the inner city.
Carla John is the Diversity Liaison Coordinator at Rseau ACCESS Network in
Sudbury, Ontario. Originally from Bermuda, she is currently using her experience as a
former teacher to work with Gay-Straight Alliance students and advisors.
Carly Boyce is a white queer cis-femme in her late twenties and an MSW student at
McGill U who loves taking about consent, gender, and sexuality, both for kicks and for
pay. She wants to end gender-based violence and rape culture, and thinks queer and
trans youth have the guts and glitter to make it happen.
Chandra McIvor is the Department Head of Youth Development and Education at the
Avenue Community Centre, coming from McGill University with a degree in Educa-
tion and International Development. Working with both the public and separate school
boards in Saskatoon, as well as provincial community and political leaders she is the
go-to resource for educator/ school staff training with respect to GSD positive skill de-
velopment and integration. Chandra also provides classroom workshops for grades 3-12,
and supports GSA implementation and sustainability.
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Chelsea Takalo is a student equity program advisor with the TDSB equity department.
She has her BSW and MSW from York University as well as ten years experience work-
ing in a counselling and facilitation capacity with high-risk youth including gang involved
youth, young moms, and youth who have experienced sexual violence.
Chi Ching Hui has extensive experience working with LGBTQ Youth in Toronto during
his career, including working at Asian Community AIDS Services' Queer Asian Youth Pro-
gram ano Grltn Centre's ReacbOUT Program. Cbl Cblng currently works as a Seual
Health Promoter in Toronto Public Health and volunteers at Supporting Our Youth's
EXPRESS Drop-In Group in Sherbourne Health Centre.
Connie Bonello is a seasoned management consultant bringing several years of global
C-level experience. Connie leads IBM's workplace diversity and LGBT Business Develop-
ment organization program in Canada and South America. Prior to joining IBM, Connie
led the Advanced Analytics practice within Deloitte Canada's Information Management
and Analytics Technology practice where she provided advisory services to large global
nanclal servlce organlzatlons across Lurope, Asla ano Nortb Amerlca. Connle bolos a
M8A trom tbe Scbullcb Scbool ot 8uslness, a 8A (Honours) ln Lconomlcs, a Certleo
Management Consultant (CMC) designation, a Project Management Professional (PMP)
designation as well as an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) designa-
tion.
Cynthia Petersen (partner at Sack, Goldblatt, Mitchell LLP) is a labour lawyer and con-
stitutional litigator who has represented Egale and individual LGBT clients in numerous
Charter and human rights cases, including almost all of the LGBT rights cases that have
been litigated before the Supreme Court of Canada. She regularly acts for the Elemen-
tary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and various CUPE locals that represent
education workers in grievance arbitration cases. She has also represented ETFO and
the Ontario Teachers Federation in Charter cases involving LGBT rights. Cynthia was
awarded a Hero Award (2000) by the Canadian Bar Association's Sexual Orientation and
Gender Identity Conference, a Hope and Freedom Award (2010) by the Metropolitan
Community Church of Toronto, and a Law Society Medal (2011) for her work advancing
LGBT equality rights.
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Danielle Bottineau ls a 14 year veteran pollce otcer wltb tbe Toronto Pollce Servlce.
|n ber current posltlon, as LG8T Llalson Otcer, sbe tocuses on on-golng outreacb wltb
community members throughout Toronto and continues to build and establish new
partnerships with community organizations.
David Lewis-Peart is a graduate of George Brown College and York University, David
has worked in community and social services for nearly a decade. Outside of his work in
human services, David is an ordained New Thought Minister, and co-pastors an inclusive,
interfaith service held quarterly in Toronto.
David Udayasekaran is the Peer Educator of the Teens Educating and Confronting Ho-
mophobia (T.E.A.C.H.) program at Planned Parenthood Toronto and has a background
in sex education and as a public speaker, and is dedicated to the ideals of equity and
anti-oppression. His experience as a queer South Asian man informs much of his work
and activism.
David Yeh is a counsellor and group-facilitator who works with LGBTQ youth on issues
of sexual and gender identity and resilience. He wishes Glee and Lady Gaga were around
when he was in high school.
Denise Cole is a Two-Spirit Inuit woman living in Labrador and has been involved in
LGBTQ2S advocacy roles most of her life since coming out at 18. Denise has been a
non-prot contract worker, envlronmentallst, ano worksbop tacllltator tor over ten years
and is currently working as a Housing Development Coordinator while walking her
cultural path.
Douglas Elliott is a founding partner of REO and a leading lawyer in the areas of class
actions, Charter litigation and health law. In 2010 Douglas was awarded the highest hon-
our given to Ontario lawyers, the Law Society Medal. He has been involved in some of
Canaoa's blgbest prole cases, lncluolng two ot Canaoa's largest class actlon settlements,
the largest recovery in a Canadian class action trial and the same sex marriage case.
El-Farouk Khaki is a Canadian refugee and immigration lawyer, and human rights activ-
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ist on issues including gender equality, sexual orientation, and progressive Islam. Khaki
tounoeo Salaam, tbe rst gay Musllm group ln Canaoa ano secono ln tbe worlo ano was
the 2009 parade grand marshal for Toronto's pride parade.
Elisha Lim makes art to soften the blow - they spend their time demanding change and
sometlmes maklng enemles. Tbey make comlcs, pln-up calenoars ano lm sborts, but
their proudest accomplishments have been group efforts: like making Xtra adopt gender
neutral pronouns, ano olrectlng Montral's rst raclallzeo prloe week.
Elvis Tjijorokisa is a fundraising assistant and outreach worker at LGBT Youthline. He is
a queer youth of colour and wants a dataplan.
Eva Sin ls on a journey ot learnlng to oeconstruct ano unlearn tbe boes tbat oene ano
conne wbo we are as bollstlc seual belngs, tbrougb ber work ln H|v/A|DS, newcomer
communities, fashion, and now as a sexual health promoter at Toronto Public Health.
Evan Smith is a Ministry Candidate in the United Church of Canada. Currently the
Community Builder Minister at Bloor Street United Church, Evan is heading to Beauso-
leil First Nation on Christian Island for an eight month ministry internship. She is also
co-chair of the Racial Justice and Gender Justice Advisory Committee to the national
Unlteo Cburcb. Lvan spenos a lot ot tlme tbeologlcally reNectlng on ber own Hauoeno-
saunee, Two-Spirit, and genderqueer identities and exploring how Christians can extend
radical hospitality to those outside and within the church.
Franki Winters has recently completed her English degree from the University of
Alberta. She is the Vice-President of the altView Foundation as well as having been the
tounoer ot tbe rst GSA ln ber blgb scbool.
Gaela Mintz ls a Soclal Worker ln tbe Genoer-8aseo vlolence Preventlon Otce at tbe
Toronto District School Board. Prior to her work in the school board, Gaela was a cli-
nician in children's mental health agencies and provided direct service to children, youth
and families.
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Gaston Cotnoir has been the Gay Mens Sexual Health Coordinator at Rseau ACCESS
Network since 2007. He is currently a frontline worker and an educator in queer and
sexual health topics.
Gitanjali Lena is the interim ED of LGBT Youthline. She has a background in law and
social transformation. She is a queer person of colour and mother of a 10 yr old who
does not have a cellphone yet.
Heidi Cho aka Kantstopme Kandace started her drag career as the shy "student" in
Freedom School's Drag Musical Program and is now the Co-Facilitator and Director.
Heidi loves glitter, beyonce and Kandace's "I take no crap" BOSS attitude.
Jacquelin Pegg is an Inquiry Analyst with the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and
has an M.A. in cultural anthropology with a focus on gender and class. At the OHRC,
she updated the policy on sexual orientation, led projects promoting gender identity as
a Code ground, and has done considerable work toward updating the policy on gender
identity and gender expression. She gives training and public education workshops on
LBGT rights to legal and mental health organizations, school boards, and business fo-
rums, and led projects to reduce discrimination against trans people in the name change
and sex designation change processes. She also co-chaired the Chicago chapter of the
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force, served on Torontos Rainbow Health
Network, and is a mentor in Rainbow Health Ontarios Public Policy Institute. She has
been with the OHRC since 2003.
Jared Star began working in the LGBTT* community of Winnipeg in 2011 as a volun-
teer for the Rainbow Resource Centre and has since taken the role as Youth Program
Coordinator, which includes anti-homophobia education workshops in schools. He
works to promote visibility and social justice through activism, advocacy and community
development.
Jeff Perera is a Community and Youth Engagement Manager with the White Ribbon, the
worlds largest effort to engage men in helping end violence against women. Jeff started
Higher Unlearning as an online space to explore how ideas of gender and masculinity
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play out in everyday life. Jeff also delivered the TEDx talk 'Words Speak Louder Than
Actions' exploring and embracing the impact we all make, and the impact we can have
on our world.
Jessica Malz is the Director of the LGBTQ Youth Centre with a B.A. in Human Rela-
tions. Jessica has been running the LGBTQ Youth Centre in the West Island of Montreal
for over a year now and has also started a group for parents of LGBTQ youth while
continuing to do community outreach and workshops on homophobia.
Joe Jamieson was appointed Deputy Registrar at the Ontario College of Teachers in
September 2009 after serving as Director of the Standards of Practice and Accreditation
Department and then Director, Investigations and Hearings. As an intermediate teacher
and Religion and Family Life consultant for the Halton Catholic District School Board,
Joe worked extensively with other educators writing and implementing new curricu-
lum and policies and chaired the Committee for the Pastoral Care of Sexual Minorities
(2000 2001), which had a mandate to create safe spaces for LGBTQ youth to receive
pastoral care and support from teachers and other school staff. He holds a MEd from
the University of Toronto, a BA from the University of Waterloo and a Diploma in Sec-
ondary Education from McGill University.
Joshua Palmer is one of the founding members of the Compass Drop-in Group at the
Grltn Centre. He ls an entbuslastlc member wltb a passlon tor tooo, cooklng, storytell-
ing, funny jokes, and community building. Joshua is one of the makers of OURCOMPASS
and is a current member of the Compass Drop-in.
Juli (a) Rivera ls an Atrlcan-Luropean genoer Nulo actlvlst, lm maker ano pbotograpber
who lives and works in Berlin and Toronto.
Karlo Cabrera is currently the Program Coordinator for TDSBs Equitable and Inclusive
Schools. He taught in the Primary, Junior and Intermediate division prior to his current
role. Hls tavourlte tooo ls sprlng rolls ano be can't go a week wltbout eatlng two or ve
of them.
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Kathleen OConnell is a therapist at CTYS working with LGBTQQ youth ages 13 to 24.
She is also a yoga teacher and meditation instructor who uses an anti-oppression frame-
work in her work and is passionate about supporting pride, creativity and resilience for
queer and trans youth.
Kathryn Best is particularly interested in community and our ever-changing under-
standing of virtual and real community spaces. As an art educator she supports youth in
nolng tbelr own creatlve volce, ber current projects lncluoe coorolnatlng tbe Double
Rainbow Dodgeball league a queer and trans positive sports league, running a monthly
Art Lab at GA8, a vancouver Queer youtb orop-ln program, ano lmlng a sbort lm ln
bopes ot submlttlng lt to tbe vancouver Queer lm test.
Ken Jeffers ls tbe current Coorolnator ot tbe Genoer-8aseo vlolence Preventlon Otce
at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), he is also teacher, and child and youth
worker and has been an employee of TDSB the for the past 13 years.
Kiley May is a Mohawk Storyteller, Artist, Creator and Shaman. Kiley is also a Two-Spirit,
Trans, Queer ano Genoerqueer buman belng. Tbey oo creatlve work ln lm, pbotograpby,
writing, journalism, fashion, dance and performance art. As well Kiley does healing, activ-
ism and education work in the areas of gender, body and sex diversity, empowerment,
sex positivity, female strength, Two-Spirit and Indigenous knowledge.
Kim Crosby is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning multidisciplinary artist, ac-
tivist, consultant, facilitator and educator. In over a decade of community organizing, she
has worked across the intersections of oppression in food justice, HIV activism as well
as race & gender justice.
Kristen Sweeney is originally from South Western Ontario but has spent some time
living abroad. She decided on a whim to move to Nova Scotia for school and was forev-
er cbangeo. Sbe bao tbe opportunlty to oo ber rst stuoent placement wltb tbe Youtb
Project and was in awe of the amazing work that the Youth Project does. Her main focus
is supporting outreach programs across the province, and supporting Allies in the work
that they do.
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Lau Mehes is a fabulous queer femme, feminist/anti-oppression activist, youth, unicorn
and youth worker, who strives to be an ally always. She has a long history of community
work involving facilitation by and for youth, peer support, program development, collec-
tive organizing, and social justice theatre. Lau loves working at QMUNITY Gab Youth,
helping to make the world a safer (and more glittery) place for all queer, trans, Two-Spir-
it, and allied youth.
Meza Daulet works at Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) and coordinates a
youth group called Queer Asian Youth (QAY) as well as provides outreach, workshops,
and social events with East and Southeast Asian communities in Toronto.
Michelle Boyce grew up in the east end with a Father that said, "If you don't like
something, write a letter" and a Mother whose big heart held the door open to anyone
in need. Today she is an out transwoman, and a strong community advocate and social
support worker.
Michelle Cho has extensive community development experience, mostly focused on ad-
dressing racism, youth organizing, public education and gender violence. Currently she is
a Student Equity Program Advisor in the Toronto District School Board's Gender-Based
vlolence Preventlon Otce.
Michelle Ramalho ls a ne artlst ano LG8TQ ally wbo belleves everyone ls an artlst at
heart. After obtaining a B.A. in psychology at the University of Waterloo, Michelle moved
to Toronto in 2011 and begun pursuing her love of art.
Mimi Mahovlich is a teacher, musician and writer from Vancouver. She has taught for
the Vancouver School Board for the past eight years, where she not only runs creative
writing workshops but also is in her third year as the GSA sponsor at Killarney Second-
ary School, where she provides LGTBQ resources and facilitates queer events around
the school. When away from the classroom, projects she is currently planning her Mas-
ters (to create a queer-inclusive school in Vancouver) and is the bassist in a queer band
called "manhug".
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Natalyn Tremblay holds a BA in Integrated Media from the Ontario College of Art and
Design with a special focus on the theory and practice of making art for social change.
Tbelr work eplores ano eplooes tbe ssures ano lntersectlons between buman pe-
ripheries, identities and stories.
Nicole Tanguay is a Two-Spirit woman of Cree and French descent. She has been
writing poetry for over twenty years and has been published in many anthologies from
Connie Fifes Colour of Resistance to Miscegenation Blues. Nicoles work speaks of
racism and the destruction of the earth. Nicole is also a musician, playwright, and polit-
ical activist. Nicole works at Native Womens Resource Center as the interim advocacy
co-ordinator.
Olivier Vallerand is an architect with 1x1x1 laboratoire de cration and a PhD candi-
date at McGill's School of Architecture, where he works on queer critiques of domestic
spaces. He has been a volunteer since 2001 with GRIS-Qubec and GRIS-Montral,
where he currently is research coordinator, and has been involved in queer student
groups at Cgep de Sainte-Foy and Universit Laval.
Patrick aka Ms. Nookie Galore is the Co-Facilitator and Director of Asian Arts Freedom
Scbool's Drag Muslcal Program. Ms. Galore prloes berselt ln belng part ot a erce Queer
Community and being the prettiest amongst them all.
Reece Malone is has been planning, promoting, and delivering events of all kinds for the
last 20 years. As an out activist, advocate, sexual health educator and sexologist hes no
stranger to clever event promotion to broadly reel in an audience.
Romeo Pier is a local community spoken word performer who enjoys hip hop music
and dance. He is one of the makers of OURCOMPASS. Romeo is a long standing mem-
ber tor Compass Drop |n Group at tbe Grltn Centre. Wbetber be's pertormlng at a
show or hanging out at the Compass drop-in Romeos passion for community arts and
disability community always come to the fore.
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Romi Herbert has been working with LGBTQ youth and allies for 17 years, including
startlng 8C's rst GSA ln blgb scbool ln rural 8C ln tbe mlo 1990's. Roml's work bas
included; lobbying provincial, municipal and health authorities in helping fund queer youth
programs, creating a drop in program for youth of colour (Asian Gab) and creating three
training manuals for and about queer youth.
Ross Johnstone is the Director of Programs for Out in Schools, a Vancouver-based
meola outreacb lnltlatlve tbat brlngs LG8TQ lms to scbools. Tbrougb projects llke tbe
annual Rise Against Homophobia Youth Short Video Contest, Ross is experienced at
inspiring youth to develop their cultural voice, toward the promotion of safer and more
inclusive communities.
Sara M is a teacher, part-time photographer and full-time TV Junkie. She is a co-Founder
of the It Gets Fatter Project.
Savoy Howe is the head coach of the Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club, an all-female
and Trans positive boxing club. Savoy runs three programs: a recreational program for
participants who have no desire to be punched in the nose; an amateur program for
participants who would like to compete; and "Shape Your Life", a free boxing program for
female and transgender survivors of violence. www.torontonewsgirls.com
Shawn Corey is a founding member and current provincial chair of Pride in Education
(PIE), an organization of New Brunswick educators committed to creating safe, inclusive
schools for LGBTQ youth, staff, families and their allies. Shawn is a high school English
teacher at Sir James Dunn Academy (SJDA) in St. Andrews, NB, and the teacher facilita-
tor of SJDAs Gay-Straight Alliance.
Skye is a young activist, passionate about making safe spaces. They volunteer as Co-chair
of the Youth Board at The Youth Project, in Nova Scotia. Some of their interests include
creatlng lm, tasblon, ano cblcken nuggets.
Sunny Drake is an Australian transgender queer theatre maker, performer and educa-
tor. He's presented three times in the USA National Queer Arts Festival, San Francisco
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International Arts Festival, all of Australia's biggest LGBTQ festivals and has upcoming
shows in Europe, Puerto Rico, New York, New Orleans and Toronto's SummerWorks.
www.sunnydrake.com
Vivek Shraya is a Toronto-based multimedia artist, working in the mediums of music,
pertormance, llterature ano lm.
Vladimir Vallecilla ls an equlty aovlsor ln tbe Genoer-8aseo vlolence Preventlon Otce
at the TDSB, he enjoys calligraphy and horror movies in his free time.
Waawaate Fobister who comes from many generations of storytellers, describes him-
self as an actor, playwright, dancer, choregrapher and storyteller, and he both wrote and
acts in his one man show, Agokwe, which means "Two-Spirited". When he was given his
First Nations spiritual name Waawaate, the medicine woman who gave him the name
visualized the northern lights which to Waawaate symbolized spirits dancing and telling
a story.
Yegi Dadui is the Trans Program Coordinator at Sherbourne Health Centre.
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OUTShine 2015!
It has been an absolute pleasure to host OUTShine 2013 here in Toronto. We are hon-
oured to host a Summit for inspirational change-leaders from all across Canada to come
together and share and learn from one another.
We look forward to passing the torch to Winnipeg, where the OUTShine Summit will be
held in 2015. We hope to see you there!
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Thanks to our Volunteers!
On behalf of both Egale Canada Human Rights Trust and the Toronto District School
Board, we would like to acknowledge the incredible contributions of all the volunteers
that helped make OUTShine 2013 happen. Without the effort of our amazing volunteers
who so graciously devoted their time to be a part of this weekend, this Summit would
not have been possible. OUTShine 2013 sincerely thanks all of those members of the
community who helped make this weekend the best and truly most impactful it could be.
You rock!
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Thanks to our Sponsors!
Please join us in thanking all of our fantastic OUTShine 2013 Sponsors! Because of their
generous support of LGBTQ safer-schools work OUTShine 2013 was able to bring
together an incredible group of youth and educators for a truly life-changing experience..
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Emergency Contact
Emergency (Police, Fire, EMS) - 911
Conference Hotline
OUTShine Hotline - 647-495-9995
Ken Jeffers - TDSB Gender Based Violence Prevention Coordinator
416-300-8150
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