“Universities are places of growth, identity exploration, and support,” said Dr. Jordan Goodridge, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Speaking at the final event in the 2024-25 Gender…
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Pride Month has officially kicked off at the University of Toronto, with flags raised across its three campuses to mark the occasion. On Wednesday, a crowd gathered at Varsity Stadium on the St. George campus…
Two-spirit people have long held vital roles within Indigenous communities, serving as mediators, caregivers, and knowledge-keepers. At “Mamatowisowin: Two-Spirit People and the Wonder Within”, speaker Benny Michaud (she/they/him) shared personal reflections on the resilience, the…
University of Toronto students, staff, faculty and librarians recently had the opportunity to preview the screening of Pink Light, a short film about Scott, a transman and ex pro hockey player, who experiences a flashback…
How do gender expansive and neurodivergent identities intersect, and how can our community best support students and employees who embody these intersections? These were some of the topics explored on November 6, as part of…
In late October, the SGDO, Hart House Black Futures and OISE’s Dr. Qui Alexander hosted a day of imaginative exploration of Queer and Trans futures at Hart House Farm. They share the aspirations and successes…
We are pleased to announce that Manjot Bining and Chad Jankowski are the new Co-Chairs of Queer University of Toronto Employees (QUTE). QUTE is an affinity group for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and…
The Positive Space Committee for the St. George campus is pleased to welcome Jesse Carliner and Nida Shams as its new Co-Chairs. They follow in the path of David Kim, who led the Committee from 2014 to 2023. The Positive Space Committees…
One of the University’s most popular Pride events is returning this year with one small change. U of T Pride Pub is being renamed U of T Community Pride to better reflect the spirit and…
General Description The Positive Space Campaign has raised 2SLGBTQ+ visibility at the University of Toronto since 1995. The Campaign continues to support and connect 2SLGBTQ+ students, faculty members, librarians, and staff and allies through the…
General Description Queer University of Toronto Employees (QUTE) is an employee resource group (also known as a staff affinity group) for 2SLGBTQ+ staff, faculty members, and librarians who work at the University of Toronto. Established…
On December 6, the University of Toronto recognizes the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, created in response to the murder of 14 women at the Montreal engineering school École Polytechnique…
Across our three campuses, the University of Toronto community will mark Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience (TDORR) on November 20. This day began as a vigil honouring the life of Rita Hester, a Black…
The University is aware of a planned anti-trans and anti-2SLGBTQ+ demonstration taking place at Queen’s Park and across North America on September 20, and we have consulted with community partners on potential impacts. Faculty, staff,…
We are deeply troubled by the violent attack that took place on Wednesday at the University of Waterloo. We are thinking today of everyone impacted, and especially those who have been directly affected by this…
The University of Toronto kicked off Pride Month celebrations on its three campuses Thursday, June 1, with flag raising ceremonies and associated events. Read more about the Pride flag raising ceremonies across all three…
More than 150 emerging and established leaders from across the University of Toronto came together to explore the topic of 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging at the fourth Angela Hildyard Leadership Symposium on May 16. The…
A statement by Heather Boon, Acting Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & Culture: The WHO’s decision more than 30 years ago strengthened efforts to destigmatize 2SLGBTQ+ communities and increase access to healthcare and social supports…
The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies join the University of Toronto in mourning lives lost to violence and hatred at the recent shooting at Club…
It is heartbreaking that, once again, the University of Toronto community and 2SLGBTQ+ communities around the world are mourning lives lost to violence and hatred. This weekend’s shooting at a 2SLGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs…
The University of Toronto recognizes Trans Day of Remembrance & Resilience and Trans Awareness Week annually each November. In doing so, we reaffirm our support for trans students, faculty, librarians, and staff within our own…
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Calling all 2SLGBTQ+ U of T students! Are you interested in building connections, community, and skills with other 2SLGBTQ+ communities across the three University of Toronto campuses? Join us on October 29 and October 30,…
Submit your workshop ideas to present at the 2022 Lead with Pride Conference: Your Future with Pride (October 29-30, 2022) The 2022 Lead with Pride Committee* is looking for students and recent alumni with knowledge,…
2022 Lead with Pride Organizing Committee Member Position Description APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED Background: Lead with Pride is a 2SLGBTQ+ student leadership conference organized by a team of students and staff that brings 2SLGBTQ+ students together…
The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is excited to announce the launch of a new resource page called 2SLGBTQ+ Terms and Concepts. This resource provides an overview of language and concepts in relation to identity…
The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is proud to announce the launch of a new page on our website called All About Pronouns. This handy resource answers important questions about gender identity, gender expression, and…
Pride Month is an opportunity for the University to celebrate and reflect on the history, courage, and diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. It is also a time to deepen our collective commitment to challenging discrimination, harassment,…
On Tuesday, May 17, I invite all students, faculty, librarians, and staff to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). Proposed in 2004 and launched the following year, IDAHOTB has gathered momentum…
2022 Lead with Pride Co-Chair Position Description Classification: Student Volunteer Opportunity Start date: May 16, 2022 End date: November 11, 2022 Hours: Part-time; Approximate time commitment will be 10-20 hours/ month (May 2022-August 2022); 15-25…
Tomorrow, on Tuesday, March 8, the University of Toronto will join communities around the world in recognizing International Women’s Day (IWD). Officially recognized by the United Nations (UN) since the 1970s, International Women’s Day encourages…
Today, the first Monday in March, the University of Toronto recognizes Black Mental Health Day. Established through a partnership between the City of Toronto and TAIBU Community Health Centre, this day highlights the impacts of anti-Black…
December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is an opportunity to celebrate the one billion individuals worldwide living with disabilities, many of whom have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. As Canada and…
Many of us in the U of T community can remember where we were 32 years ago when news first broke of what became known as the Montreal Massacre. Fourteen women at Montreal’s École Polytechnique—including…
While serving as a clinical nurse specialist at Maryland’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), Christine Grady received an unforgettable piece of advice from a patient in her care: “The most important thing that you can…
“For over two decades, Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) has been observed annually on November 20. What began as a small vigil honouring Rita Hester, a transgender woman of colour brutally murdered in Boston, MA…
“With tremendous sadness, we mark the passing of the extraordinary Lee Maracle—poet, author, member of U of T’s Elders Circle, former Traditional Teacher-in-Residence at the Indigenous Student Services, and a former instructor at U of…
As the University’s tri-campus community prepares to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30, I encourage everyone to remember and reflect upon Orange Shirt Day’s origin and…
Allison Burgess, Director of the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and Cherilyn Scobie, Director of the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Equity Diversity and Inclusion Office are delighted to announce that Janine Raftopoulos has been…
The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is hiring: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT 3! The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is hiring a Gender Talk & Trans Programming Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Work…
The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is hiring! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 3! The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is hiring a Program Assistant – Q21 Conversation Café for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Work…
The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is hiring! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 3! The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office is hiring two (2) Programming & Events Assistants for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Work Study…
We are excited to announce that the new Sexual & Gender Diversity Office (SGDO) is now live! Featured Resource We are thrilled to share that our new site resources feature a video recording of the…