About This Guide
This is your guide to library and web resources for International Day of Pink. It includes a selection of books, ebooks, videos, websites and additional resources to foster learning, raise awareness, and encourage acceptance.
Guide Curation & Maintenance: Mabel Sowery-Quinn
Love Over Hate
"International Day of Pink has one purpose, to create a more inclusive and diverse world."
"...every year, on the second Wednesday of April, we urge people around the world to put on a pink shirt and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to continue fighting for equality and acceptance."
Featured Resource
Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students and Staff in Further and Higher Education by
Publication Date: 2019eBook
This practical guide enables post-secondary education professionals to create a safe and supportive environment for gender diverse applicants, students and staff.
Mohawk College
- Social Inc.Social Inc. is grounded in human rights, celebrates and promotes inclusion while working to identify, prevent and eliminate discrimination.
- Campus WellnessGet access to Counselling, Health Services, Accessible Learning Services, Mental Health in Motion, and Student Wellness.
Community Resources & Supports
- The 519Provides a range of services from counselling and queer parenting resources to coming out groups, trans programming, and senior’s support.
- Pflag CanadaOffers peer-to-peer support for all Canadians struggling with issues around sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
- Queer EventsQueer Events (QE) is a local 2SLGBTQ+ organization committed to working towards a strong, inclusive & accessible Queer community.
- Rainbow Registered GuideFind 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive businesses across Canada. For a more welcoming, accepting, and safe 2SLGBTQI+ customer and staff experience.
- Youth LineA peer support service offered through telephone, texting, and live chat for 2SLGBTQ youth up to age 29. All volunteers are trained peer supporters ages 16-29 with a diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ identities and lived experiences.