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Solution 3 : Safe(R) Spaces

Solution 3 : Safe(R) Spaces. Safe(r) Space: a space that it is impossible to guarantee 1-SAFETY and so like a Positive Space seeks to foster the 2-INTENTION of an ever evolving space and a 3-CHANGING DEFINITION of a Safe Space.

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Solution 3 : Safe(R) Spaces

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  1. Solution 3 :Safe(R) Spaces • Safe(r) Space: a space that it is impossible to guarantee 1-SAFETY and so like a Positive Space seeks to foster the 2-INTENTION of an ever evolving space and a 3-CHANGING DEFINITION of a Safe Space. • This is ONLY effective in spaces where is room for regular check-in’s about the culture of the space.

  2. When is it necessary to create a _____ space?What do you think?

  3. European colonizers’ values were heavily influenced by traditional Christianity. • These values have been forcefully spread throughout the world using violence and assimilation. Where did it come from? What is ‘heteropatriarchy’? A system that privileges male-dominated leadership and constructs opposite-sex relationships as the norm. Anything outside of this is considered ‘deviant’ or ‘bad’.

  4. In other words, colonialism and settler colonialism help to spread heteropatriarchy beyond the West to all around the world.

  5. Diversity, Oppression & Liberation- From Lukayo E. Another way to see it is when the diversity of human beingsbecomes replaced by a supremacythrough violence, isolation, and internalization,then that creates oppression.Those who enforce supremacies are oppressors.Those who gain from supremacies are privileged.Those who suffer violence, isolation, and internalizationbecause of their diverse way of being are oppressed.It’s possible to be all three or sometimes a combo of two depending on context.

  6. Pink washing & homonationalism • Pinkwashing is a compound word modelled on term whitewash. In the context of LGBT rights, it is used to describe a variety of marketing and political strategies aimed at promoting products, countries, people or entities through an appeal to gay-friendliness, in order to be perceived as progressive, modern and tolerant. • Homonationalism involves conceptually realigning the ideas invested within the realm of LGBT activism to fit the goals and ideologies of neoliberalism and the far-right. This reframing is used primarily to justify and rationalize racist and xenophobic perspectives.

  7. Heterosexism, Cissexism, Trans-Misogyny, & Toxic Masculinity • Heterosexism: The assumption that everyone is heterosexual and that heterosexuality is the norm. Those who do not conform are seen as deviant. • Cissexism: The assumption that everyone is cisgender and that those identities are the norm. Those who do not conform are seen as deviant. • Trans-Misogyny: The intersectional discrimination of trans-feminine people (that of cissexism & sexism). • Toxic-Masculinity: The concept of toxic masculinity as used in psychology refers to traditional cultural masculine norms in American and European society that can be harmful to men, women, and society overall.

  8. Homophobia and Transphobia • Homophobia: Fear, hatred, repulsion or social aversion of persons who are or are assumed to be LGBTQ2+. • Transphobia: Fear, hatred, repulsion or social aversion of person who are or are assumed to be transgender or non-gender conforming.

  9. And let’s not forget • Ableism • Racism • Intersections of oppression • What else…

  10. Canadian Context 13% Canadian population aged 18-59 identifies as LGBTQ2+. National, Provincial and Territorial Equality Rights include: Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression. “Our government believes in the equality and dignity of all Canadians regardless of whom they love or how they express who they are. To move forward in our fight against intolerance we must acknowledge past harms done to the LGBTQ2 community.”‑ Randy Boissonnault, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 Issues Gender minorities struggle to use human rights commission & other systems of justice to challenge inequality. Evolving voice of LGBTQ2+ people of colour and religious minorities.

  11. The PM’s Apology to the LGBTQ2+ Canadian population “It is our collective shame that Canadians who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or two-spirit were unjustly treated – fired from jobs, denied promotions, surveilled, arrested, convicted, and vindictively shamed because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. People lost their livelihoods, their families, and, some, their lives. Today, we offer a long overdue apology to all those whom we, the Government of Canada, wronged. We are sorry. We hope by acknowledging our failings we can make the crucial progress LGBTQ2 people in Canada deserve. We will continue to support each other in our fight for equality because we know that Canada gets stronger every single day that we choose to embrace diversity.”– The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada • Government of Canada’s commitment to advance LGBTQ2+ inclusion: • Develop a long-term vision for blood services that ensures safety and non-discrimination in donation policies • Remove unnecessary gender markers in government forms • Introduce an ‘X’ gender designation on passport applications to ensure the Canadian people who don’t identify as either male or female receive the same services and support as everyone else • Promote LGBTQ2+ human rights on the international stage

  12. How did we get to our space? • Queers as Communists • The RCMP, throughout the late 1950s and the entirety of the 1960s, kept tabs on homosexuals and the patrons of gay bars in Ottawa and other cities. • They are actively keeping lists on suspected and confirmed homosexual people, for the purpose of forcing them out of government jobs, and/or denying them security clearance and promotions.

  13. We Demand!(Canada’s ‘Stonewall’) Some of the The Ten Demands 3. Uniform age of consent for all female and male hetero- and homosexual sex acts. 4. Amend the Immigration Act to remove all references to homosexuals and ‘homosexualism’. 5. The right of equal employment and promotion at all government levels for homosexuals. 7. The right of homosexuals to serve in the Armed Forces. 9. All legal rights for homosexuals that currently exist for heterosexuals. August 28th, 1971 Canada’s first large-scale gay rights protest on Parliament Hill on the 2-year anniversary of the Criminal Code amendments that decriminalized homosexuality

  14. Resistance to the bath raids

  15. The HIV today Gay & Bisexual men represent 61.6% of new HIV cases (1444 people in 2016). That is up from 54% (1153) in 2015. That is 4 people day. In a gay bar (or at Pride) between 25%-35% of the people are living with HIV. (HUGE PREVELANCE) As many as 20% (1 in 5) do not know their HIV status This information is from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The federal government does NOT track data on trans or non-binary people If you had sex once, you are risk because of high the prevalence is in our community compared to straight and cisgender communities. Did you know? Most governments invest less than 6-10% of their HIV prevention & treatment in the LGBTQ2+ community

  16. LGBTQ2 Today • Two Spirit Communities • The Truth and Reconciliation Report did not include any LGBTQ2 recommendations for Indigenous Canadians • What can you do to support decolonization? • What does the TRC suggest? • How does intersections fit in?

  17. LGBTQ2 Today • Black Lives Matter • Black Lives Matter was named honored group by Pride Toronto (2016) • The organization has successfully presented a list of demands to evolve the festival, including the removal of police services • What does diversity mean for our community? • How do we include students (staff & families who are left out)? • Where does inclusion fit in? Where does equity fit in? • What if equity is uncomfortable?

  18. LGBTQ2 Today • Human Rights • ON became the first province to include Gender Identity & Expression in their Human Rights code, but how have they been implemented? • This summer C-16 passed, so what has your board instructed you on how to implement it? • What services to trans folks need? • Do Trans people have equitable health care benefits ? • Intersex people?

  19. LGBTQ2 Today Symbolic or real changes? • In 2016 Randy Boissonnault was appointed as the PM’s LGBTQ2 Advisor. • What is your school’s equivalent? • Is something needed? • Do you know how other governments do this?

  20. • Diversity in the workplace and the *right to pass*

  21. How Heritage Canada events can celebrate LGBTQ2+ communities

  22. The evolution of our spaces • When we look at past Canadian Heritage Events (Canada Day, Winterlude…) we can see that the incorporation of diversity (backgrounds, women, regional & international) has PURPOSEFULLY been worked with. • How did this happen?

  23. What is it like being queer or trans in these spaces? • We don’t have any research on this right now. We have only started looking at the inclusion of women & their representation in museums? • Think about:

  24. What is the impact of representation? • Queer and trans folk have been historically marginalized by institutions. What would happen if we were not just welcomed but also reflected in the program? • Think about:

  25. Through strategic efforts PCH : • Identified a gap • Invested FUNDING to fill that gap • Worked with those community leaders, organizations, and artists to create a national discourse LGBTQ2+ Communities • Want to be represented • Need funding to be fully engaged • Have community leaders, organizations, and artists who are looking for a platform to have their voice celebrated

  26. This won’t be easy • Queer & Trans communities have been historically underfunded • Many queer and trans artists feel the need to be in the closed to be ‘mainstream’ • Systemic oppression from outside and inside communities plays a role in this. • What do you think? (activity)

  27. So….what next?

  28. This won’t be easy • Queer & Trans communities have been historically underfunded • Many queer and trans artists feel the need to be in the closed to be ‘mainstream’ • Systemic oppression from outside and inside communities plays a role in this. • What do you think? (activity)

  29. You are leaders • Public servants have POWER to create change • PCH is the coolest dpt • How can we build up the community?

  30. So what else?

  31. Leading Practices • Pronouns (workplace respect) • Gender neutral language • Gender inclusive facilities (protected under human rights code) • Self-identification • Cultural inclusion • Full health care coverage • Positive Space • LGBTQ2+ lens on workplace project & activities

  32. What more can you do? • Avoid making assumptions • Watch your language: • Use Gender Neutral Terms: They, Them, Their, Spouse, Partner • Use reflection • Ask when you are unsure • Educate yourself and organize training for your staff • Speak out against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic behaviours/actions • Don’t let heterosexism and cissexism be the norm • Be an ally / show your colours

  33. Key Dates of Action • February: Queering Black History Month • March 31: Trans Day of Visibility • April 11: Day of Pink • May 17: International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia • May 24: Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness & Visibility Day • August: Genderqueer Awareness • September: Bisexual Awareness Day • October: Asexual Awareness Week • October 11: National Coming Out Day • November 28: Trans Day of Remembrance • Dec 1: World AIDS Day

  34. How can you further your learning? • Learning is a lifelong journey and commitment • LGBTQ2+ Organizations: • Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity • Egale • Pride at Work • Regional / Local organizations • AAFC’s Virtual Positive Space

  35. Question Period613-858-3427info@ccgsd-ccdgs.orgwww.ccgsd-ccdgs.org Thank you!

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