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2SLGBTQ+ Community Guide

This guide offers resources and information for and about the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Glossaries of 2SLGBTQ Terms/ Definitions for Beginners

The GenderBread Person
An approachable explanation of the complex topic of gender, meant for beginners.
Queer Terminology from A to Q
A more in depth glossary of terms, for those wanting to go a little bit deeper.
What is Two-Spirit? The Canadian Encyclopedia
Pride Flags Glossary
Government of Canada 2SLGBTQ+ Glossary
A comprehensive overview of 2SLGTQ terminology from the Government of Canada's Women and Gender Equality branch.

Check out Them Magazine's "InQueery" video series for helpful, in depth explanations of commonly misunderstood terms in the 2SLGBTQ+ community:

Resources for Newcomers

Positive Spaces
A section of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) devoted to helping orient 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers to Canada.
OCASI/Positive Spaces Starter Kit
A starter kit for 2SLGBTQ+ newcomer, explaining legal rights and offering stories of 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers and their experiences.

Events and Calendars

2SLGBTQ News Sources

Gay HFXNS
An excellent source of news for 2SLGBTQ+ events throughout the city.
Wayves Magazine
2SLGBTQ+ News in Halifax and in broader Nova Scotia.