The School of Education resides on Stó:lō Téméxw, the land of the Halq’eméylem speaking Stó:lō Peoples, specifcally the Leq’á:mel, Semá:th, and Mathxwi Nations. We are honoured and grateful to have the privilege of learning and, teaching on Stó:lō Téméxw. We are committed to being active stewards of all living things including the rocks, waterways, and air. We work to understand and address how colonization continues to negatively impact the Indigenous Peoples of Turtles Island, while actively learning about the Indigenous histories, practices, and brilliance that will help us best understand how to care for this land.
SOGI in schools
What is SOGI 123?
SOGI, or sexual orientation and gender identity, encompasses the diverse ways individuals experience and express their sexuality and gender in the world. SOGI-inclusive education aims to create a respectful environment in schools where every student feels accepted regardless of their identity. SOGI-inclusive language and themes are integrated into various subjects and activities to promote an understanding and respect for diversity. The SOGI 123 website provides resources for educators and parents to support this inclusive approach, ensuring students learn about different identities and how to foster an inclusive community.
Hear from your community
We have reached out to teachers and educational professionals from the Fraser Valley who have a deep understanding of SOGI topics, and the way they are integrated into classrooms. They share their perspectives on the importance and benefits of SOGI education, not just as educators, but as parents, grandparents, and people of faith.
Explore SOGI in schools resources
K-12 teacher resources
Materials, lesson plans, and other resources for integrating SOGI education into K-12 classrooms
Parent/guardian resources
Guides, information, and other educational materials about the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and strategies for discussing these topics with children.
Frequently asked questions
A comprehensive list of common questions or concerns regarding what SOGI is and misinformation that has been spread about it.
Our goals for the SOGI in schools project
SOGI is about creating safe classrooms for all students. The SOGI in BC K-12 Education Project aims to do this by:
Reducing misinformation
We aim to confront the false information that has been spread about SOGI education, and reduce fear by building understanding.
Supporting teachers
We are providing teachers with resources to make SOGI integration easier, and to support them in their development as educators.
Informing parents/guardians
We are providing accurate and useful information so that parents/guardians can engage with these topics in a meaningful way.
Connecting communities
We aim to make all these resources as accessible as possible so that everyone in the Fraser Valley feels invited to join the conversation.
Project partners
South Asian Studies Institute
The South Asian Studies Institute fosters inter-disciplinary scholarly research, community and public engagement on issues related to South Asia and the Canadian South Asian Diaspora.
We are grateful to the Director of SASI, Satwinder Bains for being part of the initiation team and for helping us to achieve our goal to make this resource accessible to the South Asian community by providing appropriate translation support.
Peace and Reconciliation Centre BMO Collaboratorium
The BMO Collaboratorium, a program run by the Peace and Reconciliation Centre, is a community-engaged research centre that is designed to provide community organizations with research services at an affordable rate.
We are grateful to Keith Carlson, director of PARC, for initiating the project, and to Bethany Zimmerman and Han Wood, for filming interviews, gathering resources, and designing our webpages.
We would also like to thank the University of the Fraser Valley Inclusive Community Fund for providing additional funding for this project.
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