Organizations

Improve the quality of life of Two-Spirit (Aboriginal gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans) people in Manitoba, which includes raising funds for and assisting in providing appropriate advocacy, education, health services, housing, employment training and cultural development.

This oral history project was developed in collaboration by Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc, the University of Winnipeg Archives, the Oral History Centre at the University of Winnipeg, and supported in part by the federal and provincial governments. it is the first phase of what will be a "continuing effort to preserve and provide access to the voices and history of Two-Spirit people across Turtle Island."

Two-Spirited collection at the University of Winnipeg Archives including photographs, books, posters, videos and textiles.

NWAC is designing an engagement strategy to gain a better understanding of how to advocate for queer, trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirited Indigenous peoples.

The Two-Spirit Michif Local is a Manitoba Metis Federation local in the Winnipeg region that serves Métis citizens who identify as two-spirit (2S), lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and/or non-binary.

An organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada.

Two Spirits, One Voice is an initiative that seeks to bolster support from the general public for persons that identify both as LGBTQI and Indigenous –Two Spirit people.

University of Manitoba’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, Two-Spirited, Queer (LGBTTQ*) and Straight Ally resource centre. RPM offers discussion groups, referrals, and programs and events throughout the year.

The Rainbow Lounge is a safe, social space, open to all students with an open and inclusive view of sexuality and gender diversity

Network of GSA's across the United States, this website has some great resources for starting your own GSA.

Get REAL MB is a local branch of the national non-profit organization, The Get REAL Movement. Our goal is to support 2SLGBTQ+ youth across the country by providing After-School Programs and in-school presentations. The After-School Program is geared towards youth ages 13-17, occurs once a month, and is free for students. Guest speakers, workshops, field trips, and mentorship is included in this program. Please contact: mackenzie@thegetrealmovement.com for more information or to register.

Manitoba Education in collaboration with EGALE Canada developed and published Safe and Caring Schools – A Resource for Equity and Inclusion in Manitoba Schools (MB MYGSA). This document is a valuable tool for educators, students, and parents in working together to create more equitable and inclusive schools, especially with respect to diversity of sexuality and gender identity and expression.

An organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada.

A mentoring program for LGBTTQ2IA+ youth in Winnipeg where they are matched with a volunteer mentor from the LGBTTQ2IA+ community. This is done with support through Big Brothers Big Sisters.

RRC has a number of programs for youth including Peer Project for Youth - a popular drop in program for LGBTTQ+ youth ages 13-21.

Teen Talk is a Youth Health Education Program. We provide services for youth from a harm reduction, prevention education perspective with a focus on sexuality, reproductive health, body image, substance use awareness, mental health, issues of diversity and anti-violence issues.

The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) intersectionally promotes diversity in gender identity, gender expression, and romantic and/or sexual orientation in all its forms on a national level through services in the areas of education, health, and advocacy.

Largest national multidisciplinary professional organization in the world, working to support the health, wellbeing and dignity of trans and gender diverse people.

Only national charity promoting LGBT human rights through research, education and community engagement

GenderCreativeKids.ca, the website, provides resources for supporting and affirming gender creative kids within their families, schools and communities.

Museum Queeries is a project dedicated to challenging normative ways of conducting research, archival, and museum work, with a queer, anti-racist, and de-colonial lens.

PFLAG Canada is Canada's only national organization that helps all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. PFLAG Canada supports, educates and provides resources to all individuals with questions or concerns, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Aims to improve the climate of inclusiveness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified employees in the workplace.

Re:Searching for LGBTQ2S+ Health is a team of 2SLGBTQ+ and ally researchers based at the University of Toronto. They use a community based research approach to attempt to equalize health research relationships, by involving members of the communities in all stages of the process.

Salaam Canada is a volunteer-run national organization dedicated to creating space for people who identify as both Muslim and queer and trans.

Offers support to families and friends of trans-identified individuals.

Trans Lifeline is an organization that provides community support to trans people. Their crisis line is staffed entirely by transgender people, and they do not involve police in their calls.