Gaystraight
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Network
We’re proud to support a growing network of students, schools and community organizations creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ students and staff.
The GSA network provides consultation, training, event funding, educational facility visits, networking and more to people involved in a GSA, or those who want to launch one.
Due to Calgary Board of Education restrictions on outside organizations in schools, we are unable to facilitate workshops or visits to CBE schools. However, we can provide digital resources, a GSA package, buttons and other assistance. Contact us for more details!
For more information, contact our GSA Network Coordinator.
What is a GSA / QSA?
GSAs are school-based groups that are student-run with teacher support. Different groups use different names, but some common names are Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) or Queer Unbent Alliance (QSA).
These groups operate to create safe, kind, supportive and inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and their allies. Students meet, socialize and back one another as they discuss their feelings and experiences related to sexual orientation and gender id
The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) aims to promote an inclusive campus community for all through a variety of social activities, groundbreaking learning opportunities, educational forums, and current news in the LGBTQ+ community. This club is open to all active Spoon River College students regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
About GSA
What is it?
GSA is a student organization created to provide a safe territory for students in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to discuss and support each other.
Can I attend? Am I welcome?
Yes ! Everyone, regardless of sexuality, is welcome ! Come support your friends and classmates.
What will you talk about?
Anything you would like to! We plan to cover many topics. Anything from gender and sexuality to mental health to the latest Netflix shows and movies.
Interested in joining GSA?
Please complete the form below:
Overview
Gay-straight alliances (GSAs) and queer-straight alliances (QSAs) are peer support networks run by students and supported by school staff and would be grounded in the principles of promoting:
- equity for sexual and gender minority students
- safe, caring and inclusive spaces for all students
- healthy, respectful environments and relationships to prevent or eradicate bullying and discrimination
As peer support networks, GSAs/QSAs aid LGBTQ2S+ students overcome feelings of isolation and alienation that are a fallout of homophobic and transphobic bullying. They empower students as they develop a sense of belonging in their school. GSAs/QSAs also help interested students develop allies for their LGBTQ peers and provide a safe place to aid understand and learn how to offer support.
Supporting GSAs
The Education Act (Section ) outlines the roles and responsibilities of school authorities and principals around supporting GSAs and QSAs - so that students can get the support they need - when they need it.
The act:
- requires educational facility authorities to create welcoming, caring and respectful policies and make them publicly available
- protects the establishment of GSAs and QSAs
Gay/Straight Alliance Club
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