Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Graduate Students

Allyship

• Read Responding with Allyship (.pdf) from Egale. Do you want to act in allyship but not sure of what to do when you see or hear hurtful or offensive behaviour? The document has tips and some ideas on how to respond.
• Read Tips on How to Practice 2SLGBTQI Allyship (.pdf) from Egale. Allyship is a verb; it is the continuous practice of doing the work of standing up for marginalized groups. 

Inclusion

• View Affirming and Inclusive Language from Egale.
• Read Creating a Transgender Inclusive Workplace (.pdf) from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (2022). This educational guide aims to provide information for creating welcoming and safe environments for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
• Read the Gender Identity & Gender Expression: A Guide for Students, Faculty, and Staff (.pdf).
• Visit the Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning to read about Supporting LGBTQ+ Students.
• Read The Sustainable Development Goals and LGBTQ Inclusion (.pdf). The guide demonstrates some of the ways LGBT equality can be achieved and practical actions for organisations working on different development issues.
• Read Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion Guide (.pdf) from the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). The guide is intended for those who are committed to creating positive, equitable and affirming workplaces that acknowledge and value gender diversity. It is designed to support executive, senior and mid-level management, human resources professionals and other invested employees, business leaders, resource groups and community members.

Wellbeing in Supervision

• Read Beyond the Research: Navigating Graduate Supervision as a First-Generation LGBTQIA2S+ Student by Lucas Fowler (he/they). Lucas shares advice for first-generation LGBTQIA2S+ graduate students on choosing a supervisor whose mentorship style and values align with their needs. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication, respectful environments, and building supportive networks to thrive academically and personally. From Memorial University Newfoundland, February 6, 2025.
• Read the Well-being Through the Supervisory Process: A Supervisor Guide for Action (.pdf). This guide provides a framework to intentionally consider how the supervisory process impacts the physical, social, and mental well-being of graduate students. From SFU.